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Question: Are you related to Paul Frankel of the band Candle in San Luis Obispo?
Asked by Robg (66.215.127.x) on August 31 2010, 7:17pm
Reply on September 1 2010, 8:02am:

Not that I know of. Comment...

Question: Did you watch the follow up GIT talk? www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dhZ9BXQgc4
Asked by Will (24.234.128.x) on August 31 2010, 4:35pm
Reply on September 1 2010, 8:03am (edited at September 2 2010, 9:07pm):

Ah no, but I might... Edit: watched 45m so far, haven't learned anything new, I don't think... I definitely enjoy Linus talking more.. he's dreamy. Comment...

Question: I see you are selling your house in the mission, do you need a contractor to build/re-model a new house?
Asked by Eric (12.33.226.x) on August 31 2010, 2:53pm
Reply on September 1 2010, 8:03am:

No. Comment...

Question: When working on an area that isn't familiar to you. Do you research and study it hrs on end? Or soak it up a couple hrs a day?
Asked by AnalSeducer (71.142.70.x) on August 31 2010, 2:18am
Reply on September 1 2010, 8:03am:

Yeah, I read a lot about things, and also spend a lot of time playing and experimenting... Comment...

Question: Re: greates natural wonder - Tits...its as simple as that...
Asked by AnalSeducer (71.142.70.x) on August 30 2010, 11:04pm
Reply on September 1 2010, 8:04am:

Haha, can't argue there... Comment...

Question: What's the greatest natural wonder you've ever seen in person?
Asked by schmoe (96.55.149.x) on August 30 2010, 10:22pm
Reply on September 1 2010, 8:04am:

Ummm.. The Grand Canyon maybe? Comment...

Question: Is it possible to add a "name" for REAPER's major releases? Hmm, REAPER v4.0 "Sprezzatura" comes to mind... :)
Asked by _gio (62.103.65.x) on August 30 2010, 10:01am
Reply on August 30 2010, 7:33pm (edited at August 30 2010, 7:35pm):

I'd probably go "pooky", but nah... Comment...

Question: Do you like travel? What was your last one? Do u like motorcycles?
Asked by asafonov (83.149.3.x) on August 28 2010, 11:00am
Reply on August 30 2010, 7:34pm:

Yeah, I do like to travel. Last time I went somewhere for leisure I think was the UK. I don't ride motorcycles but do find them somewhat entertaining. Comment...

Question: Hey, just out of curiosity. When is your birthday || month? I read Linus book 'Just for Fun' had some good parts. Stay strong
Asked by AnalSeducer (71.142.95.x) on August 25 2010, 10:58pm
Reply on August 30 2010, 7:34pm:

No comment, but it's easy to figure out. Comment...

Question: sheet what you're too good for cancelled TV haha jk Mad Men great show. Box set designs are great! Draper in the slumps now hehe
Asked by AnalSeducer (71.142.95.x) on August 25 2010, 4:29pm
Reply on August 30 2010, 7:34pm:

Yeah, poor Don. Of course, I have a friend in denial about whether he is really pathetic now. Wonder what that says about my friend. Comment...

Question: Will REAPER 4(!?) take advantage of the GPU at some point? e.g. OpenCL
Asked by _gio (62.103.65.x) on August 25 2010, 1:24pm
Reply on August 25 2010, 3:55pm:

I wouldn't think so. From what I've seen, there's still too much latency for audio, and CPUs are getting even more awesome. Comment...

Question: In your code, if AfxBeginThread failed, what will you do? Retry calling this function or something else?
Asked by dave (222.90.231.x) on August 25 2010, 12:33am
Reply on August 25 2010, 3:54pm:

Tell the user their system is out of RAM or something... (assuming it behaves similar to CreateThread(), anyway). Comment...

Question: This show was short lived during the dotbomb I marked a good part for you bit.ly/axfxeJ check 3mins of it you might like
Asked by AnalSeducer (71.142.95.x) on August 24 2010, 11:53pm
Reply on August 25 2010, 3:54pm:

Haha that's ok... now, Mad Men, I'll watch... (err in a few days). Comment...

Question: What are your thoughts on this: bit.ly/bxdywt and if I sent you something would you autograph it?
Asked by longer name (96.225.239.x) on August 24 2010, 12:24pm
Reply on August 25 2010, 3:53pm:

Hahaha.. umm if I ran into you at AES or something I would, I guess. Comment...

Question: What do you think about smoking? Have you done it and if yes, how was it for ya?
Asked by EvilDragon (78.0.83.x) on August 23 2010, 6:38pm
Reply on August 23 2010, 9:37pm:

I have, but not on any regular schedule. Generally I think it's pretty bad for you. Comment...

Question: Been to Skywalker Ranch?
Asked by roberttheiii (155.201.35.x) on August 23 2010, 5:34am
Reply on August 23 2010, 5:08pm:

No. Comment...

Question: Do you have a favorite brand of microphone? How do you feel about Neumanns?
Asked by Raymond Day (24.63.81.x) on August 23 2010, 5:03am
Reply on August 23 2010, 5:08pm:

I keep it cheap. Comment...

Question: Why do you use GDI for WDL instead of DirectX or OpenGL? Any plans to do so in the future?
Asked by person4445 (98.191.207.x) on August 22 2010, 3:29pm
Reply on August 22 2010, 8:20pm:

Well we render things ourselves using LICE, typically, but then just use the GDI's BitBlt() to get it to screen. On Win32 at least it's about as compatible and fast as anything else, afaik... Comment...

Question: You type at 93wpm : can you make a vid of you typing on natural keyboard ? would like to see you using it
Asked by fredv (78.231.170.x) on August 22 2010, 1:06pm
Reply on August 22 2010, 8:21pm:

Haha ok I'll do that next time I'm in the office... you'll get to see my bad habits, probably. Comment...

Question: How can a become so good in programming like you?
Asked by Taquito (96.23.1.x) on August 21 2010, 10:51am
Reply on August 22 2010, 8:22pm (edited at August 22 2010, 8:23pm):

I think practicing by making stuff, and picking moderately challenging things to do both help you learn and be more capable. Also, occasionally working on other people's code, and learning to work within their systems in styles is quite helpful. It's all about being able to adapt. Comment...

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