This week, we discuss why everyone is envious of Google’s Internal Dev Tools, examine the state of Git, speculate about how 37 Signals plans to reinvent software licensing with ONCE, and share a few thoughts on the Salesforce CEO’s recent comments about work from home.

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Runner-up Titles

Lost in an acquisition hole.
Headless Robot Dog.
It’s not better enough.
GoogHub
Why are you on the sad path
Once version 2 is a paid upgrade
You win interesting bingo

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