Archive for December, 2006

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2007: A Look Ahead

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

This is a fun article looking ahead and trying to make predictions about where technology will move to. Some, I think, are right on, and several I’m withholding judgment on. They list about a dozen topics, then discuss each. Below is a sampler of the topics, just to get your interest.
If you are interested [...]

Verizon Markets Services at Mall Stores

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

Opening stores in malls is a new way for a large telco to get interest. I assume they will only open stores where the Fios network is available, but within the next few years, that will expand to a large chunk of their service area.
I talked to one of their people about this very subject [...]

links for 2006-12-25

Sunday, December 24th, 2006

‘Merry Christmas to our heroes’ e-mail installs malicious code
it’s getting hard to enjoy anything on the net. just be careful
(tags: security email)

links for 2006-12-23

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

No More Foggy Windshields
a great use of super science
(tags: cars technology)

links for 2006-12-22

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Users say Outlook 2007 boosts e-mail management
good news for outlook users
(tags: email productivity)

Microsoft seeks patent covering Web feed readers
you have got to be kidding me!
(tags: microsoft)

links for 2006-12-21

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Siemens claims network speed record
wow! that’s smokin’
(tags: internet technology)

The Mark Twain Guide to Better Blogging

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Brian Clark at copyblogger has an article applying Mark Twain quotes to today’s blogging world, and with great skill. In fact, he feels the Twain would be a blogging guru today and I must agree.
Mark Twain is know for his biting wit, and would have no doubt provided hours of wonderful reading material at [...]

WiMAX IPOs Are on the Way

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Business Week carries a story today about two very different companies, looking to make their fortune in WiMax. Both are planning IPOs this next year because both need cash to forward their plans.
Clearwire filed to go public early this year, but withdrew the offer when they decided the money just wasn’t there. Now Clearwire [...]

links for 2006-12-19

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Hackers Selling Vista Zero-Day Exploit
do you have a spare $50,000? is hacking in your future?
(tags: security)

Hot Rods for 2006

Monday, December 18th, 2006

The Top 10 Hot Rods of 2006 as labeled by Hot Rod Magazine, is published and  the feuding and fighting is ready to begin. As always, someone’s favorite is left off the list, but I think the list is a fair reflection of the genre. It ranges from very old to new enough, and includes cars, [...]

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