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Blogger says Cuba blocked access to her site

Blogger says Cuba blocked access to her siteWhere's the American Media on this?The American mainstream media has such a love affair with Cuba, which I often don't understand. You'd think they'd be aghast about a country that not only runs the media, but openly suppresses any form speech. ...

Tags: Cuba, media, Blogger

Discussion threads 2008-03-25

RIP (zip)

In 2222 cruel dictator--General Wildboar conqured the World. His guardsmen, cyber-mariners and war robots are keeping in awe the whole planet and destroying everybody who dared to disobey. There were no heroes left in our world who would manage to beat mechanized army and its leader. But the help came...

Tags: Dictator, Robots, Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Management

Software downloads 2007-12-27

RIP (exe)

In 2222 cruel dictator - General Wildboar conquered the World. His guardsmen, cyber-mariners and war robots are keeping in awe the whole planet and destroying everybody who dared to disobey. There were no heroes left in Our world who would manage to beat mechanized army and its leader. But the...

Tags: Dictator, Robots, Leadership, Emerging Technologies, Management

Software downloads 2007-10-22

Moore's second law proves need for open source

Moore's second law proves need for open sourceOr at least slows down...I don't know that innovation "stops" without open source, but it would definitely grind to a crawl. Can you imagine what life would be like if the only tools to build software were commercial products? Ugh! OSS...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Java development tools, Scripting languages, Programming languages, Development tools, OSS, tool, open source, dictator, environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, software

Discussion threads 2007-06-22

Gates addresses spam, security flaws at Comdex

Gates addresses spam, security flaws at Comdex20 years?>Gates kicked off his talk showing a few slides from his first keynote 20 years ago. At the time Microsoft was focused on software that presented no surprises, software that was understandable and trustworthy.Only about half that work is done, Gates said. "Those...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, security, systemic issue, software, dictator, industry

Discussion threads 2003-11-16

Additional Resources

Microsoft withrawls bid for Yahoo, Google wins

Microsoft withrawls bid for Yahoo, Google winsEven more embarassing than thatis that it should be "withdraws".A withdrawal is what a drug user experiences when he has no more of his addictive drug. Or is that what you meant ;-)Withrawls???Somebody please fix the headline for this article! It's embarrassing!THE INTERNET AND...

Tags: INTERNET, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., withdrawal

Discussion threads 2008-05-04

52+5 reasons to go to Google I/O

On May 28th and 29th, Googlers from all over the world will converge on Moscone West for Google I/O, the company's largest ever developers conference. At last count, Google is sending 52 employees to speak at the San Francisco event, plus 5 more experts from outside the company. I'll be...

Tags: Google Inc., I/O, Python Community, Steve, Programming Languages, Performance Management, Scripting Languages, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Web Development, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-04-09

The glide path to an open society

The glide path to an open societyCuba, change?Not if the Cubans have a choice.You wrote:Cuba, under Raul Castro, shows signs that he wants to make his island nation more open to the outside world. He has allowed wider access to essential communications technologies, such as cell phones and the Internet...

Tags: INTERNET, CUBANS, Cuba

Discussion threads 2008-04-08

Microsoft: June 30 Windows XP cut-off set in stone

Microsoft: June 30 Windows XP cut-off set in stoneFrom a consumer *AND* business perspective..Killing off XP is just stupid at this point on both counts. The premise, and success, of free enterprise is giving the customer what they want. If people want XP, TAKE THEIR MONEY. If people want Vista,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Market Demand, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, stone, Linux, PC

Discussion threads 2008-04-03

Microsoft buys virtualization vendor help with Vista migrations

Microsoft buys virtualization vendor help with Vista migrationsThey forgot to mentionThere is no change in "license" requirements. "Users" might want to check their EULA's.Quote: "There won't be anything we won't say to people to try and convince them that our way is the way to go."Quote: "What we're really after...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, virtualization vendor, Vista Migration, desktop, virtualization

Discussion threads 2008-03-12

California court order effectively erases Wikileaks

California court order effectively erases WikileaksOh yes! Judges are so wonderful! *sweet*LOL!Judges are so wonderful who are so illiterate in computer technology and the Internet... :D ]:)Aren't judges wonderful?I think everyone should have one or two in their pocket (like many large organizations obviously do.)InternationalThey need to register the site...

Tags: Government, Vertical industries, Currency & Foreign exchange, Pandora, Constitution, GW Bush, Wikileaks, California Court

Discussion threads 2008-02-18

Apple, ThinkSecret settlement: Bad precedent

Apple, ThinkSecret settlement: Bad precedentBad Apple?This article should be called "Tales From the Darkside". The irony is the legion of devotees that will help make excuses for the boorish behavior of the anal "control freak" with the fruity name. Not much healthy about THAT fruit!!First amendment is not...

Tags: irony, NDA, First Amendment, Apple Inc., IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-12-20

Think Secret ceases publishing to settle Apple suit

Think Secret ceases publishing to settle Apple suitApple be Friend With MPAA?The new business model of Crooked Corporate America: Sue your own consumers/Fans. How can company such as Apple can retain any kind of credibility after such a gross act of Bullying? If i where a Apple user i whould...

Tags: Operating systems, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Steve Jobs, Think Secret

Discussion threads 2007-12-20

Xbox Live - The Unbanning

Xbox Live - The UnbanningA wonderful day!I was one of the unfairly banned consoles, however to my surprise when I turned on my 360 last night, it connected to LIVE just fine! I didn't even have to call tech support or anything, they must have just done it on their...

Tags: Game players, console, Microsoft Xbox Live, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox

Discussion threads 2007-12-18

OpenDocument Foundation folds; will Microsoft benefit?

OpenDocument Foundation folds; will Microsoft benefit?Only freedom is the real loserWhile corporations whose goals are to exploit the public (using well-placed lobbying and bribes) will be winners.The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer.C'est La VieCDF? But, but, butno one needs two standards, right? :-)congratulations to Mary....for...

Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Idealism, benefit, OpenDocument Format, Microsoft Corp., OpenDocument Foundation, CDF

Discussion threads 2007-11-14

Google playing proprietary games with open source?

Google playing proprietary games with open source?I'm pretty sure a company with ......a $200 billion market cap and a 50 to 1 price to earnings ratio doesn't need your advice.Just because I write a program for LINUX...Doesn't mean I must subjugate it to an open source license. As someone who...

Tags: JCP, GNU/Linux, game, open source, Google Inc., market capitalization, proprietary game

Discussion threads 2007-11-13

Halloween Special - Which is scariest - Apple or Microsoft?

Halloween Special - Which is scariest - Apple or Microsoft?You failed to mention...Microsoft:Failing to deliver on new features Windows Vista Ultimate. Failing to deliver updates in time for Software Assurance to be cost effective. Still fighting the EU over fines. Apple:Having an OS that will supposedly only run on...

Tags: Apple Mac OS X, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-31

RIP Trilogy (exe)

RIP Trilogy brings all three RIP titles into one exciting and heart-pounding pack. The games combine the dynamics of a hardcore shooter while preserving the elusive classic arcade appeal and never let up on the intense action. Every level presents a new challenge, requiring you to not only prove your...

Tags: Earth, Portals, Web Technology, Games, Internet, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-10-31

RIP:Strike Back (exe)

A cruel dictator, General Wildboar, has conquered the world. His evil cyber-mariners guard his lair and keep the entire planet under his control. Joyous holidays such as Christmas and Halloween were banned. Dreaming was a crime with a punishment of death. The world was falling deeper into darkness with no...

Tags: White Elephant

Software downloads 2007-10-22

RIP 3: The Last Hero (exe)

In the middle of the 22nd century Earth was conquered by an unknown invader. With advanced technology and witchcraft as his weapons, the enemy seized the planet and declared himself dictator.One more step - and the boundaries between the worlds of living and dead will be blurred. We need friends...

Tags: White Elephant

Software downloads 2007-10-22