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Parent's regex moment sparks Valve Steam Machine chatter
Original: Linux microblog update: My oldest kid asked me for advice building a regular expression. In that moment, in my heart, th
A parent shared a lighthearted moment online after their oldest child asked for help building a regular expression. The parent joked that, in that instant, their heart felt the Valve Steam Machine had paid for itself — framing the child's technical curiosity as justification for the gaming hardware purchase. The anecdote touches on Linux, parenting and passing technical skills to the next generation.
Why now: Tech-minded parents are enjoying a relatable story about kids getting into programming and justifying gaming gear.
Evidence
- Linux microblog update: My oldest kid asked me for advice building a regular expression. In that moment, in my heart, the Steam Machine paid for itself. # Linux # parenting # regex # valve # steammachine · EdTheDev@infosec.exchange · 14
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