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Need Cost Minimization Algorithm for USPS Flat Rate Boxes

I have a client who ships fluids in USPS flat rate boxes. If you are unfamiliar with USPS flat rate boxes, they are boxes of a certain volume that ship regardless of weight. Anything that fits in the box, ships for one low price. My client uses two box sizes: the medium flat rate boxes, and the large flat rate boxes. Additionally, my cli...

Is it possible/feasible to build a large-scale Flex application for free?

I want to create a fairly large-scale Flex web application that has a similar interface style to Grooveshark. When it comes to web development, I have always used the common PHP/HTML/JavaScript technologies. Now, I want to try something new and develop a RIA using Flex. Using PHP/HTML/JavaScript, I am able to develop my entire website...

Which CDN does Netflix and Hulu use and how can they offer unlimited streaming for $10 per month?

Do anybody know which CDN Netflix and Hulu use for hosting their content and what they are paying for traffic/streaming costs? (meaning; how can they possibly offer unlimited streaming for about $10 per month when considering all the streaming traffic costs I would think that they have to pay?) Also, is it possible to set up Silverli...

What percentage of the total cost of ownership for an IT system is incurred during O&M?

I recall hearing lots of studies and statistics in the past that say something like "90% of the cost of an IT system is during O&M phases" (vs development phases) and so on, but where/what are the sources for this? Does anyone have any white paper or research paper links to back this up? I know it's generally true but I want a source an...

Android application - cost estimation

Hi guys, I am developing Android application for the company. They want me to create digital newspaper that would: Display list of headlines for each category/subcategory Will have 4-6 categories and 4-8 subcategories for each category Display article with text and images, Play podcast, Save downloaded articles/headlines in db They ...