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Show HN: I made a simple lead magnet delivery without techsetup
by sotoplatero | 2025-09-05 12:56:41+00:00
When I tried to set up my first lead magnet funnel, I hit a wall. What was supposed to be a simple "give away a free guide in exchange for emails”"turned into a mess of picking an email provider, wiring forms, building automations, and making sure everything was GDPR-compliant.

I realized this is the same pain many creators face: too much setup just to share a freebie.

So I built freebie.email...the domain is cool, eh

How it works: - Upload your freebie (PDF, checklist, template, etc.) - Get a unique link to share anywhere (bio, website, social) - Collect emails automatically - Subscribers receive the file instantly—no integrations, no configs

That’s it. Minimal, distraction-free, and built for creators who just want to ship.

I’d love your feedback—the good, the bad, or the weird. What’s missing? What confused you? What features would make it indispensable?
by sc68cal | 2025-09-05 12:56:58+00:00
I have been running Podman in production for a number of years now, and have been very happy with the results.

Podman pods have been super useful, and the nature of my workload is such that we just run a full pod on every host, so it's actually removed the need for an orchestrator like Kubernetes. I manage everything via Ansible and it has been great.
by idoubtit | 2025-09-05 12:57:25+00:00
I also ditched docker when I could. In my experience...

Podman with pods is a better experience than docker-compose. It's easy to interactively create a pod and add containers to it. The containers ports will behave as if they were on the same machine. Then `podman generate kube` and you have a yaml file that you can run with `podman kube play`.

Rootless networking is very slow unless you install `passt`. With Debian, you probably should install every optional package that podman recommends.

The documentation is lacking. Officially, it's mostly man pages, with a few blog posts announcing features, though the posts are often out of date.

Podman with its docker socket is often compatible with Docker. Even docker-compose can (usually) work with podman. I've had a few failures, though.

Gitlab-runner can use podman instead of docker, but in this case the is no network aliases. So it's useless if the runner needs to orchestrate several images (e.g. code and db).
by diggan | 2025-09-05 12:57:27+00:00
> Why does there have to be a contact in the country? Couldn't they have a contact outside the country?

How would that work? They obviously want someone to be inside the country, having to follow the country's laws, in case the companies decide (again) to break the laws.

If the companies don't want to have people on the ground that are liable to the law and regulations of said country, then stop offering services there.
by raffael_de | 2025-09-05 12:58:03+00:00
Not gonna work. Even if they spend a 100 billion Euro. SAP isn't just a set of products; it's a cult, a mindset. A very narrow-minded and hyper-bureaucratic mindset. SAP is organically and systemically incapable of producing something competitive to AWS or GCP or even Azure. Especially not if you take into consideration that Amazon and Google will continue to adapt and evolve as well. SAP is a cancerous technology step by step eating its host. It's like a tick that will draw blood from a company until it spawns more ticks continuing the cycle. It's the digital equivalent to syphilis or herpes - highly contagious and eventually infesting the brain of everybody working with it for too long. It turns erstwhile well-intentioned humans into SAP-minded caricatures of a software zombie.
by thetwentyone | 2025-09-05 12:58:08+00:00
Especially because Julia has pretty user friendly and robust GPU capabilities such as JuliaGPU and Reactant[2] among other generic-Julia-code to GPU options.

1: https://enzymead.github.io/Reactant.jl/dev/ 2: https://enzymead.github.io/Reactant.jl/dev/
by athenot | 2025-09-05 12:58:41+00:00
When expressing nuanced ideas, a series of short sentences is harder to follow. Not always but often. The short sentences are less connected. The connection between those sentences comes across flat. Nuanced ideas apply different weight to different concepts.

Generally, when expressing nuanced ideas, a series of short sentences doesn't convey weighting of concepts as fluidly as a longer sentence which can paint a richer and more detailed picture with selective emphasis.
by diarrhea | 2025-09-05 12:58:56+00:00
One challenge I have come across is mapping multi-UID containers to a single host user.

By default, root in the container maps to the user running the podman container on the host. Over the years, applications have adopted patterns where containers run as non-root users, for example www-data aka UID 33 (Debian) or just 1000. Those no longer map to your own user on the host, but subordinate IDs. I wish there was an easy way to just say "ALL container UIDs map to single host user". The uidmap and userns options did not work for me (crun has failed executing those containers).

I don’t see the use case for mapping to subordinate IDs. It means those files are orphaned on the host and do not belong to anyone, when used via volume mapping?
by empath75 | 2025-09-05 12:59:37+00:00
Probably because they have thrown as much money and manpower as they possibly can at the core problem and investing more into it is diminishing returns. Building out a platform is the logical next step and there are probably 100s of revenue positive businesses they can build on top of it by just throwing some software developers at the problem. They are going to be releasing a _lot_ of products over the next few years that aren't just "GPT 6" or whatever.

You might as well ask why google built an ad company or email or video, or a browser or a phone OS etc, when they should have spent more money on their core search engine.
by decimalenough | 2025-09-05 12:59:50+00:00
EV charging is hassle-free if and only if you have a home charger, which typically means you have to own a house as well.

Workplace charging gets extra competitive because it's often free, meaning all sorts of bad behavior is incentivized. It's weird how wound up people with $50,000 cars can get about $5 in free electricity.
by duxup | 2025-09-05 13:00:05+00:00
I was reading about special operations in WWII and these kinds of missions always seem to be on a knife's edge. This mission seems more akin to a WWII operation with the team and their immediate support being entirely on their own.

>But the episode worried some experienced military officials with knowledge of the mission, because the SEALs have an uneven track record that for decades has largely been concealed by secrecy.

This seems to be a trait many special operations groups have. Type A personalities that you want in that job, but that bring with it a willingness for big risk taking and fantastical type missions.

That's not to say their success rate should be super high, these are difficult missions, but some like the failures in Panama were a case of ambition over common sense. Granted this mission they made the right call to leave when they were discovered.
by 1718627440 | 2025-09-05 13:00:25+00:00
Where can I buy music on a Blu-ray DVD? They are simply more expensive, while nobody needs the extra space for music data. At least where I live music is only sold on CD. There are new vinyl disks being produced for a retro market, but a player for these needs significantly more space then a Compact Disc. In addition to buying a new player I would also be bound to only play music at home. Every car has a CD tray, my laptop has one, I have several players at home.
by Spooky23 | 2025-09-05 13:00:29+00:00
It’s going to ramp. I have a team where 60% of the staff (6/10) is retiring in a year.

Their function is around reconciling utilization and bills from multiple related suppliers with different internal stakeholders. They do a bunch of analysis and work with the internal stakeholders to optimize or migrate spend. It is high ROI for us, and the issue is both finding people with the right analytical and presentation skills and managing the toil of the “heavy” work.

Basically, we’re able to train interns to do 80% of the processing work with LLM tooling. So we’re doing to promote two of the existing staff and replace 2/6 vacancies with entry level new grads, and use the unit to recruit talent and cycle them through.

In terms of order of magnitude, we’ll save about $500k in payroll, spend $50k in services, and get same or better outcomes.

Another example is we gave an L1 service desk manager Gemini and made him watch a YouTube video about statistics. He’s using it to analyze call statistics and understand how his business works without alot of math knowledge. For example, he looked at the times where the desk was at 95th percentile call volume and identified a few ways to time shift certain things to avoid the need for more agents or reduce overall wait times. All stuff that would require expensive talent and some sort of data analysis software… which frankly probably wouldn’t have been purchased.

Thats the real AI story. Stupid business people are just firing people. The real magic is using the tools to make smart people smarter. If you work for a big company, giving Gemini or ChatGPT to motivated contracts and procurement teams would literally print money for you due to the stuff your folks are missing.
by diggan | 2025-09-05 13:00:51+00:00
> The fact that TikTok remains accessible is telling

Telling that TikTok, a Chinese company (ooh the enemy!), happens to be better at following local laws than American companies?

What you're seeing is companies based in the US flagrantly ignoring requests from the government to start following the law, and subsequently be banned for ignoring them. As has happened in many other countries before that.
by adithyassekhar | 2025-09-05 13:00:52+00:00
There is no dev community. Is there a developers organization (unions if you must) which fights for minimum pay or work standards?

No there's not in fact it's actively frowned upon because if salaries are standardized no one will get to enjoy those huge faang pays. It'll be averages. That is not the capitalist way.

You're doing the work highly paid facebook and vercel employees are getting paid for.
by _aavaa_ | 2025-09-05 13:01:05+00:00
Yes; in particular see sections 2-4 of [0].

They say they'll open source in 2026 [1]. But until that has happened I'm operating under the assumption that it won't happen.

[0]: https://www.modular.com/legal/community

[1]: https://docs.modular.com/mojo/faq/#will-mojo-be-open-sourced
by dbingham | 2025-09-05 13:01:12+00:00
This is really unreasonable entitlement. Expecting perpetually free cloud services of any kind is wholely unreasonable. Clouds have monthly costs. The only reason companies like Apple can offer them is because they are very well capitalized. They offer them to addict you. Small companies and startups that don't have access to cheap capital cannot afford to do that, and it's much more honest for them to not do that!
by Alexander-Barth | 2025-09-05 13:01:13+00:00
I guess that the interoperability with Python is a bit better. But on the other hand, the PythonCall.jl (allowing calling python from julia) is quite good and stable. In Julia, you have quite good ML frameworks (Lux.jl and Flux.jl). I am not sure that you have mojo-native ML frameworks which are similarly usable.
by mbreese | 2025-09-05 13:01:13+00:00
After dealing with Tesla service, I’d also put having a large and varied dealer network with potential third party service locations as a plus for the Leaf. The word potential is doing a lot of work here - having competitive service options is still an EV issue, IMO. But Tesla service is expensive and difficult to navigate. Texting with a mechanic can work, but a quick 2 min conversation with a person would have saved me multiple headaches. Part of the cost issue may be the ways the cars are built vs the actual shop costs, but parts costs for repair are likely to be higher for a Tesla, even with volume. I suspect getting a Leaf serviced should be easier/cheaper.
by potato3732842 | 2025-09-05 13:01:20+00:00
What is that even supposed to be a rebuttal to? I didn't complain about the longevity of small EVs (they're generally quite good in that regard).

Not to pick on you personally but I think it speaks volumes about the type of people who make up HN community that I can come in here with a fairly narrow and niche critique of a product (inflexibility basically), hedge that comment with a "but it's still good for a lot of people" statement and a bunch of act like I'm dismissing the entire product category and then act like completely tangential things disprove that. It's like I've offended a religion.
by thejazzman | 2025-09-05 13:01:28+00:00
if it's so flawlessly reliable why doesn't tesla release their disengagement data to illustrate it and get approved as level 4?

they literally never have, and only offer "10x better" claims via musk. it's 10x of an unknown number.

it's blatantly obvious that it sometimes works. that doesn't mean it reliably always works and never causes a serious catastrophic failure.

i've never had it work end-to-end where i live. i always have to intercept it. and i own 3 teslas. and i like my teslas. but FSD is not even close to the perfection you're decreeing.
by prawn | 2025-09-05 13:01:31+00:00
And any time spent self-promoting (especially before launch) is time not spent on the key creation itself. I imagine having a natural interest in it and/or then a very low-touch habit of creating and promoting is important. e.g., set up a camera as part of the writing or recording process, and find a highly-imperfect option for editing the resulting media for upload.
by naasking | 2025-09-05 13:01:40+00:00
> But as soon as he bought twitter, I realized he was an absolute moron who had never built or successfully software himself in his life

So making one bad investment, whatever his reasons, means he's a moron?

> but wanted to sling buzzwords as if he were a coder.

Yes, he has a habit of trying to build excitement around his endeavours, and part of that is intentionally projecting an image of technical competence because that's his "brand".

I would agree that software is not one of his strong suits, probably because it was never a specific interest of his, unlike electric vehicles and rockets. Is it your opinion that Musk is not aware of his lack of technical competence with software, or are you saying that his lack of technical competence in this domain combined with the fact that he intentionally tried to project competence means he's also not competent in those other domains?
by diggan | 2025-09-05 13:01:46+00:00
> That would definitely allow you to access the sites again, but is it illegal to do that now, or is this kind of just a soft block without legal ramifications?

The move seems to not be about blocking citizens access or trying to prevent communication at all, but rather to punish those specific companies because they weren't following the law, since there are companies who weren't blocked.
by justin66 | 2025-09-05 13:02:14+00:00
This comment was downvoted and I honestly can't understand why. Given the way people use political terminology with reference to media bias, it's certainly true.

I've been guilty of pointing out that the US doesn't really have a left wing, according to the textbook definitions of things, but that's not how people usually talk. People really are talking about the median when they say "politically neutral," even if they shouldn't.

And here's the point: the median can certainly shift as the number of media sources shifts, or if you prefer, as the culture shifts.
by sotoplatero | 2025-09-05 13:02:16+00:00
Hi HN! I’m the solo maker behind freebie.email—a one-page tool to simplify lead magnet delivery.

Built in my evenings (with my sons around), using sveltekit (i'm a big fan). I’ve seen too many people spend days integrating tools just to give away a PDF—so I cut the steps.

Would appreciate any feedback on the UX, possible pain points, or feature requests. Happy to answer tech or product questions too.
by fnands | 2025-09-05 13:02:59+00:00
> The strong AI focus seems to be a sign of the times, and not actually something that makes sense imo.

It has been Mojo's explicit goal from the start. It has it's roots in the time that Chris Lattner spent at Google working on the compiler stack for TPUs.

It was explicitly designed to by Python-like because that is where (almost) all the ML/AI is happening.
by egldmila | 2025-09-05 13:03:10+00:00
I've been using intoDNS for years when troubleshooting domain issues, but always found the interface... let's say "functional but not friendly." You know how it is - great data, but feels like it was built in 2008 and never updated. So I rebuilt it from scratch with modern UX principles. The main pain points I fixed:

One-click copying: Every DNS record now has a copy button. No more selecting text and hoping you got the whole record. Better data visualization: Organized the information hierarchy so you're not hunting through walls of text Responsive design: Actually works properly on mobile (revolutionary, I know) Faster queries: Optimized the DNS lookups and added proper caching

The backend still does the same comprehensive checks - MX records, nameservers, SOA, blacklists, etc. But now you can actually parse the results without squinting. Built it at namegator.net/intodns if anyone wants to try it. Still free, obviously. The interesting technical challenge was maintaining query speed while adding the UX improvements. Had to rethink how we batch the DNS requests and present progressive results. What DNS debugging tools do you folks use? Always curious about other approaches to this problem space.
by transpute | 2025-09-05 13:03:15+00:00
Found a table with attenuation by frequency and building material, e.g. low-emission glass can block more than concrete, https://www.signalbooster.com/blogs/news/how-much-which-buil...

800Mhz 1900Mhz 1/2" Drywall 2.03 dB 2.43 dB Venetian Plaster 7.91 dB 16.22 dB 6" Concrete Wall 10.11 dB 19.41 dB Glass Window 4.35 dB 4.38 dB Low Emission Glass 33.8 dB 33.8 dB Brick 7.57 dB 14.66 dB Solid Wooden Door 6.11 dB 12.33 dB
by qzcanoe | 2025-09-05 13:03:54+00:00
When working on 3D projects, I often needed to generate normal maps quickly. Traditional methods required opening heavy software or installing complex plugins. Many developers, artists, and hobbyists really just want a simple, instant, online tool. That’s why I built Normal Map Online.

What it does

Normal Map Online is a free online normal map generator that lets you: • Upload a texture or height map. • Instantly generate a high-quality normal map. • Preview the result in real time with a 3D viewer. • Download the map as PNG/JPG for direct use in Unity, Unreal, Blender, and other engines.

How I built it

I built the tool using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebGL (Three.js). The interface is styled with TailwindCSS for a modern, minimal look. The workflow is designed around “Upload → Adjust → Download,” so users can get results in just a few seconds.

Challenges I ran into • WebGL rendering consistency: different browsers and devices handle lighting and textures differently, which required extra tuning. • Balancing simplicity and completeness: keeping the interface clean for beginners while still offering advanced features for power users. • SEO and performance: making the tool lightweight and fast while also discoverable by search engines.

Accomplishments that I’m proud of • Created a truly instant web tool that works without any installation. • Designed a modern, minimalist UI that makes complex features approachable. • Helped developers and creators save time and improve their workflow.

What I learned • UI/UX details make or break usability — even small things like slider placement and hint text matter. • When launching niche tools, SEO strategy and product positioning are just as important as the core functionality. • How to handle WebGL cross-browser quirks and debug 3D rendering issues.

What’s next for Normal Map Online • Batch processing: generate multiple maps at once. • Higher-resolution exports for professional use cases. • API access for developers to integrate into pipelines. • More learning resources and tutorials to help 3D beginners get started quickly.
by nickjj | 2025-09-05 13:04:33+00:00
A large company who is buying licenses for tools has to deal with this for many different things. Docker is not unique here.

An IT department for a company of that size should have ironed out workflows and automated ways to keep tabs on who has what and who needs what. They may also be under various compliance requirements that expect due diligence to happen every quarter to make sure everything is legit from a licensing perspective.

Even if it's not automated, it's normal for a team to email IT / HR with new hire requirements. Having a list of tools that need licenses in that email is something I've seen at plenty of places.

I would say there's lots of other tools where onboarding is more complicated from a license perspective because it might depend on if a developer wants to use that tool and then keeping tabs on if they are still using it. At least with Docker Desktop it's safe to say if you're on macOS you're using it.

I guess I'm not on board with this being a major conflict point.
by matthewaveryusa | 2025-09-05 13:04:38+00:00
I literally bought the cheapest EV:

400 dollars for a 2012 nissan leaf with 80% battery life and 80k miles (saved from being junked.)

MA taxes and delivery made it about 1k when it was all said and done. Insurance is 400/year.

We fit 3 kid seats in the back and have replaced all our metropolitan rides with the nissan. Ostensibly we are all < 6ft tall otherwise the 3 seats wouldn't work.

Our range is 60 miles in the summer, 50 in the winter. Because of how we use it a regular 15 amp plug works for us. Any long trip is taken with our 2018 honda HRV + Thule.

I've been monitoring the usage of our gas car and financially it makes more sense for us to rent a gas car for our trips rather than pay for the ownership + insurance of our car. The math on yearly ownership of the gas car is:

555 treasury yield when selling the car (15000 * 0.05 on a 30 less 30% taxes), 1200 insurance, 200 yearly maintenance (oil changes, amortized tires...), 375 excise tax, 40 inspection

That's about 2.2k/year or about 4 weeks of rental for an SUV. We're still holding on to the gas car for the impromptu apple picking/beach day/day trip that sets us over the 50 mile radius, but zipcar could fill that void
by adabyron | 2025-09-05 13:05:01+00:00
Those 4,000 were "customer support" positions & Salesforce just happens to also sell an AI product for customer support. They also underperformed expectations in their last earnings.

Companies like IBM & Klarna have made news for reducing positions like these & then re-hiring them.

AI, like most tech, will increase productivity & reduce headcount but it's not there yet. Remember, the days are long & the years are short.
by SideburnsOfDoom | 2025-09-05 13:05:10+00:00
> Where can I buy music on a Blu-ray DVD

The format and equipment exists, it's called "blu ray audio"

The fact that it's not in widespread use is my point exactly: the mass market isn't there any more.

> Every car has a CD tray,

I think that will go the way of a headphone jack on a iPhone. Cars have bluetooth.

> my laptop has one,

CD players on laptops literally have gone the way of a headphone jack on a iPhone. They're rare to non-existent on new models.

> I have several players at home.

So do I - they're in a box somewhere.

You're not refuting my point at all - there's not successor to CDs, not because it's a perfect, modern medium for physical music. But just because there is no longer a mass market for music on any physical media.