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New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: What tech purchase did you regret even though reviews were great?"

darreld — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 02:11:38 +0000

Synology 923+. Turns out I’m the only one that connects to it in the house. I don’t actually need it. I’m now retired and really only need some external drives or some HDD’s in a hard drive docking station. I just got a docking station. I’ll grab a couple HDD’s and be done with it. Sell the Synology

New comment by darreld in "Tinkering is a way to acquire good taste"

darreld — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:31:19 +0000

I adore the font and the vibe. Maybe age or something but I love it.

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Has anyone moved away from Mac?"

darreld — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:51:15 +0000

I've been on the Mac since 2001 for my personal machines, with Windows at work and I've had linux installations on and off since late '92. I have decided that I won't replace my aging M1 MBP. I got an used thinkpad and installed Fedora 41. It's really been a stellar distro. I've been in it full time for a couple months now. Since I'm now retired I don't need to have the latest and greatest. Linux is just fine for me and the remaining development work I do. I guess I've always known I'd end up on Linux.

Programming Language for the End of the World

darreld — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:43:07 +0000

Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/forth-collapse-os-apocalypse-programming-language/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43481590

Points: 24

# Comments: 0

New comment by darreld in "Macrodata Refinement"

darreld — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:22:25 +0000

In refining 2F2F28:11D566 (Siena) in 00h 10m 11s 151ms I have brought glory to the company. Praise Kier. 9⃣1⃣9⃣8⃣2⃣ 6⃣3⃣6⃣6⃣5⃣ 8⃣3⃣6⃣7⃣2⃣ 0⃣3⃣2⃣5⃣3⃣ 3⃣0⃣1⃣8⃣9⃣ #mdrlumon #severance lumon-industries.com

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (January 2024)"

darreld — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:38:13 +0000

Location: Metro Washington DC area

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Java, Python, databases (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, SQL Server), Docker, Linux, Windows

Résumé/CV: https://www.nearlysmart.com/resume/DarrelDavis.pdf

Email: darrel@davisware.net

Hi I'm Darrel. I'm a generalist with 25 years experience in different technologies and languages, mostly backend focused. I am very comfortable working with legacy code as well as developing new applications/features. I am able to learn new technologies and systems and am equally comfortable as an IC or in technical leadership. I have worked with tech as varied as python2 to Apache Kafka.

New comment by darreld in "Writing down what I do in Obsidian"

darreld — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:51:32 +0000

I'd love to try something like this but my problem is that I routinely use 3 different computers throughout the day(Windows, Mac and Linux. Could this be used with git to keep things sync'd?

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Is there any good wired mouse in the market?"

darreld — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 20:18:46 +0000

I love the 502 Hero mouse. I have the wired version on all my computers. Seems like it took me forever to find my perfect mouse.

New comment by darreld in "Getting hired after fifty"

darreld — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:19:28 +0000

I'm 65 and started a new job as a programmer a few weeks ago. I can relate to your brain elasticity issues for sure. I am really enjoying the new team and the work is fun but it does take its toll on my brain. By the end of a full day of coding or troubleshooting my brain feels... depleted. By friday I find it more difficult than in the past to quickly remember things.

I am doing well in the job and, due to a long career, have experience in a lot of the things they need. I am also still excited about learning new skills and toolsets and I'm in the right place for it.

But I do feel that the brain depletion, it feels like I have used something up - glycogen or something, is noticeable.

Any OTC recommendations would be appreciated.

New comment by darreld in "Old Age and Creativity"

darreld — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:41:44 +0000

Same. It took a long time for me to get still enough to really do anything.

New comment by darreld in "How I See Numbers"

darreld — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:04:37 +0000

As an aside, my grown daughter recently told me that to her numbers have always been gendered. I ran through them quickly and she matter of factly told me their gender. She doesn't work in tech but healthcare. She said it's always been like that.

New comment by darreld in "Poll: Would you choose Windows, Linux, or macOS for a workstation?"

darreld — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:17:55 +0000

I agree with this. In my experience working in the enterprise, Windows is less hassle and works just fine. The sweet spot for me is a Linux VM running on Windows. I get the best of both. WSL is good also.

I have been in unix since '90 and am most comfortable there for work but Windows fits into everything else in the office, as much as it can be done.

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (February 2022)"

darreld — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:45:18 +0000

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Java, Database (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL), Python, PHP, git

Résumé/CV: https://www.nearlysmart.com/resume/DarrelDavis.pdf

Email: darrel [at] davisware.net

Senior developer with over 25 years experience. I am interested in many types of technologies and projects and am most willing to learn new things. I'm also not averse to legacy development. Prefer contract.

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Was Your Turkey Dry?"

darreld — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:42:43 +0000

Mine was not dry. We brined it for 24 hours then cooked at 325 on the smoker. Came out moist and perfect. This is how I've done it for the last 3 years. Easiest way I've found to cook a turkey.

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (October 2021)"

darreld — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:31:54 +0000

Location: Metro D.C. area

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Java, Python, PHP, Linux, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL

Résumé/CV: https://nearlysmart.com/resume/DarrelDavis.pdf

Email: darrel@davisware.net

25 years experience in many technologies. Experience in working with/in US Fed govt. My preferred situation would be contract W2 but can entertain different options.

New comment by darreld in "NDA expired, let’s spill the beans on a weird startup"

darreld — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:11:58 +0000

Which is probably going to be followed by a no-cost contract modification to switch out the name of personnel who couldn't possibly wait for a job as long as it takes the contract to get to approval/award. Just in my experience.

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2020)"

darreld — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:02:17 +0000

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Java, Python, PHP, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Linux, Windows

Résumé/CV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7hhe5b18f21470o/DarrelDavis_202006...

Email: darrel@davisware.net

Hi all. I'm a 25+ year developer who is looking for my next challenge. I have broad experience and really enjoy making a difference to a team or company. I love the chance to learn new things.

New comment by darreld in "Extremely disillusioned with technology. Please help"

darreld — Tue, 05 May 2020 15:31:37 +0000

This thread has really triggered something in me. I am 63 and recently retired from a gov job, which I hated for years. I just thought I hated my management, which I did. I did recognize symptoms the last couple years (sometimes I was physically unable to work while staring at the screen). My plan was to take a couple months off and then take a contract position doing development. I have been unable to even look earnestly since I secretly cannot stand the idea of going into another enterprise situation. It all seems to me to be utter bullshit. I realize that even though I have had burnout issues a couple times over the last 30 years, this is a major case of burnout that I am experiencing. I have always identified as a programmer, not just worked as a programmer. That was a mistake. I am currently unable to fully retire but now I can think about what else I should do. It is funny how profound this is to me right now all due to simply reading comments.

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2020)"

darreld — Fri, 01 May 2020 21:13:36 +0000

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Java, Python, PHP, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Linux, Windows

Résumé/CV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/y6ocwipshkowt0h/DarrelDavis.pdf?dl...

Email: darrel@davisware.net

Hi all. I'm a 25+ year developer who is looking for my next challenge. I have broad experience and really enjoy making a difference to a team or company. I love the chance to learn new things.

New comment by darreld in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired right now?"

darreld — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:37:30 +0000

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Java, Python, PHP and C#. Linux, RDBMS. Weblogic, Tomcat.

Résumé/CV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/y6ocwipshkowt0h/DarrelDavis.pdf?dl... linkedin.com/in/darreld

Email: darrel@davisware.net

Senior developer/technologist with broad background and excellent soft skills. Lifelong learner enjoys new challenges and technologies and am also great at dealing with customers and team building.