robertlf's comments

robertlf | 8 years ago | on: LinkedIn won't show you your own connections without paying?

I stopped using StinkedIn a couple of years ago and don't regret it at all. You might do the same.

robertlf | 8 years ago | on: Show HN: US Stock Screener

Sweet!

robertlf | 9 years ago | on: Mini.css: Minimal, responsive, style-agnostic CSS framework

My first question whenever I see a new framework like this is, is it going to be around for the long-run?

robertlf | 9 years ago | on: Ask HN: Do you still use browser bookmarks?

I've always lamented the fact that the major browsers don't make it easy to see how old your bookmarks are and provide a way to highlight and delete ones that you haven't clicked on in awhile.

robertlf | 9 years ago | on: Ask HN: Should I learn Bootstrap 3 or 4 at this moment?

Given that they've been working on 4 for so long, I'd learn 3 now since it works and the migrate to 4 when it's ready. And for the record, I'm tired of everyone bashing Bootstrap. I'm using it for a production site and I love it. I'm a one-man shop and I need to earn revenue now. I can't afford to spend the next six months learning the quirks of CSS and its crummy layout techniques. Bootstrap has allowed me to create a responsive website that works well across all devices. It also looks much more professional than what I could have done on my own, not to mention the fact that my site looks much better than those of my competitors. I'm grateful that Bootstrap is around.

robertlf | 10 years ago | on: Ask HN: What is the best recommended domain name registration site?

I've been with name.com for probably five years now and I've been pretty happy with them. If I've ever had a question, I can call them and get right through and have my question answered. They haven't given me a reason to look anywhere else.

robertlf | 11 years ago | on: Paperwork: An open source Evernote alternative

Looks nice but who knows if it will be maintained five years from now?

robertlf | 11 years ago | on: A redesign of the Django websites

I liked the old site better. This is clearly a case of, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." The purpose of documentation is utility, not to look modern. It does nothing that I can see to improve the utility. In fact, all of the white space makes it harder to use. It would be nice if there were an older "theme" users could continue using.

robertlf | 11 years ago | on: Show HN: Sublime Text Book

I totally agree! I know that books are difficult to write and the author deserves his or her due. But these are paper prices for electronic content and I just won't pay this much, particularly when most (if not all the information) is available online with just a little effort.

robertlf | 11 years ago | on: Show HN: Creddle – Paper-friendly web resumes

So how are you going to stand out by creating a resume that looks like every other resume created on this site?

robertlf | 11 years ago | on: Ask HN: 16-hour work week jobs?

Typical Millenial

robertlf | 11 years ago | on: Venture Capitalist Tim Draper Wins Bitcoin Auction

Yup, the rich get richer.

robertlf | 11 years ago | on: Show HN: On-demand feedback from curated designers

You need to check your copy. It's "i" after "e" except after "c".

robertlf | 12 years ago | on: The Future of Apps

For the most part, I agree with your opinions and have chosen to develop my product as a web app rather than one that runs on iOS or Android. However, I think web apps will always be hindered for developers if we have to continue relying on an arcane and ugly language like JavaScript.

robertlf | 12 years ago | on: Introducing ASP.NET vNext

So glad I'm no longer a .NET developer. Every year it's a new razor blade.

robertlf | 12 years ago | on: Ask HN: Any hackers over 60? 70?

I'm 57 but didn't start programming until I was 27 years old. My first summer quarter at Purdue they still had punch card readers and I remember sitting in the hall in the basement of the Math building waiting to have my deck read and then pick up the green striped output paper in the adjoining room. The following fall we had our first DEC VT 100 terminals.

I guess I would consider myself a hacker of sorts as I now work for myself doing mobile web development with Python, JavaScript, and Django. I have to work for myself because no one will hire someone my age.

robertlf | 12 years ago | on: Save more with Google Drive

I kind of agree with simonsarris. You take a risk if you rely on a company's product if that company doesn't rely on that product to stay in business. Dropbox lives and dies by its storage feature; Google doesn't.

robertlf | 12 years ago | on: What I learnt bootstrapping my startup from Thailand for six months

Very informative post. I only have two questions. First, how difficult it is to get a good Internet connection there? Can you buy a "hotspot" device? Also, what about healthcare? If you get sick, can you get access to good medical care at a reasonable price?