vtbose's comments

vtbose | 11 years ago | on: Immigration is about talent, not costs

I think something similar is already being done- http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/ilink/docView/PUBLA...

vtbose | 11 years ago | on: How I reverse-engineered Google Docs to play back any document's keystrokes

Reminds me of the submission https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=557191 where we could see pg's thought process in writing the Founders Visa essay. (the link no longer works)

vtbose | 11 years ago | on: I quit my job. Today is Day 16

Second the Timer comment. For me, something as simple as the Pomodoro http://tomato-timer.com/# is really helpful.

vtbose | 12 years ago | on: How Homejoy (YC S10) Launched in 30 Cities in 6 Months

Would be interesting to see how well they can scale. Have used them three times with quite a range of difference in the quality of cleanings. (A couple more times the cleaner just didn't show up) Judging by their recent hourly rate increase, they seem to be confident at where they are at...

vtbose | 12 years ago | on: Amazon's minimum order size for free shipping is now $35

Selection. The brands we are used to is not always offered @ Costco. However, it seems to be much easier to subsidize membership costs with Costco, than with Amazon Prime.

vtbose | 12 years ago | on: Amazon's minimum order size for free shipping is now $35

I agree. Items are no longer, consistently cheaper. (ex:Horizon 8oz Milk packs, are at least 2x more than our local grocery stores.) Even their Subscribe and Save program changed to introduce a 5 item minimum. Seems like, they are finally able to charge a (small)premium for the 'Amazon Shopping Experience'.

vtbose | 12 years ago | on: GoDaddy Buys Media Temple

Surprised that this is not happening quick enough. I know namecheap.com did this very well, with GoDaddy negative press a few years ago.

vtbose | 12 years ago | on: Rainyday.js

The pixar short http://www.pixar.com/short_films/Theatrical-Shorts/The-Blue-... is a good example...

vtbose | 12 years ago | on: Ask HN: What's the oldest piece of software still in use?

Do space probes count? http://history.nasa.gov/computers/Ch6-2.html

vtbose | 12 years ago | on: Amazon plans major move into grocery business

These (or even participating, regular grocery stores) could also have 'Amazon Lockers'...

vtbose | 13 years ago | on: Google Maps becomes the App Store’s most popular free app in 7 hours

This probably removes the last barrier to IOS 6 adoption, for many.

vtbose | 13 years ago | on: Surface Pricing Announced - $499 USD

It is not clear how the display quality is going to compare with IPad 3. I'm hoping to preview one (at a MS store maybe?) before deciding.

vtbose | 13 years ago | on: Surface Pricing Announced - $499 USD

"The new iPad has a Retina display but beyond that ? (I'm talking about hardware)" For a tablet form factor, one can argue that a fantastic display plays an enormous role in the user experience.

vtbose | 14 years ago | on: How Trello is different

Workflowy, to me, is a better fit for just managing todo lists. In terms of usability, it is really nice.

vtbose | 14 years ago | on: Google+ continues battle with fading user interest

"What's hot on Google" stream, seems to have been introduced to mitigate the chicken and egg issue...

vtbose | 14 years ago | on: Google Flight Search

True. The UI however is something else. Really gets out of the way and gives you what you are looking for. Feels effortless to use compared to the usual suspects in this domain, IMHO.

vtbose | 14 years ago | on: Joel Spolsky Launches Trello - Organize Anything Together

"...It’s just a list of lists, really."

Almost like Workflowy on steroids.

vtbose | 15 years ago | on: The Hacker's Path

Couldn't agree more. Joel's post http://www.joelonsoftware.com/articles/ThePerilsofJavaSchool... comes to mind...