Can Cable Fast-Forward Past TiVo?. TiVo, the best-known maker of digital video recorders, may need to worry about the cable industry, which is nipping at its heels. By Seth Schiesel. [New York Times: Technology]
Month: October 2003
First Thoughts on the Treo 600
First Thoughts on the Treo 600. Here are some reactions to my new Treo 600. I've only been playing with it for two days, so this is more a stream of observations than a thorough review. To cut to the chase, I like it. The little things really stand out. With its excellent hardware and… Continue reading First Thoughts on the Treo 600
Issue #1 for the Democrats
Issue #1 for the Democrats. According to Harvard Law professor Elizabeth Warren, interviewed on Salon, “Today's two-income family has 75 percent more income than the one-income family had a generation ago, but by the time they make four basic payments and their taxes they have less money to spend than their one-income parents.” One consequence… Continue reading Issue #1 for the Democrats
What is Internet infrastructure?
What is Internet infrastructure?. Stratton Sclavos of Verisign distills the essence of the SiteFinder controversy in his CNet interview: “The reason Site Finder became such a lightening rod is that it goes to the question: Are we going to be in a position to do innovation on this infrastructure, or are we going to be… Continue reading What is Internet infrastructure?
The worst Windows app ever
Dylan Greene: The worst Windows app ever? [The Scobleizer Weblog]
What Is the Most Popular Operating System in the World?
What Is the Most Popular Operating System in the World?. If your answer is Windows, you're plain wrong. It's ITRON, a Japanese real-time OS kernel that can be customized for any small-scale embedded systems. According to LinuxInsider.com, it is used by more than 3 billion microprocessors found in mobile phones, digital cameras, CD players and… Continue reading What Is the Most Popular Operating System in the World?
qotd october 19
qotd october 19. Thomas Jefferson: “Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies.” [Adam Curry: Adam Curry's Weblog]
FeedDemon 1.0 RC1
FeedDemon 1.0 RC1. FeedDemon 1.0 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) is now available. Be sure to read the release notes before upgrading from a previous release! [Nick Bradbury]
State Dept. Study Foresaw Trouble Now Plaguing Iraq
State Dept. Study Foresaw Trouble Now Plaguing Iraq. Several officials said the study's warnings on security, utilities and civilian rule were ignored by the Pentagon until recently. By Eric Schmitt and Joel Brinkley. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]
The Revolution Is Coming, Eventually
The Revolution Is Coming, Eventually. George Gilder, who was known for his wildly optimistic predictions about the telecommunications revolution, is gradually regaining credibility. By Katie Hafner. [New York Times: Technology]