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The "new laws" for quantum computing are similar to those for dynamic languages: embrace chaos. I predict a shakedown for CS theory ahead.
11:18 AM Nov 20th
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Just saw a new Dr. Who episode as it was first broadcast. There are definite perks to living in the UK.
2:02 PM Nov 15th
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One final failing test in a Parrot branch to revamp the calling conventions.
5:16 AM Oct 18th
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Like the professors are more focused on regurgitation than assimilation.
2:48 AM Oct 11th
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Partly it's an emphasis on passing exams instead of on understanding the material.
2:46 AM Oct 11th
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There's something odd about the UK style of teaching, but I haven't quite put my finger on it yet.
2:46 AM Oct 11th
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Trading pseudocode on argument/return handling in Parrot over IRC.
12:22 PM Oct 3rd
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Submitted a proposal for PyCon 2010 on Pynie.
1:27 PM Oct 1st
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The hinge on my Ubuntu laptop finally gave up enroute to Heathrow. Definitely time for a netbook.
6:36 AM Sep 26th
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Upgrade to Mac OS 10.6 -> reinstall XCode at 3.2 -> remove old Fink -> remove old libreadline -> Parrot compiles and passes all tests.
6:31 PM Sep 19th
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At the JVM Language Summit. Interesting to be scanning emails of new Twitter followers and suddenly notice they're sitting next to you.
2:50 PM Sep 16th
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Eagerly watching the package tracker reporting my UK student visa will arrive tomorrow morning. Free to travel again!
11:08 PM Aug 31st
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RT @: Prof. Mark Guzdial @ Georgia Tech "only the developed world lacks women in computing" (from May NCWIT mtg)
8:44 PM Aug 18th
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Bookstores should have "self-checkout" like grocery stores. I put a book back on the shelf today, couldn't find any staff to sell it to me.
7:21 PM Aug 14th
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Really enjoyed the Thunderbird 3 talk @, can't wait to use it.
2:53 PM Jul 23rd
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"LOL memory"
9:27 AM Jul 16th
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"Why Parrot is Important"
9:48 AM Jun 19th
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Speaking in Redwood City, CA tonight
3:32 PM May 28th
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I love the new Ubuntu notifications, but some apps are way too chatty. Relief from Pidgin:
1:54 PM May 13th
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Finished converting Pynie to Python 3.0.
11:58 PM Apr 14th
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- Name Allison Randal
- Location Bristol, UK
- Bio Chair: OSCON, Architect&Lead Developer: Parrot
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