Coder’s Eye

When I accepted the job at Dotster, they asked me what kind of computer I wanted, so they could have it ready for me on May 1 when I start. I paused, and said hopefully, “A Macbook?”

Yup. That’s what I’m getting. Woohoo! I use a G5 at home, but I’ve never been privileged to use a Mac at work before. I’ve been a Linux-at-work guy for six years now. I have nothing against Linux, I’m an active contributor to several Open-source projects. But, I love my Mac in a way I’ve never managed to muster for Linux desktops.

I was pleased for several reasons. Firstly, that I won’t have to break my no-Windows-at-work streak. Secondly, that they’d spend that much on a laptop for me, and thirdly that they asked. That’s a good way to start a new relationship.

I think that my favorite new-to-me program, DevonThink will really help me in my new role. I’m still exploring it and making it part of my standard usage pattern, but I can already see how it will give me a great deal of information leverage. That’s going to be crucial in this new position.

New job, new role, great new laptop. This is the most excited about my career I’ve been in years.