utnick

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by utnick 19y ago
Why is this downvoted? If you copy something that works and then add features or put a spin on it you can end up with something new and cool. Its a good way to start thinking about ideas imo. Isn't Digg just google news or nytimes with new
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by utnick 19y ago
georgia tech switched from scheme to python too since I was there in the past 2-3 yrs
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by utnick 19y ago
Can you give a summary of what it does? I don't understand and don't feel like signing up Also, it hoses the back button on my browser, which is annoying
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bountii offers better prices on zunes fwiw
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by utnick 19y ago
The article seems kind of bitter. Obviously some people find value and fun in facebook applications plus they generate pageviews and ad dollars so everyones happy. My main complaint is that profiles with tens of applications on them take fo
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by utnick 19y ago
you vi/emacs/console guys can hate, but deep down inside you wish your ide was as tight as this :) :) http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/4349/desktopel7.jpg
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by utnick 19y ago
cool design Have you consulted with a lawyer about the legality of running a league with an entry fee and a prize pool? I have a feeling that is not legal in all 50 states.
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what marketing do you think he is doing? I have a feeling its mostly word of mouth and a high ranking for 'dating site' in google
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by utnick 19y ago
Disclaimer: I have no experience in this However, if I were going to give you 20K I would want more info about what you plan to do with it. Break down how much servers, pbx, etc cost and why you need them Also, I would think that a 1-2 yr r
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yea i kinda figured that but its hard to figure what some of these web 2.0 companies are doing with millions of funding if not paying the founders big 6 figures
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by utnick 19y ago
i wonder if the users who create and admin the forums will be able to generate and keep ad revenue could be pretty cool not sure why they are announcing it 2 months pre launch though, probably pretty trivial for a hacker to replicate
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Simple n00b question about funding
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by utnick 19y ago
15b isnt too too expensive really broadcast.com was once worth 4b, amazon.com is worth 40b heck the value of google has INCREASED 50b in just the last 6 months facebook is a VERY important site. where else can I go on the internet to place
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by utnick 19y ago
i would gladly be the 2nd employee at facebook even if mark didn't want to give me equity great experience + great connections > equity in a successful company > a wage > equity in an unsuccessful company
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by utnick 19y ago
Where can you get incorporated for 90$ ? I always thought it was several hundred at least
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by utnick 19y ago
Why would you not want to work at myspace? I think working at the biggest social networking site in the world could only be a positive thing for your technical growth. Not to mention it seems like a good place for people networking. fwiw i
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by utnick 19y ago
If you make the magic good enough, the filtering system will only filter out stories that the reader wouldn't read or comment on anyways. So it won't really affect the community.
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by utnick 19y ago
For a blind person, they basically are. Why people vote the way they do is an interesting topic, but it won't really affect how the reddits of the world deal with it. A vote is a vote.
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by utnick 19y ago
the problem is that even though WE don't like poll stories or random bush bashing on the front page, a TON of people do like them obviously, and you need to accomadate them too anyone ever used pandora.com? you give it an artist, it pla
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by utnick 19y ago
Any YCnewsers with a blackberry tried this? Not sure how big the market is... I would think most people would rather just wait till they get to a computer to buy something that won't show up in 3-5 days anyways. Its good to see an austin st
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by utnick 19y ago
I think a facebook-aim comparison is far better than a facebook-aol one aol instant messenger is still BY FAR the most popular im network in America Geeks and hackers can sit here and say the world would be better if everyone used Jabber or
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by utnick 19y ago
I'm very jealous! My quit date is 6 months away. Trying to get enough money together to live for a year or so first, but towards the end of each week I get more and more tempted to hand in my resignation.
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by utnick 19y ago
Probably a bad idea unless you already have cash flow. Getting into debt could ruin you for life. It doesn't sound like you need that much money. Work on reducing your expenses/taking 2nd jobs instead.
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by utnick 19y ago
this is really OT im from austin, live in dallas short term now but where did you find all the hot startup action in austin? are there any groups or communities that you frequented? any websites that you conncected with other hackers on? is
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by utnick 19y ago
These predictions are spot on mostly But... I have to disagree with your artflock prediction, I think there is a market for this. A few weeks ago I was trying to buy art from local artists on craigslist for my new apartment, it was a pain t
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by utnick 19y ago
lol speak for yourself :) I live in the midwest, San Jose is like an art masterpiece compared to here