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akozlik | 12 years ago | on: MWOpenInKit: An attempt to fix iOS third-party app linking

This is just awesome.

akozlik | 12 years ago | on: CS 161 – Computer Security – Syllabus and important notes [pdf]

I'm pretty sure this was intended to be intense specifically to push students from taking it. The professor is ensuring that he has enough TAs for students. By encouraging students to not take the class he's making the class better for those who decide to stick it out.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Ask HN: Are you working on any side projects that make "small/passive" income?

Isn't that similar to a basic affiliate program, but maybe on the micro transaction scale?

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Creator Of Angry Birds’ Physics Engine Calls Out Rovio For Not Giving Him Credit

This is probably coming up because Tiny Wings gave Box2D credit, and Catto's probably like 'Hey! Why didn't Angry Birds do the same!'

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Poll: iOS developers how many apps have you published?

Is that each or total?

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Sometimes it pays to pay your web designer

This is why you set up milestones to get paid instead of waiting for your complete payment at the end. Develop on a test server and then after the final payment, move to the production server. This is a highly inappropriate response to a problem, and I would never work with this designer because of it.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Awesome email advice from a friend on how to learn programming.

Something tells me this was written by some arrogant kid to his friend. I disagree with nearly everything in this e-mail. I spent more time reading a rant than reading any actual advice.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Design for 15 Bucks is open again

Thanks for the promo codes. Just a heads up, 66TJLLYRY9W3 and LRKMYJXKKTKF have already been redeemed. I haven't checked the first three.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Dear Mom and Dad ...

Just wanted to say that's an incredibly slick approach at a sales letter. Rather than directing the letter to the consumer it's directed to Mom & Dad, which creates an audience to whom the concept can be explained in a simple manner. There are all sorts of emotional responses to this approach too, which creates warm and fuzzy feelings toward Boxee.

Well played sir.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: After months of work I've launched my startup. Any critiques?

You should put together a screencast demonstrating the product. A few paragraphs and a brief, general description of the product didn't convince me to sign up to check it out. People will want more information on what they're signing up for. You should put particular emphasis on how easy it is to review resumes.

Also, make sure you point out what differentiates you from Monster or Dice. You don't offer job listings, just application tracking, and people will be unsure of why they should use your service rather than a job board.

Great idea though.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Ask HN: quitting programming?

If you really want to start a startup you should just go out and do it. Don't settle for just another job if it's not what you really want to do. Figure out what's keeping you from doing a startup and attack that problem.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Just buy this one

The kettle makes sense because of all the tea drinking.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Fashion for Nerds by Example

So that's pretty amazing.

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Incredibly Depressing Mega Millions Lottery Simulator

This American Life did an episode that featured his story. Check it out.

http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/412/m...

akozlik | 15 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who uses Google Alerts and what for?

I've found it good for tracking coupons. I can set an alert for "Barilla pasta coupon" and then I get an e-mail when something is found. Helps keep the grocery cost down.