Comments on: Panic’s Lucky 13 http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/791/panics-lucky-13 Mac & Technology Writings by Daniel Jalkut Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:10:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Steve http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/791/panics-lucky-13/comment-page-1#comment-150426 Steve Tue, 19 May 2009 04:09:33 +0000 http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/?p=791#comment-150426 With the advent of Apple's VoiceOver screen reader, many blind users, myself included, switched to the Mac. I was immediately struck by the "can do" attitude by many developers, something that can only come about when developers are passionate about whatever they're developing. Coming from a Windows background where often was heard "we don't know how to do that" "you'll have to contact your assistive technology vendor for that" etc... this attitude was quite refreshing. I was especially impressed with the support I've received for MarsEdit. Sure, it's a great product, but what makes it even better in my opinion, is the support put behind it. A product is only good if people can use it and the quick, thoughtful responses I've gotten to my support requests make MarsEdit invaluable. If the opportunity for expansion presents itself, my only hope is that you continue this great tradition of unparalleled support, the type of support born out of passion, dedication and pride in a product well developed. With the advent of Apple’s VoiceOver screen reader, many blind users, myself included, switched to the Mac. I was immediately struck by the “can do” attitude by many developers, something that can only come about when developers are passionate about whatever they’re developing. Coming from a Windows background where often was heard “we don’t know how to do that” “you’ll have to contact your assistive technology vendor for that” etc… this attitude was quite refreshing. I was especially impressed with the support I’ve received for MarsEdit. Sure, it’s a great product, but what makes it even better in my opinion, is the support put behind it. A product is only good if people can use it and the quick, thoughtful responses I’ve gotten to my support requests make MarsEdit invaluable. If the opportunity for expansion presents itself, my only hope is that you continue this great tradition of unparalleled support, the type of support born out of passion, dedication and pride in a product well developed.

]]> By: Daniel Jalkut http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/791/panics-lucky-13/comment-page-1#comment-150385 Daniel Jalkut Sat, 09 May 2009 23:21:47 +0000 http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/?p=791#comment-150385 Andy: I definitely see the downsides. In the end the thrill of being able to effect more change in the market is outweighing the stresses and pains that will come with managing a team. But who knows, maybe after I try it, I'll come running back to a solo structure with my tail between my legs :) Andy: I definitely see the downsides. In the end the thrill of being able to effect more change in the market is outweighing the stresses and pains that will come with managing a team.

But who knows, maybe after I try it, I’ll come running back to a solo structure with my tail between my legs :)

]]> By: Andy Brice http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/791/panics-lucky-13/comment-page-1#comment-150384 Andy Brice Sat, 09 May 2009 23:12:15 +0000 http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/?p=791#comment-150384 >I don’t want to be alone forever. Are you ready for the stresses and responsibilities of hiring, firing and managing? Personally I value having a low stress and flexible lifestyle working from home on my own. So I don't think I'll be hiring any time soon. >I don’t want to be alone forever.

Are you ready for the stresses and responsibilities of hiring, firing and managing? Personally I value having a low stress and flexible lifestyle working from home on my own. So I don’t think I’ll be hiring any time soon.

]]> By: Chad http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/791/panics-lucky-13/comment-page-1#comment-150371 Chad Thu, 07 May 2009 01:30:57 +0000 http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/?p=791#comment-150371 Daniel - it's great to hear you talk about how Panic inspires you, as you inspire me, so much so that I blogged about it - http://www.usefulfruit.com/blog/2009/05/inspiration-is-everywhere/ . For me, and I'm sure many other developers with infant MicroISVs, your success is very motivating. Daniel – it’s great to hear you talk about how Panic inspires you, as you inspire me, so much so that I blogged about it – http://www.usefulfruit.com/blog/2009/05/inspiration-is-everywhere/ . For me, and I’m sure many other developers with infant MicroISVs, your success is very motivating.

]]> By: rvr http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/791/panics-lucky-13/comment-page-1#comment-150361 rvr Tue, 05 May 2009 16:26:31 +0000 http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/?p=791#comment-150361 nice post, and great thoughts. your envy (inspiration) is shared. these are all examples of exactly the kind of group i'd love to be a part of. to me one unifying element is the love of what they create, a true passion for the product. this results in an atmosphere that is part business, part family. nice post, and great thoughts. your envy (inspiration) is shared. these are all examples of exactly the kind of group i’d love to be a part of. to me one unifying element is the love of what they create, a true passion for the product. this results in an atmosphere that is part business, part family.

]]> By: Jean Mac Donald http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/791/panics-lucky-13/comment-page-1#comment-150360 Jean Mac Donald Tue, 05 May 2009 16:24:17 +0000 http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/?p=791#comment-150360 Lest anyone get the wrong idea, three people at SmileOnMyMac could not manage the development and support (and marketing!) of five software products without a terrific network of long-time accomplices, aka independent contractors. Lest anyone get the wrong idea, three people at SmileOnMyMac could not manage the development and support (and marketing!) of five software products without a terrific network of long-time accomplices, aka independent contractors.

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