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by synnik 17y ago
Good idea. Although I've also had luck just emailing the contact for a domain, and finding they were willing to give it up. Worst case scenario is some squatter overvalues it and won't sell for a reasonable price. But it is always worth ask
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by synnik 17y ago
While I agree with the pen, paper, and whiteboard crowd, I also do most of it in my head. If the idea is too complex to hold its basic design in my mind, or I am not passionate enough about it to put in the thoughts, then it isn't worth the
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by synnik 17y ago
Are they looking for just the latest version, or do they need history, too?
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by synnik 17y ago
Sadly, you are already pigeon-holed because you are stuck with Windows and SQL. Stick with VS.NET for your platform. But also look into what JQuery can do for your front ends. There are many JavaScript frameworks that could also add a lot
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by synnik 17y ago
I find it ironic that he mocks "the losers who don’t know how to code and instead just pontificate endlessly about the hippest new blog post that totally changed their way of thinking" Isn't that exactly who is writing to? Doesn't he WANT p
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by synnik 17y ago
Just a thought... If you are looking for a co-founder, you want someone passionate about your idea and vision, not just code. So it would help if you told us what your startup's idea is. Be wary of code maniacs who don't care what the produ
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by synnik 17y ago
Yes, this has happened to me. I found a part-time gig, and worked 20 hours a week, while hiking in the Rockies with all of my free time. I then disconnected completely, and did manual labor for a year. In short, turn off the computer. Find
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by synnik 17y ago
There is yet another problem -- not everyone has internet access. Libraries provide books to many low income people, including the homeless. This would take books away from some of the people who need them the most for their own education.
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by synnik 17y ago
This is a story from 1998. Before the dotcom era (or at its start), before startups were common knowledge, etc. It shows the absurdity of those days... stupid spending, CEOs who talk well, but offer no value to the product development. Usin
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by synnik 17y ago
I wouldn't be quite as harsh as people have recommended... For one thing, getting an education includes learning how to solve your own problems. Your explanations of your solutions may help her gain that knowledge. Assuming that because som