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mitechka

I am a system administrator for forsalebyowner.com/ I got this job the old fashioned way, by sending out resumes for job ads on the internet.
Since you require so much information to sign up, you could really use a demo or a video of the site in action. Also, the free version is too hidden, I almost left the site, thinking that there was no way to try it for free.
Re:Ask HN: How many of you play music? on Tuesday June 09, 2009 @12:41PM (#649349)
Acoustic guitar, recorder, ukulele, djembe. I have a small collection of folk instruments and try to learn to play each one of them at least a little bit, so I can play (or at least produce semi-musical sounds from) things like duduk and rababah :)
A more general case would be: How to change a pattern in a bunch of file names from X to Y:

  for i in *X*; do mv $i ${i/X/Y}; done
Re:Ask HN: Review my startup - Chords! on Tuesday June 02, 2009 @01:01PM (#638134)
Requires software install? XP only? WinAmp only? 15-days trial? Guitar only? I don't think so. 90-s called, they want their software development business model back.
You should have thought about this before buying an over-hyped DRM-riddled gadget. This is EXACTLY why DRM schemes are BAD.
Re:Ask HN: Back problems on Thursday May 07, 2009 @03:03PM (#598474)
Find a Tai Chi studio and learn the short form. It is a complete set of exercises for back, legs and shoulders that takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. And it is fun to do.
Re:Poll: Do you smoke? on Wednesday May 06, 2009 @07:12PM (#596986)
If I smoke a cigarette about once a month, does that count?

Explain Google Apps Engine

I am trying to decide on a platform for my service. I like python, so I was looking at Google App Engine, but after reading the docs, I am not sure anymore. What is the opinion here, is it feasible to build a commercial web application using Google App Engine? What are the restrictions? What are the advantages?

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Re:Ask HN: Best Command Line Email Client? on Friday April 17, 2009 @06:00PM (#567722)
Do look at MH and similar systems