gbookman | 14 years ago | on: Apple CEO Tim Cook Spotted at video game designer Valve headquarters
Seems like Steam/Valve games would be an awesome addition to an Apple-branded television.
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gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Choosing names for your computers
Blisterin' barnacles! I was introduced to Tintin with the animated series on Nickelodeon. Probably watched too much TV when I was a lad
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: New Core i5/i7 MacBook Pros released
The regular MacBook is also unibody now and seems to be pretty close to the MBP in terms of build quality.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Opera Mini approved for iPhone
Then why would they invest millions, if not billions, in creating, enhancing, and supporting developer tools?
Obviously they only do so to benefit themselves, but it's quite clear from their actions that Apple does care about developers.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Opera Mini approved for iPhone
They must've planned this as a way to placate pissed off app developers.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: How 5 Guys Burgers and Fries Got Started and Their Practices
I also prefer In-N-Out to Five Guys, although they do have superior fries and you gotta love being able to munch on peanuts while you stand in line.
In-N-Out's deducation to quality and top-notch customer service is actually quite similar to Five Guys. The reason they're only in the Southwestern US is to ensure that each restaurant is close to a food distribution center. That way all their food is made with the freshest ingredients. They've been family-owned and operated since the 50's.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: IPhone OS 4.0 unveiled, adds multitasking, shipping this summer
He also made a similar statement with the release of iTunes 1.0 back in '01, as Apple took far longer to embrace digital music than other companies.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Ask HN: Will you buy an iPad?
Yes.
The interface looks so intuitive and just plain fun. Plus the battery life and 1.5 lb weight is fantastic. I can see myself spending the vast majority of my non-coding time on the iPad.
Being able to use my bluetooth keyboard with it is also a big plus.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Automated Sports Content: The Future of Sports Journalism?
This service just makes so much sense for both readers and the media outlets. Now every game in every sport can be summarized, plus it frees up time and resources that can be invested in expert analysis and other enhancements to the user experience.
The only thing I'd like to see is the ability to incorporate commentary from fans. ESPN and others already do live chats on various games and it seems like you could extrapolate meaningful events from that data if you had access to it.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: YC-Funded Data Marketplace is an Amazon for Structured Information
I think you guys are doing the right thing by not worrying about EULAs and other protection mechanisms at this stage in the game. Stay focused on satisfying your customers and improving the product as much as possible until you start making major headway.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Google Pushes TV Initiative
Free article: http://techcrunch.com/2010/03/18/google-tv-apple-tv/
To be honest, I'm surprised it's taken Google so long to do this. The potential benefits for Google are even greater than Apple's because Google is working hard to become a dominant player in TV advertising.
Late or not, this is very good news for consumers because hopefully it will lead to iPhone/Android apps being accessible on your TV. The possibilities for gaming would definitely make me worried if I were Nintendo, Microsoft or Sony.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Notes on Leadership: Be Like Steve Jobs, . . . And Bill Campbell, And Andy Grove
The qualities this article talks about (being compelling, caring about your employees, executing) are all essential. But you can't expect just one person to embody all three. Your founders/management team should collectively provide them.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: IPhone 4.0 software to deliver multitasking support
That would be a very bad move and very un-Apple.
I actually agree, but it would be better than forcing developers to adhere to a static memory quota.
Ultimately there isn't any simple answer for the iPhone multitasking issue. Maybe Apple should create tools that let developers create "background modes" of their apps, which would take up less memory and dynamically cede control to other apps with higher priority, like the Phone.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: IPhone 4.0 software to deliver multitasking support
I'd expect to see some quotas enforced to guarantee that, say, background Pandora really does only take x% CPU, probably within a static amount of memory.
I think it would be much smarter for Apple to just give the iPhone user some sort of notification when there isn't enough memory to run the app he's trying to open. Kinda like the classic Mac OS for those that remember.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Ask HN: Where should I work? Facebook or Google Search?
The frequency of visits and interaction with the site is dropping and more and more profiles are left to gather dust.
Although their growth has slowed, Facebook's still growing traffic at a decent rate, having passed Yahoo for the #2 most visited site last month.
Also, according to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg (ex-Googler who oversaw the creation of AdWords) more than half their users log into Facebook at least once a day. Seems like Facebook's firing on all cylinders to me.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Streetview takes my picture
I never knew people rode bikes in LA, interesting :D
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Divvyshot (YC W09) launches refreshingly simple photo sharing
Doing this manually via USB drive is about an order of magnitude faster than over your average broadband Internet connection.
Some downsides to using flash drives over DivvyShot: a) Not everyone has one; b) Not everyone knows how to use one; c) Limited space; d) Inconvenient--everyone has to be together and wait around while the other guys transfer their files over. With Divvyshot, you can upload/download photos whenever you want.
one of Facebook's greatest contributions to my life was that it completely solved the photo sharing problem
Facebook is definitely a convenient way to share photos, if you and all your friends have profiles and set them up properly. For people who just want to share photos and not deal with all of Facebook's features, DivvyShot is quite compelling.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Divvyshot (YC W09) launches refreshingly simple photo sharing
The three experiences founder Sam Odio described in this interview really shows how valuable Divvyshot is:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-2901-NY-Business-Strategi...
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Why Silicon Valley faces fresh threats
The article makes some interesting points but I think it fails to take into account the plummeting cost of starting and running a startup.
Because it's so cheap to start/run a company, and only getting cheaper, there's much less need for gov't/VC/university money.
gbookman | 16 years ago | on: Think big with a gig: Our experimental fiber network
The sad thing is that hollywood execs are scared by news like this when they should be looking at it as an opportunity.
The ability to download a full HD movie in <5 minutes opens up a treasure trove of revenue possibilities. It makes content delivery much more convenient and thus much more compelling for customers.
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