September 2010
9 posts
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“The inherent complexity of a software system is related to the problem it is...”
– Kevlin Henney, “For the sake of simplicity” (via mnmal)
Stowe Boyd - Six Apart Acquired By VideoEgg: Old... →
Welcome - Ommwriter →
Ommwriter is out of beta. I will give it try
minimalmac:
So, it looks like OmmWriter, the “minimalistic” full screen writing app, has come out of beta and is now calling itself OmmWriter Dana. There are two versions, The free Dana I, and the “pay what you want” (as long as it is at least $4.11) Dana II. Let’s talk about that pricing model for a second because, well, it’s interesting:
OmmWriter...
Medieval Multitasking: Did We Ever Focus? |... →
minimalmac:
This is a fascinating look at the illuminated manuscript of Medieval times and how they were often closer in design to a webpage then physical book.
The function of these images in illuminated manuscripts has no small bearing on the hypertext analogy. These “miniatures” (so named not because they were small—often they were not—but because they used red ink, or vermillion, the Latin...
“You probably don’t even know what skills you need, so don’t worry about it....”
– The first step is to start - (37signals)
Simplify, and Savor Life | Zen Habits →
Savoring life starts with a mindset. It’s a mindset that believes that excess, that rushing, that busy-ness, that distractedness, isn’t ideal. It’s a mindset that tries instead to: - simplify - do & consume less - slow down - be mindful & present - savor things fully
