Yearly Archives: 2008

The Changing Face of Web Apps

Posted: 8:06 am
January 23, 2008
Vladville
1 Comment

The face of web applications has changed quite a bit over the years and even over the past few months. The user experience, in my opinion, is getting better in a sense that its making the user think and coordinate … Continue reading →

Podcasting Like Crazy

Posted: 11:43 am
January 22, 2008
Podcast
on Podcasting Like Crazy

I’ve spent the past three days recording podcasts and really trying to build a professional system around it so that call quality is exceptional and consequently edits and delivery take a whole lot less effort. One of the most frustrating … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed you’re blogging more about politics

Posted: 11:54 pm
January 21, 2008
Vladville
on I’ve noticed you’re blogging more about politics

Someone said that to me yesterday. I haven’t noticed to be honest, but fair enough, here is the cause: I blog about business in general. Business is affected by many factors. Things like availability of funds, interest rates, foreign exchanges, … Continue reading →

The Night of Stupidity

Posted: 7:28 am
January 20, 2008
Vladville
2 Comments

It’s past 6 AM and I’ve been up all night dealing with my own stupidity and losing the battle convincingly. The first one is pretty simple: Vista Is it just me or does Vista only allow only one active recording … Continue reading →

Another miss, W. The post you really ought to read but I know you won’t because there is too much text in it and it doesn’t address your immediate concerns.

Posted: 10:26 am
January 18, 2008
IT Business
4 Comments

By now you’ve surely heard the assessment of the US economy from the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke which was basically a two hour oration summed up best in these words: “We’re fucked.” Not to be outdone, Captain Chokes On … Continue reading →

The Joy of Helpdesk

Posted: 1:39 am
January 18, 2008
ExchangeDefender
5 Comments

iddqd (click on the image to see at full resolution) I wonder if I could bribe Nick’s staff to tape him reading this ticket and spewing the morning shot of Jameson.   It’s true what they say, you just can’t get … Continue reading →

What has Vladville done for you lately?

Posted: 12:54 am
January 18, 2008
Microsoft
on What has Vladville done for you lately?

How about a career? Seriously. I’m calling this one “Get Behind the Brownies” – here is the deal: Can you apologize for a subcontinent? Can you keep on clicking Next & Finish through a wizard? Has the masters in computer … Continue reading →

Yahoo Implements OpenID, sticks with open standards

Posted: 4:01 pm
January 17, 2008
IT Culture
1 Comment

Yahoo! has finally jumped behind the OpenID standard and deals yet another strike at the heart of Google and Microsoft’s Hailstorm. So far the best angle I have seen on this story comes from my very good friend Dana Epp, … Continue reading →

Kicking Myself

Posted: 11:37 am
January 17, 2008
Vladville
on Kicking Myself

I seem to be doing a lot of that lately. I still haven’t read Erick’s book but if you’d like a preview of it, get that podcast and the book. Kicking myself about that one because its picking up a … Continue reading →

Marketing, Ahead or Behind?

Posted: 10:23 am
January 17, 2008
IT Business
3 Comments

This weeks Businessweek (page 17) is asserting that China must be over because there are so many books written about the bull market there. Apparently, a hot book trend is a signal of a “soon-to-burst bubble” or so they say. … Continue reading →