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by scoj 12y ago
Ha, have to look like a human, too true! Sadly, sometimes I have to think about when the last time I was outside. Not good.
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by scoj 12y ago
Oooh, nice new word I've learned now. Thanks!
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by scoj 12y ago
I can empathize with this situation. I don't know if 'boredom' is the right word for it, but maybe. I would look at providing more freedom for creativity. If you know the developer well enough, you know it what angle that cre
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by scoj 12y ago
Congratulations patio11, you sound excited. I am curious to see how this will work for those like yourself that make CRUD apps. I didn't go to school for programming, but self-taught. I'm afraid it'd be over my head? The best
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by scoj 12y ago
That is quite amazing. I love his signature: http://techno-logic-art.com/images1/gislain_benoit.jpg
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by scoj 12y ago
I sort of agree, however most teams also build on the previous year's team. So the first team has a much larger task, but it does get incrementally cheaper and easier. And if there are some initial specs that people can follow, then it
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by scoj 12y ago
Thanks, I just restarted it and it took a while (5 minutes or so), but after that, it appears fine.
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by scoj 12y ago
My VM is still down (US East). Is anyone else still experiencing issues?
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by scoj 12y ago
There really isn't anything I can do either. My VM isn't back up yet. I'd go to sleep and just expect it to be online in the morning (when it really matters), but I'm afraid a drive won't reattach or something like
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by scoj 12y ago
That is a terrific answer. Our understanding of history and especially the 'rewriting of history' never ceases to amaze me. I read a history of Christianity book several years ago, and found it fascinating and inspiring.
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by scoj 12y ago
I've thought of doing something very similar, but specifically for .NET web apps. It's a good way to work on fun projects! Plus, you'd think that you'd get more work afterwards from people continuing on the project. Best
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by scoj 12y ago
Seriously??? Did you even read the article? You pretty much verbatim described Case Study #1. Taunting is saying IN A GAME "I'm going to beat you". Real Death Threats don't constitute "taunting". There is a rea
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by scoj 12y ago
That was hilarious! Good ol' Onion.
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Ask HN: Other startups centered around Manufacturers on HN?
1 points by scoj 12y ago|0 comments
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by scoj 12y ago
Funny, I have all my SharpPLM stuff on Azure (free with Bizspark!). So I was going to set up a blog with Wordpress just like you guys did. Same initial experience, it was super easy and quick to get up and running. I haven't fully made
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by scoj 12y ago
I think that's very true. Azure websites is overall a great ASP.NET solution (one I'm planning on moving my SaaS product to).
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by scoj 12y ago
I've personally never used it, but I've heard great things about Perch ( http://grabaperch.com/ ). It's supposed to be very simple to work with and get a "simple CMS". Wordpress can be used to do many
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by scoj 12y ago
You're right on. I am using Bizspark. The software you get is free to keep. When you start out it feels like hosting costs are expensive. But if you are making money (and money is the validator in my opinion) then it becomes negligible
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by scoj 12y ago
Thanks for the update of what went through your minds. Keep track of how customers use it. You will likely be surprised by what actually is done with it.
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by scoj 12y ago
I like the idea. I can't think of a specific use-case for me yet, but email integrated apps are often pretty cool and make for easier adoption.
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by scoj 13y ago
No, my SaaS business (sharpplm.com) is quoting and document control for small manufacturers. I like the dogwood idea in general, but when you're in a different industry vertical it doesn't make sense.
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by scoj 13y ago
Small team of <5 developers - Jira - Confluence - Gmail - Hangouts (chat and video) - Gyazo (just started using) for quickly posting images - Beanstalk App (source control) Pretty short list when i think about it.
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by scoj 13y ago
Networking, networking, networking. The secret is to know people. The best jobs aren't found in the normal job boards but from connections. I started programming (self taught) while moonlighting. I eventually asked my network (or peopl
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by scoj 13y ago
It is very true that manufacturing is a vertical that is WAY behind the times. I have a small SaaS product in the space and when I meet customers face-to-face, I'm often amazed at how far behind their systems are. The bright side is th
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Build a manufacturing app, save the U.S. economy(venturebeat.com)
1 points by scoj 13y ago|1 comments
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by scoj 13y ago
I agree with a lot of the other thoughts. Specifically, the first paragraph needs to be shorter and clearer. (There is also a typo in it "...with others at who are at the same event...") Also, I would suggest changing the main but
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by scoj 13y ago
I'm pretty early since I only work on it part-time and I'm learning marketing/sales at the same time as this. I want to get a few more customers to prove out the product fit before putting a bunch of resources into adwords, e
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by scoj 13y ago
You must have just hit my site? I noticed someone was on it from Palo Alto. Anyway, I'm mostly doing calling and emailing of networks and local businesses. Why do you ask? If you're interested in more info, drop me a line scott@co
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by scoj 13y ago
SharpPLM (document and quote management for small/med manufacturing companies) is still pretty early but I make $200/month. I feel like I am still figuring out product/market fit.
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by scoj 13y ago
I would think so, but its all I know. I started this whole crazy entrepreneurship/bootstrap thing the week my 3rdcomputer daughter was born. No time like the present!

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