I like the approach that RethinkDB is taking with their SSD DB technology.
* = Doesn't have to be YC
Maybe I like em more than gDocs b/c they're also a startup..
For Goog Docs, it takes a few seconds to see someone's changes. It's great for solo editing, but very annoying for collaborative work.
tell me about it. i wrote a 33 page group paper in Google Docs once.. PITA.
After that I'm a bit partial to launchly but that's probably because it's mine. :-)
What's launchy?
Plus, huge kudos to them for not relying on RIAA as is true with most other online music services.
also, they make it super easy to buy music that you like. i just wish more artists on the site had stuff for sale!
A Facebook for hackers, I love it.
Delivered something of value, freemium business model that I believe will work extraordinarily well for them.
My hat is off to them! Just wish I would've thought of it first.
Kickstarter for being beautiful and the first crowdfunding site that looks like it has a chance to explode.
..of course I still use dropbox .. who doesn't? I stopped using evernote as I got tired of having to use Wine to run it..
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1. ZenDesk 2. Freshbooks 3. 99designs