I am finally the first
I am finally the first listed return for a search on Google.
Month: November 2002
On my reading list…
This book is on my hitlist waiting to be read at home… now I can start it as it was originally intended to be. Wired (below) has a link to download the missing chapter. Mitnick’s ‘Lost Chapter’ Found: “The first chapter of hacker Kevin Mitnick’s new book was omitted from the print version by the … Read moreOn my reading list…
The real question
The real question is whether you want to watch a movie on your computer… How can this possibly compete with VOD over cable and satellite systems? I don’t think it can. This is an idea that waited too long to make a difference in my humble opinion. The Potential for Net-Delivered Movies: News.com article on … Read moreThe real question
Another win for Amazon
Last week the semi-stealth launch of Ruby and now the news is out on the subscription service that just launched today. 50,000 publications combined with one-click ordering is a dangerous one-two punch… Is Amazon.com Destined to Become the Big Subscription Clearinghouse?: Amazon.com has just launched an online magazine/newspaper/newsletter clearinghouse–the effort is geared towards print publications, … Read moreAnother win for Amazon
WebTV targeting Seniors
For the Mountain View, Calif.-based Microsoft subsidiary, formerly known as WebTV, those aged 50 and older aren’t the stubborn old codgers advertisers notoriously ignore. Instead, they’re an untapped market for Internet access. “For the first time, we’re going after the older American group,” said Sam Klepper, MSN TV’s senior director of marketing. “This is a … Read moreWebTV targeting Seniors
The picture says it all…
The picture says it all… Nokia is not fooling around. Wireless game console from Nokia: “” Source: infoSync The N-Gage mobile game deck, together with branded game titles from top games publishers and developers, will be available for purchase February 2003. To ensure a steady supply of games, Nokia has teamed up with Sega – … Read moreThe picture says it all…
Handspring updates Treo Mail
Handspring had just released an update to Treo Mail enabling better connectivity for always on networks… I guess that will be the last one developed in-house. Considering the popularity and strength of mail on the Blackberry platform, I’d say this is a good thing for future Handspring communicators. Handspring to license RIM patents: “The handheld … Read moreHandspring updates Treo Mail
Don’t be fooled
Don’t be fooled by the low, pre 1.0 version number, Chimera is an extremely solid Cocoa-based OSX Mozilla browser. I have been using it since .5 and been updating it through the daily builds since. There is an excellent team and community working on this project to assure the highest quality. If you use, IE … Read moreDon’t be fooled
Once again Brent Simmons comes through
Once again Brent Simmons come through… This is a great app for those of you reading this from Macs who have not yet downloaded it. I highly recommend this as the primary way to scan both news and blog sites — in fact any site that supports RSS. NetNewsWire Lite 1.0.2b4: “NetNewsWire Lite 1.0.2b4 contains … Read moreOnce again Brent Simmons comes through
Nokia makes its move
It’s way too early to tell (it was just announced) whether this will have a real impact on the business of Nintendo and their GameBoy platform, if not the other handset manufacturers. It seems like a pretty intense move though … Nokia will act as publisher and platform for games on the Series 60 platform … Read moreNokia makes its move
I am way too easily amused
I am way too easily amused… As I was clearing my Junk Folder in Mail I noticed that the latest spam to arrive was from MSN 8 Internet Service titled Is Spam taking over your inbox? Actually no, but thanks for thinking of me Microsoft. And of course, thank you Apple.
China’s Big Brother
According to this AP report, a province in China is requiring Internet Cafe users to purchase a card which registers them with the authorities and monitors their online usage… They get an access card, which is swiped on an identifying machine when they go online. That sends a signal to police who continuously monitor the … Read moreChina’s Big Brother
fictomercial(FIK.toh.mur.shul)
fictomercial (FIK.toh.mur.shul) n. A work of fiction in which a company pays the writer to incorporate the company’s products into the story. Source: The Word Spy
Japander.com
Japander.com This site features a host of weird ads for Japanese products starring the biggest names from Holyweird. A good place to start is this crazy clip featuring Arnold.
Seems like a good one…
Seems like a good one… I just added it to my wishlist. The Six Forces of Marketing Momentum HBSWK Pub. Date: Oct 28, 2002 by Ron Ricci and John Volkmann If you want your product to be more than a one-hit wonder, customers need to know that it has staying power. Here are six ways … Read moreSeems like a good one…
101 Mozillas to 1 IE
101 Things That the Mozilla Browser Can Do That IE Cannot: “101 things that the Mozilla browser can do that IE cannot….” Source: Blogzilla
Give a man a fish…
Give a man a fish…: “Give Bill Gates a fish, and he’ll buy some tartar sauce to go with it. Teach Bill Gates to fish, and he’ll build a tartar sauce factory and eventually corner the market. The tartar sauce won’t be as good as some other tartar sauce, but people won’t mind, they’ll just … Read moreGive a man a fish…
Apple’s 2002 Holiday Gift Guide
Apple’s 2002 Holiday Gift Guide
Apparently HDTV signals get downconverted
Apparently HDTV signals get downconverted to conform to what the TV can handle which is not ideal, but otherwise this is a great looking set. It is at the lower end, but bang for the buck is very high. CNET on Gateway’s Budget Plasma TV: “CNET review of that new $3000 plasma TV from Gateway. … Read moreApparently HDTV signals get downconverted
Mitch Kapor : “Announcing a
Mitch Kapor : “Announcing a project without…: “Mitch Kapor: “Announcing a project without having code to show, that is, committing an act of vaporware, is generally not regarded as a best practice in the software world. It lessens credibility and heightens cynicism. So why did we do just that?”” Source: Scripting News