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Re:Google's Code Editor on Wednesday May 16, 2012 @11:36PM (#3985270)
I'd be really interested to see how your set-up works. Would it be possible for you to share your files/code and a short description of how you implemented your set-up? I am happy for you to remove/sanitize sensitive details relating to your portfolio. However, I would love to understand how I can develop a solution like this for myself.

Thank you for your help.

Re:Evernote Hello on Tuesday February 28, 2012 @02:03AM (#3642221)
+1
Re:Show HN: Framous - Your Photos. Your Personality. on Thursday January 05, 2012 @09:46PM (#3431698)
Lovely design, but unfortunately loading times are super slow for me... The header and footer loads fine, but the loading graphic for the middle section was turning for approx. 60-90 seconds before the content loaded :(

Then, once the content is loaded, the animation between the "About Framous > Select a layout > Select Photos > Select a Frame > Get Framous!" pages also takes too long, which spoils the user experience in my opinion.

Great start though. If you can improve these issues, I think you will have a really nice site.

Will this be available for playback later also? Timezone differences mean it will be hard to tune in live.
Re:Creative and unique uses of QR Codes on Thursday June 02, 2011 @02:47AM (#2611009)
I think billybob is arguing that a short message/url like "Find this device online: www.example.com/device" is better than both "Find this device online: {QR Code}" AND "Visit http://www.example.com/cms/products/industrial?product=09278....
This could also be an awesome way to disrupt the courier business in cities.

e.g. sender logs a job online (& provides payment details), sender prints a barcode sticker, sender drops off package with the building doorman/concierge and/or walks to designated quadcopter landing zone adjacent building, outgoing package scanned and loaded onto quad-copter, quad-copter delivers package to recipient's landing zone, quad-copter/system sends notification to recipient to advise that package has been delivered, recipient goes to quad-copter landing zone to collect package, recipient scans barcode or provides electronic signature to acknowledge receipt.

Terms & Conditions: Anyone who implements this idea (or minor variation) must give hook and I a $1 royalty each for every job logged ;)

Re:Ask HN: Does anyone here drive anything exciting? on Monday May 30, 2011 @02:46AM (#2598711)
If you don't mind me asking... How do you afford these cars at such a young age?
Consider the stats at the end of the article for a moment.

The total value of YC companies is $3 billion. While, the total amount invested by YC is $5 million.

Very impressive results when you consider that YC takes about a 6% stake for its initial investment. Congratulations to all involved.

Re: on Thursday March 24, 2011 @06:19AM (#2363478)
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As suggested, I just tried to change the title but the "edit" option is no longer available for this item on my submissions page... Any ideas?

MIT/Sloan Courseware: Entrepreneurial Finance

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/sloan-school-of-management/15-431-entrepreneurial-finance-spring-2002/

"This class examines the elements of entrepreneurial finance, focusing on technology-based start-up ventures, and the early stages of company development. It addresses key questions which challenge all entrepreneurs: how much money can and should be raised; when should it be raised and from whom; what is a reasonable valuation of the company; and how funding should be structured. The subject...

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Ask HN: Someone just stole my iOS app's name... What should I do?

Hi all,I am currently developing a game application for iOS devices, however a competitor has just released a very similar game using the exact name I wish to use (e.g. It's like I am developing a black-jack card game and a competitor has just released a similar card game for sale in the app store called "black-jack").Although I'm obviously biased, I think my game is a superior implementation...

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Re:Aerial footage of uncontacted Amazon tribe on Sunday February 06, 2011 @01:21AM (#2185133)
The concept of "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you?" is implicitly biased as it project's your worldview/morals/values/etc onto the "others" in question.

If the goal is to understand, support and/or show respect for the uncontacted tribes, I think the focus should be adjusted to: "Do unto others as they want you to do unto them".

Re:Offer HN: Free startup idea / designs on Monday January 17, 2011 @04:28AM (#2111680)
+1 Impressive site. Clean design sets this site apart as a great example in this nascent niche.

One constructive criticism: I would add some more space around the "Search" functionality. This area is a little cluttered at present (too close to the preview image on the right and the high level process text/images below) and my eye I think you would improve conversions by emphasising this section a little more (since performing a search should be the "call to action" for visitors).

Ask HN: Who would you invite to your "fantasy dinner party" and why?

In the spirit of getting to know a bit more about fellow HN-ers and their tastes, I would like to pose the classic question:Who would you invite to your "fantasy dinner party" and why?Rules: 1. 5 guests only (excluding you as host) 2. guests can be living or dead 3. famous, infamous and/or "recognisable" guests are preferred (NOTE: It's YOUR fantasy so lesser known guests are accepted, but...

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Re:Ask HN: What are your favorite books of 2010? on Monday January 17, 2011 @03:50AM (#2111603)
+1 for "Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman". Read it cover to cover in one sitting!

In addition to being one of the greatest minds of his generation, Feynman also had a rich life outside of science.

Reading his stories was as close as I'll come to having him share anecdotes as a guest on my "fantasy dinner party" list.

SMH: "I've read you've made over $100K in just a couple of weeks, is that correct?"

Fei Lam: "That number is bull. I made only 30-40k. 100k was income before cost of product. Every time a site picks up the story it changes a little bit..."

Source- http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/iphone/legal-action-eyes-...

Re:Ask HN: Am I making too much? on Monday October 04, 2010 @01:54AM (#1754742)
Move to Australia and work for the Government... I know plenty of developers earning AUD$80+/hr on 2000hr/yr contracts (i.e. earning approx. AUD$160k/yr).
Re:Ask HN: Why is the last 10% always so hard? on Monday July 05, 2010 @05:08AM (#1487771)
There's a saying in project management: "The first 90% of the work takes the first 90% of the time. And the last 10% of the work takes the next 90% of the time".

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