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Deciding between a web app and desktop software for an academic tool
I want to develop a tool which makes it easy for teachers and professors to write tests: multiple version, multiple choice, long answer, scantron, the whole works. The question is, would I be better ...
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What does a company get in return for investing in a web based startup company?
I have always been curious to know what a company gets in return for investing in a startup company that makes a healthy profit while continuing to grow.
For example: Accel partners invested 12 ...
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Why are code-signing (and SSL) certificates so expensive?
I was looking for cheap code-signing certificates, but all I saw were over $100/year. I think the same applies to SSL certificates.
I read some references to insurance coverage amounts, maybe to be ...
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What's the difference between customer, client, user and consumer?
My company sells fee-based online services in addition to a free basic online service and product.
How would one call an entity subscribed for a free service and distinguishably name another that ...
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What are the particulars of registering a software patent?
Greetings all,
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In the realm of software, much of what we do can be found elsewhere in other developers' softwares. I am concerned because while my web app is unique and novel in certain ...
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What are good products that enable a software startup to interface with customers online?
I'm working on a software app that I will sell online. I'm going to go with the "release-early, iterate quickly" plan, so rapid customer feedback is all-important.
I'm looking for a web app for my ...
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Accessing MLS info from an API
Are there any applications out there that provide an API for accessing US property listing (MLS) information? Zillow has property information for most of the country but very little listing ...
