MetaTalk posts tagged with software

MetaFilter Maid Service

griphus — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:51:39 -0800

AskMe gets a lot of questions about which software to use to clean a Windows PC. Anyone have a particularly good one bookmarked? I need the information myself, but I figure the Wiki entry is about eight years out of date and could use an update reflecting current software.

Wal-Mart: resistance is futile

snuffleupagus — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:36:22 -0800

"Wal-mart is software" - MeFi post or comment? I'm looking for some previous content to show a friend that who recently quit a job at Wal-Mart, talking about how Wal-Mart could be best understood by thinking of it as software. I'm pretty sure this was either a post that linked to an external site with an account by an ex-Wal-Mart employee, or a comment on MeFi itself. The general subject matter dealt with abusive practices, lock-ins, overnight shifts to defeat hours-per-day overtime rules, etc. Some specifics that were dwelt on were the importance of the hand terminals (and trying to wrangle a reliably working unit), the management of placement of products on shelves, etc. I've tried to look through the MeFi archives for it, but I'm drawing a blank on the specific account. Does this sound familiar to anyone? (I was going to post to askme, but the instructions seemed to suggest MeTa is more appropriate.)

Killer tools for a killer post?

symbioid — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:02:39 -0800

What are your techniques and tools for making a killer post? I have a desire to start making somewhat regular mefi posts that have lots of substance and links... I know I can use bookmarks to do some of the work, but I've also come across PersonalBrain (endorsed by Mr. Connections himself, James Burke)... What I want to know is if there are any other "knowledge organization"/research tools that can help organize information. Do any of you folks have a preferred research technique/process/flow? One topic that I'm wanting to do a post on has some seeming scarce source materal online (due to it being in another language) and I'm wondering if hitting up a library and asking a librarian for some help would be a benefit, does anyone ever do that? Is that overkill for a mefi post?

When is a project ready to be posted to projects?

tempythethird — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:22:25 -0800

I'm somewhat new to metafilter, and am working on something that I would like to post to projects, but don't want to do so prematurely. It is by no means complete, its usable and useful (I'm using it!), and surely glitchy and dangerously rough around the edges. I'm looking mostly for testers and to at least form the kernel of a community which I can then solicit for feedback. (Some pre-launch buzz would also be most welcome.) Is this an acceptable use of projects or should it be further baked before I post?

Software on the Space Shuttle comment?

nomadicink — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:08:05 -0800

Can you help me find this comment that described how software for the Space Shuttle is written? Not sure when it was, but I remember it describing how the software is written in a general way, something like "it's written by two different teams, then cross checked to ensure its correct". I think that's how the comment started, can't remember the rest of it, other than it was fascinating. I realize this description may not be factually correct and directly contrasts with a comment I found that's linked to below. I'm just telling what you I remember in hopes that it rings someone's bell. I did a search on mefi for "space shuttle software" and found this comment which tells of the actual group of people who write the software and their process of doing so, but it's not the comment I'm thinking of. Is this ringing any bells for anyone? I'm almost 100% sure it was a comment, not a post.

Help with piracy

malphigian — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:09:23 -0800

Is there a rule about AskMeFi questions that are explicitly asking for help pirating software? Because if not, there probably should be.

Now help me find my MySpace password!...

unixrat — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:04:01 -0800

Hay guyz, I wanna open a really sensitive document that I've been working on for the last few years. Not only do I not have any of the software I had been using, I don't really know what software it was! KTHXBUY

Searching for 3D Terrain program mefi thread.

mystyk — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:41:25 -0800

Looking for a MeFi thread about a guy who created his own 3D terrain program from the ground-up. [more inside]

How do I get the MeTa software?

Izzmeister — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 20:24:33 -0800

Is there a way to get the software metatalk is based on? I'd like to create such a site for a unique project... or something similar? or should I just go with a wiki or phpbb type site?

this would be for a small group of people to ask each other questions (no question limit or fee.) for a large extended family...

AskMe thread about useful software for troubleshooting

stupidsexyFlanders — Tue, 21 Dec 2004 09:15:13 -0800

There was an AskMe thread today about essential software to take on tech support calls to loved ones' computers over the holidays. It got deleted, I assume because the question's been asked and answered a couple of times. (+)

Upgrade in progress

mathowie — Thu, 29 Jan 2004 18:18:57 -0800

Just a heads up, I'm in the middle of a slightly messed up software upgrade in process - expect things to be broken for the next few hours

Is there any music composition software you'd recommend or avoid?

hama7 — Tue, 22 Apr 2003 06:51:11 -0800

In light of the new resident musician showcase, I'd like to ask the professionals: Is there any music composition software (or hardware) that you couldn't live without, adore, and would recommend, or, conversely, would rather warn others to avoid?

Mac bloggers ahoy

machaus — Tue, 09 Oct 2001 14:40:39 -0800

I don't use blogger, so I don't know if this functionality exists elsewhere, but this looks pretty cool for blogger users on Mac OS 10.1.

Reviews of every upgrade to web browsing software

holloway — Wed, 09 May 2001 06:35:17 -0800

OK ok, I've learnt my lesson: Don't link on a dare.