abarbarian Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maxcantor/beautiful-vim-cheat-sheet-poster vim is a beautiful tool. Unfortunately, it is about as user-friendly as a radioactive crocodile. Thought this might interest some folk. I guess the title should read "How to make tons of money by being a geek" as the guy has raised $ 4145 so far from 173 backers. This gives himk a commitment to produce 200 posters which works out at 4145 divided by 200 = $20.75 per poster. I found a supplier that would produce a poster for $3.52. So as a guesstimate poster production and outward shipping at a very generous $2000 this guy is on his way to making $2145 profit as a minimum. An they say you can not make money out of GNU/.Linux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I really need to come up with some ideas like this to make a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17926037#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa Device-maker Research In Motion said it would ensure coders were paid at least $10,000 (£6,200) for any app certified for Blackberry 10 if they met its terms and conditions. Can you write apps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 i can't even spell "app." but am plowing thru a java book, none the less. Yeah, I need to freshen up my java skills. It has been a while since I played with java. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yup I'm reading about java whilst trying it out hoping to become an expert so that I can really enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichase Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 C# is a good alternative to Java especially in the development of native apps in Android. It actually offers high performance with less stress on battery life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 I really need to come up with some ideas like this to make a few bucks. You could always try this. Not mega bucks but as they say "every epic adventure satrts with one small step" http://linuxaria.com/article/news/the-joint-contest-of-zorin-os-linuxaria-and-linux-notes-from-darkduck?lang=en&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Linuxaria_En+%28Linuxaria%C2%BB+English%29 Who can participate? Everyone with a passion for Linux, and with some writing skills. If you’re good enough to compose a short e-mail to your friend, then you’re ready for the contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I've installed Zorin on a couple machines recently. I was planning on a blog review; just haven't gotten around to it. Linuxaria is run by friend Ricardo Capecchi and DarkDuck is friend Dmitry. I've known both these Linux bloggers for quite a while. Their sites are excellent. Linuxaria - http://linuxaria.com/ DarkDuck - http://linuxblog.darkduck.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 So all you got to do is a bit of typing. The really hard part will be deciding which prize to choose Organizers of the contest will select winners, and they will receive: Disk with Zorin OS 6 Premium with all the attached support. Prize is given by Zorin OS team. 15 USD bonus at Desura or similar resource, as per your agreement with Linuxaria, who has given this prize. 10 GBP e-voucher for Amazon.co.uk site. Prize from Buy Linux CDs. CD with any Linux distribution of your choice. Prize from Linux notes from DarkDuck. 1 GB USB stick. Prize from Linux notes from DarkDuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Nah... I'll leave the contests to the amateurs. And, as I said elsewhere, I'm too shy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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