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How to Run DeepSeek R1 671B Locally on a $2000 EPYC Server
Original EnglishBy the time it needs to be replaced which is from 5-7 years on the stuff I just got pricing on it would have 100% …
Tell HN: How we bootstrapped to the #1 rated mattress on Amazon.com
Original EnglishFor a futon like you linked, they're using a low oz woven twill that costs less than $2 a yard typically totalling about $8 for …
Kickstarter switches to Stripe
Original EnglishAside from the paperwork to get set up, they hated the fact that 40% of our sales were outside the U.S., that our sales are …
Oracle sues Google over use of Java in Android
Original EnglishHowever, one can identify patents that can be demonstrated to be bullshit for a reasonable cost.
Creative Tim: Growing a side project into a $17k/month business
Original EnglishIt is missing from the cost because we use a payment processor (Avangate) who is taking care of all our payments and also the affiliates …
Ask HN: How much recurring income do you generate, and from what?
Original EnglishTurns out it's possible to make a profitable business from it but it's by no means easy.
Show HN: I made a tool to clean and convert any webpage to Markdown
Original EnglishWe're bootstrapped and profitable with a team of 3 (plus a few contractors).
I cheated on my Microsoft interview (2019)
Original EnglishWe're bootstrapped so being able to generate leads without any ad spend or outbound sales means we don't have to raise money to grow.
Ask HN: How to make a career working remotely?
Original EnglishClients do NOT contact you just because you say you are good and your website is awesome (I've been running two companies for 10 years …