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1. 31.▲
   by j_s 9y ago

   DuckDuckHack is now in Maintenance Mode | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15199489 (Sep 2017)
2. 32.▲
   by j_s 9y ago

   Looks like you meant Dark State: https://amzn.com/B072TZC99F
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   The Submarine (2005)(paulgraham.com)

   1 points by j_s 9y ago|0 comments
4. 34.▲
   by j_s 9y ago

   The ultimate http://www.paulgraham.com/submarine.html , getting a cragslist post to the top of HN.
5. 35.▲
   by j_s 9y ago

   > this kind of midbrow objection Pot. Kettle. Black.
6. 36.▲
   by j_s 9y ago

   This is awesome! Any further info / alternatives / etc. that you have time to provide would be greatly appreciated. found: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11025820
7. 37.▲
   by j_s 9y ago

   And it is possible to connect old hardware: The Wonderful WiFi232: BBSing Has Never Been Easier | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14481296 (June 2017)
8. 38.▲
   by j_s 9y ago

   Are there any "awesome lists" on Github that are actually curated like this? Most wind up being giant piles of links... maybe it's time for a new term for a list with some additional ratings/rankings/reviews added.
9. 39.▲
   by j_s 9y ago

   Stop Faking Service Dogs | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15178803 (September 2017)
10. 40.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    Let end users provide their own third party site email credentials.
11. 41.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    What is the best way to find out the accepted pronunciation of various tech project names? Is there any type of resource to make this easy (for podcasts hosts, etc.)? This winds up being a minefield for audio content creators!
12. 42.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    This was a key part of the mockumentary web series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pure_Pwnage 's schtick.
13. 43.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    > I also have a published board game Link that stuff up! (Assuming you don't mind being associated with it here.)
14. 44.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    Curious what happens if someone just bypasses the person doing the double-checking. Is there any legal recourse for the store? I could only see this as the case if there is something in the member agreement, the stuff is paid for...
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    by j_s 9y ago

    Are there any production data stores recommended for low memory usage? What should I use to stream data to disk and back with minimal overhead, preferably with indexed lookups?
16. 46.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    Physical safety
17. 47.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    Find a way to break the metadata chain connecting Tor users to onion servers on the Tor network. Most specifically the 'logged in here, connection happened on the server discovered there' edition. Not sure ethereum is good here vs
18. 48.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    Implement microtransactions. This is a good 2nd business (for mixers!), where you have existing customers who might be willing to pay a bit extra to be able to support their favorite creators. It gains extra potential if you act as an excha
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    by j_s 9y ago

    Build an ethereum contract (or verify and use an existing one) that refunds all money received unless a 'goal' is met, like a 'guaranteed money back if useless' GoFundMe. Allow people to submit ideas that you're wil
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    by j_s 9y ago

    This related item got flagged off the front page back in November: http://www.instructables.com/id/Eye-training-system https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15631074 http://hnrankings.info&#x
21. 51.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    I am not sure if a 'pro' version of Windows is required, but I've found adding a 'Deny: Everyone' to NTFS permissions on required files comes in handy in situations like this.
22. 52.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    The only tool I've found to show usage in Dropbox folders (that still works) is an Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.u...
23. 53.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    > as much as these backdoored iPhone apps s/iPhone/Android/ ??
24. 54.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    https://hn.algolia.com/?query=metal%20wwdc&sort=byDate&type=... -> https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15734680 >acoye: I see a couple of issues with the Mac / TF OpenCL situation. App
25. 55.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    A similar portion of the more general discussion yesterday: Dear SaaS vendors | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16180545 >dtech: As an European, my biggest wish for most SaaS vendors is an alternative to credit car
26. 56.▲
    by j_s 9y ago

    > It's an opportunity to have a meaningful and relevant conversation. This sounds like the key and something many who complete take home assignments don't get. [edit] Thanks for taking the time to add a bit more context.
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    by j_s 9y ago

    > those who are competent and eager enough That's one way to put it! It's obviously none of my business, but I can't help but be curious whether you are currently responsible for hiring decisions, and if so whether or no
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    by j_s 9y ago

    I think this could be tempered by a "check in everything you've got after __ hour(s)" time limit. Maybe allow requesting the problem details whenever ready and expecting a response within a given time frame? This definitely u
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    by j_s 9y ago

    I am interested in personal experiences/anecdata documenting what happens to these collections when the collector dies. So much effort invested! I plan to make sure organizational time pays off in the short term, and need to work up a
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    by j_s 9y ago

    > HN discourages duplicate posting on a topic I would grudgingly agree, but found it funny that the following example sat on the front page the same day as your comment, and the second post exceeded the original's points & comm