ComputerWorld: Symbiotic Intelligence by Gary Anthes: “Johnson argues that self-organizing groups of 'average' people can solve complex problems better than experts can. Challenges today—such as managing a global economy, fighting terrorism or optimizing supply chain operations—are more complex and more distrib- uted than problems were 20 years ago, and so they are less amenable to… Continue reading ComputerWorld: Symbiotic Intelligence by Gary Anthes
Month: November 2001
All you ever wanted to know about the DoJ's Windows cave in
All you ever wanted to know about the DoJ's Windows cave in. Oh all right, you didn't want to know most of it. But for the record… [The Register]
CROSS COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES PARTNERS WITH KIVERA FOR NEXT GENERATION LOCATION-BASED SERVICES
CROSS COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES PARTNERS WITH KIVERA FOR NEXT GENERATION LOCATION-BASED SERVICES. New Location-Based Software and Data to Boost CCAS' Customer Satisfaction Levels Among Telematics and Roadside Assistance Clients and Customers… [Meerkat: An Open Wire Service]
The World of Weblog Solutions (for knowledge management or K-Logs) There are lots of tools that allow you to build Weblogs (although over time, in order to be fully functional K-Logging tools, they are going to need lots of additions). Here are the two main categories:
1) Server-based tools.
2) Desktop-based tools.
There are many more server-based tools than desktop tools. Most are delivered in the form of a service that you can sign-up for at a Website. For small organizations and individuals services work great, however, if you want to build an Intranet solution you will need packaged software you can install on your own servers. There is also a concern that these services may go out of business. These packages are come in two flavors:
1) Low cost commercial software
2) Open source software
Both types offer lots of feature functionality. Typically, open source tools require more customization and technical expertise, but compensate for that with a free price tag. We should also be clear that Weblogging software has a particular mode of operation and that selection of a generic content management system will require significant modification ($$) before it can be made usable.
The benefits of server-side solutions is that you get the quality ensured by centralized administration and control. The negative is that you need to get the support of IT to set them up and manage them. It also puts limits on the scalability of the system and limits personal control over usage and data (although this can be mitigated using static server caching). As a result, client-side software has emerged that puts less of a strain on centralized resources. This client side software comes in two flavors:
1) A fully functional content management system (CMS) driven Weblog
2) An instant messaging client (or something that looks like it)
Both approaches offer advantages. The instant messaging client allows you to post from a variety of locations using a fast client. The content management solution allows you to store your data on the desktop, integrate with other desktop apps, and allows a significant amount of feature functionality.
I personally think that a the CMS driven client-side approach holds the most promise for the full realization of corporate K-Logs. However, you can get started using a basic Weblog package from a variety of software vendors, open source initiatives, and service providers right now. The list is too long to mention. [John Robb's Radio Weblog
The World of Weblog Solutions (for knowledge management or K-Logs) There are lots of tools that allow you to build Weblogs (although over time, in order to be fully functional K-Logging tools, they are going to need lots of additions). Here are the two main categories: 1) Server-based tools. 2) Desktop-based tools. There are many more… Continue reading The World of Weblog Solutions (for knowledge management or K-Logs) There are lots of tools that allow you to build Weblogs (although over time, in order to be fully functional K-Logging tools, they are going to need lots of additions). Here are the two main categories:
1) Server-based tools.
2) Desktop-based tools.
There are many more server-based tools than desktop tools. Most are delivered in the form of a service that you can sign-up for at a Website. For small organizations and individuals services work great, however, if you want to build an Intranet solution you will need packaged software you can install on your own servers. There is also a concern that these services may go out of business. These packages are come in two flavors:
1) Low cost commercial software
2) Open source software
Both types offer lots of feature functionality. Typically, open source tools require more customization and technical expertise, but compensate for that with a free price tag. We should also be clear that Weblogging software has a particular mode of operation and that selection of a generic content management system will require significant modification ($$) before it can be made usable.
The benefits of server-side solutions is that you get the quality ensured by centralized administration and control. The negative is that you need to get the support of IT to set them up and manage them. It also puts limits on the scalability of the system and limits personal control over usage and data (although this can be mitigated using static server caching). As a result, client-side software has emerged that puts less of a strain on centralized resources. This client side software comes in two flavors:
1) A fully functional content management system (CMS) driven Weblog
2) An instant messaging client (or something that looks like it)
Both approaches offer advantages. The instant messaging client allows you to post from a variety of locations using a fast client. The content management solution allows you to store your data on the desktop, integrate with other desktop apps, and allows a significant amount of feature functionality.
I personally think that a the CMS driven client-side approach holds the most promise for the full realization of corporate K-Logs. However, you can get started using a basic Weblog package from a variety of software vendors, open source initiatives, and service providers right now. The list is too long to mention. [John Robb's Radio Weblog
Cringly:
Why not Compete with Microsoft? Cringly:. C# will slaughter Java. He/she/it (I am not sure who actually is writing these columns), makes the point that Sun, IBM, Apple, AOL, and others don't really want to compete with Microsoft. True, a lack of vision and desire to win in the Java camp makes this outcome preordained. … Continue reading Cringly:
What to do with Microsoft? We are in a difficult situation. The government won't save us from Microsoft's abuse of its monopoly power. So, what to do? Bring the competition to them before they bring the competition to you. How? Attack their center of gravity: the desktop PC and Web services.
This approach will do what thousands of venom-laced speeches railing against and bemoaning the PC and Microsoft's tactics will fail to do. It will force them to defend their turf. From a Big Co's perspective this is crucial — it could buy three to five years of breathing room before Microsoft attacks their markets. How much would it cost? My guess is $100 m. There are about 5 companies (independent developers) right now that have the technology, the commercial smarts, and the vision to bring the war to Microsoft on the desktop. That money plus distribution and marketing support could do the trick.
Which Big Co's should participate? Sun. Apple. IBM. Oracle. AOL. 3COM. The Regional Bells. Dell. Gateway. HP. Sony. Yahoo. Will they? Probably not. As a result, they will see their business prospects dwindle as Microsoft moves forward. Unfortunately, most of these players continue to adopt a centralized defensive approach to the problem. This will have about as much hope of stopping Microsoft as the Maginot Line did in stopping the Germans in WW2. [John Robb's Radio Weblog
What to do with Microsoft? We are in a difficult situation. The government won't save us from Microsoft's abuse of its monopoly power. So, what to do? Bring the competition to them before they bring the competition to you. How? Attack their center of gravity: the desktop PC and Web services. This approach will do… Continue reading What to do with Microsoft? We are in a difficult situation. The government won't save us from Microsoft's abuse of its monopoly power. So, what to do? Bring the competition to them before they bring the competition to you. How? Attack their center of gravity: the desktop PC and Web services.
This approach will do what thousands of venom-laced speeches railing against and bemoaning the PC and Microsoft's tactics will fail to do. It will force them to defend their turf. From a Big Co's perspective this is crucial — it could buy three to five years of breathing room before Microsoft attacks their markets. How much would it cost? My guess is $100 m. There are about 5 companies (independent developers) right now that have the technology, the commercial smarts, and the vision to bring the war to Microsoft on the desktop. That money plus distribution and marketing support could do the trick.
Which Big Co's should participate? Sun. Apple. IBM. Oracle. AOL. 3COM. The Regional Bells. Dell. Gateway. HP. Sony. Yahoo. Will they? Probably not. As a result, they will see their business prospects dwindle as Microsoft moves forward. Unfortunately, most of these players continue to adopt a centralized defensive approach to the problem. This will have about as much hope of stopping Microsoft as the Maginot Line did in stopping the Germans in WW2. [John Robb's Radio Weblog
Movable Type 1.2
Movable Type 1.2. Movable Type 1.2 has been released. You can read about the changes in their change log. [QubeQuorner]
Afghanistan's Archiver of Culture
Afghanistan's Archiver of Culture. In the face of the Taliban's hell-bent quest to destroy all vestiges of arts and culture in the country, one man with a website hopes to keep Afghanistan's history alive. By Robin Clewley. [Wired News]
ICANN Eyes New Vote Plan
ICANN Eyes New Vote Plan. The Internet's chief regulatory body is considering a proposal that would allow anyone who owns a domain name to vote for the board's directors. By Joanna Glasner. [Wired News]
Kernel Changes in 7.1
Kernel Changes in 7.1 lists the changes so far in 7.1. We'll keep updating it as more changes are made. [Frontier News]