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Democrats lack votes for health care reform

It's amazingWhen Republicans are in power, Democrats can't get anything done. When Democrats are in power, Democrats can't get anything done. Who's running that show anyway?Carl RapsonRepublicansRepublicans will continue to run Washington until the assumptions underlying their rule change. This is good news.We dont need to overhaul a system that...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, health care, Nope, Obama, insurance, healthcare reform

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

What Asus wants in a Linux

Linux needs a real mainstream distroLinux unfortunately is too fragmented to get the attention of consumers.Way too many distributions. We think Microsoft is bad with Windows! But just look at how many our out there of Linux! Hey Linux idiots! stop doing so many and concentrate on one well...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, ASUS, Driver Problem, Linux, Nope

Discussion threads 2009-08-08

Apple Airport Express: Okay, Okay, I love the damn thing.

The Apple Airport Express, a pocket-sized wireless access point and SOHO router was refreshed with 5Ghz Wireless Draft-N capability in March of 2009. Click to view the gallery. As many of you know, I make my living as a systems architect...

Tags: Apple AirPort Express, Router, Apple Airport, Unit, Apple Inc., Wireless, Nope, Home Networking, Microsoft Windows, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-05-22

Microsoft to release Exchange 2010 beta on April 15

Microsoft to release Exchange 2010 beta on April 15Same ole stuff, new nameAnd let me guess it requires a firewall, anti-virus and other expensive items.I wonder if they give refunds for viruses and hackers?A version without a tie-in to Office/Outlook?You'd probably need to go all the way back to their...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Servers, Microsoft Corp., Exchange 2010, Microsoft Office, Nope, server

Discussion threads 2009-04-14

Social CRM for the iPhone? Nope. Still, Not Bad at All

Social CRM for the iPhone? Nope. Still, Not Bad at AllCRM on MobilesCRM implementation has enforced a cultural change. It is now developed for use in mobiles. Business can be managed from anywhere and there are a lot of facilities like setting priorities, status etc.To know more about CRM,CRM vendors,Implementation...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Customer relationship management (CRM), Social CRM, Nope, Apple iPhone, CRM Implementation

Discussion threads 2009-03-20

IBM bid for Sun could be a blocking move

I agree with Dana Gardner that IBM's reported $6.5 billion bid for Sun makes no sense at all. Owning Java is not a business model, or not enough of one to help Sun meaningfully. So, does IBM need chip architectures from Sun? Nope, has...

Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., IBM Corp., Nope, Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Tom Foremski

Blog posts 2009-03-19

IBM buying Sun Microsystems makes no sense, it's a red herring

Someone has floated a trial balloon, through a leak to the Wall Street Journal, that IBM is in "talks" to buy Sun Microsystems for $6.5 billion. The only party that would leak this information is Sun itself, and it smacks of desperation in trying to thwart an unwanted acquisition, or...

Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., IBM Corp., Nope, Data Centers, Sales Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Open Source, Databases, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Sales, Investment, Finance, Enterprise Software, Software, Dana Gardner

Blog posts 2009-03-18

Airport security part 5: Snakes on planes? Check. Marshalls on planes? Nope.

Airport security part 5: Snakes on planes? Check. Marshalls on planes? Nope.And used "roll" instead of "role" in the post"TSA actually discusses FAMs increasing roll post 9/11..."From this statement, I would guess that the TSA is somehow increasing their spin? ;)You misspelled 'Knew'on your poll ;-) ...

Tags: Transportation, Airliners, Snake, airport security, Nate, Transportation Security Administration, Nope, Federal Reserve Board

Discussion threads 2008-07-14

Google%2C+SingTel%2C+and+others+to+build+submarine+cable

Google%2C+SingTel%2C+and+others+to+build+submarine+cableGoogle's business model depends on having fast, relaible communcations.It makes a lot of sense for them to make sure there is plenty of funding for any of these projects. Meanwhile, MS would rather there communications were NOT fast or reliable so that we have to depend on fat OS and...

Tags: Google Search, Google Inc., Nope

Discussion threads 2008-02-26

EU backs off inquiry into Microsoft's ContentGuard deal

EU backs off inquiry into Microsoft's ContentGuard dealApparently European "justice" CAN be bought!:-)As I said......once the French company became involved, the EC backs off. Makes one want to reconsider the EC's motivations in the WMP and server API cases, too.Carl RapsonNope[i]"Makes one want to reconsider the EC's motivations in the...

Tags: Leadership, Nope, ContentGuard Inc., WMP, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-03-15

PalmOne grabs Microsoft Exchange license

PalmOne grabs Microsoft Exchange licenseFINALLY !!!Palm came to their senses and decided to stop trying to swin against the current!!!PalmOne chooses a loser.And adds more usless dreck to waste ROM space on their products.This is a quandry...I have officially blocked all access to Palm devices here. Now, with this news,...

Tags: E-mail servers, Groupware, Firewalls, SECURITY, Microsoft Consulting, Microsoft Exchange Server, Nope, Palm Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-10-05

Additional Resources

Are the Microsoft layoffs over now?

I hope soI hate seeing "SoandSo killing X amount of jobs" in the news =/Ballmer should be the first to get laid offHis reklessness to ignore the FOSS and cling to the proprietary model drove M$ into the ground.Q1 revenues of $13Bn generating $3.5Bn in net profit ...... would tend...

Tags: Operational accounting, Financial services, accounting, Creative accounting, Microsoft Corp., layoff

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Friday Challenge: What can your OS do that mine can't?

My OS can break 5% global desktop market share!Sorry Mac and Linux! :PBetter/Larger Hardware/Software SelectionMy operating system Windows has a better and larger library of available applications, and a larger ecosystem of supported hardware.Why do you insist in behaving as an idiot?Hope what they're paying you is enough to compensate...

Tags: Operating systems, MSF, OS Installed, operating system, Ubuntu, Linux, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

In recession, VoIP makes strong case for cutting your home landline

Tempting, but I will passI've considered VoIP several times over the years, but it usually just takes a few phone calls with a friend or relative who is using VoIP before I change my mind! Not infrequently, the conversation becomes a warbling mess. Then there are times we...

Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, VoIP, phone, recession

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Phishing experiment sneaks through all anti-spam filters

Not mine.My e-mail address is not known to spammers and I haven't received spam ever since my Hosted Exchange provider uses a Barracuda Spam Filter.Sorry, you can't take advantage of my trust unless I know you for years -- even decades. :)And by the way, please mind your feelings as...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, anti-spam, e-mail, spam, phishing

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (Winter 2009)

Great Performance With Some AnnoyancesI got this wireless router because my D-Link one had become unreliable. I opened the box and this router is beautiful, packaged in typical Apple style, although it didn't setup in typical style, and in fact it was a nightmare to setup.This router doesn't use...

Tags: Routers & switches, Desktops, Network technology, NETWORKING, Apple Airport, router, Apple Macintosh, PC, MAC address, MAC, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Microsoft's Windows 7 challenge: Selling Live services (without being sued)

What competitors?Other than iLife, who is competing with Live Essentials?These seem like little trivial programs to be fighting over. Besides the people complaining about bloat (Even though these programs don't take up much space), I don't think anyone would complain even if they were included in Windows to begin with.The...

Tags: Operating systems, Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Why is Microsoft opening up its Outlook file format now?

Customer says: nopen/tPartner: Can't hurtIf I had to list out things I'd like to see from Microsoft, this would not be on the top of the list, but it's a great move I think.People looking to move away from other mail systems could see more tools available that make the...

Tags: E-mail, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Dear Microsoft: What's the deal with Windows 7 upgrades?

Location?38.921473?N 77.066946?WYep, same here ...... stonewalled at every turn. With you ...... I can see, because you've been pulling on Microsoft's scab lately. But in Ed's case, I don't know why they would treat him like that.^o^Message has been deleted..Believe it or not ...... it makes little difference. The...

Tags: upgrade media, reverse engineering, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Will a flu pandemic really bring down the Internet?

Is the last bulleted list a joke??That last bulleted list is a joke. It worships a model, and is not the best tool for the job.Keep in mind through all this:-The problem is going to be network congestion. Therefore steps should be taken to [b]REDUCE[/b] network usage."Monitor your VPNs. Make...

Tags: NETWORKING, H1N1 flu, network, marketing, network congestion, flu, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-10-27