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by smashing 14y ago
Why does Facebook need a browser? This is a space I would honestly never consider them "innovating" in.
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by smashing 14y ago
I think it is becoming increasing clear, especially with the Yahoo patent suit, that Facebook desperately needs a patent portfolio. Additionally, what makes you so certain Facebook doesn't needs patents? Please, explain.
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by smashing 14y ago
This reminds me of when Palm bought Be Inc. Everyone thought Palm would start using BeOS instead of Palm OS 5, but really Palm just wanted the patents. So my guess here is, if Facebook really does make a purchase, it will to acquire intelle
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by smashing 14y ago
What would happen if the police retain the data, presumably on a hard drive, then don't follow properly dispose of the equipment after a hardware upgrade? It would be possible for criminals to acquire the information somehow, right?
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by smashing 14y ago
I didn't see Appirater in the link nor did a search on website reveal anything. I am concerned that my users may feel requesting a review in the App Store after 10 uses and/or 10 days to be unethical, but I cannot figure out what reasons th
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by smashing 14y ago
I'm not a libertarian, but I do find laws to be applied arbitrarily at times. For instance, I live in a place where sharpies are banned in public areas. Local police use anti-vandalism as an excuse to stop and search anyone who looks like t
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by smashing 14y ago
I don't know what legal ramifications could follow sites which declare they support Do Not Track as a spec but in actuality do not support any of the features of the spec in a meaningful way. Other than just bad press if discovered, I don't
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by smashing 14y ago
I just assumed it was 2/3 of a majority of sitting members. I am surprised at all the downvotes though, but I guess that is how YCombinator news works.
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by smashing 14y ago
168 / 248 = 0.67 Overriding a veto could be quite easy if this gets sent back to the House.
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by smashing 14y ago
Not all analysis are the same, so, depending on which analyst whose business politics you buy into, its Caveat Emptor.
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by smashing 14y ago
"Mobile Software Imagineer"? What is this? Disney-ification?
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by smashing 14y ago
Microsoft's Windows Services for UNIX Version 3.5[1] and earlier versions are based off of NetBSD[2]. Until recently, 2008-9, they contributed nothing back. [1] https://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=274 [2] http://www.net
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by smashing 14y ago
In other news the set of "The Death of {X}: {Article Topic}" is infinite.
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by smashing 14y ago
Advice rarely comes with the caveats, and free advice is worth every cent. Ever hear anyone write on a blog, "I wish I didn't have to spend so much time with my family." or, "Given the Dunning–Kruger effect, don't follow your dreams as you
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by smashing 14y ago
This is the perfect article for a Friday.
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by smashing 14y ago
I use it as link juice for my projects. But since I'm not a head hunter, nor do I enjoy being "hunted" then it is otherwise useless.
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by smashing 14y ago
Not in the Apple App Store. The first 50 are very, very easy. Its just getting more after the initial sales burst which is tricky.
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by smashing 14y ago
Ludicrous. Apple is spread out over many more computer markets than RIM ever was.
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by smashing 14y ago
In other news I contemplated illegally robbing a Las Vegas casino after watching Oceans 11. Unfortunately, it wasn't a conspiracy as I just kept it myself, until now. How do I get Peter Kafka's attention? My company needs press, too.
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by smashing 14y ago
I don't think it matters if it is right or wrong. The part the government is interested in is if Apple allowed or even encouraged Agencies to set similar prices. It is like running a red light. We can all agree it is illegal. But is it ille
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by smashing 15y ago
This comment is brilliantly introspective into the culture of Apple and in the benefits of leaving behind obsolescence.
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by smashing 15y ago
Whenever someone comes at me with this topic, I can't help but think of the greatest George Carlin quote of all time, "Simplify."
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by smashing 15y ago
This is an incredibly well written article. Thank you for contributing it. Even though I'm an iOS developer exclusively, I like seeing other perspectives as well. As a side note, I apologize for not writing this on your site, but I don't li
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by smashing 15y ago
I suspect that the real problem is that some people download every app that interests them with the words FREE and LITE in the title.
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by smashing 15y ago
Because WSJ is a business which uses a subscription model rather than an free with ads model, so it is willing to pay for articles that appeal to readers, and potential customers, who would be willing to purchase a subscription over free wi
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by smashing 15y ago
Are there any companies which are providing expertise in using the JOBS Act to help startups?
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by smashing 15y ago
I just thought Facebook was a way for millennials to share photos online. It is likely riding on a wave of "easy enough for anyone" that technology provides. Nevertheless, it is a company out to make a profit, so it does provide lessons for
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by smashing 15y ago
I think the comments in the article are really telling. If there is one lesson the author should take away from the experience it is this: BUILD A NARRATIVE. If you passed High School English you have enough tools to do so, therefore, there
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by smashing 15y ago
The DMCA is a tool which mean it has good Use Cases and bad ones, too. This is an example of one of the good ones.
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by smashing 15y ago
Is that your elevator pitch? Because its pretty good.

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