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Unless you're in the east

Shameless plug: http://thehorcrux.com/

I've tried to solve the exact same problem. Backing up emails and easy migration.

According to the map here, they do have some Indian cities in blue.

Shameless Plug:

I have built an Email Backup software for the Mac at http://thehorcrux.com/. I'm currently building a cloud version of it at http://www.backupfog.com/.

http://thehorcrux.com/ currently making $400-$500. Fluctuates a bit. I haven't done much marketing (apart from a Show HN)

I'm not even sure how people are finding it. My analytics software says 85% come from "Direct Traffic" which is weird.

This one post had me learn a lot better than any fancy game or blog post about vim.

Thank you.

Hi,

I'm the creator of this web app.

This is a spinoff from my previous side project https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5668813

I was reported that some people were using my client side app mentioned above for a small companies (as it allows multiple account). It was actually designed for personal use. I guessed there might be a niche market for IMAP backups. Here's an MVP I created in my spare time.

Let me know what you think.

Currently on the pipeline: * Easy attachment search * API to tie up with existing email server plugins?

PS: I'll be sending out few invites as they come.

Regards, Suhas

This might give a hint

http://web.archive.org/web/*/nerdydata.com

Assuming my password is safe, I think keychain (on a Mac) takes care of almost all the issues specified. Except the source code

I was referring to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdism#cite_ref-6

I'm not a religious person. Hinduism is supposedly not religion but a "way of life"[1]. I really don't want to get into to the specificity.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism#cite_ref-Klostermaier_... [1]

If you assume it's a religion, try this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism (Ctrl/Cmd + F. "atheist")

By open I mean there is no rigid rule set or algorithm in my culture to obtain salvation or anything like that (going to temple is optional). You could simply say no. My parents didn't bother me after a while (My mum is an orthodox person). I do want to point out that being a "nasthik" (non-believer) is not encouraged, but ignored.

This kind of thinking did happen to me when I tried to generate a consistent world view.

At this point, there are just too many contradictions, I'd rather forget and simply accept the absurd.

For example, being an atheist, I don't particularly believe in holidays myself. I do enjoy myself with my family even if it mean a few capitalists make a little more money during the season. On the whole, a meaningless event makes the whole world happy.

I'm of a fairly open religion (Hinduism). So, there aren't ardent rules you need to waste time with.

Whatsapp was created because telecom operators have crazy pricing for SMS (5000% profit margin last time I heard). So, people saved on money and limitations (India has a 100 message limit/day) with their data pack.

Hike wants to create an app that goes back to the SMS model where they pay the charges, not the users. They use a mass SMS gateway which is much cheaper. Using mass gateway also means the users must opt out of "Do not disturb" registry, which opens gates for more spam.

Interesting part is, it's backed by a large telco in India[1].

[1] "a 50:50 Bharti Softbank joint venture"

It is http://www.nextbigwhat.com/intuit-launches-txtweb-sms-platfo...

PS: I wrote an app on the ecosystem to manage your email http://suhastech.com/mail

If you're in India, Intuit has an app ecosystem built around this idea: http://txtweb.com/

Not sure if it'd count (not really a startup) but could live on it in India.

http://thehorcrux.com/

That makes me think, coders in India have an edge when it comes to quitting their outsourced job. Being ramen profitable (or idly profitable?) is actually quite easy compared to the first world counterparts.

Call it reverse geo-arbitrage?

Thanks,

Updated: http://thehorcrux.com/frequently-asked-questions/

I posted my first mac app yesterday. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5668813

It got just 20 downloads (USA) and it went to the Top 75 in the Utilities category. I guess I missed the inflection point by just little bit.

The surprising part here is, all except 75 apps in the category gets less than 20 downloads? Whoa! Very little people on the top can make a living out of app development.

Update: Just got ycomibinated. Returning timeouts. Google Cache: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache%3Atheho...

Yes, when I started this I thought it might be fun. The name seemed perfect for such a thing.

It's not trademarked but the app sucks SEO wise (the realisation came later on).

Agreed. Maybe I could A/B test a landing page without "IMAP" (just Gmail and service names?)

Currently, looking at the support requests, people who buy it are not quite tech savvy but want to backup their emails from corporate IMAP accounts. Plus, I think the technical barrier is still quite low (select gmail/yahoo, you're done).

Hi,

Creator here. I'm sort of reposting the same thing from about 208 days ago. The first version kinda sucked. I guess this is my first lean not-really-a startup experience. The new version is much better. http://thehorcrux.com/why-i-built-horcrux-app/

Let me know what you think,

Here are some promo codes (Mac App Store):

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Also, I haven't done any marketing really. If you want to blog about it and need promo codes be sure to mail me at suhas AT thehorcrux

Cheers,

Suhas Sharma

I know, no one can accurately estimate timelines. As an independent developer, I crave for a deadline (like a conference) and let parkinson's law[1] do it's thing.

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinsons_law

My current setup usually works.

I make it a point to have my emails on my own domain. I use Google Apps and then use my own IMAP backup app (http://thehorcrux.com/). In case something goes wrong, I intend to move providers and restore the emails back.

There are also a few command line tools like http://gmvault.org/ if you love tinkering.

Well, I actually wrote a simple email backup app called http://thehorcrux.com/ for individuals. It was my own personal itch.

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I agree with your point but those $10 engineers are probably living in a shitty shared apartment in Bangalore. He doesn't have 24/7 water. Works few times a week. When he does, he has to go down his apartment to fetch it. He doesn't go to fancy restaurants. He doesn't have a dish washer or an AC or any other fancy stuff. And whole of $10 is probably not reaching him if he works for a company (It's usually $3-4/hour that he actually gets).

India is a place where a frugal lifestyle is extremely cheap. $400/month is easy for a single person.

At the same time a luxurious quality lifestyle (probably the same as the "average" in the first world) is actually higher than usual, same cars cost twice as much, electronics are always late and usually pricier, movies and nice restaurants are about the same, broadband internet is very pricy and I can go on.

I think we should keep in mind "cost of similar quality living"

I think you've already disclosed it a few years ago. It's already a mature app for all I can see.

It's pretty easy in India too. It's called NEFT and very cheap. I've never been charged more than Rs. 10 - 20.