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technicalfaulton Strava users remain frustrated by switch from Google Maps to OpenStreetMap

I, for one, welcome this change. OSM brings many benefits including the ability to improve the map layer.

That said, route planning in Ride With GPS is better because you can switch between different maps -- and even use Streetview whilst exploring Open Street Map!

Ultimately, Strava is a great tool for segment & performance comparison but routing is streets ahead in Ride With GPS.

technicalfaulton Quick and dirty way to have OpenBSD running on Linode

Also works fine on Bytemark's BigV - just mount the install CD as an ISO: https://forum.bytemark.co.uk/t/anyone-installed-their-own-os...

technicalfaulton I can build an forever-free and anonymous personal finance web app

How would this compare to GNUcash, apart from it being on the web?

technicalfaulton Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2015)

Bytemark | York, UK | On-site & Remote | Office support administrator

£15000 to £33000

This role is for someone who loves being on the inside of a business, enjoys supporting both customers and staff, and can manage the logistics of a busy office. All experience levels considered.

Apply anonymously here: https://careers.bytemark.co.uk/positions/3

technicalfaulton Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2015)

Bytemark | York, UK | On-site & Remote | System Administrator

£16500 to £29000

This role is initially centred around customer service and building internal systems. Ultimately, we are looking for "power users" or Linux/Windows server administrators looking to build their skill sets.

Apply anonymously here: https://careers.bytemark.co.uk/positions/2

technicalfaulton Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2015)

Bytemark | Manchester & York, UK | On-site | Developers

£32500 to £48000

This role would suit a software engineer who loves web technologies, front and back, and has a track record of achievement they'd like to build on.

Apply anonymously here: https://careers.bytemark.co.uk/positions/4

technicalfaulton RocketChat: Slack-like online chat, built with Meteor

I guess improving XMPP isn't as cool as building something brand new?

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Fake: http://wafflesatnoon.com/fake-story-missing-scientist-found-...

technicalfaulton Venom – A security vulnerability in virtual floppy drive code

I'm happy to report that we've completely patched our BigV cloud platform in four hours without needing customers to reboot http://forum.bytemark.co.uk/t/venom-new-vulnerability-affect...

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If you’re a games company pitching the ‘next Minecraft’, co-developed with users, then be clear that players have no ownership unless you give them equity.

technicalfaulton We just got a web site takedown request. Not entirely sure how to proceed:

But now you can have the view out of our window permanently on your screen!

technicalfaulton The Internet in Real-Time

This is not the Internet in real-time.

technicalfaulton "Host your own GitHub" using Gitlab and Dokku

Not everyone trusts DigitalOcean for their hosting.

technicalfaulton Show HN: JustReachOut – Forget PR Firms, a tool to pitch reporters yourself

I claim my free beer. Or at least I would if the contact form worked.

technicalfaulton Who are the UKFast girls and what is their purpose?

Welcome to a modern tech company :(