slashdot is a great thing; I monitor it daily because it really picks up on the worthwhile geek stuff (…that matters.) Typically, I follow up on 2-3 digests a day and read some of the comments which are in majority either insightful, cynical or hilarious.
Today (comments) it linked to Paul Graham‘s “How to Start a Startup” version of a lecture he previously gave. It is insightful, well written and definately worth the read. I’ve always wanted a company of my own, and always knew that the right time will come. It will. Hopefully soon, I’m ready!
Anyone has an idea for a better mouse trap? call me.
Also, don’t miss Allen Morgan’s weblog where he chronicles the Ten Commandments for Entrepreneurs (he’s a VC… so it’s good to understand his perspective on things even if you disagree with it.) And, check out Steve Friedl‘s So you want to be a consultant…?; great stuff.
Slashdot gave great insight into Schneier’s lame post on the YNET – D&D – IDF blurb. See http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/03/09/1622215&tid=133
Stuart,
I’ve read the Schneier and Slashdot stuff (we’ll, in the slashdot case, only the highlights.) I used to play RPGs, but I don’t remember if I mentioned that to the evaluator during my 3 year stint. Personally, I think it is FUD… and the rest I’ll keep to myself. Oh, YNET or “Yediot Aharonot” in its printed version is a tabloid for all intents and purposes, so I would not take much of what they say seriously.