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Re:Sugar: Open-source software learning platform for children by guitarnick on Friday August 30, 2019 @02:43PM (#20841346)
In half jest, how do you feel about "Slack" then? One can argue it makes the product more memorable.
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Re:Sugar: Open-source software learning platform for children by AnIdiotOnTheNet on Friday August 30, 2019 @03:29PM (#20841782)
I don't use Slack, but from what I gather it's general slowness and the way it aids constant distraction means it is a pretty good productivity killer, so calling it 'Slack' is actually Truth in Television.
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Re:Sugar: Open-source software learning platform for children by mobilefriendly on Friday August 30, 2019 @03:28PM (#20841774)
"Slack" has multiple meanings including nautical-- adding or cutting slack into a line, which gives it capability to do more...
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Re:Sugar: Open-source software learning platform for children by kazinator on Friday August 30, 2019 @04:44PM (#20842519)
It's an aptly-named productivity distractor.
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Re:Sugar: Open-source software learning platform for children by rbanffy on Saturday August 31, 2019 @01:28PM (#20847616)
Just like actual slack, it makes people less productive. Without the creative benefit of slacking. ;-)
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