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Re: A month with Dell XPS 13 (9370)

shazzner — Fri, 11 May 2018 15:43:15 -0000

Re: A month with Dell XPS 13 (9370)

Dave — Fri, 11 May 2018 14:32:18 -0000

Is this for real? Kinda insane.

Re: A month with Dell XPS 13 (9370)

Dave — Fri, 11 May 2018 14:32:01 -0000

Does anybody know what special tweaks Dell does to ubuntu? Looks like the kernel is the generic one, so would you be losing anything at all by installing a generic ubuntu image?

Re: A month with Dell XPS 13 (9370)

shazzner — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 02:36:08 -0000

The super key being disabled by default is due to legal threats by Microsoft. I wish I was kidding.

Re: A month with Dell XPS 13 (9370)

dholbach — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:36:42 -0000

No, I haven't had a chance yet.

Re: A month with Dell XPS 13 (9370)

Utilisateur — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:03:24 -0000

Thanks for the review! Were you able to test if you could use two screens (HDMI and DP) using the DA-300 adapter?

Thanks!

Re: A month with Dell XPS 13 (9370)

Oli Warner — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 04:45:17 -0000

My main problem —and this may be my problem, not Dell's— is the build time. I needed a laptop within a couple of weeks, XPS13 looked great. Went for a higher spec one but, "that'll be with you within two weeks, straight from our factory in China", as if that were a selling point.

Meanwhile Lenovo's stockists have mountains of Thinkpad13s lying around. Got one delivered within 7 hours. Similar specs (worse screen), half the price. Even including Windows Tax.

Again, this probably speaks to my impatience, or lack of ability to plan my own time, but I had to prepare the laptop, get software installed, get it tested and ready for client presentation... A 14 day turnaround isn't an option for people like me.

While I appreciate these things are customisable, I think that's just a stronger argument to move your manufacturing closer to your market, not staying where it's absolutely cheapest. These are premium models, after all.

Re: Took a year off…

Tim — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 07:10:11 -0000

Wow Ecuador sounds amazing! Glad to hear from you again. Wishing you all the best with your new studies :)

Re: I’m joining Weaveworks

andrewsomething — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:28:53 -0000

Awesome news! Congrats Daniel.

Re: I’m joining Weaveworks

dholbach — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:21:36 -0000

All the best with the new job!

Re: I’m joining Weaveworks

johnturek — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:01:22 -0000

Congratulations @dholbach ! I have joined a new company recently too.. BlueJeans Networks. Tis the season for change! Hope all is well! /JT

Re: I’m joining Weaveworks

Jorge Castro — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:38:33 -0000

So happy to see you join the cloud native community. Weave has certainly put together a great team!

Re: I’m joining Weaveworks

dholbach — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 05:18:09 -0000

Brilliant! Let me know how things go!

Re: I’m joining Weaveworks

Dave Walker — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 04:14:04 -0000

Great news Daniel.. I've been experimenting with weave recently, and pretty impressed!

Re: Took a year off…

Benjamin Zeller — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 03:29:33 -0000

Hey Daniel, good to hear from you and that your travels where happy and awesome :). Hope your journey ahead will be as exciting, going to look for your next blog post ;).

Re: Took a year off…

Nicholas Skaggs — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:40:13 -0000

It very much sounds like you are on the right path Daniel. I'm glad to have heard from you, and excited about how you plan to intersect life, tech, and psychotherapy. More hugs for everyone!

Re: Took a year off…

Jane — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 12:22:37 -0000

Wow Daniel. When I started reading that I was surprised. But the more I think about it the more sense it makes. You have always been a very 'human' person (ESPECIALLY for a 'techie'). You were always consistently kind, caring, supportive and empathetic. I can totally see you excelling at this and really helping people. All the very best. Enjoy the ride!

Re: Took a year off…

Charles Profitt — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:47:10 -0000

Daniel: You are one of the most interesting people I know. Sounds like you have had a great year and are ready for what the future holds.

Re: Taking a break

Jeremy — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:59:46 -0000

You will be missed Daniel, and I appreciate all you have done in the community. Good luck on your travels and recharging your batteries and I look forward to seeing what exciting new things you get into

Re: Taking a break

Ricardo N Feliciano — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:18:11 -0000

I don't remember if I've ever talked to you directly but I have seen your name around the community many times and I know I have benefited from your work.

Thank you for everything and enjoy your time.

Re: Taking a break

Jono Bacon — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:36:22 -0000

Daniel, you have been an inspiration both within the wider Ubuntu community and at Canonical. An incredible body of work, and a sense of spirit and perspective that I always cherished when we worked together. I know you will be missed, but I also know you will never be far away (at least, not when on a mountains somewhere!)

A testament to how well loved you have been was the immortal flashhug: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Whatever you do next, I know you will rock it, as usual. All the best, my friend!

Re: Taking a break

Ahmed Kamal — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:22:30 -0000

If you're crazy enough to come to my part of the world, I'll try to make it less crazy heh

Re: Taking a break

Jamie Pietarinen — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:32:23 -0000

Good luck! It is good to detach and recharge the batteries. I'll miss your ubuntu on air sessions

Re: Taking a break

Costales — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:44:23 -0000

Oh! I've been wanting to meet you in person for several years and finally in Ubucon I confirmed the great person that you are :)
Good luck on the new road you take! A big hug!

Re: Taking a break

Charles Profitt — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:01:09 -0000

Daniel:

It was a great pleasure to work with you on Ubuntu related things over the years. I truly appreciate the need to recharge the batteries by stepping back and taking a look at life. I am happy that you have the freedom and opportunity to do that.

I consider myself lucky to have met you in person. You often serve me as an example of how I would like to act. You always put your best most polite foot forward when entering in to difficult discussions. I always felt you tried to see from all perspectives and then worked to navigate to a mutually beneficial solution for all parties.

Not many people make treks through Rochester, NY... but if you find yourself passing through please drop a line so I can offer you a place to crash or at the very least meet for beer.