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Dancing on E-voting's grave

Dancing on E-voting's graveAgreed - but consider the slippery slopeBecause once you recognized the problem in kind, you ended up arguing (accurately, I think) about degree.Why client-server can't workBecause the expert has to say "yes" to the question in court - no matter how difficult or impractical it may actually...

Tags: Fair Use, e-voting, client-server, Fairness Doctrine

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

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More tidbits about electronics recycling and e-waste

Goodness, they did it. As debate continues over nasty e-recycling behavior and the role of the government, businesses and the average U.S. citizen in fixing the situation, Massachusetts asset disposition company Converge has delivered on its promise to expand its international network with responsible partners. The company says it has...

Tags: Asset, Recycling, Electronics, E-waste, TV, Alberta Recycling, Asset Management, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-11-18

Sub-prime and the other seven deadly bubbles . . .

Now that the distraction from the election is gone, I wish there was another distraction out there because we still have a way to go in regards to the financial crisis. There seems to be a widespread perception that the mess caused by the sub-prime bubble has...

Tags: Financial, Derivatives, Bubble, Philanthropia, Financial Services, Tom Foremski

Blog posts 2008-11-08

Questioning the reliability of an iPhone reliability study

updated below There are some studies that just deserve the raising of a eyebrow, a cloud of doubt, a hint of skepticism. The latest study PDF, conducted by a cell phone warranty company called SquareTrade, is the latest example of one that I can't help but question....

Tags: Apple iPhone, Study, Malfunction, RIM BlackBerry, SquareTrade, Handhelds, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-11-07

Who would be better for tech, McCain or Obama?

Who would be better for tech, McCain or Obama?not an issueso by adding the word tech into the discussion u think it is valid,enough is enoughwe dont want to hear read see political opinions on the tech blogthank youRE: Who would be better for tech, McCain or Obama?Thank you for...

Tags: Obama

Discussion threads 2008-11-03

Up close and personal with the T-Mobile-Google G1

My grade for the new T-Mobile G1 Google Android phone? Incomplete. A few days of playing with the G1 mostly -- though not entirely -- confirmed my initial reactions from the launch event. Namely that the G1 is a perfectly nice little gadget, but...

Tags: Apple iPhone, T-Mobile G1, Data Plan, Keyboards, 3G, Cellular Phones, Telecom & Utilities, Wireless, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Josh Taylor

Blog posts 2008-10-16

Does IT really need to fear multicore?

While multicore chips hold great promise for applications and computing power they could wreak havoc on technology departments. That's the message from Gartner analyst Carl Claunch, who argued Thursday that IT types should fear--yes fear--multicore technology. Multicore chips carry multiple brains on them and companies like Intel...

Tags: Software, Information Technology, Multi-core, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-10-15

Copyright czar is born: Prez signs Pro-IP law

Copyright czar is born: Prez signs Pro-IP law"This law will dramatically move the priority of IP enforcement up..."I certainly hope so, because we all know that IP enforcement is much more important than the minor issues like counter-terrorism, border patrol, organized crime and the thousands of unsolved murders committed...

Tags: Copyright Czar, Pro-IP, Prez

Discussion threads 2008-10-13

Are there really too many Windows editions?

Are there really too many Windows editions?Are there really too many Windows editions?Nope!Still, from a consumer point of view, he wants one version, 20 bucks,enable any features you want. The multiple versions are ONLY for Microsoft's benefit in order to extract more money from YOU the eager customer.There is something...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, SKU, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-10-10

More on wikipedia abuse

More on wikipedia abuseThanks!That's an interesting report - if the research stands up, the method used could form the basis for a more general approach. Thanks for pointing it out.RE: More on wikipedia abuseReaders might be interested in seeing a study on vandalism of US senator's WP articles here :...

Tags: Wiki, Wikipedia

Discussion threads 2008-10-04

President Obama will take away kids cold medicine

President Obama will take away kids cold medicineWhy regulate something that is only a problem due to irresponsible parentsALL over-the-counter OTC medications have information about who can use it and how much medicine it should get. Every bottle of OTC medication has very visible warning and most specify that...

Tags: blog author, gov, cold medicine, Obama, prescription, medication

Discussion threads 2008-10-03

Schwarzenegger terminates new data breach bill (again)

Schwarzenegger terminates new data breach bill againInteresting predicamentOn one side the consumer should be notified of data breaches where their data is at risk, but on the other side should the consumer be notified everytime the systems is breached, even in the smallest way, one that has no effect on...

Tags: SECURITY, data breach, new data breach, Schwarzenegger, corporate data

Discussion threads 2008-10-02

How SocialText is breaking the collaboration mold

How SocialText is breaking the collaboration moldDignan Replaces HowlettSorry about that Dennis. Per your notes here Dignan has now replaced you on my "frumpy-old-guy-thinking" list. He's clearly the king of old-thinking. I'm disappointed. I was sure you had a lock on that title. :)Signed: RotkapchenRE: How SocialText is breaking the...

Tags: Groupware, Socialtext, collaboration

Discussion threads 2008-09-30

Talkback Tuesday: Cheating at UltimateBet

Talkback Tuesday: Cheating at UltimateBetWell said !As a famous starship engineer once noted " the more plumbing, the easier it is to spring a leak"Thanks for the reply, but...Hi Adam.Thank you for dedicating a whole new post to reply my drive-by one line comment.[b]Addamm O'Donel[/b] sic wrote:[i]"There is an elephant...

Tags: Web site development, Talkback Tuesday, UltimateBet

Discussion threads 2008-09-30

Social media fuels 'Security Twit' road trip

The Security Twits is an aptly named term for a growing network of non-marketing security professionals who leverage Twitter to talk shop. It started as a fun idea and it grew into an amazing community resource for RSA Conference and Black Hat and continues to serve as the social hub...

Tags: Social Media, Road Trip, Security Twit, Security, Jennifer Leggio

Blog posts 2008-09-26

The first rule of Apple App Store is - you do not talk about Apple App Store

The first rule of Apple App Store is - you do not talk about Apple App StoreWe All Are, And By All, I Mean MeRule #2 has to be that they don't talk about the reasons.Possible reasons: rejection of an app may be related to the deal they have with...

Tags: Stevie-boy, APPLE FANBOYS, Apple Inc., Apple App Store

Discussion threads 2008-09-25

FBI searches Kernell apt., roommates subpoenaed

FBI searches Kernell apt., roommates subpoenaedI have yet to see a single ........ Official Business Email published! Not One. Quit spreading the liberal talking points that she used her private Email for official business until you ca produce a single shred of proof!subpoenaeI think its funny they subpoenae...

Tags: Federal government, Gwen Moore, Kernell, FBI, e-mail

Discussion threads 2008-09-22

Hey, Microsoft. About those ads... Yeah, like that.

Hey, Microsoft. About those ads... Yeah, like that.In fairness......no-one likes you at all.re: I WAS a PC[i]I WAS a PC... And I am in my daily life. Got tired of the constant care, feeding, and BS associated with it.Now I'm a Mac and make my living fixing the PC mess.[/i]Ohh,...

Tags: Desktops, Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, advertisement, PC, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2008-09-19

Nathan Myhrvold: Alpha patent troll?

Former Microsoft exec Nathan Myhrvold has been collecting patents, extracting fees from technology companies via his company Intellectual Ventures. Is Myhrvold a patent troll with tech cred? The Wall Street Journal has a long account of Myhrvold's patent collecting efforts and how he is winning multimillion dollar...

Tags: Technology Company, Lawsuit, Patent, Patent Troll, Intellectual Ventures, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-09-17

A moment of lucidity

It is not often I agree with social media people. Most of the time I find they're full of it and return pointed questions with dopey answers. Today is an exception. Shel Israel, one of the earliest and most prolific arm wavers for all thing social has finally 'fessed up...

Tags: Sustainability, Scalability, Social Media, ROI, Shel, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2008-09-16