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by JMiao 20y ago
Off topic, but gosh do I dislike the whole "stealth mode" classification. Now, I completely understand if some details need to stay under the rug for the time being, but the terminology makes everything seem so important , like when p
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Random Rant On Stealth-Mode Startups (no hard feelings)
6 points by JMiao 20y ago|9 comments
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For the freelancers out there: Pricing a Project(blueflavor.com)
1 points by JMiao 20y ago|1 comments
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by JMiao 20y ago
However, it is interesting to note that Red5 is backed by Benchmark Capital. I'm guessing Bill Gurley as he seems to be partial to interactive entertainment.
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by JMiao 20y ago
Red5 has been making some impressive additions to their development staff. Regarding equity, I doubt most new hires would be getting substantial percentages, and it doesn't help that early employees at most game studios will never get rich
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Looks like someone put "On Lisp" in HTML(bookshelf.jp)
8 points by JMiao 20y ago|3 comments
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by JMiao 20y ago
Interesting also to note that GoogleWiFi isn't designed to work in buildings. You might get a weak signal, but chances are you'll have to be outside to get reception. Just fyi, based on my experiences in Mountain View.
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by JMiao 20y ago
Though it would suck to get sand in your laptop.
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by JMiao 20y ago
I believe Google primarily bought DoubleClick for its audience reach and vast customer base, aside from playing keep-away from Microsoft. You could think of this deal as more pricey customer acquisition versus corporate integration.
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by JMiao 20y ago
Closing a VC round is meant to HELP your company take off, not settle. There's a very good reason why it's often referred to as "runway." The number one motivating factor for startups and the reason why they're able to operate more efficie
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by JMiao 20y ago
Hey, Wayne, thanks for the insight. I met you and Robby a month ago when I visited YC the day after demo night -- you guys had just settled on the name "Zenter." I'll admit my skepticism regarding the usefulness of current web-based produ
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by JMiao 20y ago
Wow, I love the enthusiasm, but that would be a bit too creepy.
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by JMiao 20y ago
I wasn't really referring to Joost's viability as a P2P system -- it already is. I was more along the lines of addressing the viability of building a compelling user-content community -- it's a lot harder than it may sound, especially when
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by JMiao 20y ago
Thanks for sharing great insight!
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Mozilla: Why Desktop E-Mail Crucifies the Browser(wired.com)
2 points by JMiao 20y ago|0 comments
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by JMiao 20y ago
ZING!
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by JMiao 20y ago
People can copy what's out in the open, so the important thing is to make sure that you're the one who's constantly setting the pace.
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by JMiao 20y ago
There's two versions of the IDE -- Professional and Express. Express is absolutely free and meant for enthusiast game developers.
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by JMiao 20y ago
Playing around with QBasic on an XBOX doesn't sound too practical, aside from questionable tax tactics. =) Have you heard of XNA? It's a popular C# framework amongst game developers that allows anyone interested in game development to bri
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by JMiao 20y ago
XBOX is a closed system for a very good reason -- it ensures a general spec of quality for consumers. Aside from obtaining a license, console manufacturers like Microsoft enforce strict quality assurance measures on developers before code
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by JMiao 20y ago
He called Apple a "hardware company." Sony is a "hardware company." Apple's killer app, especially in consumer electronics, is software. He then called Google a "consumer search company." Has he forgotten about GMail and the power of web
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by JMiao 20y ago
I also think it helps to note that Microsoft is now breaking even on XBOX console hardware (this may have changed given the announcement of the new Elite model). Barely, but still a good sign that they knew what they were doing when they r
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by JMiao 20y ago
True to a certain extent, but I would say that the XBOX also features pretty nifty software. Its Dashboard and Blade-UI make for what is arguably the best entertainment computer experience. Oh, and don't forget XBOX Live.
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All I Need To Know To Be A Better Programmer I Learned In Kindergarten(codist.biit.com)
5 points by JMiao 20y ago|2 comments
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by JMiao 20y ago
This isn't a fair analysis. XBOX is probably one of the only groups that is moving in a positive direction at Microsoft. Yes, they've lost billions, but Microsoft expected that going in. The billions they've spent over the last few years
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by JMiao 20y ago
Sorry, but saying you're a Jobs doesn't make you one. There's more to Steve Jobs than being "non-technical" with "business experience." While he wasn't a programmer, Steve Jobs is a bona fide hacker in the bigger picture. And comparing mo
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by JMiao 20y ago
True, but Microsoft and every startup has a specific set of circumstances that may be exclusive to their situation, whether it be timing (late 1970s), competitive landscape (big slothful IBM), location (being able to live in low-cost Albuqu
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by JMiao 20y ago
"Your Drop Box is a File Cabinet that Follows You Around Everywhere You Want to Go, Across Your Computers, or Across The Country." Ladies & Gentlemen, the WORLD'S LIGHTEST FILE CABINET. Great for cross-country roadtrips! =)
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by JMiao 20y ago
Word.
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by JMiao 20y ago
But now you have to ask yourself a few more questions: - Channel Life: having a buttload of Joost channels that aren't well-maintained with new content is as annoying as amassing RSS feeds that are updated sporadically, sometimes month-to-m

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