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		laconian on Dec 21, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: John Resig: JavaScript as a First Language This is an eminently solvable problem. There are excellent open source IDEs and toolchains available that can be repackaged in any way, shape, or form. Double click an installer, and boom - everything's set up. Barrier to entry is a moot point.

syaz on Dec 22, 2011 [–]

Almost everything comes with installer these days, yet some refused to install better, secure browsers since they already have IE by default.

Barrier of entry is a problem.

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