jkeisling/hacker-news-corpus-2007-2022 huggingface dataset:
Show HN: I built my first Gem, it's called GistNuke
https://github.com/zachgersh/gist_nuke
No good way to batch delete stuff out of your Github Gists without clicking delete a bunch of times. I built this Gem so you could just give it a range to delete.

Fun to build and I am pretty proud of the code. Welcome to all sorts of feedback or contributions! I am going to expand this to include more types of deletions.
Ask HN: How hard is it to get Arch Linux up and running, really?
Arch sounds like a perfect fit for my netbook (basically only need to run Chrome). I've been using Ubuntu for years and have a pretty good hold of using the command line, but https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Beginners'_Guide looks really daunting.

Can anyone speak to how difficult it would really be to set up Arch for a first timer to it, coming from a few years of Ubuntu? Any tips?
Using duplicate IDs in HTML
http://dev.chetankjain.net/2011/12/html5-and-duplicated-element-ids.html
Is it even allowed to use duplicate element IDs in HTML?
SQL Server 2008 Installation
http://ravikhanal.com/?p=193
Installation snapshot for SQL Server 2008
Super-easy page to mothball your "passwd.txt" files
http://www.foolbits.com
In my life I used to store all my passwords in a locally encrypted (gpg) file... but recently I had the need to access it "remotely" just using the mobile phone of a friend of mine... and I didn't...
Furthermore I've tried to explain to my wife how to create a "secured file"... so, open your terminal, type 'gpg ...',... no way!!! :-D :-D :-D

Yesterday I had some free-time to spend, so I decided to code this very simple service: www.foolbits.com.

It's just a locally encrypted page where you can write everything you want and access it from everywhere... Super-easy and pretty safe..

I did it for fun but I really use it... and I'd love you use it too...

So, if you like it I'll spend some more time to enhance it, ie create a better homepage (now it's totally empty, just a login with FB), explain how it works and so on :-)

Ciao
Apple's iPad 2 hits overseas stores after U.S. sellout
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/25/us-apple-ipad-idUSTRE72O0OB20110325
Hundreds of customers lined up outside Apple stores in Australia and New Zealand on Friday for the international launch of the iPad 2, which has flown off the shelves in the United States leaving the company struggling to meet demand.
Wordpress + Twitter Blog Commenting System
http://jprim.com/introducing-a-simpler-blog-commenting-system/
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking on commenting recently. Most of our information is out on the web already, why is it that we still have to re-enter it every time we want to make a blog post comment? Good design is all in the details and the only reason for the email form is to keep in contact, I can do that on twitter. Besides, isn’t this a little overkill?

I am not a big fan of authentication badges, due to the very fact that people are not quite sure what they will be giving up or posting by clicking. I am even hesitant to click on the badges when there is no clear call-to-action what they actually will do.

I decided to come up with a completely custom commenting system that is a super fast, simple and auth-free way to collect all the data needed. The solution – a wordpress twitter hybrid commenting system.
Ask HN: When were dev tools first introduced? Has 'view source' always existed?
Had a discussion about this at my bootcamp today, and thought it was a really interesting part of web history.

Given the open nature of the web I assume view source has always been a thing in all browsers.

Thanks for any answers.
Show HN: Designer News iPhone app weekend hack (promos)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/designer-news/id617221064?mt=8
hey HN,

A few of us run a little dev firm just outside of our alma mater, and recently we've become adamant followers of Designer News (in addition to HN of course). We spent a weekend stringing together a mobile solution and added some features like badge filtering and the ability to save favorite posts. We don't have API access so we couldn't give you all the ability to login and comment, but we did our best with what we had. We'd appreciate your support and feedback. Also, none of us are members over at DN is if someone could share this post over there and let them know about our app, we would be ever so thankful.

Promo codes below. Be sure to let us know who is claiming what. Thanks for your support and thanks to Allan, Kelly and the layervault crew for all that they do!

EAKFKMW3LR3K
4JWT7J9KAHHJ
3RPP3T4FK9KM
6TY4TNLLNNRT
FFWETLWFTPF4
HNNKHHYKMYKK
WJPHLKMFA6RH
PKL9P44FTPEM
WAEMWYW6LFJM
RXM4L3XHW4RN
Speed-up your project build without the tmpfs hassle
http://theyougen.blogspot.com/2013/05/speed-up-your-project-build-without.html
Running all tests in my current project takes some time. With 26 GB of free memory, why not use it for something useful? tmpfs is one way to speed up the test execution. A common approach is to work directly in a tmpfs folder and backup your work to a folder on disk with cron. I found this setup a bit complicated and error prone. I never really trusted my own setup on boot time and with cron. Now I use a much simpler setup that is not using cron at all.
Show HN: My first iPhone app - Air Controller
http://airhoc.com/
Hi guys,this is my first app ever. It turns your iDevices into a wireless game controller, mouse. There are many apps like this on the App Store already, but the purpose I create this app is because of another project.

A year ago, I was working on my graduation project as a undergraduate major in CS / embedded system. My project is to simulate a virtual device driver on Linux and Windows platform to share devices (especially HID devices like mouse, keyboard, gamepad..) between computers.

It turned out that I can create a virtual device that act as either mouse or gamepad (full functional gamepad, not just up/down arrow on keyboard). Therefore I decided to create an mobile app that help people to control computers via Wi-Fi.

Unlike most other remote control apps on App Store, which only simulate keyboard/mouse signal, and fake to be a gamepad/joystick, Air Controller is detected on Windows as a USB game controller, which means you can connect more than one iDevices to the same computer and the control signal is more precise (especially in Steering Wheel mode).

I’d love to hear your feedbacks and thoughts on this app. Anyone here major in Human-Computer Interaction, what else can I do to make this app more interactive, more fun ?
The Dangers of Building on the Facebook Platform
http://www.insidefacebook.com/2007/07/15/the-dangers-of-building-on-the-facebook-platform
Everybody with a website knows that Google owns two of their most important marketing channels: organic search (SEO) and paid search (SEM).
Curtain.js
http://curtain.victorcoulon.fr/
This plugin allows you to create a web page with multiple fixed panels that unroll with an amusing effect. Exactly like a curtain rises.
Classtrak Needs a Junior Rails Developer
https://www.jobbook.com/en/employers/classtrak/jobs/junior-rails-developer--2043
ClassTrak is seeking an entry-level developer with solid computer science fundamentals and experience with Ruby on Rails to help build user experiences that delight our users.

We need engineers who build for functionality and performance. What we really look for is passion for coding, attention to detail, and a huge appetite to learn. The position will offer compensation depending on experience.

You...

Have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related study, thusly you...
...Have strong CS fundamentals...
Have at least 1-2 years experience with Rails development
Javascript, JQuery, HTML5
Derive great pleasure in writing code that is somewhat intuitive
Contribute to open source projects or have a few side projects of your own to demonstrate your skill
Love everything from CSS, UX to databases
You are curious and relentless about learning
Show HN: Snooze tabs, windows and todos for later
https://snoozetabs.com/
Hi guys! Today I’m launching Snooze Tabs! It’s a Chrome and Firefox extension which allows you to dismiss tabs, windows & todos for later. Perfect for tab-hoarders!

Would really appreciate your feedback and support and as a thank you there’s a special 20% off for today only that you can check out here: https://producthunt.com/posts/snooze-tabs
Study of the range of colours used in site logos
http://static.colourlovers.com.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/top-web-brand-colors.html
Amazing to see the spread of logo colours used, and how certain sectors crowd around set colour ranges.
Termination of post-1977 +35 year old copyright assignments.
http://www.pillsburylaw.com/publications/video-game-copyright-assignment-termination-after-35-years
I should note that I am not affiliated with the law firm publishing this, but it gives a very good summary of the situation. Interestingly Space Invaders was published in 1978...
The Sustainability of Web 2.0
http://adamjh.blogspot.com/2007/10/sustainability-of-web-20.html
Since the inception of the term "Web 2.0", something about it has made me cringe. Even after reading numerous definitions and opinions over the past 2 years, I never seemed to be able to describe exactly what bothered me about it so much (beyond its ambiguity), until now.
Best Old School Video Games
http://www.puruze.com/channel/best-old-school-video-games/MQ--
Old school video games - going back to the early 80's
Spamhaus vs CyberBunker - Largest ever DDoS
http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/security-it/spam-dispute-becomes-largest-cyber-attack-in-history-of-the-internet-20130327-2gtw1.html
A squabble between a group fighting spam and a Dutch company that hosts websites said to be sending spam has escalated into one of the largest computer attacks on the internet, causing widespread congestion and jamming crucial infrastructure around the world.

Millions of ordinary internet users have experienced delays in services like Netflix or could not reach a particular website for a short time.
Inventing the blood-free blood test
http://www.humansinvent.com/#!/10935/inventing-the-blood-free-blood-test/
Humans Invent's Leo Kent spoke to Indian Engineer Myshkin Ingawale about inventing the blood-free blood test.

"There simply weren’t enough facilities to give a blood test in those kind of settings."

http://bit.ly/WIX625
Android and Facebook work together on Home, not competitively
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/android-and-facebook-work-together-home-not-competitively
The notion that Facebook Home would smother Android and interfere with Google's services is completely unfounded. Gmail notifications pop through Home’s Coverfeed, Google’s notifications appear normally with a downward swipe, and Google Now can be accessed by pressing and holding the Home button.
Ask HN: How long do you stick to your idea before calling it quits?
Hi all,

My friend and I have spent a lot of time in the last year building things which we hope will be a good match for the needs of our respective markets. In the same time period (9 months) that I'm still working on one idea (http://www.plentyoftweeps.com), my friend is now on his fourth(!) one.

I've been doing a lot of thinking about comparing our approaches, namely:

1. Taking one idea and running it into the ground, trying every which way to find a product/market fit.

vs.

2. Spending 2-3 months on an idea, releasing it, seeing if it "takes off", showing consistent growth on some scale early on, and if not, moving onto the next one.

I used to think #1 was superior, but at this point, I'm not so sure that I'm in a much better position than had I taken approach #2.

Which approach do you guys prefer? Do you do a lot of experimenting with little projects to see what sticks, or do you tend to devote a long period of time (1 or 2 years, say, in lieu of massive, obvious success) to something before you draw conclusions about its validity as a business? And in either case, how do you know when to quit?
'I wish I'd spent more time on the internet' - nobody, ever.
http://whatleydude.com/2012/12/the-pressure-of-immediacy/
aka 'the pressure of immediacy' - just because all this knowledge at hand, should we be using it interrupt our every waking hour?
Iron Man Movie Review - Did it Suck?
http://www.jaguarmarketingrevealed.com/2008/05/01/iron-man-movie-review/
Get a non-spoiler review of Iron Man. Pre-screening was in theaters on Thursday evening before the official May 2, release.
Show HN: Yes, CMU has more than computers. We have aliens too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxloJxkKsMM
Happy Halloween Eve!
A Dozen Dirty Teaming Lessons Culled From The Dirty Dozen 
http://www.infochachkie.com/dirty/
Sorry for the repost - the other link started in the middle of the article
Seed rounds at Andreessen Horowitz
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26605257/Screen%20Shot%202013-02-24%20at%209.33.23%20AM.png
Metrics for SEED ROUNDS at Andreessen Horowitz
Things to consider while developing beta version of your web startup?
I am working on developing beta version of a web/mobile startup that will act like a middleman between Retail stores(of a specific niche segment) and consumers.

It will let the consumers search for stores based on products they offer, location, price, etc. and purchase/order them online.

Store owners can maintain their catalog, pricing and other details and can view/process their orders online. They will also be provided an autogenerated site/profile(storename.sitename.com) with the capability to use their own domain name if they want.

Later, after version 1.0, a mobile application and an API for integration with their existing Retail Software will also be provided.

Now my question is how you go about developing version 1.0 of such application apart from core functionality. I mean things like security, testing, performance, hosting requirements, scalability issues etc? Any other advice/guidelines from technology perspective?

I am using LAMP(PHP) platform for this. I know python is better but I don't know the language and though I can learn it quickly I don't think it will be a good idea to do something serious as learn&do project.
Show HN: WhineOneOne - complaints about anything and everything
http://www.whine.info/
Sometimes you have a complaint, but you just don't have anyone to whine too.

Bonus: You can even read other people's complaints to make you feel better about your day ;)
Create Barcode Image on Local System or Saaspose Image Storage in Cloud
http://saaspose.com/blog/saaspose-barcode/archive/2012/09/17/generate-barcode-image-from-local-file-or-stream-using-saaspose-barcode-rest-api.html
Saaspose development team is proud to announce the new release of Saaspose.Barcode. Saaspose.Barcode provides two approaches used to create barcode. Firstly, you can upload the desired file to Saaspose Storage using Saaspose REST API. Then you can generate barcode image using Saaspose.Barcode REST examples. You can also use Saaspose.Barcode SDK examples for generating the barcode image from the file uploaded on Saaspose Storage for different languages like .NET, Java, Ruby and PHP. Another way is to directly generate barcode image on your local system using Saaspose.Barcode REST API and SDKs without saving the file to Saaspose Storage. You can use the file path or stream to generate barcode image using Saaspose.Barcode REST API. The file is sent through request stream to Saaspose servers, processed and the output is sent back as response stream. In this case, the file is not saved on Saaspose Storage. It is a single call process that uploads the file to server, generates the barcode image, sends the generated image as response stream and deletes the source file from the server.
Show HN: A simple, high-speed price betting platform on crypto
https://popcoin.gg/
You bet on the direction of a crypto price in the next 60 secs (up/down). If you're right, you can win >60%, if you're wrong, you lose your investment. Onboard just with an ETH transfer, no KYC, no trading fees. Fun mode available.
100 or so Books that shaped a Century of Science
http://www.americanscientist.org/bookshelf/pub/100-or-so-books-that-shaped-a-century-of-science
If you like science and do not know what to read, there you have material for a while.. ;)
Free hosted landing pages for your domains
http://parkedavenue.com
Cool, free hosting service for your unused domains with full-screen backgrounds.
The secret of making money on the Internet
http://www.henriquebarroso.com/the-secret-of-making-money-on-the-internet/
Not so long ago, I saw a video that inspired me.
This is a presentation made by David Heinemeier Hansson , creator of Ruby on Rails.
He explains how we can make money on the internet. I though I should share this, not only is a complete fresh way to see it, but also inspiring.
No, #Anonymous can't DDoS the root DNS servers
http://www.amarjit.info/2012/02/no-anonymous-cant-ddos-root-dns-servers.html
To protest SOPA, Wallstreet, our irresponsible leaders and the beloved bankers who are starving the world for their own selfish needs out of sheer sadistic fun, On March 31 2012, anonymous will shut the Internet down.

What is SOPA & PIPA: Click here for Brief Introduction On SOPA & PIPA

http://www.amarjit.info/2012/01/brief-introduction-on-sopa-pipa-part-1.html

Who is ANONYMOUS: They are Anonymous. They are Legion. They never forgive. They never forget. Click here for brief introduction of ANONYMOUS

http://www.amarjit.info/2011/06/how-to-join-anonymous-on-irc-for.html

In order to shut the Internet down, one thing is to be done. Down the 13 root DNS servers of the Internet. Those servers are as follow:

A 198.41.0.4
B 192.228.79.201
C 192.33.4.12
D 128.8.10.90
E 192.203.230.10
F 192.5.5.241
G 192.112.36.4
H 128.63.2.53
I 192.36.148.17
J 192.58.128.30
K 193.0.14.129
L 199.7.83.42
M 202.12.27.33

#Anonymous hackers have announced "Operation Global Blackout", promising to cause an Internet-wide blackout by disabling the core DNS servers. DNS is the phonebook of the Internet that translates machine names (like "www.facebook.com") to network addresses (like "66.220.158.25"). If hackers can disable the global DNS name system, then typing in your favorite website into your browser will produce an error.

But is ANONYMOUS group capable enough to shut the Internet down ?? CLICK here to read full story No, #Anonymous can't DDoS the root DNS servers

http://www.amarjit.info/2012/02/no-anonymous-cant-ddos-root-dns-servers.html
PBWiki Gets An Overhaul
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/13/pbwiki-gets-an-overhaul/
I think Wiki's were a great concept - a SIMPLE way to share information in a logical manner.

In my opinion these companies are bloating the idea and pushing the limits of what a wiki should be.

Your thoughts?
Enzymes vs. Probiotics
http://truhealth.com/2013/02/19/the-difference-between-enzymes-vs-probiotics/
I found this interesting, maybe some other health hackers will too?
A pomodoro bash script with url blacklisting to keep you undistracted.
https://github.com/mrrrgn/pomodoro-sh
It only works for OSX at the moment. Just add any urls you want blocked to a file in your home directory. ~/.pomodoro.urls.blacklist
Micropreneur Academy Founder Rob Walling speaking in LA-Wed,10/20 
http://sgvdotnet.org/2010/10/oct-20th-turning-your-idea-into-a-software-product-w-rob-walling/
Micropreneur academy founder, entrepreneurship blogger, author and speaker Rob Walling be speaking to San Gabriel Valley .NET Developers group on Wed, 20th Oct. This is a Green Dot sponsored event. There is no entry fee and the event is free for attendees.<p>Oct 20th – Turning Your Idea Into a Software Product w/ Rob Walling<p>Abstract: Rob Walling takes a detailed look at the nuts and bolts of launching a software product while working full-time. Topics include: our beloved startup myths, what you didn’t know about taking outside investment, the reason most products never launch, the most likely reason your product fail, how to evaluate a product idea without spending money, and the 3 best approaches to marketing your product (hint: none of them are social media).<p>About the Presenter:
Rob Walling is a Microsoft MVP in ASP.NET and a ten-year veteran of software entrepreneurship. Rob owns several revenue-generating products including ASP.NET invoicing software DotNetInvoice and runs the first online membership community for developer entrepreneurs and microISVs, called the Micropreneur Academy. Rob blogs to about 10,000 monthly readers at Software by Rob and is the author of numerous technical articles for asp.netPRO magazine, asp101.com, dotnetbips.com and others.<p>Meeting Agenda:
* 6:00p Mixer/Networking/Pizza
* 6:30p Presentation Starts
* 7:30p Break
* 7:45p Presentation Resumes
* 8:45p Raffle<p>Directions: Park in parking structure at 570 E Huntington Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016 . Meeting is across the street in 605 E Huntington Dr. Once parked, use the overhead walk way to get to the building. The meeting will be right inside the door after the walk way.
Varnish Cache 3.0 coming the 16th of June, release parties all over the world!
http://kristianlyng.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/varnish-3-0-0-rsn/
http://v3party.varnish-cache.org/ for more info about the actual party (rather than info about Varnish 3.0 the title link contains).
Show HN: Publishing a 700 page e-book in 4 seconds
http://easybook-project.org/videos/
easybook is a free and open-source e-book publishing tool. Today we celebrate 4.4 version release with a video demonstrating how fast easybook is.
Show HN: LERA – Free automated accessibility reporting tool
https://advancedbytez.com/lera/
Struggling to generate website accessibility reports? Automate your accessibility reporting with the LERA web accessibility tool.

- Easy installation: Setup the web accessibility tool with a simple click, as a Chrome browser extension

- Granular Reporting: Experience an interactive dashboard with a detailed breakdown of issues

- Multiple URL download: Audit unlimited URLs, save, and download all in one file for quick availability

- Reporting Template: Use a pre-built, consolidated reporting template with custom headers and download in Excel format

- Compare data: Archive and retrieve data for future use, comparison or further analysis

Download the free chrome extension - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lera/neninfnjnhknn...

Learn more - https://advancedbytez.com/lera/
Mac Quartz Composer Screensaver: Spotlight Clock
http://dribbble.com/shots/592924-Spotlight-Clock-Screensaver
Quartz Composer screen saver - a very simple clock with hovering light particles and reflections. Feel free to check out the Quartz Composer file and edit.
Fucking gorgeous preso i developed when fundraising for my last startup
https://github.com/gregorynicholas/pitchbook
http://pitchbook-app.appspot.com/index.html
Ask HN: From MP3 to OGG?
I run www.muziboo.com, a site to share n discuss music and we are considering revamping our upload system to support higher bitrates. We only allow MP3 uploads at this point and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to support Ogg Vorbis. The main benefit I see is the ability to play audio without flash in browsers supporting html5 (desktops and mobiles).

Has anyone worked with ogg vorbis format before? Why do some people prefer ogg to MP3 (other than open source v/s patented thing)?
Ask HN: Is Ask HN Down?
https://news.ycombinator.com/ask

The ask page seems to be loading for me but serves a blank page. All the other pages are up - show, new, jobs, etc. Anyone else seeing this?

Edit: whoops just saw another thread with the same exact title haha, seems like the answer is yes for some of us at least.
The Concepts of Zonnon 6
http://www.zonnon.ethz.ch/archive/The_Concepts_of_Zonnon_6_y041123.pdf
The Concepts of Zonnon
A language for systems engineering with Modules, Objects and Concurrency

Zonnon is an imperative, modular und objektoriented programming language written by Jürg Gutknecht, which is a direct successor of the Oberon programming language und therefore also of Modula-2 and Pascal. Oberon development was from 1985 to 1990 and it was written by Niklaus Wirth and Jürg Gutknecht together at the ETH Zürich.