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Gizmodo is about to learn the meaning of karma: I'm sure you've already read about Gizmodo's CES crew, who channeled the ghost of Allen Funt, armed themselves with universal IR remote controls, andÂ then worked themselves into a giggle-festÂ by covertly shutting down some devices on the show floor, thereby sabotaging some demos and displays.Â I certainly don't want to reward bad...; Tags: Consumer Electronics Show, Gizmodo, Karma, Recruitment & Selection, Bluetooth, Professional Development, Cellular Phones, Wi-Fi, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Wireless, Career, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-01-11
Secondlife: A+ for proactive security: Backgound: Secondlife is a way cool immersive virtual world with millions of subscribers created by Linden Lab. It is a bit beyond the flat 2-D worlds of Myspace and Facebook. It allows users to interact with 3-D avatars. You can purchase property, build on it and offer up videos. ...; Tags: Software, Security, Digg, Apple QuickTime, Bug, Site, Secondlife, Karma, Social Networking, Tools & Techniques, Digital Music, Digital Media, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Management, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Richard Stiennon; Blog posts 2007-12-02
ODF, OOXML...and now UOF?: ODF, OOXML...and now UOF?Data representationWell I would say there is a well-founded standard theoretical model for data representation. On the basis of this standard watching Microsoft move from archaic methods where the only way you can get at the data is through the application to the almost as archaic hierarchical...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Few People, KARMA, Steve B, OOXML, Company-A, OpenDocument Format, Company B, UOF; Discussion threads 2007-05-22
Microsoft hands out 37 million shares in bonuses: Microsoft hands out 37 million shares in bonusesmeasurable criteria?[quote]James Cash, a Microsoft director who sits on the board's compensation committee, said in a statement that the awards were set using "measurable criteria" to evaluate job performance and that their size was in line with industry practices.[/quote]Clearly not their ability to...; Tags: Investment, KARMA, Microsoft Corp., stock, bonuse, measurable criteria; Discussion threads 2006-08-31

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Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it so: Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it soPar for the course wrt anti-Vista bashers.They believe that repeating something ad nauseum will somehow make it true.Journalism or Rant?I'm afraid you've followed suit rather than taking the high road on this issue. By even responding to...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, workstation, Microsoft Windows XP; Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Can XM-Sirius merger stand up to Washington politics?: Can XM-Sirius merger stand up to Washington politics?Every second they delay adds another nail to satelite radio's coffinMajor car makers will all be adding net access to all of their new vehicles soon, which will add yet another choice streaming radio for consumers.I'm not sure if streaming radio in cars...; Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, Federal government, Sirius merger, merger, stand-up, Sirius, XM Satellite Radio Inc., FCC, radio, Sat Radio; Discussion threads 2008-07-19
Twitter as a PayPal killer? Umm, not so fast: * Ryan Naraine is on vacation. Guest Editorial by Dan GlassÂ A recent blog proclaiming that Twitter could soon become a rival to PayPal made me shudder in fear. The blog author postulated that Twitter could offer a method to...; Tags: Payment, PayPal, Twitter, Operational Accounting, Security, Finance, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-07
Quirky Plurk: another microblogging time sink: The other evening I started to receive unsolicited aka spam requests to hook up with people on Plurk. Spam might be too strong a word since the requests were coming from people with whom I'm already connected through other services. I've had my...; Tags: Web Browser, Twitter, Plurk, Web Browsers, Cyberthreats, Spam, Internet, Security, Spam And Phishing, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-06-04
Did you know your N-Gage games are locked to a single device?: Did you know your N-Gage games are locked to a single device?Bad Design, Bad KarmaThis service is not likely to engender a great following for the reasons described abobve, after reading this article I'm not even inclined to try it outmmmmmmkay you can't blame them MattIMEI would be the...; Tags: Games, Cellular phones, Handhelds, IMEI, game, phone, N-Gage; Discussion threads 2008-05-21
2008 Audi R8: Photo gallery:2008 Audi R8Audi previously impressed us with its handling technology in the Audi TT, but even that car feels a little staid when compared with the 2008 Audi R8. The R8 holds the pavement as only a low-slung car with all-wheel-drive and massive tires can. Then Audi throws in...; Tags: Audi R8, Audi AG; Product reviews 2008-04-14
Yahoo's strategy: Torpedo the Microsoft deal or up the offer?: Yahoo's strategy: Torpedo the Microsoft deal or up the offer?You're so funnyFor such a doomed company, their stocks are soaring higher than ever."only works when you can eat or harm other companies"Same for Google : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Google_acquisitionsFor such an un-innovative company, I guess you've never seen Live Image and Video...; Tags: Branding, Financial accounting, strategy, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-09
How IT can save us from recession: How IT can save us from recessionyeah...right!When people and projects are axed, you want to start new projects...lol.[i]"IT can lift America right out of this recession but it's up to you to make the difference,"[/i]And I thought most of the IT has already moved to India, so that begs the...; Tags: Strategy, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-04-09
PCI security standard endangers wireless LANs: With wireless penetration tools like KARMA and the new FreeRADIUS-WPE, users who are using urban legend security and enterprise wireless LANs are more vulnerable than ever. One of the biggest threats facing wireless LAN users is SSID probing which is forced by the reckless usage of SSID broadcast suppression....; Tags: Security, LAN, SSID, PCI, WLAN, Security Standard, PCI Security Standard, Wi-Fi, Wireless, George Ou; Blog posts 2008-03-11
What's Microsoft's Plan B?: What's Microsoft's Plan B?Change the leadershipI think MS needs to forget this Yahoo nonsense and put some of it's A level talent in charge of the division.Right now it has C and D level talent running things.RE: What's Microsoft's Plan B?Microsoft should up the offer, take over Yahoo and be...; Tags: Investment, Financial accounting, Workforce management, Leadership, Strategy, Synergies, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., stock, Plan B; Discussion threads 2008-02-09
Google's quarter falls short of expectations; Social networking not monetizing well: Google's quarter falls short of expectations; Social networking not monetizing wellit's because of the M$ illegal behaviorM$ is trying to point the default IE search engine to its crappy msn and is not advertising through google, hence the shortfall.The courts should look into this.Stuff like this makes me wonderare we...; Tags: SEARCH, Yahoo! Inc., network, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., social networking; Discussion threads 2008-01-31
U2 manager takes Internet providers to task: U2 manager takes Internet providers to taskLike blaming the government because ...This is as bombastic and idiotic as any other idea that would the government because stolen cars are moved on public highways!Hey, he is right.Nothing else worth saying, unless your a pirate that is. They will whine endlessly..."Their...; Tags: Piracy, Internet, music industry, music; Discussion threads 2008-01-29
Is $235 million a small price to pay for the next billion users?: Is $235 million a small price to pay for the next billion users?Marketing. not philanthropy ....[i]"This is not a philanthropic effort, this is a business," Orlando Ayala of Microsoft told the Reuter's news agency.[/i]http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6571139.stmHow long is Microsoft going to keep up this facade?[i]“If you tell a lie big enough and...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Development tools, small price, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-01-22
Gizmodo is about to learn the meaning of karma: Gizmodo is about to learn the meaning of karmaGizmodoYeah, Gizmodo was out of line, after I read about their "antics" I unsubscribed from their RSS feed. I see no reason to give my eyeball time to a bunch of idiot juvenile punks.What's worse it Gizmodo trashed the TVBgone in...; Tags: RSS, SECURITY, Gizmodo; Discussion threads 2008-01-11
Dell, Best Buy forge retail deal: Dell, Best Buy forge retail dealThey need to do something...as of this morning Apple's market value is three times that of Dell's. I think it was around 1997 that Michael Dell suggested Apple shut down and give the money back to the shareholders...Karma's a bitch Michael.Dell jumps the sharkIf you've...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-12-06
So which laptop will be more reliable than my Dodge Caravan?: As readers might remember, my 2001 Dodge Caravan caught on fire last week after some maintenance to replace the serpentine belt and the power steering pump, both of which had died the day before. Now I've been in a rental for a couple of days (another Dodge Caravan, but...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Teacher, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2007-12-05