Mark Booth

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

http://www.anang.com/

I'm a geek, a role-player and a biker.

I work for Diamond Light Source, developing open source scientific software for the UK national synchrotron facility. In the past I have worked in the robotics, mechatronics and laser micro-machining industries.

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What other hidden or inobvious RSS feeds are available on Stack Exchange and its sites?

support rss asked Oct 16, 2012 at 10:03

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55 votes

Embedding mercurial revision information in Visual Studio c# projects automatically

c# visual-studio-2008 mercurial build asked Mar 5, 2010 at 11:53

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54 votes

How can I selectively disable paste blockers

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41 votes

What are the advantages and disadvantages of develop in play (DIP) compared to develop at the start (DAS) character generation?

character-creation system-agnostic asked Apr 27, 2011 at 18:28

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35 votes

Does the 'two-second rule' provide a valid minimum gap for safe driving?

cars safety asked Dec 14, 2011 at 16:19

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34 votes

How do volume control headphones work?

android protocol apple asked Aug 21, 2012 at 11:31

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32 votes

Hosted bug tracking system with mercurial repositories (Summary of options & request for opinions)

mercurial bug-tracking issue-tracking hosted asked Jan 14, 2010 at 14:57

stackoverflow.com

28 votes

De-emphasising the beta designation by removing it from the banner on perpetual beta sites

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26 votes

Why doesn't my 5050 led strip draw as much power as I expect?

led pwm asked Sep 13, 2011 at 1:20

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24 votes

Is it possible to slim a .git repository without rewriting history?

git egit large-files jgit git-filter-branch asked Jul 4, 2013 at 12:49

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Why is 80 characters the 'standard' limit for code width?

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Is micro-optimisation important when coding?

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How can I run the Pi on Solar Power?

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What is the Best Way to Incentivize a Team of Developers?

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Real differences between "java -server" and "java -client"?

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Is it worthwhile to write unit tests for scientific research codes?

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How can I extend the life of my SD card?

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Can I use the GPIO for pulse width modulation (PWM)?

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When is unit testing inappropriate or unnecessary?

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Can I use the code in a GitHub project which does not have a license specified?

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What causes floating point rounding errors?

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Multiprocessor support for `xz`?

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Are there specific issues with unwelcoming behavior toward LGBTQ persons on Stack Exchange?

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Should I avoid private methods if I perform TDD?

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Preparing to release code as open-source

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Is using the A/C in a car less fuel efficient than having the windows down?

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Is Skyrim kid friendly?

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How can one interview somebody for a job requiring work under severe stress?

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Team member is vehemently against code formatting

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How do I get the PCs to stop focusing on a red herring?

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What is stall current and free current of motors?

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Do role-playing games have to be fun?

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What is a faster alternative to a CRC?

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How can I reduce the size of a long resume without hiding all my skills and experience?

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C++: Rotating a vector around a certain point

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Can we set up svn server on a local computer without any network access?

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Eclipse IDE: How to have the file selected in Project Explorer when focusing on a certain file's tab?

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How can I deal with a difficult coworker?

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Which type of actuator will be suitable for a very strong robot arm?

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Is it acceptable to use pirated software on the job?

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