Screenshots from developers: 2002 vs. 2015 (2015)
5 days ago
- #developer-workflow
- #unix-history
- #desktop-screenshots
- Developers shared screenshots of their desktops in 2002 and 2015, showing minimal changes in their workflows.
- Many still prefer command-line interfaces, with tools like xterm, vim, and Emacs remaining popular.
- Some transitioned from FreeBSD to Linux, adopting distributions like Ubuntu and Lubuntu.
- GUI tools like Firefox, Gimp, and Wireshark are used, but scripting and command-line tools are preferred where possible.
- Changes include switching from Pine to Thunderbird for email and from fvwm to LXDE for window management.
- Some developers now deal with Windows environments, using VirtualBox, LibreOffice, and Wine.
- Despite advancements in hardware, the underlying Unix principles and tools remain valued.
- OS X users utilize virtual desktops to organize applications like Mail.app, Safari, and terminal windows.
- Some maintain desktop configurations programmatically, using tools like Saltstack.