Ask HN: Is low-level programming dead? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: Is low-level programming dead?

#21

Post by cjbprime » Sat, Jul 21, 2012, 7:00 AM UTC

Look at all of the technology/hardware projects on Kickstarter -- they're startups, right?

Re: Ask HN: Is low-level programming dead?

#22

Post by hobin » Sat, Jul 21, 2012, 8:53 AM UTC

jamesmcn wrote: post #17

Why do you prefer a hardware startup to a new hardware project within a large company?

For the same reasons people build non-hardware startups.

Re: Ask HN: Is low-level programming dead?

#23

Post by hobin » Sat, Jul 21, 2012, 8:56 AM UTC

carterschonwald wrote: post #16

Is it the low level part that you like, or the reasoning about every detail in a precise analytical fashion? Opportunities in both directions abound! Endless endless opportunities for the right combo of capabilities and insightful understanding of market need.

I'm inclined to say both, but I'm not sure, because working with hardware just so happens to be my area of expertise. On the other hand, my official job is that of a physicist, so you may have a point.

Re: Ask HN: Is low-level programming dead?

#24

Post by brewerhimself » Sat, Jul 28, 2012, 12:04 PM UTC

wmf wrote: post #4

No, you just have to stop reading Hacker News because they don't know about SolidFire, Calxeda, SeaMicro, Azul, SandForce, Violin, Fusion io, etc.

Where did you hear about these companies?