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ButtonFinances (jar): ButtonFinances has a to the point philosophy. Everything is at a click away and the display will keep those busy eyes focused on the right line instead of ending on the next line. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Click, Philosophy, ButtonFinances; Software downloads 2008-01-23

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My Awesome IT Job: Senior IT Manager, Cisco: Hey, we all complain about work from time to time; we've all had lousy jobs. But before you call it a day and head off to the support group that meets at the bar, here are a few words from an IT pro that loves their work. ...; Tags: Information Technology, Cisco Systems Inc., Deb Perelman; Blog posts 2008-09-05
Red Hat draws its line in the virtual sand with Qumranet: The caves of Qumran, located in in the highly disputed region of the West Bank that sits between Israel and Jordan and is populated by both Palestinians and Jews, is where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. The scrolls are said by many Judaic scholars...; Tags: Hypervisor, Red Hat Inc., Virtual Desktop, Qumranet, Open Source KVM, Virtualization, Hardware, Jason Perlow; 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
Security-wise, Google Chrome is (potentially very) Good: Security bloggers are already commenting on Google's slightly premature "Chrome" browser leak. Built on top of the Apple sponsored WebKit engine, the browser offers several security features that we have only seen so far in the beta releases of IE8. The most interesting feature discussed so far...; Tags: Security, Google Inc., Application, Web Browser, Security Blogger, Chrome Philosophy, Web Browsers, Internet, Adam O\'Donnell; Blog posts 2008-09-02

JavaScript 2.0: Why Give Programmers Crutches?: [Guest Comment from Shane Steinert-Threlkeld] A new spec on which JavaScript 2.0 will be based , should be finalized by the end of the fall. Yet most of the proposed changes do close to nothing to actually improve the language. A lot of...; Tags: JavaScript, Programmer, JavaScript 2.0, Shane Steinert-Threlkeld, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld; Blog posts 2008-08-29
Android security team appeals to hackers: Already burned by the discovery of serious security vulnerabilities in its SDK, the Android Security Team emerged from the shadows this week with an appeal to the security community for help fixing flaws in the Linux-based mobile platform. In a note posted to several public mailing lists,...; Tags: Team, Google Android, Mobile, Hacker, Android Platform Team, Security, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-08-19
It's 1,100 systems and counting for open-source refurbishment advocates: It's almost back-to-school time here in New Jersey, so I thought it appropriate to update the Installfest for Schools item that I covered in late May. To refresh your collective memory, Untangle and the Alameda County Computer Resource Center got together at LinuxWorld earlier this month...; Tags: Computer, Productivity, Open Source, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-08-14
Dabbler or Optimizer? Consulting company comes out with model that rates your org's green credentials: Someone asked me last week if I knew of any companies that provide green tech assets services for small or midsize businesses. Honestly, I know of none, but I'll put my thinking cap on. Meanwhile, if you're wondering how you fare alongside your peers when it comes to "green enterprise...; Tags: Sourcing, Green Technology, Consulting, Results Group, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Purchasing & Procurement, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Business Operations, Management, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-08-13
The Future of the Web: The semantic web can be quite a hard concept to grasp when discussed in an abstract way: the above video is a particularly useful, clear exposition of the enormous promise and power the future of knowledge sharing holds. Parallax, a novel browsing interface designed by David Huynh...; Tags: Web, Information, Freebase, Semantic Web, Channel Management, Wiki, Strategy, Internet, Marketing, Online Communications, Management, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2008-08-12
Do 4 in 5 of us want real health care reform?: Do 4 in 5 of us want real health care reform?Universal not a good idea . . .Universal health care is not that good of an idea - the taxes can really kill an economy, and there's no guarantee the quality will be any better.We simply need a better idea.Remember...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Universal Health Care, health care, insurance; Discussion threads 2008-08-08
Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition: Aside from a few extra keys, there's very little about the Mac edition of high-end Logitech's diNovo Edge keyboard that's different from the Windows-based original. It remains one of the best-looking, and most expensive, keyboards around. We like the feel of its typing action, too, but at $159 the diNovo...; Tags: Keyboards, Desktops, diNovo Edge, keyboard, Logitech, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc.; Product reviews 2008-08-06
I need help: a website strategy and design issue: I need help: a website strategy and design issueResolutions, when achieved, feed marketing1. Do you seriously think that you're going to run out of issues needing resolution through consensus building and action? I didn't realize that Canada was so close to perfect. Given both U.S. presidential candidates, I may have...; Tags: Web site development, Microsoft Windows, Channel management, Web technology, website strategy, need help, Web, Web 2.0, Web site; Discussion threads 2008-07-29
Talent development: Earlier this week I attended Fortune magazine's Brainstorm Tech conference which "aims to sharpen the thinking of the very well heeled attendees about the escalating impact of tech-driven change for all business and global society". There was a terrific menu of topics on offer:...; Tags: Talent, Collaboration, CEO, HCL, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2008-07-25
The Philosophy of the Good (exe): The Philosophy of the Good is a free e-book including an Anthology of essays on a new Philosophy concerning the ancient concept of the GOOD. These essays cover religion, philosophy, psychology, social theory and social comment. If the e-book cannot be read on your computer because of system incompatabilities the...; Tags: Essay, Caius Ebook, E-books, Channel Management, Personal Technology, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-07-25
Managing growth - a followup to yesterday's guest blog: Yesterday, Dean Cycon of Dean's Beans wrote a guest blog for this column on "Starbucks' Dirty Little Secret". The blog is worthy of some followup, as well as some additional information that Dean shared with me about their corporate philosophy. Growth is good for a company,...; Tags: Trader, Blog, Dean Cycon, X2 Development Corp., Strategy, Management, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-23
Investors give Apple the cold shoulder: Investors give Apple the cold shoulderProfit taking...Record quarters are hard to follow-up.RE: Investors give Apple the cold shoulderApple's stock price is dependent on the belief that it will deliver exponential growth. Unfortunately the reality is that Apple appears to be close to or hitting a ceiling in terms of sales...; Tags: Sales strategy, Investment, Financial accounting, Apple Inc., cold shoulder, shoulder, stock; Discussion threads 2008-07-22
MB IChing Numerology (exe): MB IChing Numerology calculates if your name is lucky based on IChing. You can choose to use this tool to make changes to your name numerologically, so that it is beneficial. I Ching philosophy is found to have tremendous effect on all spheres of human life. I Ching is advocates...; Tags: MysticBoard, MB IChing Numerology, Productivity; Software downloads 2008-07-22
Sequoia bets on enterprise apps in the cloud: Sequoia bets on enterprise apps in the cloudA Future On-DemandGreat description of our philosophy and approach. As you noted and we expand on in our blog we are just as excited about what doesn't change -our core business model- as we are about what does - being even more...; Tags: E-mail providers, cloud computing, Groupware, Google Gmail, Sequoia, enterprise app, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
The running scandal of long-term care insurance: The running scandal of long-term care insuranceLong-term Care Insurance"With 79 million of us now headed past our warrantee expirations, the cost of caring for us is about to explode. It’s a ticking bomb under the economy, and the free market does not have an answer for it."Here's the answer: Plan...; Tags: Vertical industries, long-term care, long-term care insurance; Discussion threads 2008-07-21