The only problem is that many browsers (or is it the server I'm requesting from?) don't allow javascript to access something on a different server. So this type of thing doesn't work:
window.frames['craigslist_iframe_id'].document.getElementById('something_on_craigslist').innertHTML
The firefox javascript console says "Permission denied" for accessing window.frames['craigslist_iframe_id'].document
Is there something I'm misunderstanding that could help me overcome this hurdle? Is the only solution to have the user copy and paste what they already wrote?
If a startup is thinking about laying its developpers, it should do it fast. If you're going to make mistakes, make it as fast as possible. However, a startup should always prevent mistakes. Don't hire developers, software engineers, scientists, CEOs, CTOs unless you're sure the person is an evangelist of your business. An early startup should never hire to fire.
If you're going to solve a problem that's not an issue yet, you'll never create anything of value. You'll just be in a looping of solving problem that doesn't exist. Because of youtube, the video copyright law will change. We start startups to make the world a better place: change laws, change the way we do things; not staying on the same corrupted path we're on. When goog started, people were concern on how goog could make sure not to index webpages without webmasters permission. That was an issue; but goog didn't think it was important. Now webmasters pays $1000 of dollars for their link to be listed on goog first page search. Sometimes an issue appears because the mass population hasn't adopt to it yet. I truly believe ones can break any law or disregard a problem as long as he/she has a purpose reason. If you don't agree, ask the US commander-in-chief.
Microsoft used to be the biggest software company in the world; not anymore. Google innovates; microsoft doesn't innovate anymore. Search is to the web what window is to the desktop. The desktop is dead, everything is on the web now. Goog controls 60% of the search market share; MSN barely controls 10%. Microsoft is doing everything possible to catch google in search; goog doesn't care about PC operating system.
IBM has a market cap of $160 biilion, and $100 billion revenue, but who cares. When was the last time IBM did something to make your life easier?
Cisco designs, manufactures and sells Internet protocol (IP). That's not software; that's IT.
Obviously you're missing the point. In google's case a server problem is a main problem. It's a software company. I didn't say only solve problems as they arrive. I said don't waste time on problem that haven't occurred yet. What that means is stop making excuses; look for reasons instead. In youtube case, it was still acquired for $1.65 billion. Youtube revolutionize the way people share and watch videos online. That $1 billion lawsuit probably will be dismissed. Worst case scenario, it still won't kill youtube. By the way, name me one succesful company that haven't been sued yet? goole, microsoft recently iphone from apple.. all them. "If you haven't been sued, you haven't made it". The point is start your project now, stop worried about employee health insurance. Deal with problems you have today, don't worry about problems you will have in 5-10 years. Stop making excuses; find reasons.
Pure luck, users happen to like the site, and go to it. Now it has a big user base. Sometimes we have to do thing like that. Just do it. If you have the passion for it, just do it. When facebook came, I thought they copied all the previous social networking site, but they manage to be on top now. Sometimes, JUST DO IT.
If parent's assets combine with income is less than $60,000 for the year, students get to attend Harvard for free. If less than $90,000, students would pay 30% of the school tuition.
I thought I would post that for people to know.
My dream co-founder doesn't have to be someone famous. It certainly doesn't have to be my friend. (Friends sometimes don't take friends serious. Trust me, I had some experience). My dream co-founder is someone I know; someone I can trust; someone I can share the vision with. Ironically, my co-founder is not too far away from that; he's a great guy.
Regardless if you're bootstrapping, or get outside funding, an early startup should always bootstrap. Bootstrap to me is to spend every dollar bill like it was your last. Now, when you start a startup, you won't have time to cook (good way to save money, but not good way to save time), instead you can spend that time coding. Going to a restaurant is out of the window (way too expensive). The best way to save money, and save time is to buy pre-cooked food. I think noodle is the best in that case. I love noodles; just throw it in the microwave for 2 minutes, and it's ready. You can even eat it while you're coding. Trust me I've experienced it before. Noddle will save you time and money.