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Hacker Monthly (http://hackermonthly.com http://hackermonthly.com), self-sustaining so far and doing everything to keep cost really low: - Only 1 fulltime empl
by bearwithclaws 16y ago
Hacker Monthly (http://hackermonthly.com http://hackermonthly.com), self-sustaining so far and doing everything to keep cost really low:
- Only 1 fulltime employee (um...me) + 3 remote freelancers.
- Works from home.
- Based in Penang island (somewhere between Bangkok and Singapore with its living cost much lower than both of them).
- medwezys 16y agoCool. And thanks for student subscription! https://hackermonthly.wufoo.com/forms/student-subscription-program/ https://hackermonthly.wufoo.com/forms/student-subscription-p...
- libpcap 16y agoDo you speak the local language? Malay?
- bearwithclaws 16y agoYes (along with Chinese and its dialects: cantonese & hokkien). The national language is Malay (Bahasa Melayu), but most people speaks English here.
- browsemybooks 16y agoPenang, beautiful island. I was there not too long ago. I would make the 12+ hr journey to return, just to taste the BBQ stingray again. Awesome!
- siong1987 16y agoIn fact, all Malaysian speak Malay. It is a must-learn language in our public education system.
- SkyMarshal 16y agoHow's the Internet connection on Penang Island? I'm curious about how reliable it is in remote or developing places.
- bearwithclaws 16y agoIt's OK, could be better, used to be horrendous (do a search of "Streamyx Sucks" and you will get the idea).
- siong1987 16y agoAnd, Penang is a state in Malaysia. : ) Proud to be Malaysian.
- ngsayjoe 16y agowow!! I'm based in Penang island as well! What a small world!