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Zoho can come second and still win: Zoho can come second and still winBusiness successDennis, Thanks for the detailed take. Your headline definitely captured the way we have always felt. I don't look at business as a competitive sport; instead I look at it like university examinations. Perhaps this is rooted in American vs Indian perspectives, now...; Tags: tools & techniques, zoho, still win; Discussion threads 2008-04-16

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Social giving for charity begets social giving for community: Normally I don't write about specific events but I'm making an exception as this is almost a mini overview for how charity in social media can turn into a benefit for the social Web community. In May I launched a Social Media Charity Auction that raised about...; Tags: social media, greg verdino, inbound marketing summit, jennifer leggio; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktop: Intel: Linux has 'no place' on desktopIt's GainingI think Ubuntu and Wubi have made big strides in putting Linux on the desktop. My first encounter with Linux was back in the early(?)/mid 90s. I installed an early Slackware version of Linux on my 486 (along with OS/2, PC/DOS, Win 3.1...; Tags: operating systems, unix, open source, intel corp., ubuntu, wubi, newbie, linux, microsoft windows, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
How much would it cost with Linux?: How much would it cost with Linux?Not just in AmericalandHere in Oz it's very hard to find a linux netbook. The Eeepc 1000H is available, but not the linux model. Same with the MSI wind. I'm considering getting a friend to buy one overseas & ship it.At the retail end,...; Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, linux; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
IBM should spend another $1B to drive consumer adoption of its Symphony OpenOffice-Linux desktop: IBM should spend another $1B to drive consumer adoption of its Symphony OpenOffice-Linux desktopIbm should spend 1% of its revenueeach years to help , expend and monitor/sponsored open sourceUp to a certain point IBM OS/3 "pay back" linux or bsd flavor since we are into the "if/why not"...; Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, servers, desktop, ibm corp., linux, microsoft corp., symphony, server; Discussion threads 2008-08-06

IBM should spend another $1B to sell its Symphony OpenOffice-Linux desktop to the masses: IBM is enlisting the help of the top three Linux distributors to help its desktop Office and messaging software gain ground. It's a small step forward but Big Blue must reach out to the masses to win this game. At LinuxWorld, IBM announced that Canonical/Ubuntu, Novell and Red...; Tags: microsoft office, ibm corp., linux, open source, unix, operating systems, desktops, software, hardware, paula rooney; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Google has Olympic fever: Since Google is spending a lot of time and money making sure they are the number one search engine in every country, or at least trying to, it's no surprise that Google has been looking at the Olympics as a huge opportunity that can't be missed. According...; Tags: international olympic committee, google inc., microsoft silverlight, youtube inc., web site development, web technology, internet, garett rogers; Blog posts 2008-08-05
Yahoo: Our board a lot less loved today: Yahoo's shareholder meeting last Friday looked like a resounding victory for CEO Jerry Yang and Chairman Roy Bostock. The reality was a bit different. The company failed to tabulate the results correctly and was prodded to check the results after investors started griping. Suddenly, Bostock and Yang...; Tags: jerry yang, board, yahoo! inc., financial accounting, corporate governance, finance, business operations, corporate law, larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-05
Cisco's quarter clears hurdles; Outlook murky but close enough: Updated: Cisco Systems on Tuesday delivered fiscal fourth quarter earnings of $2 billion, or 33 cents a share, on revenue of $10.4 billion, up 10 percent from a year ago. Excluding items, Cisco reported fourth quarter earnings of 40 cents a share, a penny ahead of estimates. ...; Tags: john chambers, microsoft outlook, cisco systems inc., larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-05
IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on Vista: IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on VistaHoo that could be painful very painfulibm ,red hat, ubuntu working together..... ough Microshot may feel this a bitRE: IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on VistaUnless they make programs and hardware as easy to install &...; Tags: unix, open source, operating systems, driver installation, linux, ibm corp., ubuntu, novell inc., microsoft windows vista, red hat inc.; Discussion threads 2008-08-05
Why x86 is perfectly fine for now: Why x86 is perfectly fine for nowAgreed - But demand drives progressEverything you say is true, but the more people who say I want 64bit and I want it now, the more progress you will see in 64bit apps and drivers. If 64bit demand is low, companies will turn...; Tags: intel x86, x64, x86 is, vista x64; Discussion threads 2008-08-05
Video: Picking a Linux distribution: Video: Picking a Linux distributionSuSE 11 not ready for prime time.Check the forums. Lots of problems with multi-boot, hard drives, especially raid, others - check their forum.I tried it on brand new machine. Had trouble with Seagate Cheetah drive and adaptec raid. Tried 10.3, went smooth as silk.If you have...; Tags: open source, unix, operating systems, video, linux; Discussion threads 2008-08-05
Everywhere I look, I see Clouds: Everywhere I look, I see CloudsThe only eruption of clouds...is by bloggers. The only ones actually using the cloud are small businesses that either don't have the money for their own network or don't have the qualified IT personnel to do their own.Bloggers need to get a handle on reality....; Tags: channel management, cloud computing, xml, web 2.0, web; Discussion threads 2008-08-05
Multi-core Intel chips to be used in handhelds and supercomputers?: Intel's "Larrabee" family of multi-core chips, originally aimed at the personal-computer graphics market, may now see action in "an increasingly broad spectrum of the computing world, from Windows and Macintosh desktop personal computers to handhelds and even supercomputers," reports the New York Times. Larrabee is slated to...; Tags: supercomputer, handheld, multi-core, graphics, intel corp., chip, larrabee, semiconductors, network technology, processors, hardware, networking, components, andrew nusca; Blog posts 2008-08-04
Social media and 'green': two fashion trends to avoid: I love the ideas behind social media and the move towards all things green but if you want evidence our industry is fashion driven then look no further than John Furrier's 'so what?' thumbs down to Delicious2. Even so, sooner or later, technology has to deliver and it is a...; Tags: dell computer corp., social media, general motors corp., dennis howlett; Blog posts 2008-08-04
Intel takes aim at Nvidia, AMD's ATI: Intel is wading into the graphics chip market and its wake could roil Nvidia and AMD's ATI. On Monday, Intel is disclosing details (Intel statement, Techmeme) about Larrabee, a chip that will have stand alone graphics processing and aim for the gaming market. While Nvidia and AMD...; Tags: nvidia corp., ati technologies inc., advanced micro devices inc., graphics, intel corp., larrabee, jon peddie, semiconductors, hardware, larry dignan; Blog posts 2008-08-04
UNO - Undercover (exe): Help Felicia Blue, an undercover secret agent posing as a professional UNO player, track down spies, foil their evil plots and regain her former glory. During the adventure, you must complete a series of missions by playing UNO against a cast of fun and eccentric characters with unique play styles...; Tags: gamefools, real estate, workforce management, business operations, human resources; Software downloads 2008-08-04
Day 2: iPhone Dev Camp 2: Yesterday I learned a few lessons about live blogging. Not many people are refreshing it as much as I was. I should list my posts with most recent at the top instead of the other way around. ...; Tags: apple iphone, developer, app, melodies, medialets, games, personal technology, andrew mager; Blog posts 2008-08-03
Plat'Home OpenBlockS: Made in Japan: Embedded Linux devices have always fascinated me, because besides on the server, it's where I think the Open Source OS is going to make the most impact. From 2002 to 2004, I worked for SHARP as a developer liaison consultant on the very much before its time ZAURUS Linux/Java PDA,...; Tags: developer, device, storage, debian, openblocks, openblocks266, cf, plat'home linux, theopenblocks, linux, embedded linux, operating systems, open source, unix, software, jason perlow; Blog posts 2008-08-03
Day 1: iPhone Dev Camp 2: iPhone development has been strong for over a year now. Ever since the device debuted in June of 2007, people have been hacking away at the platform. Now, in the summer of 2008, we have an SDK. We are now allowed to build and submit apps that...; Tags: apple iphone, adobe systems inc., apple inc., app, iphone development, iphone app, device, tapulous, august joki, 3g, corporate communications, xml, cellular phones, consumer electronics, personal technology, marketing, software/web development, web development, andrew mager; Blog posts 2008-08-02