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House panel passes spyware permission bill: House panel passes spyware permission billyes, but things that call homelike activations and all that will just now pop up a box and say agree or die, so what choice will you have but to agreedoes this include DVR'sthat send data to the home office as to whatwhen and where...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, OPEN SOURCE, SECURITY, spyware permission, spyware, taxpayer dollar; Discussion threads 2004-06-18

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Comcast scoops up Plaxo: good move: In a move that surprises few people, Plaxo is being acquired. The surprise - at least for some - is that it is Comcast and not one of the usual suspects of Facebook or Google. Comcast is Plaxo's biggest partner and provides hosting for all Comcast email subscriber address books....; Tags: Plaxo Inc., Comcast Corp., Advertising & Promotion, E-mail, Marketing, Online Communications, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Frequent open source miles: Matt Asay's piece on "open source free- riders" got my goat this morning because we're on opposite sides of the market. Matt's a vendor, a high-ranking executive with Alfresco who by his own testimony spends a heavy chunk of his life in hotels and airports. ...; Tags: Matt, Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Business PCs are going nowhere fast: "Everything that can be invented has been invented." If Charles Duell, in 1888 the Commissioner for the U.S. patent office, actually said that, then he would, of course, have been wrong; but I think the claim may have some applicability to the business PC in 2008....; Tags: PC, Business PC, Unix, Desktops, Hardware, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Google grabs for billions in pharma gold...: Google has asked all hacks to assemble at the Googleplex Monday 19th to hear about the state of search and also Google Health. That sounds like hearing about the health of Google and also its new service Google Health. Health is a tricky area for Google. I remember chatting...; Tags: Google Inc., Pharmaceutical Company, Health Care, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Tom Foremski; Blog posts 2008-05-13

No Brotherly Love: EarthLink will pull its Wi-Fi network from Philly: EarthLink on Tuesday threw in the towel on its Philadelphia Wi-Fi project, which the ISP was trying to transfer to a non-profit or the city's operating group. Now EarthLink is trying to pull out its gear. EarthLink says in a statement: After months of negotiations with...; Tags: EarthLink Inc., Network, Wi-Fi Network, City, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Networking, Wireless, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Does Larry Ellison have the best SaaS strategy?: Software as a service sounds deceptively simple: Host an application, charge folks monthly and customers come running because they don't have to implement software. The reality: SaaS is rocket science and few do it truly well. This perception vs. reality SaaS gap bonked me over the head...; Tags: Strategy, Software-as-a-service, NetSuite Inc., Larry Ellison, SaaS Trajectory, Software As A Service (SaaS), Emerging Technologies, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
POS MAID (26 & X-Charge 6): Point of Sale & Credit Card Processing Software for your Business. POS MAID is highly recommended for general merchandise retail stores, such as: Dollar store, Grocery store, Bakery, Auto / Car Sales, Clothing Store, Vitamin Store, Pet store, Sporting goods store, Electronics store, Computer store, Cell phone dealer, Toy store,...; Tags: Point-of-sale, Alexandria Computers, POS MAID; Software downloads 2008-05-12
AT: ATOff again?If you look at the Plan Details today, AT&T has apparently removed the WiFi offer yet again. I'll have to stop by the local Starbucks to see if it indeed does work, but with them pulling it from the site it doesn't look good again for iPhone owners.RE: ATI...; Tags: Home entertainment, Consumer electronics, TV & Home Theater, Wireless LANs, home theater; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Is Microsoft the answer to Africa's health woes?: In my story earlier today I pointed out how African researchers see mobile data networks as the key to improving health outcomes on the world's poorest continent. The French group formerly known as Fone+, now combined under Craig Mundie into Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Group, is pushing precisely...; Tags: Mobile, Health Care, Microsoft Corp., Vertical Industries, Benefits, Smart Phones, Healthcare, Advertising & Promotion, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Dollar Deal Finder (exe): Thousands of deals expire every day on eBay without bids. Dollar Deal Finder searches expiring eBay auctions to find deals for you under $1 before they expire. Review by category, use the built-in note database and calendar to keep track of your auctions and more. This version is the first...; Tags: eBay Inc., Auction, Dollar Deal Finder; Software downloads 2008-05-09
Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthless: News Corp. confirmed what had been reported for weeks: Fox Interactive revenue isn't going to hit its targets. The problem: Social networking is still very hard to monetize. Does inventory matter when you can't sell it? Peter Chernin, News Corp.'s operating chief, delivered his state of MySpace...; Tags: Social Media, MySpace, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Microsoft going it alone? Not exactly: Microsoft going it alone? Not exactlyI'm with you....Facebook - why on earth would MS do it? It just doesn't make any sense - hell look for new business models, don't just play dumb catch up!More over here - http://diversity.net.nz/ms-considering-a-facebook-purchase/2008/05/08/It's called flounderingWhen they can't go forward, they can't go back, and...; Tags: Operational accounting, Microsoft Corp., revenue, VCSY, Vertical Computer Systems Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Always-on boosted by British government study: Always-on boosted by British government studyAlways On ... and the Food PoliceWhat happens when the cops show up at the grocery store and arrest you for purchasing that TwinkieR? Or you get a surcharge bill from your insurance company because your food purchases don't match your prescribed diet?Not likely? Well,...; Tags: Food & Beverage, Always-On, insurance company, diet, insurance; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
How long can AMD continue to blame Intel for its failures?: How long can AMD continue to blame Intel for its failures?Could not agree moreI think AMD relied upon "evil Intel" marketing far too much and as you suggest, even AMD fans have switched back to Intel because thats where the bang for the buck is at.Buying ATI seems to have...; Tags: Processors, Marketing research, Games, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., marketing, ATI Technologies Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Gallery: Psystar unboxing, innerds, maiden boot: Gallery: Psystar unboxing, innerds, maiden bootThe disposable Mac?Obviously due to limitations set by the firmware or software updates this can't hold up against a "real" mac. But I'm really curious to see how it stacks up as a "disposable" Mac.At $4-500 then this is cheap enough that if it starts...; Tags: Processors, DVD, Network technology, Psystar, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
SAP BPM - business fail?: On Sunday I sat through a day of SAP sponsored discussions around business process management as part of the company's ramp up to Sapphire08. In and among the presentations, Ginger Gatling, SAP NetWeaver BPM product manager introduced the packed room to Galaxy - aka SAP's NetWeaver Business Process Management environment....; Tags: BPM, SAP AG, Business Process Automation, Operational Planning, Strategy, Enterprise Software, It Operations, Business Operations, Management, Software, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-06
Open source as the villain in its own story: Open source as the villain in its own storyhuh?I read a lot of words there, but failed to discern any content!Value of a brandMicrosoft spends so much assuring it remains one of the top 3 most respected and approved brands in the world because sales are increased by trust. ...; Tags: Branding, brand, goodwill, Microsoft Corp., real dollar, open source, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
SAP CEO: Ballmer should have bought Yahoo: SAP CEO: Ballmer should have bought YahooMS shouldn't be allowed to buy any big companiesThey should get their own house in order first, release worthwhile OS's, and put an end to their sick anti-competitive bullying.The world needs free markets and competition to thrive, not one huge monopoly.The more MS can...; Tags: INTERNET, Kagermann, Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc., SAP AG, Steve Ballmer; Discussion threads 2008-05-05
AT: ATThere will probably be......some kind of MD5 digest hashed to an iPhone private key which will be present on an update to the firmware. Yes?Yep - it's goneI tried at a Starbucks here in Colorado Springs and it asks for a user name, etc... vs just asking for you...; Tags: Wireless LANs, AT&T Corp., Apple iPhone, Starbucks Corp., Wi-Fi; Discussion threads 2008-05-05