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swastik

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About swastik

hello. :)

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    This looks like a great font. I love Inconsolata—I've used it for more than a few months now, and it's extremely good. I've tried Monaco, Monaco Lives, Menlo (I think?) etc. and ke…

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    Comment #5068078

    As an answer to the actual title of the article, yes, it is hard. It can't be any other way. The answer to the question here: there could be many reasons for this. The one that sta…

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    Comment #4985396

    Congratulations! Not only are those excellent numbers but the fact that you were able to do more of what you wanted to is wonderful. Quitting a job isn't for everyone — no matter w…

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    I would definitely try it out if something can match Google's spam filters and search. From a first look, I like the UI however, in my opinion, there's way too much white and it's …

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    Comment #4825248

    I would create a (maybe more than one, if I have that kind of time) wordpress plugin/theme (or any other app that has some value) if I have those skills and sell the entire plugin …

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    Show HN: ParaBlu helps you sync your files with privacy & control

    Hey everyone, I want to share my startup ParaBlu (http://www.parablu.com) and get your views on it. ParaBlu, the product, helps you create your own personal cloud, on one of your c…

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    Comment #4777835

    I agree, too. Sometimes, while trying to remove the superfluous elements, we kill the essence of the e-mail copy. The original one is fairly good.

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    Comment #4777805

    This looks extremely good. The video is also very well done; props on that!

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    Comment #4748768

    I've used Assistly (for about an year) for this, and they are extremely good for all that you have mentioned. I've never used them for live chat (do they even have that function?) …

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    Comment #4748308

    Prismatic is what I use. It's fairly good; I hope they come up with an iPad app though. :)

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    Comment #4748296

    You're talking of Twitter Bootstrap and the likes, so... yes. There are many others too (Zurb Foundation and Skeleton) that are very good. Here's a good comparison between some of …

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    Comment #4743879

    I was in the exact same position a few months ago. I wasn't anywhere near 110 WPM though; I think I was 80 WPM for the most part. I write a lot so all it took me was a conscious de…

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    I agree with this. I'd try and learn the basics of coding, put together a prototype and get some initial feedback. It will be much better to seek a co-founder at this point, who ca…

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    Comment #4708340

    I use plain paper most of the time. It's convenient, and I've been used to it. Sometimes I use the iOS's native Notes app for that. It's pretty basic for writing but that's exactly…

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    Comment #4706908

    I'd also recommend having a few months' expenses with you. With freelancing, it's not very difficult to get a few initial clients but it will take time to get to a sustainable $100…

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    Comment #4706886

    For portability, the Air can't be beat. I use a MacBook Pro because I don't really have a use for portability but I have worked with an Air and it is more than enough for what you …

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    Comment #4705869

    Well, you have more than 98% of your links with this anchor text: nexus tablets. Out of 118,824, about 118,100 use that anchor text. (I used ahrefs to get this) That's a massive fl…

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    Comment #4705843

    I second the Ultimate Sales Machine. Very good book. "Pitch Anything" is decent, too.

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    Comment #4689571

    For those who have already invested quite a bit into the Apple ecosystem, bought a lot of apps, etc., I think the iPad Mini sounds like a more logical choice. I do agree that it's …