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  • L Lutoslaw

    Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

    Greetings - Jacek

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    Gizz
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    I use a computer continuously. I have a pile of servers at home, and also use my laptop to code, on the train. Usually on the train I research stuff to keep my skills sharp, and then use them on personal projects. My hobby, is my work. I'm a happy camper.

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    • L Lutoslaw

      Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

      Greetings - Jacek

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      Mycroft Holmes
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      Bloody hell, I have a more powerful system at home than I do at work, I have all the latest release tools installed along with beta stuff I may be testing. I do my research from home as the net nazi tend to slap a restriction on random useful sights. I have absolutely no personal stuff on the work computer (POS that it is) and browsing tends to restricted to coding related sights and some news sites. I would assume that you either have a low work load (and can therefore do your R&D at work), have little or no intention of progressing beyond your current capabilities or are just not a dedicated geek.

      Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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      • L Lutoslaw

        Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

        Greetings - Jacek

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        BobJanova
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        I came into work due to being a hobby programmer, so I still keep that up to some degree, though not as much as before I got a job in computing. I also use a computer at home for general web browsing, games, forums etc which aren't work related, as it doesn't feel fair to charge for that time (plus we have a moderately strict web policy). CodeProject and other coding sites are okay, though.

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        • L Lutoslaw

          Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

          Greetings - Jacek

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          Lost User
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          No. I am really tired to start and close those boxes. I am happy with them at work.

          ***** Programme comme si dept soutien technique. est plein de tueurs en série et ils savent adresse de votre domicile. *****

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          • L Lutoslaw

            Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

            Greetings - Jacek

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            Ravi Bhavnani
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            I code at work and home[^].  I spend most of my time building software.  It's all I ever want to do - at least way for the past 25+ years. /ravi

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              I thought that the plural was similar to wolf --> wolves :)

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              • L Lutoslaw

                Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                Greetings - Jacek

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                wizardzz
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                I'm in the same boat, except checking e-mail, music, looking for gigs, but I try not to use it much.

                "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.

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                • L Lutoslaw

                  Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                  Greetings - Jacek

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                  S Douglas
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                  I get to maintain loose office hours, which means I do a lot of work from home. I love what I do so often it’s not really like working, more like playing. :)


                  Common sense is admitting there is cause and effect and that you can exert some control over what you understand.

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                  • L Lutoslaw

                    Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                    Greetings - Jacek

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                    Kyle Sponable
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                    I am still in college so I am stuck with the stupid things. Though I try to unplug on the weekends when homework is light and gasp go outside.

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                    • K Kyle Sponable

                      I am still in college so I am stuck with the stupid things. Though I try to unplug on the weekends when homework is light and gasp go outside.

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                      Lutoslaw
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                      Kyle Sponable wrote:

                      I am still in college so I am stuck with the stupid things.

                      Hah, it seems that it looks the same everywhere. :laugh:

                      Greetings - Jacek

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                      • L Lutoslaw

                        Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                        Greetings - Jacek

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                        Lost User
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                        I spend my days working with websites for a State Agency in Classic Asp and ASP.NET. But at night I'm a PHP junkie, doing personal websites and a few websites for others. This only after a couple hours of alone time with the wife, in the pool and a couple cold ones. :laugh: Jack

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                        • L Lutoslaw

                          Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                          Greetings - Jacek

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                          Zaibot
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                          I have a week vacation at the moment, but I have been programming for the last 2.5 days straight :-O (with sleep though :)). I like to develop rather at home then work, no body disturbs you and can make your own planning what to do when. Plus that I can play the music a lot louder ;-)

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                          • M Mycroft Holmes

                            Bloody hell, I have a more powerful system at home than I do at work, I have all the latest release tools installed along with beta stuff I may be testing. I do my research from home as the net nazi tend to slap a restriction on random useful sights. I have absolutely no personal stuff on the work computer (POS that it is) and browsing tends to restricted to coding related sights and some news sites. I would assume that you either have a low work load (and can therefore do your R&D at work), have little or no intention of progressing beyond your current capabilities or are just not a dedicated geek.

                            Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                            Lutoslaw
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                            I love coding, but I just don't like computers. I have so many exciting things to do after work, that I don't have time to "progress behind my current software-related capabilities". I have got 12% or so in a geek test, so yes, I am not very "dedicated". ;)

                            Greetings - Jacek

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                            • L Lutoslaw

                              Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                              Greetings - Jacek

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                              Patrick Fox
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                              I work as a programmer, and sometimes I come home and work on code of my own :-D So, sometimes I can be in front of a computer from 9 AM till 2 in the morning.

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                              • L Lutoslaw

                                Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                                Greetings - Jacek

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                                Flavio Marcondes de Oliveira
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                                After hours sit in front a PC, go to the gym and move your body a little is great. I also play one of my guitars, it´s so good to keep you away from your job´s problems and see others perpectives of life.

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                                • L Lutoslaw

                                  Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                                  Greetings - Jacek

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                                  David Lumm
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                                  As others have said. It started as a hobby for me. Currently at home I'm investigating mobile dev and trying to get an old pc to act as a htpc with mythbuntu. All fun stuff! Plus at home I use my smartQ to catch up on Google Reader and read a book. But all home PC activities have to be sanctioned by the missus...

                                  Er, I can't think of a funny signature right now. How about a good fart to break the silence?

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                                  • L Lutoslaw

                                    Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                                    Greetings - Jacek

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                                    carlospc1970
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                                    Hi. I am 41 and I have been a coder since I was 13. I am starting to notice that I am postponing doing my weekly weekend project time and again. Also I stopped doing experimental code at home three months ago. Nothing made me stop I just did not want to.

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                                    • L Lutoslaw

                                      Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                                      Greetings - Jacek

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                                      theripevessel
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                                      Currently, after arriving home I pwn victims in starcraft II after a long day of work. Having to drive, ingest food and sleep is so time consuming...

                                      modified on Friday, August 19, 2011 1:07 PM

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                                      • L Lutoslaw

                                        Since I work as a coder, I do not use a computer at home. Well, almost, because I use it to play or make music, but I do not sit in front of a computer doing things, which is what I mean by "using a computer". :doh: If I have a personal issue which I have to do using a computer, then I do it in work hours, as a break between completing and starting tasks. :-O I am curious how other developers do.

                                        Greetings - Jacek

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                                        xavier morera
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                                        Dude, I go home waiting to turn on the computer. Don't get me wrong, I have a life and wife and kid but the computerS at home are even nicer than the one at work.

                                        My new toy: www.cloudclipx.com -- If I have 8 hours to chop down a tree, I spend 6 sharpening my ax!

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                                        • G GuyThiebaut

                                          I work in IT because for me it is a case of my hobby having become my career - I grew up with the Spectrum and BBC Micro which inspired me to go on to study computer science at university. So I work on my personal .NET projects at home at night and work on other people's projects during the day. I don't always feel that I need to 'switch off' when home - as IT is more of a part of my life than just a means of earning money.

                                          Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.(Winston Churchill)
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                                          Lost User
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                                          GuyThiebaut wrote:

                                          I work in IT because for me it is a case of my hobby having become my career - I grew up with the Spectrum and BBC Micro which inspired me to go on to study computer science at university.
                                           
                                          So I work on my personal .NET projects at home at night and work on other people's projects during the day.
                                           
                                          I don't always feel that I need to 'switch off' when home - as IT is more of a part of my life than just a means of earning money.

                                          Exactly. I started coding back around 1976. That's just what I do. -Max :D

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