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Google Maps and the mystery of the non-existent town

anagram softwareDid you get the words "not real" out of it? With an extra "G" left over?Brilliant!Good find! If that isn't the solution, then it sure is one heck of a coincidence.It wouldn't surprise me at all if that is it. Similar things -- adding a fictional item...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Network technology, Zack, Yahoo Maps, Google Inc., Google Maps, Argleton

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Parents bought me an Apple fruit, not Apple computer: FML

Parents bought me an Apple fruit, not Apple computer: FMLWant some cheese with that whine?Come on Zack...it's time to grow up, and stop feeling sorry for yourself.Great cheer up post Zack! [nt]...:-):-) Great way to start the weekendErmmm...?What? lol"Nobody understands your sense of humor""FYL" ;)Have a great weekend!

Tags: Apple Inc., FML

Discussion threads 2009-06-26

"Morro" in the cloud: a retraction and apology

"Morro" in the cloud: a retraction and apologyNobodys Perfect.At least your big enough to admit it.You did better than ComputerWorldComputerWorld said that Microsoft changed their schedule re: XP availability when they were in fact wrong all along. You, on the other hand, properly retracted your post.You're better than one of...

Tags: Morro

Discussion threads 2009-06-18

Microsoft's naive vision of the future home

Microsoft's naive vision of the future homeCost go down and effciency goes up after a while.Most technology costs goes down as time goes by. 50+ in HDTV a 10 years ago costs mored than 10K, now you can buy them at less 1500. Cost of new technology is always expensive...

Tags: Monitors & displays, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Zack, future home, vision, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-10

US government sanctions hit Windows Live Messenger in embargoed countries

US government sanctions hit Windows Live Messenger in embargoed countriesgreat opportunity for Google and YahooNow is the time for an agressive campaign by Google and Yahoo to convert all those users blocked by M$ to their IM.By the time we invade them or bomb them into the rock age, M$...

Tags: Zack, American Values, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, U.S. Government, Microsoft Windows Live Messenger, Microsoft Windows Live

Discussion threads 2009-05-28

A bag full of books, or kilobytes of Kindle?

A bag full of books, or kilobytes of Kindle?Also from the DepartmentAlso from the Department, how much do you want to bet the "books" won't be transferable or resalable?(Kinda reminds me of the Book of Job--Satan makes a [b][i]bet[/i][/b] with God. It's not real bright to make a bet...

Tags: bag full, scroll

Discussion threads 2009-05-04

Students and the Windows 7 release candidate

Students and the Windows 7 release candidateAs a consultant, & once again a studentI find Windows 7 to be of utterly no interest. I am not fond of any of the changes that Vista or Windows 7 has brought. I do see the power function changes as useful, so that's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate, release candidate, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-01

Windows Mobile; an operating system for adults

I just posted my first impressions of the SE XPERIA X1a, which is the Windows Mobile device with the highest specifications available today. Then I read Zack's post a bit later today slamming Windows Mobile so I thought it would be appropriate to address his issues and post why I...

Tags: Device, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Operating System, Palm Inc., Zack, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Marketing, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-01-26

Does dual-licensing limit community?

Does dual-licensing limit community?Opening up for more code contributionsI think the dual license approach has worked well for MySQL. It's part of the "quid pro quo" approach that we have used in our business. But there's no doubt that MySQL could do a better job accepting code contributions....

Tags: Databases, code contribution, contribution, Zack

Discussion threads 2008-12-23

Q???n'A: What your all talking about

Q???n'A: What your all talking aboutThe one you never answer......no matter how often it's asked...."Boxers or briefs"? ;-)By the way:[i]Why lug 3 or 4 books on vacation when you can just slip the Kindle in your purse?[/i]Zack, I didn't know you even carried a purse. ]:)Antivirus & Microsoft...But...

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Drinking tea, Q???n'A, Zack, TalkBack

Discussion threads 2008-12-14

An iGeneration view of TLAs

Over on Enterprise Alley, I've been joined by Zack Whittaker. Zack's a computer science student so is ideal for providing a fresh pair of eyes on the world of enterprise application startups. I was interested to get his take on three letter acronyms - TLAs - something upon which the...

Tags: computer science, erp, enterprise application, zack, enterprise resource planning (erp), enterprise software, software, dennis howlett

Blog posts 2008-08-11

Moving house: diary of a dial-up user (part 2)

Moving house: diary of a dial-up user (part 2)feel the painI can relate to your struggles in two ways. I had a similar bureaucratic nightmare trying to get my local telecom to come out and fix a faulty phone line, which had the disturbing effect of disconnecting the internet once...

Tags: INTERNET, Telecom & Utilities, Processors, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, diary

Discussion threads 2008-07-11

Welcome Zack Whittacker

Programming note: You may have noticed a new blogger on the network who has been quite prolific in the last few days--Zack Whittaker. Zack is the man behind our new blog dubbed iGeneration. The idea is to get a student perspective on IT. Zack is a student...

Tags: Information Technology, Programming, Zack, Web 2.0, Development Tools, Blogging, Strategy, Internet, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-06-03

Additional Resources

Facebook profile privacy: Take control, student style

Gone through all of your privacy settings and now feel safer as a result? Read this and think again, because there are more things to take into consideration. by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Facebook, Privacy, Security, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-11-06

News to know: Intel; Microsoft layoffs; Motorola, Palm; Oracle-Sun; MSN

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: New York AG files antitrust charges against Intel; alleges bribery, coercion Mary Jo Foley: Are the Microsoft...

Tags: Layoff, MSN, Hewlett-Packard Co., Oracle Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Motorola Inc., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Data Centers, Storage, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Data Management

Blog posts 2009-11-05

Google Maps and the mystery of the non-existent town

A small village in the north of England, Argleton, simply doesn't exist except in the world of Google. But why? by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-11-04

Best use for touch hardware yet? FarmVille

Even with interactive screensavers, mapping applications and games all designed for touch applications, I may have found the best use of touch technology yet. by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Use, Hardware, Games, Personal Technology, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-11-04

News to know: AT&T, Verizon; T-Mobile; Microsoft CRM; Win7; datacenters; Sony-Ericcson

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: AT&T sues Verizon Wireless, calls map ad "misleading" but doesn't dispute accuracy Matthew Miller: T-Mobile experiences...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Data Center, Dana Gardner, Dana Blankenhorn, Verizon Communications Inc., Andrew Nusca, T-Mobile, AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Microsoft CRM, Sam Diaz, CRM, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows 7, Smart Phones, Tools & Techniques, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management

Blog posts 2009-11-04

Google Wave: Has potential, but let loose too soon

Open sourceKeep in mind that the code to developers is completely open source. If someone wants to make their own wave software or use the real time HTML 5 support for something else.Besides this is just a preview of the basics. Open to only 100,000 people, you can't expect much....

Tags: Google Inc., developer

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

Google Wave: Has potential, but let loose too soon

Google Wave was "released" too soon. Sure it is only in preview-mode but what I see so far doesn't fill me with confidence, even though it could have some potential. by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Google Inc., Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-11-03