We're already bootstrapping a few different ideas/products - so we'll keep on that path. Our reason for applying to YC was not for the funding, but more for the mentors, networking and for the chance to be surrounded by more young like-minded individuals; there's not much of that in Cleveland.

I like the idea of getting some space in Boston/SF and bootstrapping it with others - I'd be open to renting out a house with some fellow entrepreneurs for the summer and seeing what we can cook up.

Same here. Bootstrapping and self-funded at the moment. We're hoping to be selected for YC for the same reasons you mentioned. Seriously, it would just be an amazingly fun and educational experience to associate with like-minded hackers at the top of their game.

How about a cheaper but still decent place to keep the costs down? I don't know about Boston but SF is hideously expensive.

Sure - where do you have in mind?

So the results are coming out soon. For those of us who don't get into either program, is anybody interested in renting out an apartment in Boston/SF and spending the summer coding away? It's not our original hopes, but I think that if we're dedicated enough, we'll be able to get our projects done.

You know, I really think we should organise something like this. Rent a reasonably large place for 3 months, we just get together and work in a shared environment, then move on. It would be great just so one can get ideas bounced off other technical people, and get some feedback.

Of course, it could also turn out real bad, cos the one guy gets funding, and the others don't so everyone is hating on him. And then then the two guys who are at the house and discover that they are working on exactly the same ajax online calender.

Or what about the guy who came in and was working on a tool to catalogue your finger nail clippings, and this suddenly changes to a remote folder sync tool as soon as this other guy demos his own great folder sync tool.

And to top it off, you film this whole thing, Justin.tv style! It'll be great.

What does summer mean for you (dates)? This sounds like a cool plan, I wouldn't mind hitting the US for a few months to work on some stuff...

Late may through late August. Good?

I like the sound of it. Like a non stop superhappydev house?

Have a peek at this article for inspiration: " GRUNGE INC: LIVE-IN STARTUPS COMBINE FRAT-HOUSE CULTURE WITH VENTURE CAPITAL" http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/07/30/MNGEUK86BI1.DTL&type=tech

Hmm...that's actually kinda neat. I think I'd be interested in something like that in Boston.

Gotta love being young and foolish :-)

I'll keep you posted.

Backup Plan is to self-bootstrap and try to run it ourselves. But still optimistic that there may be a chance to get selected.

I have about 5 different backup plans. Problem is I need advice as to which one(s) to pursue. That's actually the biggest reason I applied. I would ask here and hope somebody good is in the mood to give free advice.

Check out this thread http://news.ycombinator.com/comments?id=9171 for another idea of a backup plan.

If you read the TS FAQ it says 4/5 for final results. If you read the TS blog it says "no later than 4/10." I doubt that is a coincidence.

I didn't see that in the FAQ - I assumed 4/10 meant 4/10. What I'm curious about is if everybody gets notified all at once or as they make the decision about a particular application.

Work like hell on the idea and see if people want what I'm making. Re-apply in the fall if I still need the help.