cathalkilleen

Re:Google's mysterious new operating system – Fuchsia on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @05:11AM (#14306885)

Could this OS be entirely focused on Progressive Web Apps? And having Google assistant (and Google search) at its core?

https://developers.google.com/web/progressive-web-apps/

Google's mysterious new operating system – Fuchsia

Posted by cathalkilleen on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @05:05AM
from the businessinsider.com dept.

http://www.businessinsider.com/google-fuchsia-looks-completely-different-than-android-screenshots-2017-5/#it-isnt-surprising-to-find-google-assistant-running-in-fuchsia-8

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Re:The effects of growing up with an extremely common name on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @05:01AM (#14306857)

I experience the opposite. I have the Irish name 'Cathal' which isn't very well known outside of Ireland. I've spent the past year in the US and every time I'm introducing myself to someone I hesitate and mentally prepare for the 'wait what?' after I tell them my name.

It's common here for restaurants and cafes to ask for your name when ordering, and often I'll make up a more common name for myself to avoid the hassle spelling out and explaining 'Cathal' to the cashier.

Having a unique name does however create an interesting talking point when talking to a new person, and it seamlessly opens up a discussion about my background and origins after introducing myself.