Ask HN: What are you working on and why is it awesome? Please include URL

We're focused on entities that manage 20-100+ networks representing retail, restaurants, hotels, chains, public spaces, etc.

These networks also need protection, and can benefit from centralized management that a cloud-based solution brings over on-premise boxes. Our biggest competitor is OpenDNS, but especially since being acquired by Cisco, they're focused on the enterprise, pricing these users out of the solution.

We're utilizing a small subset of cloud providers who can support our BGP anycast network (12 POPs next week!), and have built out amazing infrastructure, an easy-to-use management interface with the stats these providers need, comprehensive categorized domains and up-to-date threat sources. We're in private beta right now and negotiating partnerships in the space.

Programs looks cooler than text, and are easier to work with (once you learn it). Project current status is prototype under construction.

XoL is a programming language where code elements are designed icons. This makes code flow and meaning easier to read than text. I have put a lot of work to optimize the design as best as possible. The design shown in the page is an earlier version. The current design has been improved greatly. I don't want to reveal it until it is actually working. I find programs in xoL are beautiful and engaging to look at. And are easier to understand than text. The user interface is designed aiming to make writing and editing programs, easier than editing text.

The actual language has been designed specially to work well with the icon design. One key point is that xoL is statically typed. The type system aims for simplicity -it is very easy to use-. The types are represented with icons. This helps to make easier to understand the meaning of programs.

You can talk to me if interested in the project.

It's still very much in early stages, with not a lot of features. The only action you can really take is to update your word count, which should refresh the charts and graphs and stats. I personally find it incredibly motivating, but if you're not a writer... then maybe it's not for you.

Enjoy: https://www.novelsarehard.com

Besides being hosted, what advantages do your service offer over a self-hosted option like Sendy?

Congrats on shipping!

Work in progress but pretty complete. Packages a python virtualenv into a docker container.