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m0digitalon Pixlr - the online image editor

Cool app.

What I don't get is why hasn't Adobe done this already w/ Photoshop? A online version that is subscription based. The industry is slowly moving towards that direction, maybe they will follow.

m0digitalon BMW seeking partners for open-source car software platform

I don't think they stress over the the APIs and standardized protocol stuff, its much more consuming tuning the system to provide optimal performance than it is to swap out a computer. A modern car now has tons of sensors and it takes a lot of testing and fine tuning to get every last bit of performance out at the 'ring.

m0digitalon Ask HN: Why haven't signup confirmation emails died yet?

Good question. I'm kinda torn both ways. One advantage is that you know that the email they provided is valid so that if you do need to send them important updates it will work, otherwise there's no way to invite the users back if they haven't checked your site out in a while. There are compromises you can make like giving access to 70% of your site w/o email confirmation and the other 30% after email confirmation. I'm not a usability expert so someone else may have a better answer.

m0digitalon Tesla Motors CEO Replaced by Elon Musk, Layoffs Expected

Don't quote me on this but I thought there's already a substantial wait list for the roadster. Once more people take delivery I think their show rooms will fill up a little bit with maintenance and stuff but don't expect tent and fairground sales like the Ford and Toyota guys. :)

The lambo dealer near me is the same way, yet somehow I still think they're profitable. Probably only need to sell only 1 car a week, if even that.

m0digitalon Tesla Motors CEO Replaced by Elon Musk, Layoffs Expected

Their new $250mil manufacturing facility probably utilizes some credit.

m0digitalon Apple's all-new MacBook Pro

http://www.apple.com/macbook/

Watch the video. 3/4 of the way in, they introduce the trackpad. You can clearly see that the trackpad gets recessed when you click on it.

m0digitalon Apple's all-new MacBook Pro

"No tactile feedback". The button goes down and clicks. What more tactile feedback is there for a button?

m0digitalon Coworking

I have thought of that idea as well. Just haven't sought out people to do it.

m0digitalon Coworking

There some coworking places in the city but with how much I pay for rent I can't justify paying additional for a desk elsewhere. I work from home half the week and then go to a neighborhood coffee shop the other days. I do not doubt the networking opportunities but personally, I just can't afford it.

m0digitalon Ask HN: Best partner language for Java -- Python, Ruby, or X?

Ruby and Python are both great choices like everyone has said. However be warned! It may make you quit your enterprise software job. Once you move to a dynamic language you will become increasingly frustrated with the inadequacies of the Java language. Eventually you'll want to work with Ruby/Python/etc so much that it will make you quit your job....and move on to something, possibly, better. :)

m0digitalon New WebKit Web Inspector: debugging, profiling, FireBug-compatible console API, and more

I've been using the nightly for a while and so far the Web Inspector has been fantastic. Good enough where I've almost completely rid myself the dependence of Firebug on FF. However the one gripe I have is that when checking the color in CSS its displayed as RGB values instead of hex. The issue is on file in their bug tracker but not sure when it'll get resolved. Not a show stopper but just annoying.

m0digitalon Ask YC: Love to drive? Find the best routes. Check out my app.

Thanks for the feedback. Opening up directly to routes may be more confusing to the first time visitor in its current incarnation. A redesigned routes page may suit the purpose of an entry page better.

m0digitalon Want to attract and retain Gen Y? Better rethink everything

I think an economic downturn is only going to temporarily suppress our ideals and actually make them stronger. There would be no reason for us to jump ship for greener pastures when the economy comes around again. I don't think maturity is the same as making peace with your dreams, it should only strengthen your determination.

m0digitalon Car engines: The old motor roars back

We're just delaying the inevitable. Superchargers and turbo's have been in use and refined for a long time. Superchargers rely on horsepower at the crank to power them so to make power you need some power in the first place. Turbos now have variable veins making them less lag prone.

However electric motors produce all the torque at 0 rpm and remains constant to the end. Once we find a suitable battery source I don't see why the IC engine wouldn't be retired to museums and enthusiast garages. But I could be wrong.

m0digitalon WaMu Fails. First major comercial bank to go.

I had Chase when I lived in Chicago and when I moved out to SF there weren't any branches so I got Wamu. Sad to see Wamu go. I wonder what will happen to my awesome savings account interest rates.

m0digitalon Ask HN: Calculate Server Needs

For server specs it really depends on technologies you're using. Java, PHP, Rails, etc. Each will need a different amount of resources. It's probably easiest to get an entry level container from a place like Joyent and scale up as you need it.

m0digitalon Ask YC: Email setup for multiple accounts

On OSX I use an app called MailPlane to manage all my gmail accounts(hosts and gmail). Not sure about the other accounts though. Maybe Thunderbird?

m0digitalon Ask YC: Watch that doesn't frustrate while hacking?

I had the same issue. But now am in the habit of taking my watch off when I'm infront of my laptop.