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roblobue

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About roblobue

I'm Rob, founder of Applingua Ltd (http://applingua.com)

Follow me @roblobue or my company @applingua.

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    Nice! I can see Applingua using this often!

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    Comment #3183872

    Hi Peter, great comment. Thanks. I'd love to hear more from you and you can add me to Skype on "robertlobue" or "applingua" if you want. Or rlobue at gmail . com

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    Comment #3181707

    Unfortunately the vast majority of iOS/Mac OS developers are individuals/small teams. Prices do matter to them, especially if they are taking a chance with localization. The 20% ru…

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    Comment #3181636

    Hi Guys, Thanks for all the answers so far - much much appreciated. A few points I should clear up. 1) I do outsource translation. I work closely with a group of freelance translat…

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    Comment #3181541

    That's exactly what I am doing. Translation agencies nearly always operate by employing freelance translators. All of my translators are freelance (though have all gone through my …

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    Ask HN: I cannot afford to scale…

    … but I cannot afford not to. Almost a year ago I decided to quit my job and start 2011 doing something I've always wanted to do: start my own company. I started with two primary a…

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    Comment #3165408

    On reading this I wondered if this was meant to target Apple? I'm sure the Maps app uses over 25k API calls a day.

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    Comment #3158039

    Hi Guys, I'm a recent grad (just over 2 years ago now) and I have a startup in the UK. I'll be honest this is the first time I've heard about the event. I think grads / final years…

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    Comment #3102286

    You've already done what so many don't do: admit to their mistakes. You are right to say others shouldn't rush into quitting their day job. Anything where you have to move back in …

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    I put 40-50 hours as real client work + essential other activities (finances, website work, etc) but in reality as a small business starting out I never stop thinking about what ne…

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    Comment #2840498

    As far as I know employee protection law, at least in the UK, doesn't like these post-contractual obligations. I would ask a lawyer specialising in employment law for confirmation …

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