Elessar

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by Elessar 16y ago
I find it telling that for a big company, their major successes (as a big company) are typically software that do not need an installed base to add value. Mail and Maps are both applications that stand on their own and it is irrelevant what
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by Elessar 17y ago
So long as removing regional networks is only a temporary solution (as they move towards a better privacy implementation), then there's nothing wrong with their approach to a production issue. It's a bit unfair to expect them to rollout the
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by Elessar 17y ago
Those are really nice for travel or the office (I'm drinking from one right now) but I find the volume, weight and mechanism of the cup (making it only really usable for coffee) makes it too much of a luxury for backpacking. I mean, keep in
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by Elessar 17y ago
For backpacking I find that even a french press is too much weight. I use an ultralight drip that attaches to any mug: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Ep... As for the proper temperature, as soon as bubbles start
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by Elessar 17y ago
Exactly what does this article address? All it does is declare (by fiat) that the quote floating around the internet is wrong, and then link to articles that are completely irrelevant in describing 'inspiration'. To summarize each link: 1)
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by Elessar 17y ago
It seems like the article neglects to define what a 'short flight' is. Without stating how long you'd have to stand, any answer would be worthless.
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by Elessar 17y ago
What an irrelevant article. There are two major points: 1) Amazon did something stupid. Changing the adjective is clever, but it's still an outrageous act. They went on YOUR machine and they DELETED something YOU PURCHASED. You BOUGHT IT. T
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by Elessar 17y ago
It's generally not possible at a business-level to treat IE users as second-class citizens. So while your idea appeals to anyone who has ever done webapp development, it's not conducive to business interests. After all, there's always anoth
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by Elessar 17y ago
I felt Amazon had gained respect when they released their MP3 store without DRM. They have lost it today, utterly and likely irredeemably. There is no excuse for taking back what a customer has already purchased. None. And that they did so
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by Elessar 17y ago
This is an amazingly creative use of all the iPhone technologies, and New York is one of the densest places in the world so this would definitely be very helpful. It's not helpful for locals (who have the lines memorized), but for travelers
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by Elessar 17y ago
This is might be sentimental, but nonsense is being harsh. This is basically like getting a pulse on society. Yes, it's not scientifically rigorous, and yes, it might not even be grounded in reality. But it s a nice quick test to see if soc
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by Elessar 17y ago
Indeed. It's a good day for common sense. Usually when laws are applied to the internet, everything flies out the windows. "Oh it's on a computer? Well that's different!" It's nice to see false advertising on a public site treated the same
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by Elessar 17y ago
Paypal isn't even considered a bank in any of the countries it operates in (except Luxembourg, where they serve all of the EU). This means they're not subject to any of the regulations that are attempts to keep banks honest. Keeping your mo
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by Elessar 17y ago
What a dishonest title. An update from an Mobile Phone provider included spyware purposely put there by said provider. This has very little to do with the "BlackBerry update". I know that this is how media gets its hits, by phrasing their a
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by Elessar 17y ago
The other thing is to judge your customer base properly. Once customer satisfaction is positive, it is a big hurdle to overcome. To supplant "Good enough", it appears that the new product has to be the 100-200% you stated. Microsoft has had
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by Elessar 17y ago
The point of the article is this: There are many small tasks that you could do, but they are time-consuming and they are not your forte. Knowing when to delegate a task and when not to is something that comes from experience, and anyone wor
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by Elessar 17y ago
I wouldn't worry too much about the tagline. It's youthful and trendy, which I am assuming is the type of audience you want to draw into your site. Pick your public face to draw the right type of people in. Don't worry about the rest.