js3309

I don't think any domain should be blocked.

Feel free to post any link, the community will decide.

out of that group, how many are actually startups?

I am also surprised that a company as large as his, uses Skype instant messaging for their communication.

AIM and ICQ are not "social networks". I can't ever imagine my parents using AIM or ICQ ever. But they are on facebook. Good luck getting them switched over to another service.

Facebook has 500+ mil users. Most of them, non techies.

Friendster actually proves my point...they shot themselves in the foot. Facebook exists because of mismanagement by Friendster.

A counterpoint...You can quit using Google, MSFT, Yahoo, and etc.

But you can't quit your friends. Social networking is a winner take all. That is why i agree with the author that Facebook would have to shoot itself in the foot first.

Cr-48

The reason they have a special relationship is because Benchmark Capital is a investor in both.

It is a overvalued company when it IPOed and especially now since some of the metrics are ridiculous.

Its P/E ratio is 127.5. Time to short Open.

This story will make you think twice before choosing your next co-founder.

If you can only watch one video, watch Dalton Caldwell or Ron Conway

Samsung

This is sad. This case has 100 claims. The Examiner on the case is writing 50 page actions, the attorney is writing 20 page responses.

Both their time and energy can be used on better things.

http://www.justin.tv/mixergy/all

A comment I liked, that a reddit user asked:

Question: Do your kids know how much money you have?

His answer: My oldest is 11, and I think she is figuring it out. It's hilarious, because over the last couple of years she comes home and says "My friend is totally rich - can we be rich someday? They live in a mansion!"

The only thing that is keeping me away from buying an iPad is the lack of some sort of handwriting/stylus feature.

This would open up for you to take it to school and take notes or make notes in meetings.

Do what Twitter founders did.

I'm not sure if they infringe on the infrastructure level now because all their examples are very basic (making calls, receiving calls, forwarding calls and etc.) These have been patented and their terms have expired. I bet that's one of the reasons they only have basic examples on their site.

I'm not a litigation expert but if you were to build a feature that infringes on a patent you might be liable.

Below is a link to uspto telephony classifications. http://uspto.gov/web/patents/classification/uspc379/sched379...

I think this could be a game changer. But sadly, they might infringe on countless number of telecom patents if they introduce more than basic features (call handling,enhanced IVR, enhanced conferencing, and etc).

They have to walk a fine line.

From your statement, it doesn't seem like you want to "start" a company. My best advice is to angel invest in a company that can use your expertise. A good place to start is YC Demo days. DONT QUIT YOUR JOB!

My question for you: is 12k pretax, if it is how much do you save per month?

Also, does this business model survive in a half-decent economy.

I doubt it.

Quality will beat quantity.

the author states "look at what Microsoft just PATENTED today under a United States Patent Application 20090282325"

Its not patented....It just an application. It is a very important distinction.

Anyone can file a appication, claiming to invent anything: for example http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2007/0035812.html

a startup

can you tell us more about your startup idea? You explained a lot about how you got started but i'm not sure if you really pinpointed what your idea is.

I am in a similar stage....

I first started writing my thoughts in a paper notebook. But then i realized, I can't read my handwriting!

I did research for software both online/offline that has the power/flexibility and ease of use.

I settled on 2: basecamp and Zoho Projects.

After trying both out... I am going w/ Zoho Projects.

And you are right, its paranoia on your part about online tools and not based on facts.

Why would anyone go after you and only you?

legal or not....its a bitch move by Mahalo to copy fluther Q&A....regardless where it is on twitter or fluther.com

50-50 or else the project will never get done!