majicDave

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Show HN: Waraki Music Player – FOSS seamless self-hosted local syncing(ktp.nz)
2 points by majicDave 1mo ago|0 comments
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by majicDave 1mo ago
I am releasing my music player into open beta this week! I’ve been working on it for a year or so, created my own language, engine, and network protocol to make it all sync wirelessly, and with no AI :) https://github.com/mj
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by majicDave 2mo ago
I feel the same way. I have hired a number of people over the years for various jobs who I’ve enjoyed working with. But it was out of a desire to capitalize on various situations, move faster. When it comes down to it, I am happier moving s
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by majicDave 3mo ago
Not sure I understand exactly, but I have no desire to host trackers, the idea is that either the client or the host will be hosting their own trackers, or going through some third party trusted tracker hosting service.
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by majicDave 3mo ago
I have been working on an alternative to http, and the thinking comes from the same place, thank you for sharing. I still have a way to go, but it's definitely possible, and it is definitely a good idea, I'm very excited about htt
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by majicDave 3mo ago
It will always be easier to find a single hole than it will be to seal every one. The hackers have all the same tools, so this is an arms race that cannot be won.
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by majicDave 4mo ago
This is my fear too. Feels inevitable tbh.
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by majicDave 4mo ago
> The concept of a GUI wrapper on top of the Linux ecosystem is what's broken That is a nugget, it's so true. Wrappers in general are such an issue in software. Wrappers built on top of wrappers, this desire to abstract everyth
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by majicDave 6mo ago
Creations?
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by majicDave 6mo ago
I’m working on a new internet. There is a Vulkan based browser which you can use to connect to the only public site so far, a playable breakout clone. https://github.com/mjdave/katipo
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by majicDave 7mo ago
We share many of the same ideas, I am working on a solution, a new type of internet with a new type of browser, and it is going quite well. Something like this can really make a difference I think, it’s definitely possible. https:/&#x
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by majicDave 7mo ago
Aw thanks! I always love to hear this, makes my day every time :)
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by majicDave 7mo ago
It’s different every time, but basically “marketing”. No matter where you are showing your stuff, it’s in a subset of the population, chances are HN won’t be buying your app subscription. You need to get it in front of your actual audience.
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by majicDave 7mo ago
This happens all the time, it’s a good thing to really keep in mind. All of my best projects were dismissed initially and continue to be. There is a reddit post where I announced Blockheads to a handful of “looks like a crappy Minecraft rip
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by majicDave 7mo ago
Thank you :) Yes, I have been doubting my sanity a bit lately, but I have hope!
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Show HN: Katipo is a minimal alternative internet with a Vulkan based browser(github.com)
5 points by majicDave 7mo ago|3 comments
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by majicDave 7mo ago
I think the same thing, came to the same conclusion, and started working on a solution a few months back. It's getting there, I'm just trying to polish up an mp3 player at the moment based on the network, and then I have quite a f