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Google Cloud now has a dedicated cluster of Nvidia GPUs for YC startups
Original EnglishThe twist is that while we can deploy any compute that our customers want, we are starting with AMD instead of Nvidia.
Ask HN: MacBooks seems to be the only viable option these days
Original EnglishI've used Ubuntu and Debian stable and testing for decades, but have migrated over to rolling releases for desktop use because of better hardware support.
Storage for Photographers, Part 2
Original EnglishAnd we rarely get pushback from our customers on the 20 minute limit, probably for this reason - they're making videos their friends, families & …
I am done with the freemium business model
Original EnglishWith freemium services that succeed, the free option offers features that cover a majority of users, but are still limited based on cost to the …
Ask HN: What about a platform for hiring teams instead of individuals?
Original English100% of the solicitors of team things all have the same juggling and sorting I have to do with individuals.
Linear Programming: How Does It Work?
Original Englishthis is very niche but something I built that optimizes a fantasy team projected points based on position limits and player cost (for FanDuel) …
Tell HN: I got 10x Hetzner storage at the same price
Original EnglishI used to keep backups on GDrive but all the anecdotes about accounts locked by bots and non-existent customer support made me uncertain about using …
Petzl comes out against SOPA, after appearing on the list of supporters
Original EnglishOne could copyright the Apple logo, but only if you could argue that its precise configuration is an artistic work, and this would have to …
AWS paywalling select knowledge base articles, requiring Premium Support plan
Original EnglishBut now I run a startup with about $150k in annual AWS spend and the Business Support tier has been extremely distressing.