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colbyolson

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June 14, 2009 (17y ago)
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Male, late-twenties, living in SE PDX.

Enjoys golf, analog photography, programming, and technology.

hn [at] colbyolson [dot] com

  1. Chinook - The 'impossible to beat' Checkers computer program. (web.archive.org)
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  2. Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

    I think I made out like a bandit! Lots to read now over the break. http://i46.tinypic.com/24pmip2.jpg

    39 points 176
  3. Ask HN: What are you sitting on/in?

    A strange question, but I am interested in what this audience sits in. I am in the market for a new desk chair and could use some recommendations. I've thought about using a medicine ball, but I also like having a…

    5 points 15
  4. Ask HN: Orange dot?

    What is this little orange dot I keep seeing around the comments? Is it related to the now-missing comment ratings?

    63 points 59
  5. Ask HN: Is version control worth learning early on?

    Just spent two hours writing a 25line Python script. First real script, totally happy and pleased with myself. But what do I do with it? I am planning on storing it in my personal Dropbox so I can edit it or create more…

    70 points 82
  6. Ask HN: Programming books to read while on vacation?

    Hey guys, I am leaving for a weeklong vacation tomorrow and I am looking for a book to read while I am there. I asking for any recommendations of programming books that I can find. I just recently started learning…

    21 points 31
  7. Ask HN: Where to find local groups with common interests?

    Trying to release my inner-nerd by means of learning a new programming language and trying new miscellaneous hacks/tinkerings. Unfortunately, I have a hard time learning without a group setting. Where can I meet local…

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