malbiniak

If you're feeling bold, here's a link to the experimental build:

http://forums.dropbox.com/topic.php?id=21406&replies=22

This talk can't be watched enough. I introduced it to a number of my past professors who are still using it in their undergrad and grad classes.

No, you're right -- they were trying to use WiFi, but when he switched to the backup phone, there was an error displayed about not being able to activate the cellular data. The audience laughed, Jobs brushed it off, and the demo went on.

I hope Apple is getting fistfuls of cash from AT&T.

From the failed WWDC demo (couldn't activate cell data) to the leaked iPad emails to the iPhone preorder, I can't imagine Jobs + co are too pleased with the negative brand impact AT&T is bringing to Apple.

Thanks. I admire your perspective and appreciate your comment.

Also, I had no idea what "flag" was for.

I gave up after this classic Scoble:

"I know, I have 10,000 people following me..."

Was there anything intelligent in this article, or more ego masturbation?

CLEAR in Chicago is pretty reliable, and speeds hit as advertised. I haven't come across any filters or throttling, but I didn't like the USB-only options or the pricing for roaming (3g) and ultimately went over to Sprint/Overdrive.

CLEAR in Chicago offers month-to-month for $40/mo. You sure about the 2 year commitment in Houston?

Everytime I've been in, I've been asked to either disable my password or create an account for the Genius Bar and provide them with that password (or leave it blank).

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

I moved to the Bay Area from Lake Tahoe. It was the second or third day of my new job, and I had to bring in my paperwork for human resources. Took BART downtown from the East Bay, then rode my bike to the office. I must have missed a zipper in my backpack, and my wallet (along with my social security card, credit cards, and some cash) decided to bail out somewhere downtown.

I didn't realize it right away, but rather that night when I actually needed to get everything to HR. I immediately called to get my cards turned off, but was pretty worried having my social security card and drivers license out in the wild. I was able to plead my case with an AC Transit bus driver, get a free ride back to the East Bay, and planned on drinking one of the few beers I had in my fridge.

Some point during that beer, there was a knock on the door. The person on the other side was from the south bay, had a meeting in the city, and had my wallet in hand. He took the time to go well out of his way to return my identity. Only thing he asked for?

Pass it on.

So happy to hear another story like this.

Or, you could link directly to the source:

http://wikee.iphwn.org/howto:rsbeta

I've been working on something pretty close to this for some time now. The hurdles mentioned by TomOfTTB are valid, but like another commented, there are services in place. It's really about stitching these systems together, but also identifying who the real customer is.

The author is right: we're going to need to find another model

Spoiler: the customer is not the listener. Think Topspin, Bandcamp. Combine that high level model to some of the features mentioned in the article, and you're getting close. I hope :)

With all due respect to Scoble, who has accomplished more than I have, this seems to be his general persona. Remember, this is the guy that "broke the story" about Jobs and frozen yogurt.

In short, the net neutrality debate just went mobile.

GO FOR IT!

1. Plans are for investors, to keep teams on track, or documenting wild guesses. You're not taking on investors, you're flying solo, and you don't need to document your guesses (yet).

2. Founders are great for analog load balancing and as a support system. If your wife is supportive, keep moving. If she's not supportive enough, start a local HN meetup or tap into other existing groups.

3. I can only imagine trying to budget with 4 kids that $200/mo might be hard to come by. Plead your case on kickstarter, and be sure to tell HN.

In conclusion, GO FOR IT!

No, not at all. I know Phillip.

By the way, I'm pretty sure we met at Gluecon '09. Small world.

Why the question mark? If you live in Illinois, Massachusetts, or Maryland, the title reads "It is illegal to record an on-duty officer."

And not just sort of illegal. Class 1 felony punishable 4-15 years in prison illegal.

not sure how closely (or if at all) related this article is, but you might find it interesting:

"Culprit in [San Francisco] Wi-Fi Failures: Chicken Wire" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126221116097210861.html

i stand corrected and updated my original comment accordingly.

tl;dr version

1. crappy at&t service.

no argument here, except i've yet to find a cell provider that doesn't have crappy service (chicago), including sprint and verizon.

2. apple app store policies and requisite adobe/flash dig.

get over it. some people like consistent ui controls between apps (hello, HIG) for a less confusing user experience. and really folks, flash has never been allowed to be in the store, yet somehow they've built a 200,000+ app ecosystem worth > $4B in revenues.

3. I'd have to buy a new iPhone for 4.0

let's breeze past the android fragmentation topic. 3g, 3gs, and the to-be-name next version iphone are all capable of supporting 4.0. the author has a 3g.

Ultimately, my reason for switching can be summed up thusly: I used to feel that, to get the best smartphone software and hardware experience, I had to live in Apple's walled garden.

like the other points, this is highly subjective and up to each individual. in my opinion, having played with the droid, incredible, and hero, the best hardware/software experience is inside the apple garden.

I imagine it's as secure as the USAA method of doing it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/10/technology/10check.html

$250M was the valuation at the last round. $1.2B is the current valuation.

And, to make it more credible, only Arrington is reporting it.

This isn't about Dan, it's about principle. Dan just happens to be one of the guys going to the other side of the line in the sand.

This article is so much more than the tasteful use of the word "fuck." For example, this gem - "I mean Porter’s Five forces is a useful framework but it’s basically microeconomics with a pretty wrapper." Amen.

Unfortunately, not being a good grin fuck comes with consequences, and Mark's article is a little light on dealing with that backlash.

In general? No. No to tue, no to mostly true, no to BS. Programmers are not necessarily good coders, and sysadmins aren't necessarily good administrators. Instead of worry about that validity of the generalization, what do you want out of your CTO? What unfilled role in the team are you trying to fill?

There was a pretty good comparison between the main ones mentioned here some time back. Worth checking into.

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=975301

Intelligentsia isn't bad, but there's always Metropolis and Asado :)

I knew that 60 hours was going to get dinged from someone. Trust me, I know there are many out there that would dream of only working 60 hours/week. This is my bill paying job, not my business. I'm not able to find the time/energy to to pursue that area.

While your points are seemingly applicable only to the startup crowd, I can directly translate everything you shared here into my bill paying job.

For that, and the embedded sense of hope, thanks.

Great thought provoking article. I'm not sure I agree, though. For example, couldn't it just as easily be argued that Last was focused on fundamental value, and because they got acquired, it looks like strategic value? Or was it that their only revenue stream (afaik) was the $5/mo premium and not their primary focus?

Again, if nothing else, thought provoking article.

I'm going into this knowing that it's probably below the level you're applying for, but it's been OK to state "references available upon request" in your cover letter or resume. In my experience, references are generally checked after the first round of interviews, and that gives you the opportunity to tactfully tell your story.

Then again, I've got a great track record of working for poorly managed companies, so maybe the good ones ask for them up front ;)

Last resort, references are as much about your integrity as they are your technical abilities. There's nobody you've looked at as a mentor, advisor, or trusted peer over the past few years?

It may not be the Palo Alto crew, but the funds represented on the mentor list are some of Chicago's finest. I don't think there's a lack of money here, just a lack of good ideas/execution/launches. Why? It's not Palo Alto.

Thankfully, that problem might be getting solved (hey, we even have earthquakes!).