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who are you to make that call?

granted he most likely doesn't but guess what, it's his life, his situation, his money (or his family's)

so in summary, it's none of our business with how he chooses to live his life

Ouch…

I guess not. I was suggesting moderation. :(
 
I have.

In my work, these purchases are 100% justifiable.

UPDATE: Apple wireless keyboard just arrived. It's so close together, quite a bit different than the wired version, once I get used to it, it'll be worth it though.
 
I have.

In my work, these purchases are 100% justifiable.

UPDATE: Apple wireless keyboard just arrived. It's so close together, quite a bit different than the wired version, once I get used to it, it'll be worth it though.

If you don't mind me asking, what exactly do you develop?

And also I'd like to suggest you get a Unicomp Model M keyboard if you're serious about your work.
 
I have.

In my work, these purchases are 100% justifiable.

UPDATE: Apple wireless keyboard just arrived. It's so close together, quite a bit different than the wired version, once I get used to it, it'll be worth it though.

what do you do jw?

i will say i am skeptical that
1) a 14 year old needs a macpro and 2 x 30inch screens for work
2) that you have the know how to use the equipment to its full potential

maybe you are just one gifted kid or something. here i am an engineer and i cant afford that setup...:cool:
 
Read further back, I develop software.

[NOT BRAGGING] But you have to pay bills.. don't you :D
 
Read further back, I develop software.

[NOT BRAGGING] But you have to pay bills.. don't you :D

Question: What kind of software do you develop? Could you elaborate and give a specific example of something that you have developed that would actually justify 2 - 30" screens?

Point: It seems like that since it's not your money, you don't care. (After all, you just said you don't have to pay bills.) My suggestion is to appreciate your family and your money. ;)
 
Sure, today I was coding a scraper to download images off of a few sites.

Wade. Don't give me that. Not to sound like a whiner or anything, but I work, and I pay for every single thing I buy. So, I do care what I spend it on.

Honestly, nothing that would NEED two 30 inch monitors, but it'll make me work faster, thus finishing projects earlier, thus making more money.
 
Sure, today I was coding a scraper to download images off of a few sites.

Wade. Don't give me that. Not to sound like a whiner or anything, but I work, and I pay for every single thing I buy. So, I do care what I spend it on.

Honestly, nothing that would NEED two 30 inch monitors, but it'll make me work faster, thus finishing projects earlier, thus making more money.

Thank you for correcting me on you paying for your own electronics. I really don't want to "give you that," but I guess I was thrown off by the way you replied to others' comments.

If you think it'll help you work faster, by all means, do what helps you work faster. I suppose we all do work differently. Just don't regret it later. ;)
 
Sure, today I was coding a scraper to download images off of a few sites.

Wade. Don't give me that. Not to sound like a whiner or anything, but I work, and I pay for every single thing I buy. So, I do care what I spend it on.

Honestly, nothing that would NEED two 30 inch monitors, but it'll make me work faster, thus finishing projects earlier, thus making more money.

What's your current set up?
 
Mac Pro, 19inch, 22inch, apple wireless keyboard, and (soon) a logitech mx revolution

Thank you for recognizing your mistake wade, sorry if I came across over-defensive. ;)
 
Scraper to pull images from other sites? Exactly how many copyright laws does this violate? Just wondering..
 
Mac Pro, 19inch, 22inch, apple wireless keyboard, and (soon) a logitech mx revolution

Thank you for recognizing your mistake wade, sorry if I came across over-defensive. ;)

Ah. I still recommend a Unicomp Model M.

Also I think you'll manage fine with one 30" ;) But it is your money and not mine.
 
no offence,
but you're not by any chance some kind of a freak genius kid from india who's going to university at the age of 12?
 
I'm english, and moved to America.

@wade: None. Most of the sites have apis to check on licenses, whilst the others, i have coded a parser to check the license. I only am pulling from sites that give license information.
 
Indeed I am. I don't like it when people steal my software/stuff, so I don't.

I also have a legal work permit, if that provides you with any ease of mind.
 
Indeed I am. I don't like it when people steal my software/stuff, so I don't.

I also have a legal work permit, if that provides you with any ease of mind.

I have friend who developed an app around your age, but he didn't need a 30" :D
 
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