skysight-inc/HackerNews huggingface dataset:
Do you mean Reader as a service or Reader as a web app? I use Reader clients across all my devices daily, I wouldn’t be caught dead using the Reader web app daily. It’s horrific. (I will use it if I happen to be in front of a device where I cannot install anything and only have access to a web browser.)

The service is great, the web app is not.
A popular variant of this list also includes:

59% of the entire world's wealth would be in the hands of only 6 people and all 6 would be citizens of the United States
Yes, but I find it very frustrating in some respects. It essentially performs a similar function to Gmail, but using an interface that feels 5 years out of date. I really hope that G+ is the beginning of a more integrated approach to input stream classification and management. It drives me nuts that Reader doesn't provide any method for construction of tagging rules, trackback analysis, or filtering.
But an excellently named HN post. I immediately clicked.
Looks fine on my Windows 7 machine in all browsers but IE9. Although the yellow selection background with white text color is an odd choice.
Hey there, this is the developer (and HN mostly-lurker-sometimes-poster). Thanks for checking out FaqMe.

I built FaqMe because I wanted a simple content management system to manage all my FAQs for my various projects. Then I decided to go insane with the UI and stats n stuff & make it more awesome than I would have if I were just banging out an FAQ.

Yes, you could code a FAQ yourself, just like you could code a blog yourself without Wordpress. But hopefully this makes it easier for some folks (much like Wordpress makes it easier to blog).

(also it does more than just FAQs -- there's also a 'contact us' thing that routes customer service emails through a FaqMe inbox in a deceptively simple way, and supports replying & threads n stuff. i know this description doesn't make sense. i should make a faq about it;)

Ps- I never know whether to write "a FAQ" or "an FAQ" ('fack' vs 'eff aye cue')
I don't really understand this either. It seems to me that this is just putting a page that you could trivially host on your own website, but on another website with a completely different look and feel to your own.

It seems like it's just an extra point of failure that's also jarring to a user of your website, not to mention that the URL could be interpreted incorrectly. 'FAQ' on it's own is just another TLA (three letter acronym), but coupled with 'Me' makes it feel a little too close to "fuck me" which seems pretty unprofessional.
While we're at it, the fact that some people behave irresponsibly when drunk is clear evidence that we should ban the consumption of alcohol. What could go wrong?
@c I believe the expedited service only takes two to three weeks, but I don't know how much other paperwork is involved that might add up to 6 months.
As far as I'm concerned, Google Reader is the internet. I rarely interact with websites directly.
Zodiac Killer's code cracked?
Bringing Sand Hill Road to cyberspace
I use Tiny Tiny RSS (http://tt-rss.org/). Open source, with a correct mobile web version and an Android application.
I can't speak to it's effectiveness, but I have this site bookmarked to use soon on one of my projects:
https://www.blamestella.com/
I use it every day, but i also use this greasemonkey script to make it a bit easier on the eyes.

http://helvetireader.com/
This assumes the users have somehow discovered the gestures. Based on you're own example, I'd say that they won't. You can use the OS just fine without ever bumping into a gesture.
It will get hard for me to keep playing this game because, as I suggested, I disagree with Apple here. However, it's a fun exercise.

Say that you go to a grocery store and reach an agreement: you'll be selling apples, you'll pay $100 in rent plus a 30% cut. When you actually begin working, you don't "sell" any apples there at all: you just show people how to order apples for delivery and giving them an apple bin for the truck to unload into.

If the grocer argues that you're violating the spirit of the agreement, is he wrong? Would he be wrong to say that he'd been misled?
Not just bugs, and not just technical issues: don't deal with reports from the community about problems with any part of your service like this.
Can you see where she should be? Even when looking at Einstein I can see where her eyebrows and such are hiding
Hm, I haven't. This suggests that Mahout might not work well for datasets on the scale we're dealing with (working toward 1 billion membership rows):

http://lucene.472066.n3.nabble.com/Mahout-not-giving-recomme...

But that's also an older article, and things might be better. Mahout might be worth checking out.
LulzSec and Anonymous are the least of your hacker worries
The ability to buy more levels inside the game.
Considering that one of the biggest names in computing in the eyes of the public (IBM) in extremely pro-software patents, that's not likely to happen. IBM says:

Given the reality that software source code is human
readable, and object code can be reverse engineered,
it is difficult for software developers to resort to
secrecy. Thus, without patent protection, the incentives
to innovate in the field of software are significantly
reduced. Patent protection has promoted the free sharing
of source code on a patentee’s terms—which has fueled the
explosive growth of open source software development.

That's from their brief to the Supreme Court for the Bilski case.
Look at my other post in this threads to see where I'm coming from, but - I don't think these things work well. Probably statistics prove me wrong. On the other hand, statistics prove me wrong every time I complain about Harry Potter.

Is a morbid/overly scary scene really going to reach the people that are (for all I know) most vulnerable to 'drink driving' (Never heard that combination before, not a native speaker, copying here)? I'd set a good bet on 'no way'. It's either 'stupid' (You know.. You can do it better. You are a GOOD driver) or 'lecturing' (Thank you. YES, I know that it is bad. YES, I will be careful).

In Germany we used to have things like that for speeding. You're on a street without speed limit, but the road sign shows a lone guy, looking at a black framed picture of his family, subtitled 'Don't go too fast' or something.

I failed to see any reaction among the people that passed by to that and I know that I don't like trying to play with emotions/wasn't vulnerable to these things. Still, we have thousands of those, in wild varieties (small girls without her parents seem to be the rage right now).
Win7 in Firefox: http://i.imgur.com/VlBMb.png

OS X: http://i.imgur.com/UKeZv.png

If yours looks like mine in Win7, I wouldn't call that fine...
Given the subjectivity of "better", who wouldn't?
By computing “learning rate” from the distribution of “vocabulary as a function of age” you are implicitly making a number of assumptions: the world is stationary, and your sampling is homogenous across age. A word of caution could be useful before your conclusions: by looking at the graph one could also come to the conclusion that the quality of education is decreasing.

Nonetheless, very interesting data. Thanks.
Clojure's Noir releases 1.1.0 with full set of docs
Thanks for starting f*company back in the day. It provided ample entertainment while I was in college!
Relevant XKCD: http://xkcd.com/541/
Yes, but basically only on my phone.
Pedestrians and cyclists are killed by... drivers.

Ok, maybe some cyclists die of collisions with other cyclists, but I'd wager they're a tiny minority.
I have certainly seen plenty of poor faqs, outdated faqs, faqs lacking what I think are needed answers.

While others point to how "easy" it is to code up a faq, there are plenty of websites that are easily able to code up a faq, and still cannot, and plenty of websites filled with great stuff, that serve a group that cannot and do not, code anything.

I actually think this is a pretty nice service to offer.
Men vs Machines Mod 1.3.1
Let's assume that there was a clear-cut way for Google to do that. Would it be simply wrong of Google to try to make money that way? Would it be any more wrong than charging users directly or putting ads up?
I think that this is aimed at on older generation. Maybe a younger generation can lean software development using super smash brothers. But seriously, maybe I missed out on the "life lessons" learned from Tetris, but the similarities described here seems like a bit of a stretch.
Make no mistake the bluff was called. Apple themselves removed the app (of at least one of the impacted few) and then required that the alternate version be posted for sale.

The choice was either have no app available for your customers or have the neutered version up.

FYI, most folks were smart enough to have their own 'no store link' neutered version ready and waiting so that the app approval process delay wouldn't stop customers from downloading and Apple forced their hand.
On the other hand, my adult website client loves it.
Boot to Gecko will use Android Kernel And Device Drivers
You are missing the option "Yes, but via a third party client"

As I normally use net newswire and reeder, both tying into google reader, but I hate the web site interface.
Sure they do: get another tablet. It's not necessarily Apple's responsibility to be an open platform, is it?
The wordpress vs blog analogy isn't really the same. If you have a FAQ page then it is very likely you already have a website. Adding one more page with some google analytics shouldn't be too much work.

On the other hand if I start with nothing, then the wordpress option would be considerably easier then writing my own blog.

It seems that the itch your scratching is multiple sites with multiple FAQs. You may want to focus on that niche and tout this as a core feature on your homepage.
In Python, if you're expecting a potentially missing key, you can just use dict.get('key') rather than dict['key']. The equivalent in PHP would be something like:

$val = array_key_exists('key', $dict) ? $dict['key'] : NULL;

Being able to say "I expect a potentially nil value (and am okay with that)" via get() rather than array index is both semantically useful, and far more beautiful than the PHP equivalent.
I tried Reader but it's not in my face enough to remember it, instead I use Opera's built-in RSS reader which has notifications (I imagine Chrome + Reader could have notifications like Gmail Chat).
I really don't like their android client too much and prefer the native google reader client on android. Btw. here is a small tips with Feedly that I enjoy (for Firefox):

You can also install this plugin: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/new-tab-homep...

Then you set feedly as your default tab open page. I see it everythere I do a Ctrl-T and because I quick-peek it many times a day, I can keep up with a large number of feeds.
People don't lose access to Gmail just because of the common/real name policy. I posted this earlier in the thread: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2803334
Maybe give a bit more of a description because I remember something similar but can't quite put it together with your description.
Wasn't there an open letter from a senior staffer at RIM just a few days ago, which spelt out the problems on the ground and what needed to be done about them in brutally honest fashion, which was promptly brushed under the carpet (or not) by RIM PR? It seems like the rank and file staff at RIM get it, but the top level management don't, which is a sufficient condition to know how the story ends.

Edit: Yes, here it is: http://www.bgr.com/2011/06/30/open-letter-to-blackberry-boss...
> Brew doesn't install the whole universe and take hours to install a small utility. MacPorts does.

Confirming that - my new MacPorts 2 install installed perl and ncurses just to get ipython.
"Hacker news Overload" has HN RSS feeds for posts rated >= 20, 50, 100, or 150:

http://talkfast.org/2010/07/23/a-cure-for-hacker-news-overlo...
I have a similar system, but instead of a plain passcode, I have a (simple, and probably not very secure) hashing method that I can do in my head.

My message looks like this: <machine> <hashed passcode> <number>

The passcode is "hashed" with the number. When the server receives the message, it adds the number to a deny-list. That way, the number is only good for one use.

Also, the number has to conform to a certain pattern. I might change that to a pre-generated list of valid numbers, but for the moment, I can work out a valid number with pen and paper.

Not perfect, but I think it's good enough.
Ah! I have to try that! I a heavy Google Reader user but I would prefer something installed on my server that I can completely control. I tried a few ones but none were even close to Google Reader in term of usability, but I never tried Tiny Tiny RSS. Thanks for the link :-).
The Instapaper bookmarklet works great in Google Reader :)
No, he actually means get a public key.

You should never be giving out private keys, people need to generate those themself!
I didn't downvote your comment. You don't get to downvote replies to your own comment on HN.

This isn't Reddit, so I'll hold back my impulse to tell you where to put your awards and your attitude.

"michaelpinto".
The UK is also on the more lenient side.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Drink-driving_limits_in_Eu...
The tragedy of being really near-sighted: I see Einstein with glasses on and nothing/only blurry colors (whole page) with glasses off.
2011 Pwnie Award Nominations (Security Vulnerabilities)
Dying is outside the scope of application. Please contact nearest heavenly body for ticket submission process.
I had to back up about 15 or 20 feet before I recognized Monroe. FWIW - I've got LASIK corrected vision.
The Chromebook I have already struggles with flash

A little off topic, but I find it interesting to note that what Apple has gotten in exchange for the flak they got for not including Flash on the iPad is that they don't have any reviews like this. People consider the iPad to have good performance.

If Google had taken the same route and left out Flash, not only might they have more room to trim the CPU, it might be a better value proposition performance-wise.
No, but I use Reeder.
remove SEOshop from organic results, and block them from Adwords until they shut down the operation.
Ask HN: Startup PR Firms?
Are any startups out there using PR firms, and if so, any recommendations?

Just curious if there are well-known service providers in this area...thanks!
I think what was jarring was that AppSumo was trying to make people believe that Battelle was associated with and/or endorsed their product.
The Top 100 Google+ users, by follower count
I realize not everyone finds infosec/vulnerabilities super-interesting; but I think reading the nominations (and associated links to research) shows an interesting "state of the union" in security research for 2011.

The first nomination (for Padded Oracle) came in super-handy for me a few times this year.
QNX ? What for ?

I think RIM should learn from Nokia's mistake and switch to Android soon as possible. This is the only way to survive for them.
The whole point of these renewable energy projects is to be considerate to the environment. Covering up the desert, inhabited by tons of species (this is not the Sahara) in a greenhouse is an environmental disaster in a new skin.

Land use efficiency is a concern now for the environment. If renewable technologies have to cover up 60,000+ square miles of land not inhabited by humans, then coal and nuclear are the environmentally friendlier options.
I believe those aren't all ISP subscribers, though, but also people who are still paying for the service via another ISP, because they don't realize AOL made it free. They used to charge something like $25/mo as an ISP, or $10/mo if you had your own ISP and just wanted to use the AOL client for email/AOL-keywords/whatever. Eventually they made that free, but not automatically--- you have to go click on something to request to be switched over to the (identical, except for support) free account, and many old AOL users either haven't noticed or haven't gotten around to it, or don't believe it. I switched my parents over about two years ago, because until then, they/I weren't actually sure they'd get to keep their email address if they dropped the paid account (as of about 4 years ago, you can).
I use NetNewsWire (http://netnewswireapp.com/). I usually open up a lot of tabs in my browser, so I try and move things away from it as much as I can. Plus, native apps look better than web apps, at least for now (and at least on Macs).
I knew this site smelled of Pud as soon as I saw it. Is this another cold fusion operation?
I'm super curious to know if there is someone else out there who believes that there is a connection between Aaron's political activism and his indictment. Not that his political views would represent the major cause of his indictment, but still.
Anyway, just ranting...
So half way through the second page I think I got what you are thinking of and I don't think I would be interested in doing it. If you are thinking of using my extended social network to somehow find me a free dogsitter or swap some kind of dogsitting favors no thanks. I wouldn't really even trust my dog with a friend of a friend (though I have a particularly tough breed to deal with). This is something I actively WANT to pay for because I WANT a strong, unambiguous contract here. I pay a huge amount for doggie daycare that I use roughly 3x a week, and I board my dog at the same place when I go out of town, and it's worth every penny. Would be happy to chat with you more if you'd like, contact info in profile.
I dunno about jgc, but I just send an email to myphonenumber@txt.att.net

Works like a charm!
Well that makes you fortunate in one regard because you absolutely know you are near-sighted!

This test would have helped those like me. I'm near-sighted but not too bad. I can't really read text well from afar and didn't have glasses until 8th grade though I apparently needed them for some time. I always say at the front of the class because I just assumed text on the blackboard was not visible from the back for everyone.

Figuring out that I needed glasses opened my eyes, so to speak.
A bit of an addict, frankly.

Trying to avert the damage with instapaper and my Kindle.
Only military applications? Really?

Consider: mass produced smart birds serving as open wifi access points, providing a network mesh that could span entire continents and is nearly impossible for any organization or government to censor or destroy.
We'll wind up with BS legislation as vested interests in the current system try to maintain their power even as protections are added.

As an example of the likely result, see the America Invents Act. Which changes us from first to invent to first to file. And then in section 18 carves out a big patent exception for the financial industry (because they had enough lobbyists).

BTW if you thought that our current system was bad, wait until it is irrelevant whether someone else previously shipped software product with your "invention" in it.
It's possible you are right and I will be the only person using FaqMe. It wouldn't be the first time I was my own biggest customer. :-)
Hm, thanks, I'll check that out. I'll probably still hit the site directly, but it'd be nice to have that archive in my account.
The long tail..

Your car brakes. As hard as it can. Because - you know - there's a dove on the street. Or - god forbid. I have cats, so let me take a dog as an example - a bigger animal. Or a hare. Or - whatever. It might even _be_ a kid - see below for why. let's just say you avoid to hit - something.

You agree that this

- doesn't make sense all the time (You SAVED a hedgedog. Grats!)

- only works if the cars behind you (extrapolating: ALL other cars) handle just as quick and automatic as well? No 'rollout', you need to require it for each and every car if this should make sense.
I used to use Reader religiously...then I finally spent the time to find all those sites' Twitter feeds and shifted everything over to Twitter...it took forever but it's infinitely easier to share things now.
You can press ESC (which, I think, is universally the standard command for exiting full screen mode), you can mouse up to the menu bar and click the full screen button or you can use the shortcut that gets you into full screen mode to exit it again.

I wouldn’t bother with gestures. I would tell my parents to press ESC. They know that button and they should already be aware that it is often used to exit full screen modes.
Patent protection has fueled the growth of open source? That's the funniest thing I've read all year.
Anyone else see the contradiction between 5. Don’t bank on epiphanies. and Conclusion: Be remarkable.?
Thanks for the images, I was wondering what you were seeing. Near as I can tell Chrome/Win7 renders the same as OS X.
How about just removing the sites selling them?
I think RIM and Nokia both had "Cash Cow Disease". The Blackberry and Symbian had been successes for so long that short-term profits/losses and internal politics prevent the companies from investing in new (and seemingly "inferior") technologies that would cannabilize their own successful products. For example, Nokia had touchscreen phones that didn't sell well, so they thought the touchscreen iPhone was a "toy".
I insist, this is fixed in version v0.0.5, thanks to your very warning.
Google +. Would it have killed them to put a logout button in the header?
Does via a widget on iGoogle count?
Indeed. Though it seems that these days, regardless of what the stack is, the bulk of one's time is spent writing Javascript.
I was at a web speed optimization meetup and we used this tool:
http://www.webpagetest.org/

It was pretty neat and VERY useful.
I'm reminded of Steve Job's advice to Nike:

"Nike makes some of the best products in the world. Products that you lust after. But you also make a lot of crap. Just get rid of the crappy stuff and focus on the good stuff."
try http://websiteoptimization.com/services/analyze/
He's not suggesting that having fun while driving is incompatible with road safety. He's suggesting that a world of mandatory robot drivers on public roads doesn't preclude having fun while driving.
Lion doesn’t have any forced complexity. I just installed Lion on my parents iMac and they didn’t even notice (except for the new Mail app which they have no problem with).

You don’t ever need to use Mission Control, you don’t ever need to use full screen mode, you don’t ever need to use Launchpad.

(I reversed the scrolling direction and set it up to always display scrollbars. That’s it.)
I liked this - it was a clever but simple way to get the point across.
I do get so annoyed when people talk about "The Dark Side" of the Moon. It actually gets more light than the side we see (by a tiny margin because it's completely symmetrical except for lunar eclipses, and the far side is never eclipsed)

It's just ignorance to call it "The Dark Side"

</rant>
OK I'll bite and jump to defend Microsoft. Can you name a case where Microsoft has tried to screw some fairly small developer by using a patent lawsuit? (I _hate_ to be defending Microsoft. But I can't recall Microsoft having done this.)

Edit:

I did find this: http://androinica.com/2011/03/microsoft-sues-barnes-noble-no...

I don't mind MS going after large targets with obvious infringements, but a lot of the alleged infringements are ridiculous. It seems to me that the complexity of modern hardware and software has made patents very difficult to administer, but then the question remains: would we be better off without patents altogether, or are we grumbling about minor annoyances compared to what we'd be dealing with without patents (e.g. lots of obfuscation)?
Interviewing Engineers? Enough with the whiteboard coding
Air force one low
Good point. Had not thought of that. Although it would probably become kind of obvious that there is something fishy going on. Why would a site that has no real value all of a sudden start getting a lot of +1s? They would have to be really subtle to go undetected.