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22 pointsJaretManuel14 comments

Do these qualify as hacker?

  * pixlr
  * Grasshopper - "*The Virtual Phone System Designed for Entrepreneurs*"
  * 99logos
  * half of your services section

Where is computer science? Where is security? Where is HACKING.

Hacker does not mean Valley Superstar, sorry. We're upset when the media dilutes the meaning of our beloved "hacker" identity, but like this we do a good job ourselves.

I remember 9 years ago when I was 14 that I used to read UNIX manuals and guides on phreaking from the 80's. I feel terribly old when I see people these days put JQUERY FUNDAMENTALS on a list of "hacker" resources, and I'm 23.

All that and

    - where is Vim, Emacs - the most used hacker editors.
    - looks like  PostgreSQL, MySQL and other RDBMS do not qualify as Databases
    - where is SICP; is PG's On Lisp only lisp resource.

and then some.

I don't know much about Lisp, or much of anything yet as this is part of my research and hence why I asked for improvements. Specific suggestions welcome. Thanks for sharing.

My 2 cents:

From what I see on the list I am deducing that you work with rails most of time. If that is correct, that is what you should have aimed for "Ruby/Rails Resources Page".

I guess it would have worked better if you had created separate page for Apple resources(just thinking out loud; I do not know anything about Apple app development).

There is a lot of stuff that can be categorized as generic tools and not anything specific to hackers. Either should have been a separate part list or not at all(I am not sure many "hackers" [want to]use 37Signals services).

Listing of resources is almost useless to the reader if you do not provide a short explanation on why you think the tool is on your list. This saves readers' time. Hackers love knowing opinions; even if they don't agree.

Finally, You should have included only those topics on which you possess a good level of expertise.

Your 2 cents doesn't count. Just kidding. I have outlined for the most part if it is an Apple resource (it is the first one), etc. There are people who disagree with this resource being useless. Something I clearly failed to do and I was trigger happy in the process was calling the subject "Startup Hacker Beginner Resource guide" or something to that effect. Why Ruby/Rails? I have included some Python resources. "Startup" Hackers will use lots of these tools and then some. If plenty of people say a certain resource is junk then I could pull it but I am confident there are some quality resources. I do not have to be an expert to know if something is decent or not as I put plenty of time into this.

To answer your question and be as open as my introduction to the page, I just started learning HTML/CSS & Ruby.

Also, I think you meant to say "Short" not Shot /typo. I clearly failed to use a proper term of a startup Hack or Hacker. My bad to the masses in the peanut gallery of correctness.

Never assume, it's bad for your health and usually incorrect. Thanks again, as I appreciate your input.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I see your point. Thanks for sharing.

That's cool of you. I'd like to see more sec, *nix, sys & CS on that list.

Happy to put in a list for you as this is outside of my domain. I sense a "Hacker" attack coming on :) /Learning

I'm 22 and I feel the same way. Hacker is not "cracker". But it's even less "entrepreneur" or "beginner webdesigner".

Great point.

s/Hacker/Webdesigner/

I completely screwed up. I meant to put Startup "Hacker" resource page as I beginner's resource page. My apology to the hardcore "hackers" of the world. May you make it through the day!

We all do at one point or the or the other. What separates men from boys is willingness to take on the pounding that follows and improve oneself. So far you seem to be handling it very gracefully. :)

PS: By "pounding" I mean constructive criticism, not the criticism for the sake of criticism.

I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat~ Sylvester Stallone

I eat what people like him will spit out on a bad day! Bill Cosby said I don't know the key to success but the key to failure is trying to please everybody! I screw up a ton, I will screw up a ton more, the difference is I am not afraid to rock the boat. When the boat crashes, I will swim. The key is we learn and help others to learn. A grandiose attitude is for inferior people who have issues getting laid or a low self esteem! Appreciate your comments!

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