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Avaya CEO is right: VoIP is not just a "cost-reduction case"

I didn't quite get down to VoiceCon Spring 2006 in Orlando, but something Don Peterson said today initially made my eyes pop out.That is, up until I had a chance to think through what he said. CEO of VoIP equipment and systems supplier Avaya Inc., (maker of the...

Tags: VoIP, Don Peterson

Blog posts 2006-03-08

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Who will lead Obama-era FCC?

Monday morning may continue the speculation that Hillary Clinton will be named Secretary of State, but in more technical climes the wagers are on what will happen with the Federal Communications Commission. Ars Technica talked to telecom attorney Andrew Lipman, who expects Obama to move fast. Why? The issues the...

Tags: FCC, Job, Broadband, Federal Government, Telecommunications, Government, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-11-16

Circuit City files Chapter 11

Circuit City files Chapter 11ConsolidationCircuit City's reduction decreases the number of stores in which to purchase electronics in many areas.There are now three super banks in the US after the mergers and bankruptcies.Most industries go through a period of consolidation when they mature. Software is a good example. ...

Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Chapter 11, Circuitcity, consolidation, Fascism

Discussion threads 2008-11-10

DirecTV's HD tuner set to debut with Windows 7?

DirecTV's HD tuner set to debut with Windows 7?Yes I have ....... Have you used a TiVo??I doubt since you actually think that MC has a better interface.TiVo is not perfect, but I had more problems getting MC to do what I actually want/need it to do that I ever...

Tags: Media Center PCs, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Blu-ray, OEM-version, TiVo Inc., DirecTV, Media Center PC, SDV Tuning Adapter Support, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2008-11-08

Ubiquity of location intelligence is near

Businesses rely on location technology to plan store and office placement and logistics - and to learn about their customers, says Ventana Research's Mark Smith. Commentary--Information about location has never been more available or more widely used. Businesses rely on it to plan store...

Tags: Ubiquity, Ventana Research, Location Intelligence, Johnny, Branding, Supply Chain, Marketing, Business Operations, Mark Smith, Ventana Research , Special to ZDNet, location, gps, Mark Smith, Special to ZDNet

News items 2008-11-05

So about that election

So about that electionwhat are you talking about?While the elitists and the teenagers are 'voting online' and blogging about marxist ideeas, we the real Americans are voting and taking this country in right direction.Tonight, I'll be watching TV and enjoy how Mac comes back and grabs the election from that...

Tags: John McCain, Sarah Palin, Obama

Discussion threads 2008-11-04

BriefingsDirect Analysts take Microsoft's pulse: Will the software giant peak in next few years?

BriefingsDirect Analysts take Microsoft's pulse: Will the software giant peak in next few years?Respect most of the comments but Dave Linthicum is a whack job!I respect and value everyone's opinion on this topic and conversation and it was interesting to read but where the hell did you find the whack...

Tags: cloud computing, Utility computing, Storage management, software, Microsoft Corp., Dave Linthicum, virtualization, stupid comment

Discussion threads 2008-10-31

Windows 7 - user interface is king

Windows 7 - user interface is kingMaybe you should have used it a little more...You don't have to use XAML at all to build WPF apps. Every control, UI element etc is a .Net class, and if you like building up your object hierarchies with imperative code, then you can...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, XAML, Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation, markup, XML, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-30

Rockers fight white space; FCC unmoved

The over-50 rocker set has piled onto the anti-white space campaign, Ars Technica reports. Among the musicians signing on to the opposition: Neil Diamond, The Bangles, Don Henley, Mac Davis, Kenny G, Vanessa Williams, Peter Frampton, Rick Springfield, The Scorpions, Meat Loaf, DJ Green Lantern, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, and...

Tags: FCC, Federal Government, Desktops, Government, Hardware, Richard Koman, Ars Technica, Adobe PDF

Blog posts 2008-10-29

Live blogging PDC Keynote Day 2: Windows 7, Live Mesh and more

Yesterday was so much fun, our cabal of bloggers from across a variety of pubs and sites is  back again live blogging  the Professional Developers Conference PDC Day Two keynotes. The first keynote is going to be the coming out party for Windows 7, with demos of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Blogging, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-10-28

Transcript: PDC08 Keynote – Ray Ozzie, Amitabh Srivastava, Bob Muglia and David Thompson

Todd Bishop, TechFlash; Ed Bott, ZDNet;  Kip Kniskern, Liveside; Rafael Rivera, Within Windows; Paul Thurrott, Windows Supersite; and Tom Warren, Neowin; and Long Zheng, Istartedsomething — and yours truly--did a group blog of the first PDC keynote. Here's the live blog transcript (speakers: Ray Ozzie, Amitabh Srivastava,...

Tags: Keynote, Ed Bott, Mary Jo Foley, Ray Ozzie, Microsoft Corp., Service, App, Liveside, Neowin.net, Tom Riley, Signal God, Paul, MJ, Azure, Z, Red Dog, Download Link, Saruhan, Bluehoo, MOS, SSDS, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2008-10-27

How many distros can a healthy netbook market stand?

How many distros can a healthy netbook market stand?So what exactly is the problem?Do a little research on the device you're buying, and make sure it comes with the software you want. If you're an RPM guy, don't by the Ubuntu-based netbook.Don't you do research before you buy a...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Linux Standard Base, distro, Ubuntu, desktop

Discussion threads 2008-10-27

Apple TV: No Juice

Apple TV: No JuiceRE: Apple TV : No JuiceI don’t think many will doubt your conclusion on the impact of Apple TV compared to the iPhone. The next 12 months could be very interesting in light of the current economic environment. Apple has an interesting opportunity to make a dent...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple TV, Apple Inc., TV, juice

Discussion threads 2008-10-24

It's official - my wife likes Ubuntu, too

It's official - my wife likes Ubuntu, tooGreatPeople are finding out that Linux is not the boogie man some ignorant people say it is.Educational softwareTry installing the edubuntu-desktop package. It adds in a bunch of educational programs and games for kids.RE: It's official - my wife likes Ubuntu, tooI've...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2008-10-23

Survey shows risky use of mobile e-mail devices

Survey shows risky use of mobile e-mail devicesPretty disrespectful, if you ask me....[i]Also, 11 percent of respondents said they have used such a device during a romantic moment [/i]If you’re not already married to them, then DON’T![i]…and 79 percent said they have used one in the bathroom, it said. [/i]Pathetic![i]Eighteen...

Tags: mobile e-mail device, mobile e-mail, mobile, survey

Discussion threads 2008-10-21

I'm a PC: We don't say the "V" word any more

I'm a PC: We don't say the "V" word any moreI dislike Apple even more than Microsoft, but I love the adsApple is, of course, a horribly restrictive company towards it's customers. Nasty as can be, even worse than Microsoft. Plus they make their customers pay through the nose.But they...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), sh*t, John Hodgman, apple ad, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, advertisement, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-20

Why people use cloud computing applications

  Major reason Minor reason Not a reason at all Don’t know / refused It is just easy and convenient. 51% 23% 23% 3% I can access this information from whatever computer I am using. 41 25 32 2 I can easily share information...

Tags: Information, Cloud Computing, Productivity, NB

Blog posts 2008-10-20

Time for a SaaS code of conduct

Time for a SaaS code of conductIt has been "emerging" ever since we used green terminals.Always encourage local backups of data. Never assume you can always recover. Never encourage your users to put all of their eggs in one basket. Always make offline access available."SaaS is still emerging technology and...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, software-as-a-service, SaaS code of conduct

Discussion threads 2008-10-17

Electronic Arts doesn't understand its community

Electronic Arts doesn't understand its communityOnce a crook...CEO John Riccitiello need to be fired at once! DRM does not work, it destroy a good product form 100% of those who buy it. and that is the point...that this clueless buffon don't understand.1. DRM by its very nature is ILLEGAL PERIOD2....

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, Spore, piracy, Electronic Arts Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-17

On the Linux laptop the bundle is all

On the Linux laptop the bundle is allI don´t like teenagersI don´t like teenagers or stories about teenagers. But I will say yours seems dumber than most.The bundle is all only if the package is badA properly packaged Linux system should make installing programs child's play. Though I own an...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, distro, Linux laptop, Linux, Xandros, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2008-10-10