Mick

United Kingdom

Thirty years systems programming in Assembler and C. Now noodling around with Ruby on Rails and 3D printing.

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What BBC Microcomputer features were requested specifically by BBC engineers?

bbc-micro acorn asked Mar 4, 2017 at 6:43

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13 votes

Is qsd an abbreviation for a Latin phrase?

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Did Ratty have a housekeeper?

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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, and Wayfarers All

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7 votes

Were plenary indulgences issued during the crusades, as indicated by Dan Brown?

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Why do rocky planets form?

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6 votes

How should I test filament samples?

filament asked Jul 12, 2017 at 16:01

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5 votes

Will I still be able to export my Fusion 360 models to other CAD packages after Autodesk's recent license changes come into effect?

fusion360 asked Sep 17, 2020 at 1:06

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What computer system is this from 1984 Doctor Who?

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Proper term for hiring fewer people than required

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Unusual meaning of "wet"

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