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How can I get up early in the morning? | FreeRadical: Do something you enjoy. Look forward to the next day. Sometimes I find myself going to sleep earlier just so the next day will arrive ( : |
How can I get up early in the morning? | markessien: Travel to a country that shifts your waking up time by the correct amount, and stay there for a couple of months. It's the most painless method, but it's a bit expensive. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | chris11: Personally, I have noticed that watching tv and using the computer late at night keeps me up later. There have been studies that link tv watching and reduced melatonin levels. So don't use either before you want to go to bed.Steve Pavlina has written a couple good articles.Overview.1. Go to bed when tired2. Ge... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | djahng: set an alarm and be disciplined enough to get up and not hit snooze. |
So do these companies make actual money or they just have revenue? | noodle: skype - got acquired. users buy servicefacebook - advertising revenueyoutube - got acquired. primarily advertising revenuedigg - advertising revenue, sells stuff.reddit - got acquired. displays some ads, but mostly for its parent company.delicious - got acquired.most startups have a plan that consists of one... |
What's the best web programming language? | Jem: Get to grips with HTML and CSS before you start worrying about anything else. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | asnyder: I recommend using the "screaming meanie", this 120db alarm will wake both you and your neighbors in the morning, http://www.amazon.com/Screaming-Meanie-220/dp/B000RZLWR8 |
How can I get up early in the morning? | Killjoy: Exercise at least 1 hour per day, 4-5 days per week. You may begrudge the time in the gym, but I've found that an hour of exercise can replace an hour of sleep -- so you're not really out any time, you're just in pain for that hour ;). |
Review my (non-profit) startup, 20:20 | jwilliams: Hi - Interesting concept.My first reaction was that the initial page is too wordy. I mean, I'm in software and I found it a somewhat difficult read. (I know it's not about the frontpage, but that's where I came in).I think you need a simple byline - e.g. "20:20 is all about X with Y"... Better yet, see if yo... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | mahmud: Do something interesting. My project consumes the whole of me. I go to bed thinking about it, sometimes I get ideas in my sleep, and I wake up eager to implement or research whatever I "dreamed" up :-)It also helps that my girlfriend is on a different time zone and calls me early in the morning for her good-nig... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | datico: I swear by this concept:
http://www.homedics.com/products/soundspa-sunrise.html
Even just a simple timer on a lightswitch or lamp works for starters. I find the natural sunrise effect to be less jarring however.
I used to use an X10-type system as well, controlled by a server to dim lights at night and brighte... |
So do these companies make actual money or they just have revenue? | callmeed: I don't mean nitpick your title, but "revenue" is "making money" (actual money, even).When the company is public (or acquired by a public company) you can usually find out if they're profitable.For example, YouTube is not profitable. It generates revenue via advertising but not enough to cover its costs.
htt... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | p47: Well you all may missing the point. It's not important at what hour You get up. The matter is how long did You sleep. Normal person needs up to 4 circadian cycles. We make one every 1.5h, it varies individually.
Here is real catch, if You sleep over this four cycles. Your brain starts to use some proteins produced... |
Examples of Apps with Lots of Data | mahmud: In case you ever need to generate your own data, I found it MUCH better to generate the data according to a clean, debuggable grammar, vs using a "test" database. You can return a spreadsheet with four columns, A, B, C and D for example, where each recordset would have a column-name prefix and to that you appen... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | davidw: My wife and I had a baby. Now I get up at 7 every day. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | ktharavaad: One word:Modafinil |
How can I get up early in the morning? | PonyGumbo: I'll let you borrow my cat. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | bandris: The alarm device should play pleasant music you enjoy, but not too soft. And placed out of reach. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | gord: I'm thinking the real answer is "Do whatever it is that your so fired up about, it makes you get up at 5am." |
How can I get up early in the morning? | danbmil99: wrap around. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | zaius: If I go to bed at midnight, I wake up after 10 hours of sleep. If I go to bed at 5am, I wake up after 7. If you're really looking to maximize your waking time, it's not about getting up early, it's about finding your most productive pattern. My work output doubled once I realized this and stopped setting alarms... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | froo: I've always been the kind of person who loves sleeping in.I've got several alarm clocks strategically placed in my room so that I can't simply turn them off without having to actually get out of bed and because there are several of them, the resulting dissonant noise is usually enough to wake me up. |
Do you feel guilty about getting paid for bugfixes? | dbul: This is just the nature of the software business. When I worked at CMU a good portion of the app I was working on was fixing bugs. The more complex the software, the higher the expectation that there will be bugs to fix (and unexpected behavior caused by fixed bugs, sometimes!). |
Do you feel guilty about getting paid for bugfixes? | earl: Why? You and the client jointly agreed on a certain quality standard and you met that quality standard. This should have been indicated by a client sign off. The only way I'd say you owe them in some sense at this point is if you clearly didn't meet the agreed upon spec... but the tests (both code and user) sh... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | mhb: Find people to work out with and establish a time to meet early in the morning. Make sure they will be pissed off if you don't show up. Rowing is ideal for this. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | frosty: Its not like somebody will pay me if i get up early :)I say stay up as long as required and try to get as much done as possible. But one important thing is to maintain atleast a 12 hour overlap with other people in your team if you are in a startup. An added advantage is, there is somebody to monitor the server... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | hugs: Get a kid, particularly the infant kind. They'll wake up at 5am without fail everyday for the first several years and are impossible to ignore when they're awake. When they start sleeping in late, get a another one. |
Do you feel guilty about getting paid for bugfixes? | gne1963: When I first started programming I was also an auto mechanic. I never felt guilty for maintaining cars or programs. |
Review my (non-profit) startup, 20:20 | trevelyan: "Also, some of the most widely-used written languages like Chinese have very complex character systems that are not really amenable to traditional computer text entry methods. "In my experience dumbing down the interface has two advantages: (1) it somewhat reduces the complexity of the application on the dev... |
why is computer graphics research important? | jibiki: MRI stuff, but maybe that's already been done. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | chanux: I love the way my mom's younger brother wakes me up. This is a memory of my kid time. He softly talk to me saying "it's better to wake up" while providing some dim light with his little torch. It gives me a comfortable wake up.I wish I can have that smooth wake up all the time but now he has his own kids to wor... |
why is computer graphics research important? | mcav: GPU research seems to be increasingly important in the search for faster processing power (in conjunction with CPUs). As we grab better, larger, higher resolution displays, graphics will become more useful for displaying data. Without great graphics to match increasing CPU power, we'd be left with a rather boring... |
why is computer graphics research important? | noodle: simulations. medical simulators, flight simulators, etc.. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | ciupicri: I wonder how Paul Buchheit (the guy who started GMail) got around this problem. He mentioned that he's not an early riser in the book "Founders at Work".When searching more on the subject, I found this interesting text:"This sort of smugness is prevalent among morning people, who count among their ranks Nelso... |
Do you feel guilty about getting paid for bugfixes? | makecheck: Bugs will always be there; but you can maintain credibility in a few ways. One, by showing that you do have solid tests (sounds like you do). Two, by being frank with customers from the very beginning, about the imperfections of software. And three, by showing haste, within reason, to fix any problems tha... |
How can I get up early in the morning? | DTrejo: These help me with early wake-ups (3:00am):* My pre-alarm goes off 15 minutes early. After this alarm, I start thinking and worrying about what I need to do. When the real alarm sounds I'm ready to jump out of bed.* I don't use the bathroom in the morning when I'm sleepy. A full bladder helps me stay awake.* I ... |
Do you feel guilty about getting paid for bugfixes? | staunch: I have just billed for less hours than I worked in scenarios like this, without telling the client (so that they don't feel entitled in the future). |
why is computer graphics research important? | JMiao: there's a graphics group at stanford that simulates surgical procedures (scalpel to skin precision, etc.). |
why is computer graphics research important? | comatose_kid: Entertainment is important.If that's not up your alley, there's medical imaging, data visualization, novel HCI stuff (eg, Johnny Lee's work at CMU).CG has practical value - much of what is currently displayed on your screen (windowing systems, anti-aliased font rendering) is a result of CG research. |
please review our online load testing service - loadimpact.com | luminousbit: I love the site, HATE the pricing. I'd really like to pay for the service, but what I REALLY need is:1) Run several low user tests (200-300) to tweak server settings, app code, etc.
2) Then run one or two big tests (1000+) just once to see the results.I MIGHT need this at most once a month. That just i... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | chanux: Didn't you come to any kind of written agreement on your DEAL? If not You have to be very careful of every step you are planning to take.I suggest you to be flexible in this matter & take a step which would do less damage to your investment. I hope HN folks will come up with some good advices :). |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | allenbrunson: okay, first, you can't use html in an hn post for formatting. you should go back and add two-return-key paragraph breaks, so your post will be readable.second, getting someone to "reverse engineer" an existing app is a very bad idea. you're already in a bad situation, that would make it even worse.assum... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | vaksel: Simple...sue him.Dude I'm in your exact situation...hired someone to do a project, and he is now a year late. I gave the guy concession after concession just to get him to finish...hell I cut about 70% of the features just to have him finish quicker. And told him...as long as he finish quickly I'd waive the lat... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | indiejade: I've hired a coder to create me a desktop app using JAVA swing that I planned to sell.You might be asking for advice in the wrong place.If you want to make money selling desktop apps, the advice you'll likely get from this crowd is "learn how to do it yourself." Otherwise, give your coder at least a 50 perc... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | Hexstream: Cut your losses. At some point you have to admit to yourself that you've been had and you won't get any kind of compensation. You're just wasting resources. Next time you'll be more apt at heeding the red flags. |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | geoffw8: Cut your losses. You need to work out, what's worth more - the time or the money.You could start legal proceedings and 2 months down the line see someone else launch your product... I'm one for speed. |
How can I get up early in the morning? | ninguem2: I will be more flippant than pg: Just get up already.Now I will explain my reaction so I don't just get downvoted and if you disagree with me, reply.Most people in the world have responsibilities. Kids to feed and to take to school, chores and errands to do plus a (sometimes long) commute to a job where they ... |
Moving buku files from one remote server to another? | blinks: man rsync
Also, buku? You mean beaucoup? |
Moving buku files from one remote server to another? | evdawg: rsync... it will basically do everything you just listed for you, while making sure everything gets over from server to server OK with multiple checks. If your transfer fails halfway through, you can just pick up where you left off.I would not recommend gzipping 11GB of files into one archive... it will take ho... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | ScottWhigham: First question: Has he released any source code to you yet? You mentioned in one of your replies that he's met (and you've paid for) two milestones. At either of those milestones, did you receive the code? I assume you don't but I figured I would ask.Second question: You said, "I offered him 10 percent of... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | markessien: Tell him to provide the source code to you. You have a 90% stake in the product, you are of course allowed to have a copy of the code. When you have a copy of the code, make your terms clear. |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | daemon: I hire developers from time to time. I avoid the situation you are currently experiencing by asking for a development plan which includes milestones and a requirement for "reasonably" documented source code. After agreeing on a price, the fee is split based on the milestones, and paid as code is checked-in an... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | noodle: what does the contract that i hope you got signed say?if you didn't get a contract signed, you kind of brought this on yourself. if you did and he's violating the terms, take him to small claims court.if there isn't a contract, consider walking away and finding someone else to do it.i'd highly suggest avoiding... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | mannicken: Have you paid anything yet? Don't.Drop him. Here are two good reasons to drop him:1. You are wasting your time -- I don't think he'll give you anything, or you'll end up spending so much money that profits are unreasonable.2. Even if he does, what guarantee is there that there is no "surprise" hidden in the ... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | huhtenberg: A reality check for you.First, $2500 covers 50 hours of work. Do you think your app can be written in that timeframe ? Hardly. So this amount is not a compensation, it's more of a marginally attractive retainer.Second, the 10% share is a joke. The reason being is that if there is a written app, then 10% com... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | jneal: "It currently authenticates the user on startup using a script on his server."
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Wow, ridiculous. This should definitely be changed before project completion. You need to get more stuff in writing from the sounds of it.
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I don't want to scare you, but from the sounds of this post, I don't ... |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | froo: Well, apart from the fact that you got your math wrong (its $5k + $5k per founder) I'll give you a few other reasons why YC is worthwhile.1) Introductions to prominent VC's/Angels if you want to obtain further funding2) As a result of the process of getting into YC, it can somewhat validate your idea3) Having to ... |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | matthewking: I believe its more about the experience and opportunities that are opened up to you than the money. You can earn $5k pretty easily but where does that get you? |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | wmf: This has been answered before. YC isn't about the money; it's about the advice and connections. If those things increase the probability of your company's success by more than 5%, YC is a good deal. If you can do better on your own, do it. |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | smoody: It can push you from 'thinking about starting the company' to 'starting a company.' If you're a 'thinking about starting a company' person, then it is worth it just to force you to switch modes.Also, the adage "it's better to have half of something than all of nothing" has never let me down. I've always been ve... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | andr: To answer your question, Java is very easy to reverse engineer. Google for a decompiler. Several years ago I would get an almost perfect copy of the original source, with the proper variable names, etc. The only thing missing were comments :)The legality of you reverse engineering the software is a different matt... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | brl: > I'm thinking the best way would be to get someone to reverse engineer the softwareYou don't have the source code? He just gives you a crippled binary to demonstrate his progress which only works after authenticating with his server?I'm not sure why people here are telling you that there is either some ethical o... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | menloparkbum: Give up and start over with someone else.$2500 for 2 months of work comes out to 8 dollars an hour.
This isn't a good wage for a programmer anywhere and should have been your first hint that this wasn't going to work out. |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | chiffonade: You were cheap and you've been had. Learn two lessons and move on. |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | hedgehog: I've been in similar situations. As others here have pointed out your time is the most valuable thing on the line here and there's a big danger of wasting a lot of it if you sue. Here's one way you can handle it:1. The quality of the work is probably middling to poor...2. ... so figure out how much of your ti... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | philjackson: I feel for you, sorry. If I could be so bold as to offer advice to anyone doing something in the future I would say:Have a lawyer draw up a contract. Make it clear that you own the copyright to every line of code that goes into the revision control system that you own, and if possible, manage. Make sure th... |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | donw: This depends on many factors, pretty much all of which can only be answered by you. If you think that the YC route may be worthwhile, then you'd do well to apply, and if not, bootstrap or go off on your own. |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | jfno67: Many will point out the fact the introductions and the opportunity to work with other startups are worth more than the money. I want to say the money is worth it too.We are self-financed and so we do contract to pay our living expenses. It is working great for us, but often we will get sucked in client projects... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | plinkplonk: As an Indian living in Bangalore, I feel odd saying this, since I know that the myth of the "substandard outsourced coder" is largely just that - a myth IF you know what you are doing, but that said, but do not use sites like rentacoder or try to save money by outsourcing unless you personally know someone ... |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | ivankirigin: If you sign on an adviser, you might give them a comparable percentage for $0K. It's worth it in the right cases. |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | Dilpil: Making influential people into stake holders is always a good thing. It would be worth it for $0, in fact, it might be worth paying Y Combinator to take your stock. |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | wheels: Sorting out $15k is the easiest part of an early phase startup. YC seems to mostly focus on the harder parts. |
How does the 10x coder overcome configuration headaches? | aristus: I'm not a 10x coder, but over the years I've learned to deal with buggy 3PLs by avoiding them, or encapsulating them once and for all. The problem with buggy 3rd-party libs is that the bugs are random. They quite literally keep you dumb by forcing to you memorize random trivia instead of new concepts.Rewriting... |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | time_management: Is an elite college worth $150k? |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | natch: There is a lot to say on this, but much of it has already been said. I'll add just one thing:An important red flag (among all the others in your post) is the statement that he is "almost" done.When any programmer thinks about that statement, it's almost certain to elicit a belly laugh.If he appears to be "almost... |
Is $5k really worth 5%? | grinich: Absolutely not.But Demo Day is worth a lot more than 5%. |
How does the 10x coder overcome configuration headaches? | nostrademons: Most 10x coders deal with it by not using 3rd party libraries, except for ones that are very highly regarded and trusted. These tend to avoid most of the configuration headaches because everyone uses them, so the maintainers get lots of practice in making them easily installable.It's funny how common wis... |
How does the 10x coder overcome configuration headaches? | ShabbyDoo: w.r.t. 3pl stuff, the lack of good documentation can be annoying, but I find that my ability to use them quickly speeds up drastically as I use them in more places on more projects. I don't think this pattern is any different when I use a new language -- "What's that weird compiler error mean?" So, for me,... |
How does the 10x coder overcome configuration headaches? | mahmud: You deal with it by using said 3rd party libraries 100x before you embark on your "current" project. Know your tools well, inside and out, and you're 10x more productive than someone just starting out :-)Also, there is something that has to be said for compromise. Get libraries for the language you know best an... |
Moderate Noise Causes | slater: I've noticed the whole "posting-links-for-links'-sake" happening too; lately, the front page has, at most times, at least one link to Seth Godin's blog, and many times multiple links to techcrunch.My "solution"? Skim the front page, and spend more time on /newest instead. There you have a wider range of topics,... |
If we woke up tomorrow and... | mcav: Long enough that most of humanity would die very quickly. Without tools to grow food to satisfy our current population, we couldn't make enough. Couple that with lack of heating for cold regions, general lack of knowledge of survival skills, and the realization that we must first get metal before we can even crea... |
If we woke up tomorrow and... | dotmatrix: We still have the knowledge, so assuming that knowledge is utilized i guess you could answer that question by simply reverse engineering the amount of time it took to obtain the knowledge of achieving a significant process and then determine from that point how long did it take to implement the solution. Si... |
Moderate Noise Causes | robotrout: The concept of 'karma' doesn't seem to have anything to do with the thing we call 'karma' on the internet.I want 'tech support karma'. If I only submit a tech support request once per month, and I never ask for a telephone call-back, that should be worth something, like, very high priority in my request. S... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | gojomo: It's a bad working relationship, you have to end it. The only question is how to salvage something.If you've paid for work so far, and your contract gave you rights to the source code, demand the source code. You could hand that to another developer and it might be of some use.If he won't provide it, and especi... |
How does the 10x coder overcome configuration headaches? | Dilpil: The 10x coder doesn't really have a magical trick for dealing with those kind of things. He simply maintains his focus, and makes steady progress until the problem has been solved.However, the 1x coder ignores the problem, or declares it unsolvable. Inevitably, he waits for the 10x coder to fix it. The 10x r... |
If we woke up tomorrow and... | noodle: i think you should clarify more. for example:do we still have the knowledge but have no material technological items? do we still have the stuff but no knowledge? are we being impeded by some sort of magical force? are there dragons? |
The VC and the Geek. Do VC's only care about 'management team'? | sama: VCs invest in founders, not management teams. Some of the good ones have a strong preference for those founders to be engineers.Most of the most successful VC investments have been backing very smart engineers. This pattern is not lost on them. |
Moderate Noise Causes | FreeRadical: Can a few new metrics be introduced in the leader board such as:
- average karma per post (subject to min number of posts and possibly decay factor)
- average karma per submission (subject to min number of submissions and possibly with a decay factor) |
How does the 10x coder overcome configuration headaches? | moe: If the legend of the mythical coder who is 10 times faster than average were true, this person would have to overcome the same set of challenges. But how can a one do this 10 times faster than his colleagues?I am a 10x coder, although I prefer when people just refer to me as someone who gets stuff done.The answer ... |
If we woke up tomorrow and... | pavelludiq: At first i would be concerned with not freezing to death and finding food, I'll leave technological advancement for the better days.You see, we started to develop technologies only after we had people who could afford not to have to kill their own food, so they had some free time to make now tools or have n... |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | huherto: $2500 will barely cover about 100hrs of effort (2.5 weeks). So a $2500 is a really simple app. If he has put that effort already consider that you have had your moneys worth.Likely, he was thinking of a one bedroom house. You were thinking swimming pool, gourmet kitchen, etc, etc. Professional software develop... |
If we woke up tomorrow and... | jfoutz: I assume every artifact made by man disappears instantly? No books, no canned food, no clothes. Everyone i know would die in a week. My grandma grew up very poor in the dustbowl. She would have a chance, but it's cold at night.So, you're left with people who can recreate their tools in a few days, and don't rea... |
The VC and the Geek. Do VC's only care about 'management team'? | pedalpete: I believe you are wrong.
It isn't about degrees as far as I understand, but it is about the ability to sell the idea, manage it through production and growth.When a VC says they fund a team, they don't mean they fund degrees. Funding a team will often mean funding people with experience, or some other facto... |
Are you getting screwed? | cpr: Absolutely. Keep the job, 9 to 5, and work on something on the side, waiting for the vesting. |
I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom. | reinspruch: I presume you (or your company) owns the IP. If so, fire him, take the code and find someone else (in this economy, that is not as challenging as it seems) to look at it. You will lose several months, but you will gain clarity and peace of mind (assuming you learn from this lesson and hire a better personal... |
Moderate Noise Causes | blasdel: It would also work well to separate out karma for posts, and use comment/AskHN karma as the main number. |
Are you getting screwed? | menloparkbum: Is it worth sticking around for 2 more years to let your options vest when you know the most you will ever make is half a million to a million?No, you probably won't make any money at all. Early stage employees get screwed the hardest. You either want to be a founder or a "key hire" after the company gets... |
Is there online service like Delicious that saves series of URLs for later viewing? | smoody: http://www.instapaper.com/ -- works via web and has a nice iphone client. |
how do you process payments? | tonystubblebine: I'm in the same boat, here's a little bit of research regarding subscriptions:1. PayPal subscriptions are an under-documented mess. I was hoping to get a trial going with their subscription quickie form builder but couldn't figure out how to get return data. I'm sure this is possible, but it all seemed... |
Moderate Noise Causes | bprater: Again, this is an argument for allowing downvotes. (Flagging is not appropriate in these cases, since it may not be spam.)Since there is only one button, an upvote, there is no way for folks who would prefer to not have an article to appear to push it down.So only upvotes occur (the herd mentality at play) and... |
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