sixofhearts
Re:Ask HN: Can I compete with Basecamp?
on Tuesday March 19, 2013 @02:23PM (#5402648)
Here's what I see: you have identified a problem, and the problem is so big that you are itching to build a solution.
This seems to be independent from your question. Everyone on HN can come up with a reasonable speculative answer to your question (and mine would be a "yes"), but focusing on the issues makes clear if it's even worth competing in the first place.
With the information you provided, you seem to have a solid target market identified. How many teams are there that, like yours, that could benefit from a Basecamp alternative? And which of your team's needs aren't met with Basecamp, and is it something that Basecamp could replicate quickly? Dig a little bit deeper and discover the specific needs - that should reveal more useful information than any of us could provide :)
Ask HN: What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
I've found that the way my day turns out is largely dependent on how I start it.My start usually involves: getting out of bed, meditating, making coffee, using the bathroom, and some reflecting (what I'm thankful for, what I like, what I'm doing for the day). When I start like this, my day tends to be fulfilling and productive. When I don't, it's a crap shoot, but sometimes it still goes...
Re:Ask HN: how did you learn the command line?
on Sunday March 10, 2013 @05:20PM (#5353516)
I bought a couple of Sam's Teach Yourself books:
-Sam's Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours
-Sam's Teach Yourself Shell Programming in 24 Hours
These won't make you a shell genius immediately, but they'll create a good basis for future, specialized learning.
Also, I try not to be a material snob, but buying the book instead of using a website or .pdf file made a world of a difference (especially during a morning commute).
Re:Soviet College Admission — My Dad's Story (1970)
on Thursday March 07, 2013 @06:34PM (#5341126)
Kudos to your father, Ilya. This is a wonderful, timeless story of perseverance and human desire. The characteristics and settings change, but the spirit is always the same.
Re:We Found Our Son in the Subway
on Thursday February 28, 2013 @05:38PM (#5301590)
My first non-congratulating HN comment ever is to completely agree with you. Valuable insights come from all different kinds of stories. I'm glad this community recognizes that, and what a wonderful piece this is.
Re:Heyzap (YC W09) launches "play with friends" for mobile games
on Thursday October 11, 2012 @06:23PM (#4643091)
Nice stuff HZ!