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Twittering through Campaign 2008

Is this the Twitter campaign? The Times reports that both reporters and politicians are embracing Twitter as a way to get rapid fire messages to audiences. On the politician side, we've known this for quite a while. Internet-heavy candidates like John Edwards and Ron Paul have been twittering since...

Tags: Problem, Freedom, Twitter, Groupware, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-01-22

Erosion of privacy is a corporate strategy

CNET reports on Google's efforts to expose Google Reader user's shared items to Google Talk contacts. The article compares this to the Facebook Beacon project, which would have made purchases and other personal preferences available to people who are Facebook friends. That's not an exact analogy,...

Tags: Strategy, Google Inc., Facebook, Article, Privacy, Freedom, Security, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2007-12-27

American Proud Screensaver (zip)

The American Proud Screensaver is dedicated to those who are proud to be an American and aren't afraid to say so. The American Proud Screensaver is a screensaver to declare it on your desktop for Independence day. Celebrate your freedoms with fantastic fireworks and let the world know who you...

Tags: Screensaver, Freedom, American Proud Screensaver, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-12-07

WindVisible (exe)

WindVisible is you can quickly and easily make practically any window transparent. WindVisible gives you the freedom you've always wanted. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Freedom, WindVisible, Construction

Software downloads 2007-05-29

HYPr StoryMaker (exe)

Create astonishing HYPr Stories; amazing HYPr Comics; inspired HYPr StoryBoards; informative HYPr Tutorials, dynamic HYPr eBooks and personal HYPr eCards instantly. Enjoy complete freedom with unlimited and perpetual content editing, sound and rich text output. Writers and Authors: Create professional story boards and outlines in an easy to use visual...

Tags: Freedom, Tutorial, Corporate Governance, Tools & Techniques, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Management

Software downloads 2007-01-26

Command & Conquer: Generals - Freedom map (zip)

This skirmish map is designed for four players. It contains a train, city, and four bases.

Tags: Train, Freedom

Software downloads 2003-10-23

Additional Resources

Should political postings stay or go? A survey.

I've been blogging for ZD Net for several years, writing for ZD publications for almost 20 years. I've always found readers to be intelligent and thoughtful, which is why I continue to do this while doing other things as "work." My posting, A virus in your genes, think about that,...

Tags: U.S., R&D, Discovery, Blog, Politics, Survey, Creationism, Rational Rants, Research & Development, Blogging, Business Operations, Internet, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2008-09-04

The power of standard protocols

The power of standard protocolsWhile I'm not an expert in IM protocols......I do agree with the basic philosophy (but you'd be surprised if I didn't). On the whole, compatibility is a good thing, even in the computer industry (where incompatibility has been seen as a competitive advantage for as...

Tags: Instant messaging, IM, standard protocol, software

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Ten key differences between Linux and Windows

Ten key differences between Linux and WindowsRe: Shouldn't this be titledNot everything; for example 1) hardware support - not all closed source OS has the same level of hardware support. 2) Command line vs no command line : Many closed source OS has fully functional command line support.3) Multilayered run...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Microsoft Windows, hardware

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Ten key differences between Linux and Windows

Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Here are the key differences distilled into one list....

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen. TechRepublic, Jack Wallen. ZDNet.co.uk, Windows, Microsoft, GNU Public License

News items 2008-09-04

Revenge of the techies

Revenge of the techiesThink of it this way.You fired me, i had planned on living my life as it were, i might have a house and kids to take care of, you have essentially ruined me. Now it might not seem right to destroy and take information, but that...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Revenge, job

Discussion threads 2008-09-03

Google Chrome: Steal this browser

Google Chrome: Steal this browserMemory Usage not commendableFirefox 3 uses lesser memory than Google Chrome. The base browser itself uses about 75MB and with 5 tabs opened, the total memory usage is around 200MB. Firefox with the same number of tabs is less than 100MB. Makes me wonder how efficient...

Tags: Web browsers, Google Chrome, Web browser, Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2008-09-02

OMNIA gallery image 1 (Image Gallery: First impressions of the Samsung OMNIA WM 6.1 Pro device)

OMNIA gallery image 1 (Image Gallery: First impressions of the Samsung OMNIA WM 6.1 Pro device)Yawn...Nothing exciting for me to see...I prefer QWERTY devices more than non-QWERTY devices.I like HTC Diamond and HTC Touch Pro better than Omnia.I am only impressed as this is more interesting than the Palm WM.You...

Tags: Cellular phones, Samsung OMNIA, OMNIA gallery image, gallery image, Samsung OMNIA WM 6.1 Pro device, Samsung OMNIA WM 6.1 Pro, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Image Gallery

Discussion threads 2008-09-02

Are we to have two Internets?

Are we to have two Internets?And what machine were you testing?"Apache dies when hit with about seven to ten thousand user floods. Yaws just kept on going on up to 85,000 simultaneous users."What kind of setup did you test this on?Great responseI don't agree with all your premises but I...

Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, NETWORKING, Intranet, Yaws, Microsoft IIS Server, Extranet, Erlang, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Internet, Microsoft Corp., tool, Web

Discussion threads 2008-09-01

DESKTRA Freedom Desktop (exe)

DESKTRA Freedom Desktop is the latest offering from NetLeverage group of companies. It provides access to your Desktops from anywhere on the Internet. No firewall configuration is necessary. Security, ease of access, and speed are the three design fundamentals of the Desktra Freedom Desktop Technology. All the DESKTRA communications are...

Tags: DESKTRA SYSTEMS, DESKTRA Freedom Desktop, Desktra Freedom Remote Access Protocol, Remote Access, Firewalls, Desktops, Network Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-09-01

Green Plug snags heavy hitter for board

Who says green tech isn't rocket science? Starting Sept. 1, green tech start-up Green Plug, which is pushing for the concept of a universal power converter, has appointed former White House advisor George Keyworth as the chairman of its board of directors. Keyworth was Science Advisor to...

Tags: Green Technology, White House, Board, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-08-29

iPhone tethering rumored

iPhone tethering rumoredWindows mobile makes it very easy.I use a windows mobile device and I just went out to the internet and found the app I needed to do it and off I went with Bluetooth connectivity to my laptop and the performance is great even with my vpn tunnels...

Tags: 3G, Microsoft Windows, INTERNET, Operating systems, VPNs, Apple iPhone, Apple/AT&T

Discussion threads 2008-08-29

Public policy and open source

Public policy and open sourceGovernments should tread carefullyBy all means they should use OSS if it is the most cost-effective use of the taxpayers' money. But that's as far as it should go. There shouldn't be any 'affirmative action' for OSS.NoneGovernment should have a policy of using public funds in...

Tags: Vertical industries, open source, government

Discussion threads 2008-08-28

Palm Treo Pro (unlocked)

Photo gallery:Palm Treo ProWhile not the best-kept secret in the technology world, with leaked photos and videos all over the Net, we were still amped over Palm's official unveiling of the Palm Treo Pro. And why wouldn't we be? The smartphone looked pretty sharp, both inside and out. However, now...

Tags: Cellular phones, Handhelds, Palm Treo, Palm Inc., Treo Pro, Palm Treo Pro

Product reviews 2008-08-27

Worst news for McCain is not from Denver

Worst news for McCain is not from DenverYou're right about one thingHe's got little to fear fron Denver. H Clinton's speech on Tuesday didn't look as though it was really all that convincing.I'm sure his biggest risk is from cancer, not the DNC!RE: Worst news for McCain is not from...

Tags: FUD

Discussion threads 2008-08-27