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Re:Q: "Other" Startups by samwise on Saturday March 22, 2008 @03:43AM (#143191)
I've been doing some research into bio-deasel production. It's very neat stuff.

non-software companies require a lot more capital, So you won't see many first time entrepreneurs in those fields.

Re:Q: "Other" Startups by noonespecial on Saturday March 22, 2008 @05:25AM (#143227)
Never underestimate a man with a lathe, a mill, a bandsaw, and an attitude. All of those tools together can be had for less than the cost of a Xeon server.
Re:Q: "Other" Startups by alarmist on Saturday March 22, 2008 @12:18PM (#143375)
Speaking of a lathe, I know a few kids who recently started a custom drum company.