mapster

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by mapster 5y ago
Mapbox since they create and host tilesets of my large data and I can spin up a map in minutes.
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by mapster 5y ago
Meta: It’s home. Everyone is a brother or sister, no matter the race or species. We are alone in a vast vacuum. Live simply and be good.
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by mapster 5y ago
To retain facts and terminology, do you simply translate to native language to retain it?
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by mapster 5y ago
Bring back the dumb terminal. Place mobile phone on a docking pad and see a standard PC OS on the screen - open apps, access files or use a browser. When done just grab the phone and go.
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by mapster 5y ago
Doesn’t this guy support the guy who attempted a coup against the USA?
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by mapster 5y ago
Whether you make the software or sell someone else’s, it’s still software sales. That’s the job we’re all in. Making your own is more risky but can be* more lucrative long term. But if you want to be a success NOW, sell an existing, proven,
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by mapster 5y ago
Yes, sorry, Sassoferrato. Thanks for the clarification. The museum and town are a great way to spend an afternoon. You must really have some good stories.
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by mapster 5y ago
Yes, contrarian can be useful to identify strongly held assumptions, once you get past all assumptions you arrive at the first principle.
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by mapster 5y ago
You may have the same inputs but think in a creative way - for instance: start by taking two dissimilar things and explore the possibilities, real and metaphorically.
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by mapster 5y ago
Seems there are collections all thru Italy. I’ve been to two museums with impressive Etruscan collections just in Le Marche alone (Ancona, Sasso Feratto)
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by mapster 5y ago
Thank you for the lengthy reply. I’ve decided to choose my saas niche by choosing the audience I am most likely to connect with based on my current network, interests and background.
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Ask HN: How important was having email list etc. to your SaaS launch?
9 points by mapster 5y ago|3 comments
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by mapster 5y ago
Most of societal problems can be fixed by focusing early education solely on philosophy, logic, art. We are pushed thru the ed system as future labor, but lack the tools to coexist in a very large and complex society.
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by mapster 5y ago
Are your questions intentionally or not trying to make you look smart and them foolish with a half answer? That would not work in your favor.
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by mapster 5y ago
Any company that has enterprise software is a start.
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by mapster 5y ago
Well done. I assume there is an option to keep the property mostly private? Many reno projects are simply band aids, or replacement w substandard material, where prospective owners may scoff and want a discount for wanting to redo the proje
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by mapster 5y ago
If the objective is to learn a new skill or subject, it may be more effective to learn in a group setting w a subject matter expert for some subjects (i.e. Shakespeare or philosophy or law)
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by mapster 5y ago
It’s awful to imagine, but maybe a devastating pandemic that wiped out 50% of humans would give us a shot at a survivable climate.
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by mapster 5y ago
Generally speaking, ecosystems should be managed for ‘focal’ species, those with the largest requirements and pivotal role. In this case, deers natural predators. a re-introduction or deer culling may be paired with this approach.
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by mapster 5y ago
Most ppl can scrounge together an mvp and landing page, but software ppl hit a wall when validating. This is a major pain point as it requires networking (finding and connecting with potential customers) then pitching the mvp to them. Has Y
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by mapster 5y ago
What is a use case example of needing to generate vector tiles on your own server?
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by mapster 5y ago
Yet older kids are not adults, they are teens with lots of free time yet responsibilities that effect their future. If they’ve been groomed to have short attention spans and not curious by screens that play endless video and ads, it seems l
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by mapster 5y ago
I doubt distrust in govt is based on lack of services vs taxes paid. It’s a propaganda war being lapped up by Trumpists and far right crowds worldwide because it fits their view - no govt unless they win.
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by mapster 5y ago
You exist because other people paid taxes.
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by mapster 5y ago
Explain the 2008 housing collapse mr free market. Millions are waiting
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by mapster 5y ago
The floor is yours senator
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by mapster 5y ago
I'm not sure the food waste is referring to solid waste, but the emissions produced (fuel and electrcity) in producing/shipping/storing/delivering food that is not actually used.
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by mapster 5y ago
Trumpism isn’t an opposing view. It is vile and anti American
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by mapster 5y ago
‘16 Prius 3 touring. Love it. Don’t realize how tiny it is except when hand washing it. We use it for family road trips too.
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by mapster 5y ago
How flexible with your life are you? Would you still be you if you didn’t do 90% of the things you do now for pleasure. Any big events ahead? Masters degree, travel world? Timing is important.

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