andyl

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1. 511.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   Yes very aware, and applaud the role of government in fostering innovation. IMHO we need more govt investment and industrial policy not less.
2. 512.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   "Silicon Valley loves to talk big about innovation; it's just not as good at following through." BS. Computing, Networking, Biotech, Internet, and more. Silicon Valley has delivered, and there is more to come. Not every new investment is
3. 513.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   Yeah but they both regulate the flying public. They should talk!
4. 514.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   Mobile first - Yeah! Can anyone compare/constrast the mobilefirst-ness of Bootstrap3 and Zurb4 ?? Why would I use one vs the other??
5. 515.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   Perhaps 'feeling a tiny bit safer' is the whole point. Maybe the intended product of 'security theater' is an emotional response by the flying public - sort of a marketing campaign that generates a increased sense of confidence and well be
6. 516.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   TSA is proposing new rules that allow small knives, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and pool cues aboard in carry-on luggage. They call this a risk-based approach... But still they hound you to turn off your ipad on takeoff and l
7. 517.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   We are lucky indeed to have www, tcp, etc. The open ethos of the internet works, but needs defending. Sometimes a good offense is the best defense. IMHO we need more internet-inspired disruptions that bring an open ethos to energy, transp
8. 518.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   I've had a system on Linode for the past two years. Zero problems, zero downtime. My experience with Linode has been very consistent and reliable.
9. 519.▲
   by andyl 14y ago

   I learned one thing: I will never use LayerVault's service, and discourage anyone I know from using it.
10. 520.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    "these sorts of things are virtually impossible to predict" Respectfully - no. (And by that I mean respect++ - I learned a lot from your book!) The company had been around awhile, and there was data to guide the decision. Growth rates, cu
11. 521.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    "Put yourself in Andrew's shoes in 2010." The startup CEO has to be a cheerleader and biggest believer. And at the same time, the biggest realist, the most aware of the downside risks. There are times when you have to push the kool-aid as
12. 522.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    Too bad for Mason. IMHO they should have sold to Google when they had the chance. There are many folks who applauded the decision to decline the offer. Build for the long-term, they said. In general I agree with that sentiment. But whe
13. 523.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    This seems like a reasonable proposal to me. I've starting using the LTS releases exclusively for my desktop and server systems. I'm planning to use the Ubuntu phone heavily, and would love that device to be on a rolling-release schedule.
14. 524.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I grew up in Detroit. In college I worked in a General Motors factory. Now I live in Silicon Valley and work in the software in industry. There is just no comparison between the two regions. That GM factory defined dysfunction. Drugs and
15. 525.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    > Finding a mature, reliable, well-documented app server stack that supports multi-threaded concurrent request dispatch may be harder. Try Jruby and Puma.
16. 526.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I know open-source is old-hat by now - but damn - look at the man-years of contributions. Linux is a miracle.
17. 527.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I just drove by some dude who was running down a pitch-dark freeway with a small child at his side. They were carrying a can of gas to refill at the station a couple miles ahead. Damn gasoline engines - so unreliable! You'd think after 10
18. 528.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I've been using the beta and RC versions - haven't run into any problems running on Xubuntu 12.04.
19. 529.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    So many others just wallow in grievances - I'm grateful to read this piece. Inspires me make the best of gifts that come for free, and pass it on when I can.
20. 530.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I think everyone has thoughts like these, more or less. What worked for me: meditation. Right now I'm listening to series of training sessions by a guy in redwood city - here are the recordings for the first three weeks. http://www.audiod
21. 531.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    "Then I sob harder. I can’t help but think of potential future employers that are no longer potential." As an employer, I expect there to be criticism associated with a person's code. Criticism isn't a black mark. But sobbing in reaction t
22. 532.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    Consult your attorney, train a replacement, fire the guy. The breach of trust can never be repaired. How can this decision take more than ten seconds?
23. 533.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    With DCI do you ever need to extend/include multiple modules? Would this single-inheritance approach work?
24. 534.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I teach search and rescue people how to travel on skis or snowshoes and live in winter mountains. If you are prepared, you can stay out in sub-zero for days and days very comfortably. A key skill is constant regulation of your body tempera
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    FBI's abuse of the surveillance state is the real scandal (guardian.co.uk)

    3 points by andyl 14y ago|0 comments
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    by andyl 14y ago

    I agree - too much drama. I've been doing startups in Silicon Valley for awhile. Silicon Valley has its ups and down, with much in common to the 'normal' world. If you're contemplating suicide, or losing yourself in the glory of your wor
27. 537.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I've started using Zeus recently - just fantastic. +1 for the positive recommendation.
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    by andyl 14y ago

    Part of the issue IMHO is that we need a big enemy to tackle big projects. ALCAN highway - 1800 miles long - done in 9 months during WW2. MoonShot - done in 9 years during the cold war. Big enemies unify the people.
29. 539.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I've done CNC machining at TechShop in San Jose. Very nice facility. Learned their CAD/CAM softwares pretty quickly, and found the whole process to be straightforward. In addition to CNC milling, they've got a water cutter, plasma cutter
30. 540.▲
    by andyl 14y ago

    I've lived and done business in Europe and America. IMHO, employment law in America is easier for new ventures, and the risk-taking mentality is more celebrated in America. You can have an excellent life in either place. But for launchin