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Re:Ask HN: Musicians? on Monday January 12, 2009 @12:00AM (#430113)
Well, it's always easier to learn a second instrument if you have a firm grasp on basic music theory. I hated playing the piano, but in retrospect, it's really helped me pick up the bass faster/better.
Re:Ask HN: Musicians? on Sunday January 11, 2009 @01:49AM (#428921)
I play bass. Used to play the piano.
Re:Palm did it: better experience than Apple on Friday January 09, 2009 @10:22PM (#427546)
I think it took an iPhone for the other guys to get innovative like this. I really like this interface, though unfortunately it'll take more than that to dethrone the iPhone; though I don't think anyone can be sure until they've actually used it.
Re:95% Dreamhost Hosting Discount: Last Day Today on Sunday January 04, 2009 @10:27AM (#419266)
It says 'promo code not valid in your region' for me. I'm in India.
Oh, yeah.
Re:Ask HN: Is it worth switching to a Mac? on Tuesday December 09, 2008 @08:28PM (#392213)
Far as I know, Home = Cmd+Left and End = Cmd+Left

Also, to stop iPhoto opening, open iPhoto > Preferences, set 'Connecting camera opens' to 'No application'.

Re:Has a surfer Ph.D. rewritten physics? Maybe. on Sunday July 27, 2008 @12:30PM (#258257)
Complex stuff.
Re:Ask YC: Easter eggs for web apps? on Tuesday April 01, 2008 @11:06AM (#152093)
What's the konami code?
Re:Are you on twitter? on Wednesday March 12, 2008 @06:17AM (#135046)
twitter.com/timothyandrew

Twitter is amazing.

Re:Dropbox launches (YC summer 07) on Wednesday March 12, 2008 @06:14AM (#135045)
Oh this is maddening! Can someone please invite me? :)