We started http://wpoven.com , 2 weeks back , first signup was 3 days in.
We never did any launch page, pre launch advertising ( actually a mistake) etc. But we own some other sites where we placed our banners. A one to one chat helped us secure our first client.
We am getting this IDE made for running on routers/embedded systems/robots . Its aim is to be a tiny IDE providing live programming experience on small devices.
We would like to hear what do you guys have to say and how can we improve it :) .
Linode is good with nice API , Even Digital Ocean is good with basic API.
We are using DO ( value for money ) for a new service and A full nginx based site can be setup in under 60 - 80 seconds after cloning a basic image. New instances take a little less time.
sry i meant HN . Yep a more h/w oriented site would be a good idea. problem is very few people are into all this as this is not really a easy to get in domain.
A site can be setup in a few hours , problem is building a community.
I too work with embedded linux and arm9's ... HSI has a few people of embedded domain hanging around, so just post what you feel is good and people are there.