AppStories What Kind of Person Are You?
Nov 17, 2024
Robb Knight, a developer and co-host of Ruminate, dives into the open web and app development while sharing personal tech anecdotes. He discusses his journey with various software tools, including task management apps like Godspeed and his love for the Mac ecosystem. The conversation touches on the fascinating implications of Mastodon and ActivityPub for online connectivity. Plus, Robb reveals his creative approach to donating mystery boxes filled with old magazines, blending nostalgia with community impact.
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Balancing Ease and Open Source
- Robb Knight, despite his affinity for open-source and terminal work, prioritizes ease of use.
- This explains his preference for macOS over Linux, despite the latter's open-source nature.
The iMac and the Plunger
- Robb Knight's first Mac was a 2009 iMac, which required a toilet plunger for hard drive replacement.
- The repair involved a tricky temperature sensor issue and a dead fly trapped behind the glass.
Fast and Furious Podcast
- Robb Knight co-hosts a podcast about the Fast and Furious movies with David Dance.
- Season 2 is underway, covering the middle films of the franchise.