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		pessimizer on Oct 21, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hints for writing Unix tools Spending a lot of time learning non-portable technologies isn't a decision to be taken lightly.

emodendroket on Oct 21, 2014 [–]

Well, if it's part of your job I'd say it's not a decision at all...

pessimizer on Oct 21, 2014 | [–]

If you can't accomplish the same goals in a portable way. Of course, if you can put the knowledge to work as soon as you learn it, you're already starting to recoup your investment.

GhotiFish on Oct 21, 2014 | | [–]

I can't believe you got downvoted for that.

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