jgdgj
Open source for 27 years, unread: what LLMs changed about the Xanadu code
Re:Moirélephant
on Wednesday October 14, 2026 @10:08AM (#50088035)
10 minutes disappeared in my "study" of the elephant movement. Now I see elephants around every corner...
Re:Where is all the new, good software?
on Tuesday October 13, 2026 @10:00PM (#50081474)
There are cases where good old software never had their chance, such as Ted Nelsons Xanadu hypertext. It was mostly built, but when the programmers left, the algorithms were a huge barrier for new devs. Now LLMs can help new programmers to understand complex code bases and bring them back to life.
Re:How 94 internet-famous engineers use coding agents
on Tuesday October 13, 2026 @09:49PM (#50081415)
I'm happy to see Kent Beck is still trying to get the best from technology as it rolls through.
Re:900-Page Pre-Pantone Guide to Color from 1692 (With Complete High-R...
on Tuesday October 13, 2026 @09:32PM (#50081304)
I'm impressed that the colours are still so vibrant, based on the photos from the books. Some extra context around restoration of of the book would help.