allenp

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   by allenp 16y ago

   I think from a founder's mentality it is 100% true that more people = more problems, not more success. However, from a consumer mentality, more employees means (potentially) more revenue and stability, but it all depends on the industry. I
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   by allenp 16y ago

   "I couldn't help but wonder if the whole thing is an elitist outlet for VCs to gain publicity for their latest investments." I would guess the top competitors in this competition are more interested in the free advertising/marketing opportu
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   by allenp 16y ago

   I would also like to know if there is an easier/better way to upgrade xcode / whatever libraries it needs when a new release arrives.
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   by allenp 16y ago

   Yeah gmail is good, and google maps, and I'm really happy with google docs, and also I like their Chrome browser ...
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   by allenp 16y ago

   You beat me to it but yes, I believe so. I think the important part really is just that we are able to see it at such a young stage though.
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   by allenp 16y ago

   I'm not sure, it was easy enough to carry by just myself, so the fiberglass weight wasn't significant. According to this chart: http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/fiberglass-comp... The fiberglass weight would be under 3lbs. Fo
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   by allenp 16y ago

   Thanks for that book suggestion I'll look for it. I don't have his death on here, that's true. The list is more about overcoming adversity than chronicling all his failures - though you may be right that he would be seen more negatively if
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   by allenp 16y ago

   +1 on the recognition of having a supportive spouse - this is a huge factor in my motivation and lack of depression. I know what you mean about comparing yourself to someone accomplished. I keep this as a google document for when I need a r
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   by allenp 16y ago

   So I actually built something quite similar (same materials, different plans) about five years back. Great experience and a lot of fun to paddle around in the nearby marshlands. All told I spent just over $100 and the project took about 2 l
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    by allenp 16y ago

    What you're describing is essentially the computer turning into an appliance, and I agree this is what Apple is gaining tremendously from (and of course encouraging). I think you'd find that most enthusiasts or hobbyists have in-depth knowl
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    by allenp 16y ago

    You are on the right track but I think slightly misguided. The responsibility does not rest on the corporate shoulders but on the shoulders of government. If the people value reduced/recyclable packaging they can pass laws to mandate it in
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    by allenp 16y ago

    I know there is a lot of Microsoft bashing here (and most of it deserved) but I think it was a smart move for them to be willing to start from scratch and it shows someone there is trying to put out decent products. Whether they succeeded o
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    by allenp 16y ago

    I think they surf linked-in after lunch too for what it's worth.
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    by allenp 16y ago

    It never ceases to amaze me the absolute depth of knowledge available on HN.
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    by allenp 16y ago

    Netflix has some pretty decent tech-chops, so they probably took a good look at the number of discs subscribers were getting and comparing that to the amount of on-demand used to figure out the percentage of subscribers who were close to 10
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    by allenp 16y ago

    Edit: Fine, I rescind my sass.
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    by allenp 16y ago

    Don't be so eager to give up on working with "smart" people - it sure beats alternative!
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    by allenp 16y ago

    Here is the best advice I can give you knowing nothing about you outside of work: #1 Take a day and get some fresh air before winter hits. Go on a hike - spend at least 4 hours by yourself on the trail. Imagine the perfect (reasonable) lif
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    Stanford University opens new stem cell building, bucking federal restrictions(mercurynews.com)

    1 points by allenp 16y ago|0 comments
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    by allenp 16y ago

    Also if you just put them into bins by year, you could have others do the sorting per bin - so more of a distributed model.
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    by allenp 16y ago

    This is the best part: "A number of officials have expressed outrage at the leaking of evidence of US war crimes, with the Pentagon insisting WikiLeaks doesn’t support the troops."
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    by allenp 16y ago

    I guess I'll post one too: http://www.technomancy.org/google-suggest-venn/#start=Why+is...
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    by allenp 16y ago

    I can't help but feel a little cheated. I understand why this was the right decision for Google but for them to announce they are looking nationwide, for people to send them emails pleading their case for their hometown and then to see them
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    by allenp 16y ago

    I agree the backlit keyboard is so nice on the MBP - I'm guessing next year's Airs will get it...
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    by allenp 16y ago

    This title isn't exactly accurate - the publisher was bought, not the development studio. Chillingo has published nearly 100 games on the app store.
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    by allenp 16y ago

    The $90k could be price anchoring in order to have leverage when negotiating a deal with a chain of restaurants ( so they end up selling them at $20k / ea since they are selling so many).
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    by allenp 16y ago

    There are many cloud services not tied to the web - an example is a service that replaces tape backups (for enterprise data) by letting you stream the data to an online service.
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    Why create an app for the Kindle?(edery.org)

    2 points by allenp 16y ago|0 comments
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    by allenp 16y ago

    I thought this was a good explanation of the design constraints and their motivation for using that platform.
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    First indie game created for the Kindle(lostgarden.com)

    3 points by allenp 16y ago|1 comments