Author Archives: Vlad

Rewind: Rebuilding Own Web Now

Posted: 4:41 pm
September 7, 2007
OwnWebNow
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This has been on the radar for months but I am now glad to announce that we’re (or rather, I am) going to be publishing the process of how we’re rebuilding Own Web Now. No company is perfect, no product … Continue reading →

What Dell is up to with SilverBack:

Posted: 1:36 pm
September 7, 2007
IT Business
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Reprinted with permission: I just met with my Dell Account Executive who was in town today andaddressed some small concerns I had. Here are a couple of notes from ourmeeting that might be useful: 1. By late 4th quarter, there … Continue reading →

Truth in Logistics

Posted: 1:29 pm
September 7, 2007
Web 2.0
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Sometimes honesty is not the best policy, courtesy of FedEx: Nothing just screams romance like knowing that the gift I just bought personalized for my lovely wife is being cranked out by a 5 year old sweatshop worker in China … Continue reading →

The reason why iPhone is the best selling SmartPhone

Posted: 10:22 pm
September 6, 2007
Microsoft
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One word: Disconnected. Windows Mobile device focus groups and hardware manufacturers that outsource their creativity to HTC have yet again taken what is undoubtedly the most advanced embedded operating system and turned it into one of the most expensive paperweights … Continue reading →

Friends on Rough Days

Posted: 8:20 pm
September 6, 2007
ExchangeDefender, Friends
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Today was a rough day. Even though the trouble lasted only about 40 minutes and affected just a handful of people its yet another smack in the face of the perfection that we strive for. Bah. I was out having … Continue reading →

MSN Messenger needs flexible presence control

Posted: 5:17 am
September 6, 2007
Microsoft
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So Chris Jones of the Windows Live Team actually responds to blog comments? I blogged about the Windows Live Installer yesterday so I figure I’d open this long-time-gripe with MSN Messenger, though I know its currently impossible to solve, because … Continue reading →

How can you be so mean and be so beloved and respected at the same time?

Posted: 9:02 pm
September 5, 2007
Uncategorized
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Got an email the other day that, between the lines, asked the following question: How can you be so mean and be so beloved and respected at the same time? It’s really pretty simple to tell you the truth. Last … Continue reading →

Is it safe to say Apple now owns the digital convergence?

Posted: 6:53 pm
September 5, 2007
IT Culture, Web 2.0
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As much as I hate to say this, and as much as I hate Apple, and as much as I very strongly feel their computers are nothing more than homosexual accessories and toys for toddlers… I think it’s time to … Continue reading →

Windows Live Installer – Get it all with one click

Posted: 6:43 pm
September 5, 2007
Microsoft, Web 2.0
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Nutshell: Microsoft enters round 1 with Google, nearly 2 years late, and knocks it out.Conclusion: Nobody cares this time around either. Google first came out with Google Pack a long time ago with hope of making it easy to install/update shareware/freeware … Continue reading →

Karl’s Managed Superblog

Posted: 9:50 am
September 5, 2007
IT Business, SMB
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There are very few blogs and even forums I can recommend to people that are looking to get into the managed services. Having seen Erick’s MSP Bootcamp I’m pretty convinced that if thats the strategy you’ve selected, Erick’s stuff will pay … Continue reading →