RoyOfTheEdge's comments

RoyOfTheEdge · on March 27, 2015

Actually, MS recently open-sourced the .NET framework (".NET Core") and announced they will be adding support for Linux and Mac OS X: https://github.com/dotnet/corefx

...seriously. April the first is still 5 days away.

tkubacki · on March 31, 2015

"Actually, MS recently open-sourced the .NET framework (".NET Core")"

I know that. My point is you go to dartlang.org and get the IDE with SDK with single download for Mac, Linux or Windows and use it now.

With .NET you can't do the same now on non-Windows (you can use Mono but it's not MS project) Dart is designed to do webdev and .NET isn't

RoyOfTheEdge · on Feb 28, 2015

  -- NCSA Mosaic
    \
     -- Spyglass Mosaic
       \
        -- MSIE
          \
           -- Spartan

I'd be really interested to know how much code from Spyglass or NCSA Mosaic survives in modern versions of Internet Explorer (and even Spartan).

Spartan/IE engineers -- any info?

RoyOfTheEdge · on Feb 22, 2015

I think the most important aspect of pricing is that your stated prices are itemized. That way you'll build trust with users.

As for pricing, perhaps a flat rate per request ($1?) that comes with up to 5 minutes of operator time for free. Then any time past 5 minutes could be billed in 5-minute blocks, perhaps $2 each (base price) and tiered up by order price (I dunno, maybe $3 for $500+, $5 for $2500+, $8 for $15000+). Also, you could charge predefined flat rates for any aspects of the order that can be automated.

Again, the important thing is that you're clear about what you're charging and why.

Great idea!

EDIT: changed suggested prices (redid math)