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Python for commercial desktop software? | jmount: I would guess one reason there is little Python desktop software is that the user interface components available to Python are not that great (unless you call-out to something like QT http://qt.nokia.com/products ). For a real horror-story (that happened to be in Python, but Python was not the biggest cause) d... |
Python for commercial desktop software? | lygaret: In terms of desktop software, I know that the Dropbox client for OS X at least is a python application. There's a bunch of layers of platform specific wrapping, but python's definitely in there. |
Python for commercial desktop software? | fragmede: Look at javascript heavy websites. True, they aren't (usually) giving away the source for their backend, but javascript, even obfuscated, is 'source', and relatively easy to reverse-engineer.py2exe and py2app do a reasonable job of packaging up your python program into .exe/.app for desktop software. With a t... |
open standards for mail storage? | Scott_MacGregor: Email messages are stored in open human readable text on the email server, unless they are encrypted.An Administrator on a Microsoft server with the proper permission level can open the mail directory on the server and see all of the user directories inside. Then simply open the directory and see all o... |
Python for commercial desktop software? | samdk: Ars Technica had an article a while ago on how to deploy standalone Python applications written using PyQt: http://arstechnica.com/open-source/guides/2009/03/how-to-dep...That's probably your best bet for cross-platform Python applications if you need a GUI. |
Best way to bring a hardware idea to production? | rapatapat: here's a good video for info: http://www.fastcompany.tv/video/a-look-how-china-changing-ho...depending on what your product is, of course alibaba.com is always a good way to start contacting manufacturers. |
Python for commercial desktop software? | chipsy: Python has a relatively heavy footprint for deployment, and cross-platform toolkits add to that - it could be somewhere between 5 and 20 megabytes depending on exactly how many dependencies you've got. |
Python for commercial desktop software? | CyberFonic: openERP is written in Python and widely used. As far as I know there is some Python used in Gimp and Blender.For commercial desktop software, Windows is still the major market. Cross-platform development costs are far greater than the value of the small increase in target market size. |
Still using thesixtyone? | dfwarden: I hadn't heard about it before the redesign and started using it based on the initial "user uproar" post on HN.That said, there are a lot of interface quirks that still need to be worked out, specifically in the area of "doing something and getting back to the stream you were listening to" - so many times I g... |
A martial art for a programmer | st4lz: Doesn't matter if you start with python or scheme, but the next one makes you understand more and gets closer to mastery. |
A martial art for a programmer | christonog: I think any martial art is beneficial as the very nature forces you to stop thinking about programming. I've personally chosen Muay Thai as it puts special emphasis on physical conditioning, and I tend to work best not stressing (or thinking about) how I'm going to get my day's exercise. |
A martial art for a programmer | sambeau: I thought you had typed "Marital Art"……my bad. Moving on. |
A martial art for a programmer | Confusion: Though not entirely an answer to the question: I've never found any aspect of my martial art of choice (jiu-jitsu) particularly beneficial to my life as a software developer. At most, I think practicing sports helps to keep a healthy body as the counterpart to a healthy mind. In general, I think there are p... |
A martial art for a programmer | yummyfajitas: I'd recommend Eskrima/Kali (Philipino martial arts) if you can find a teacher near you. Eskrima builds strong and flexible wrists in a way that most other arts don't.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rckWVZl_GsAAnother reason I prefer Philipino martial arts to Japanese arts is that the latter tends to be rig... |
A martial art for a programmer | scorpioxy: Karate(shotokan) made me more disciplined and taught me to endure pain. That comes in handy in dealing with a dumb boss, a nagging client, or any of the overall suck-y conditions we work with everyday.Also, sparring amazingly taught me to control my thoughts to achieve a certain goal. So it helps when chasin... |
A martial art for a programmer | mml: Taekwondo. Lacks mystical energy crap, and is practical. |
A martial art for a programmer | robg: I wouldn't have made it through grad school without Shotokan Karate (http://www.ska.org/). It helps that they're non-profit, so you know you're learning and not just paying for belts. Plus, they have very intense "Special trainings" around the country at different points in the year. They're a great organization.... |
A martial art for a programmer | sgdesign: I would say Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You can make good progress very quickly, it's a lot of fun, can be very demanding physically (but doesn't always have to) and is called "chess on the mat" which should appeal to a programmer's analytical minds.
Plus, there's a ton of BJJ ressources on the net and the communit... |
A martial art for a programmer | nazgulnarsil: doesn't matter as long as there is sparring. martial arts without sparring is a dance class. martial arts with sparring is an unmissable experience. |
A martial art for a programmer | jeromec: Growing up we watched tons of martial art related shows because they "looked cool", but while my brothers took some courses I never did (I was teaching myself BASIC). Being older and seeing life a bit differently I see martial arts differently as well. I stumbled across a new show where I was surprised to see ... |
A martial art for a programmer | Fook: Have a look at Wing Chun Kung Fu. Amazingly complicated and deep. Every move is defence and attack at the same time using minimum energy, quite relevant nowadays. |
A martial art for a programmer | praptak: Depends on what kind of programmer you are. If you do a lot of concurrent programming in C++ then chainsaw fencing should be right for you. An advanced Lisp programmer can practice blasting opponents with pure Chi energy. |
A martial art for a programmer | oscardelben: For me personally martial arts helps to build a character which in turn may help you grow as a programmer, but that's an effect of growing as a person. I practice sanda which is similar to muai thai but there are many other arts which focus more on the inner side, and you can gain a lot of concentration an... |
A martial art for a programmer | scott_s: I do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, some boxing and MMA. It's my main hobby and time sink after work. Our gym focuses a lot on conditioning and just good ol' grit. Being mentally broken from conditioning drills makes everything else not as bad. |
Rebranding decision | mseebach: First, an important question: why do you want to change your brand? What's not communicated properly?A three-letter domain is quite rare these days, and that could give you some distinction. Also, digital media is quite bland, and that puts some pressure on the execution to make you stand out. On the other ha... |
A martial art for a programmer | dzlobin: Not a martial art exactly but I would say fencing without a doubt. It's like physical chess |
A martial art for a programmer | starkfist: When I was in school I was lucky enough to find a place that offered a mix of wing chun, kali, muay thai, and moves from arts like silat. This was before the MMA/BJJ craze so there was not much "grappling" at the time. I could not find a similar school in the Bay Area so I went to Fairtex. I don't think it ... |
A martial art for a programmer | stummjr: I think Aikido is a very good option, not only to programmers, but to all the people. It's a martial art which is meant to preserve the integrity of both players. Both mental and body health are the main concerns of this martial art. |
Rebranding decision | Mz: If those are the only two options on the table, I would go with ten.tld and do a promotional campaign around the idea of it being "A perfect ten" (on a scale of one to ten) kind of thing. Of course, you haven't said what you are doing currently, why you are wanting to rebrand...etc. So please realize that answer ... |
A martial art for a programmer | peterwwillis: i have no idea how martial arts would help my programming other than some kind of meditation-centric art (shaolin?). i do arnis/eskrima, which are philipino martial arts. the hand to hand is similar to muay thai but a little more focus on defense like locks. the stick fighting is neat because your reflexe... |
A martial art for a programmer | Mentat_Enki: Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Practical and Powerful. Great lineage. Check it out. |
A martial art for a programmer | eraad: Ignore everything, go with Brazilian Jiujitsu. Saying BJJ doesn´t work in real life is like saying Ruby doesn't scale.If you want to become a killer machine, learn BJJ, box, wrestling and muay-thai and stop programming. If you want to get fit and exercise your mind and body, train BJJ.There are plenty of gyms in... |
A martial art for a programmer | ryanelkins: I study Krav Maga. I prefer a practical self defense oriented approach. It is the system developed by and taught to the Israeli military. Moves are generally very simple (important so you can be effective without years of training). The problem with pretty much all other martial arts everyone is mentioning ... |
Psychology research on value perception of different pricing models? | mikecane: I seriously suggest reading "Predictably Irrational," which goes into the psychology of pricing and the behavior of buyers in very surprising ways. |
Psychology research on value perception of different pricing models? | mseebach: I can't point to any research, but it seems the bias lately is "keep it simple", which would point to your second option.You can add a simple "expiring credit" function like Skype has (if your account is untouched for a year, they tell you to begin using it, however little, or lose it) to keep your books sane... |
A martial art for a programmer | jff: I used to do kendo and loved it. I tried taking a kung fu course for a phys. ed. requirement at college and hated it.Martial arts are not some magical thing you do; this isn't anime, people. They're just highly refined methods of bringing the hurt to someone.Kendo was very good exercise; the time we did 1,200 subu... |
A martial art for a programmer | a-priori: I've studied a couple martial arts in various amounts: Judo, Kendo, Tae Kwon Do, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. All are interesting in their own ways, but I recommend Judo and BJJ... or Kendo if you need to vent by beating people with sticks :)In fact, I would say to try Judo and see what you like about it. If you ... |
A martial art for a programmer | edw519: I prefer training for martial arts over martial arts themselves.I do dands (Hindu pushups) and bethaks (Hindu squats) almost every day.Want to build character? Do 500 bethaks. Your quads will be screaming, begging you to stop at 200, 300, even 400. But you keep going. Because you know that as soon as you st... |
Psychology research on value perception of different pricing models? | iamelgringo: You're looking for a field called Behavioral Economics. There's a lot of research that's being done in this area right now. Dan Ariely's book, "Predictably Irrational" is a great introduction, and he was a good bibliography for further reading as well. |
A martial art for a programmer | bjelkeman-again: I went back to classic karate after a really long brake, Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate, and it is really making a big difference to my life. Goju-Ryu is quite physical in the training, which means that most training passes give you a really good workout.There are a number of things which I find particularly... |
Psychology research on value perception of different pricing models? | durana: I've never priced a product or service myself, but thinking about the roll over credit model from the consumer perspective I see a potential problem. If a subscriber's usage never exceeds the monthly minimum, then that subscriber is going to roll over credits every month and accumulate credits they will never ... |
A martial art for a programmer | dylanz: Wing Chun. Shortest attacks from point A to point B. Get the issue over with fast. No fancy kicks or meta moves. You train in what you wear everyday. It also has an amazing history. Unlike Karate which has hard movements, like most forms of Gung Fu, it all revolves around flowing, snapping and potential e... |
Why do we still follow the 'Folder' metaphor? | fragmede: http://wiki.github.com/marook/tagfs/demoIt needs to have its corners rounded and rough edges smoothed out if you were looking for an easy solution, but it's there. |
Looking for cofounders, I'll pay the bills | mschaecher: I'm curious, and I bet others are as well, as to what your skill set is and what skills you are looking for in a co-founder? |
Why do we still follow the 'Folder' metaphor? | telemachos: Well, in a way, doesn't Apple's Spotlight provide a kind of tag/search based file system?For what it's worth, my answer to your actual question is that for a large number of people and cases, the folder metaphor works well. You have individual items (files, pictures, songs, etc.) which belong in one bin. Wh... |
A martial art for a programmer | wushupork: I think any martial arts taken seriously is good for you. You realize that mastery comes w/ only years of practice and don't develop that short sightedness of thinking you will hit a homerun on your first time (competing). My martial arts training has tempered my own patience. If I get impatient as to why I ... |
A martial art for a programmer | barmstrong: As others have mentioned BJJ because...
1. A weaker opponent can take down a much stronger/bigger one using leverage and his mind
2. It's comparable to chess or a mental sportFor a striking example of #1 see this video where Royce Gracie (6'1" 180 lbs) defeats Legendary Sumo Grand Champion Akebono (6'8" 486... |
A martial art for a programmer | lmkg: If you're not concerned with practicality at all, Capoiera is worth a look. It's a much slower martial art (especially Angola), and tends to focus more on prediction and setting the other player up. How movements flow into each other is a significant consideration as well. I wouldn't ever use it in a fight. But i... |
A martial art for a programmer | ivan_ah: I really like this thread for its information content about different styles. I have a few general comments:- The school/teacher is much more important than the style. Make sure you find a teacher than is not profit oriented or arrogant. Signs of a bad teacher: has his face on the wall, has his name on the sch... |
Why do we still follow the 'Folder' metaphor? | jmonegro: Windows 7's Libraries address this exact problem. |
A martial art for a programmer | neonscribe: Jim Brown in "One Down, Two To Go" (1982):"I may not know kung fu, but I'm an expert in gun fu."http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086051/quotes |
A martial art for a programmer | kingkongreveng_: No offense, but this is kind of a dumb question. A martial art is not much different from any other sport, programmer or not. Play tennis, box, what's the difference?My two cents on which martial art to pick is boxing or one of the kickboxing varieties. The "east asian" martial arts schools in your ... |
What are you working on tonight? | mgz: Working on multiplayer Minesweeper, web-based: http://sweepminer.com |
Why do we still follow the 'Folder' metaphor? | ElliotH: The problem is this needs to be an change throughout an operating system or it doesn't work.I know there have been userspace file system projects for Linux systems that have attempted the tagging system, but none have really become mainstream. Gnome seems to be going in the direction of time-pased file sortin... |
Why do we still follow the 'Folder' metaphor? | noss: I'm a big fan of tags, and I would argue that we are giving up the folder metaphor, it is just happening online first (tags was a big part of "web 2.0" sites, gmail's labels, using google to find files based on keywords, etc).The location where files are stored is where tags are a bit awkward. The folders are cle... |
A martial art for a programmer | keefe: I studied karate for years. I would recommend finding something with a strong heritage to traditional martial arts - this is more important than style, you should be able to trace the lineage of your teachers back to someone notable. http://www.amazon.com/Moving-Zen-Journey-Bushido-Warrior/dp/... this is a nice ... |
Why do we still follow the 'Folder' metaphor? | keefe: I see it as a totally different model. I don't particularly want my files to be stored by tags. I keep a very organized repository of all my stuff. If I want music I go to media/music if I want code I'm working on I'll go to code/projects or stuff I'm not I'll go to code/legacyprojects etc. Directory structures ... |
Why do we still follow the 'Folder' metaphor? | radu_floricica: I think some file systems at least aren't as incompatible with this idea as one would think. In linux (all fs?) one has hard-links, which pretty much decouple the file from its location. And from what I remember in earlier FATs, you have different mechanisms for file management and location management ... |
A martial art for a programmer | peterbe: All of you Kung Fu people should come and join http://kungfupeople.com
Built (Django, Python) by a programmer and a technical project manager. |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | chancho: Oh they get it alright: it's a threat. If you're watching it online you're not watching ads run by your local NBC affiliate. The network affiliate business model is a dying model, but it's not going down without a fight. |
A martial art for a programmer | zwadia: Aikido surely... for when you build something compelling, you can deflect VCs as they come at you and make it look like their fault. |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | robbed: Yep. It's weird that this is the same company that owns part of Hulu. |
A martial art for a programmer | coryl: My vote is for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi or No Gi), Boxing, or Kickboxing (Muay thai).I think BJJ will especially appeal to the nerd in you, I'm not sure why, but it does. The awesome thing about BJJ is you don't need to be very athletic to be good. Its also a very practical art and you'll get to spar everyday. In... |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | aphistic: I found the whole online coverage of these Olympics completely frustrating. I'd be willing to pay some kind of "online access" fee to allow me to watch the live coverage online because I spend most of my time in a room on my computer without a TV. Early on I tried to find somewhere I could watch the live br... |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | shhhhhh: shhhhh. http://p2p4u.net/watch/13014/1/watch-canada-vs.-usa.htmlPS: GO USA! |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | thaumaturgy: This has been a soapbox subject for me for a while.I actually like the Olympics. I'd love to have it on in the background while working, I'd love to see most of the events, and I enjoy watching a bunch of people get together in one place, from around the world, and compete at the highest levels. It's great... |
A martial art for a programmer | elblanco: Doesn't really matter. Pick a few that interest you and try them out for a month. Try at least two different schools for each style. Saying Tien Shan Pai sucks and Liu He Ba Fa rocks, makes no sense. It's just whatever works for you. I know a guy that was absolutely in love with Hsing Yi Quan, had studied it ... |
What happened to Tweba? | evanrmurphy: Timeline for context:1/12/09 - TechCrunch has article on Tweebay becoming Tweba (http://techcrunch.com/2009/01/12/startup-tip-dont-pick-a-nam...)5/4/09 - Tweba featured on Digg (http://digg.com/tech_news/Tweba_com_Tweba_allows_you_to_buy_...)5/8/09 - Tweba is selected Microsoft Startup of the Day (http://w... |
A martial art for a programmer | dnsworks: Have you considered the Scottish martial art? It's called Fuh Kyou.(Yes, I deserve every down-mod I get for that) |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | benologist: Nobody really understands anything but us. It's one of the best parts of being us. |
A martial art for a programmer | ieure: Just like it's important to learn multiple languages to be a well-rounded programmer, you should train in multiple styles of martial arts to become a well-rounded fighter.I recommend kickboxing for learning fundamentals of open-hand stand up fighting, Sambo or BJJ for ground fighting, and Filipino martial arts (... |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | stinkytaco: It's not you. They don't get it. |
A martial art for a programmer | xenonite: I really like Modern Arnis (10yrs). Repeating patterns everywhere, and soo much variations. The drills have logic, and I assume that programmers can vary their movements much better, as programming values flexibility. |
A martial art for a programmer | FidelDahan: Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. Fighting is without strikes, instead you have holds, locks and chokes. You win by submitting your opponent, usually on the ground.It's like chess, but with your body. Combat is very close, but still not aggressive. Many technical and tactical aspects.Develops strength, endurance, balan... |
A martial art for a programmer | stpk4: Wow, a fellow Kendo-ka
yes i find that martial arts helps overall in all aspects of your life. |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | bugs: I don't think the olympics get it... granting exclusive rights for coverage of well everything. |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | brk: Most online places charge about $10 per trade. So even if you're putting $200/mo in, you're losing 5% immediately. Best choice would be to save up for several months and do fewer trades.You really need to do better research, your statement that you don't want to learn about the stock market is a good way to guar... |
Rebranding decision | Scott_MacGregor: I like ten.tld. It seems more memorable and unique. Plus I could see the logo having a lot of first impression impact. |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | tocomment: Maybe do half s&p 500 index fund and half vanguard bond fund. That way you're more diversified. |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | ja27: I feel the same way about ESPN 360. My ISP / cable provider doesn't pay them, so there's no way for me to get it. Even if I wanted to pay them myself, I can't. |
Best Place to Have Logo Designed? | kyro: 99 Designs and CrowdSpring are the two popular ones. I've seen really great logos designed by users of both services. |
An HN for biology/medicine/biotech? Would you want one? | stuntgoat: I want that and a stackoverflow for the same. Thanks! |
An HN for biology/medicine/biotech? Would you want one? | pierrefar: Count me in if you make it. Happy to help moderate too - contact details in my profile. |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | bricestacey: No single fund is truly diversified. For example, the Vanguard Total Stock Market Fund offers stocks across all industries and includes growth and value companies from domestic and international, large, mid, and small-cap companies. That's pretty darn diverse, but it only covers stock. To really diversify,... |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | nickelplate: It is impossible to answer this question without knowing what kind of index fund you are investing in ("large, broad index fund" does not say much). For example, if you buy an S&P 500 index fund, you are not indexing the stock market. You're just indexing a bunch of blue-chip US stocks, and you don't have ... |
Is it me or does NBC simply not get the whole online thing? | Micand: In Canada, CTV offered access to both live video and recorded clips for these Olympics. On Windows, the service seemed to work seamlessly -- it did not prompt for cable providers, e-mail addresses, or any such thing. On Linux, the experience was less smooth. As the video relied on Silverlight, I had to install ... |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | natrius: If your employer isn't matching that entire $10k, you should look into other retirement options.http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/the-worlds-easiest..."First, I would max out any 401(k) match that my company provides. Second, I’d max out the $5,000 for my Roth IRA. Third, I’d max out the rest of my 401... |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | sivers: Please read this very tiny succinct powerful book: http://sivers.org/book/SmartestInvestmentBookI put my notes on that page, but the real book is really worth reading. It sums up the wisest advice about passive investing so well.Don't go with one fund. Do three:#1 = An index fund representative of the US stoc... |
An HN for biology/medicine/biotech? Would you want one? | kcy: would definitely be interested and would be interested to help out. |
Buzzword for *.d directories? | swolchok: May I suggest the #linux channel on irc.freenode.net for questions like this? |
An HN for biology/medicine/biotech? Would you want one? | thisisnotmyname: Sounds like a great idea - I'd be happy to help out too if you need it. |
An HN for biology/medicine/biotech? Would you want one? | edge17: definitely a great idea |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | elidourado: Broad index funds are great, but the big problem with them is that all your eggs are still in the "USA basket". Consider adding some foreign or emerging market funds, but also realize that it is impossible to diversify perfectly. |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | iamelgringo: Someone double check my information on this, but I believe that you can take a 10,000 withdrawl penatly free for a first time home purchase. The distribution will still be taxed, but there is no penalty.ConsumerReports.org usually has a pretty good list of low load, no load index and mutual funds that the... |
An HN for biology/medicine/biotech? Would you want one? | chanux: Though it's not one of my major interest I'd look like to hang around. But I got few friends who are well interested.Kudos |
An HN for biology/medicine/biotech? Would you want one? | ambiate: I'm a student of bioinformatics and I support this idea. Count me in. |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | bryanalves: Thanks for the resources guys. It sounds like I need at least a couple of index funds to be adequately diversified, and the books that have been mentioned here have been mentioned in numerous other places that I've seen; time to give them a look and spend at least a little time learning.As for the people t... |
Best Place to Have Logo Designed? | holdenk: I've had ok luck with logodesigncreation . |
An HN for biology/medicine/biotech? Would you want one? | jdavid: sounds like it would work better in the midwest, where are you going to host it? |
Does an index fund count as diversifying? | RobGR: I don't think it is a good idea for a individual to put money in the stock market, whether as you are doing now (via your 401k) or through some other method.In theory, the stock market should be a place where companies can raise money to carry out enterprises that return more money to the stock holders. In orde... |
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