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factoryron··on Ask HN: My startup idea just launched in a different country, should I proceed?
Consider it validation of your idea and forge ahead. Companies win on execution, not being first.
factoryron··on Ask HN: Does this exist? A service to auto-enroll your username in new launches?
rather than auto-enrolling in every new service i picture a curated list of current or upcoming launches users can choose from. as far as name squatting, that's kinda the point. on the development side most sign-ups require more than one step (ie "confirm your email") so there'd be some engagement, at least showing interest in the service.
factoryron··on Should I Fly Today? A tool for pilots
great tool! any plans to pull forecast data for near-term route planning?
factoryron··on Ask HN: What tools do you use to help keep a schedule?
I use Gmail a lot so what works for me is the app Remember The Milk. On the desktop it loads a task list on the right side of the Gmail screen. I put daily tasks there but for meetings I still take the time to enter it in the google calendar
factoryron··on Ask HN: 5-digit alphanumeric or 12-digit integer simpler and more secure?
Even with 5 x 62 case sensitive alphanumeric digits, 12 integers is roughly 1000 times more secure
factoryron··on Why wouldn't you shop here?
i would but to answer your question, i might wonder if there's a catch. do the items cost any more than if i go direct to amazon.com? (i know the answer is no) but you may want to make that clear. great idea, and a little transparency can go a long way in earning people's trust
factoryron··on Need advice: A company just offered to buy my project for $6M
no direct experience but i'm betting this is where a good lawyer is worth the expense. preferably one well versed in reading term sheets.
factoryron··on Story of universe : is it possible? Would appreciate your response
That idea has been postulated, that the cosmological constant changes over large distances (which would affect our view of things over time).also, time itself may be something we interpret but might not play into the math of physics. I forget who wrote it but there was a paper showing the math works out better if you take time out if the equation. Scientific American magazine runs these kinds of stories, might be a good place to start
factoryron··on [dead]
clean interface. obvious next question... what's the file size limit? any other distinguishing features from dropbox/yousendit/(gmail?)/etc?
factoryron··on Celebrate Heroes, not CEOs
Heroes are supposed to be philanthropists but America admires success. Problem is, most people would be shocked to find out the shady dealings that are necessary to build and run a successful business/government/etc. CEOs have to make decisions that would curl your hair if you saw it, but all anyone sees is the resulting success. Its' much easier to imagine the philanthropy than it is to find a successful philanthropist.
factoryron··on Lone Yelp review dogs business owner
the Better Business Bureau has been doing this for years. Welcome to the real business world.
factoryron··on An Analysis of Anonymity in the Bitcoin System
The last paragraph sums up the article: "Technical members of the Bitcoin community have cautioned that strong anonymity is not a prominent design goal of the Bitcoin system. However, casual users need to be aware of this, especially when sending Bitcoins to users and organizations they would prefer not to be publicly associated with."

I'm interested in knowing theoretical ways to move BTC anonymously