mcotton

I program residential automation systems and this is a real concern of ours. On some projects we must show proof of proper insurance coverage.

I am surprised that most programming projects don't require a similar assurance.

What legal implications does this have? You shouldn't be liable for someone illegally using your software. If you store their information they may have some claim against you for locking up their data.

There is a great utility called "LittleSnitch" that is a must have for the mac. It alerts you of all outgoing TCP connections. It lets you know what programs are calling home.

If only I could order my bagle like this at a coffee shop.

Is anyone interested in trying any of these? I've already connected my security system to twitter and I doubt it be much harder to make an interface for my dog to use it.

I would love to have dropbox on my G1.

If that is what you are going for, then yes. There is nothing wrong with that strategy. I haven't found anything remarkable at IKEA (except for price).

There is something to be said for writing code you can be proud of. I'm always working on finishing projects faster and not introduce bugs in the name of speed.

I can't see a furniture craftsman recommend that you just buy a chair at IKEA.

This philosophy leads to becoming the IKEA of software.

That is a really clever idea, I like it.

How many repeat applications do you see? I am interested in applying and, likely, re-applying while I work on the idea.

Is this common? Does it clutter the application process to see previously rejected applications again and again?

It matters a lot to me. I often hit the back button within 3 seconds of the page loading. The information needs to be cleanly presented and the site needs to look credible.

This is a great addition. Thanks for providing so much for free

Here is my twitter based home security system. I'm using phidgets but I have ordered an Arduino and will update the code. Making software do things in the "real" world is a lot of fun.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Combining-security-system-wi...

I'm in the home automation business and this is what I do all day. Complex tasks become very intuitive when you use pretty graphics and simple layouts.

If you need ideas for widgets, check out what the guys at http://www.chumby.com have done.

Don't drop out. I "finished early" but in all practicality it was the same thing. It seems like a good idea but I promise that my GED isn't worth anything.

I have been able to get good programming jobs based on my ability to get projects done. I wish I would have finished high school because now I'm taking online classes to figure out things I should have already learned. Google answers a lot of my questions but that isn't the same as learning it correctly the first time.

Who cares how bad school is, Don't drop out.

As much as I hate to answer this, its true.

That is a good idea, has anyone done this? What was turn-out like? Did you have to talk with the manager first?

Its an interesting idea. I'm working with GAE but before I started I had to choose what platform I wanted to use. It seems like if I needed S3 it would have been best to go 100% amazon.

I don't want to discourage you at all. Make a demo and let people see how it can be used. Maybe I'm just unique and not the target user

I have some experience with embedded linux and I would suggest using netburner's dev board to start (netburner.com) They have a good C++ IDE to help you get started.

If you are more familiar with Flash I would suggest getting started playing with a chumby (chumby.com)

I am going to get some phidgets to play with in the next couple months (phidgets.com)

and I have been looking at bug labs but I'm not very java talented. This has also held me back from doing much with the android G! I bought.

thanks

If you don't mind, what did you do? Did you go after other sources of funding? What are you doing with your prototype now?