Citrix Buys GoToMyPC. Oh, no, you can't get rich anymore by starting a Windows-oriented software company. That day is over, right? If you believe that, then what the heck is Citrix doing paying $225 million to buy “GoToMyPC?” Deservedly so, too. I love that software. Buzz Bruggeman gave me my first demo of Active Words… Continue reading Citrix Buys GoToMyPC
Month: December 2003
Update: DEVONthink Personal Edition 1.7.4
Update: DEVONthink Personal Edition 1.7.4. The personal knowledge base and content management application adds integration of Apple's WebKit (the Safari engine) to display HTML pages, internal display of HTTP links (using the WebKit), and many other changes. [MacInTouch]
Strategy and Technology to Support Law Firm Growth
Strategy and Technology to Support Law Firm Growth. The Wall Street Journal published Kraft’s Stale Strategy last Thursday (12/18/03) describing how Kraft’s line-extension strategy has failed to develop revenue growth. Before I relate this to lessons for law firms, some backgound… Line or brand extension refers to taking an existing brand name and applying it… Continue reading Strategy and Technology to Support Law Firm Growth
How the Net Invented Howard Dean
How the Net Invented Howard Dean. Forget fund raising (though his opponents sure can't). The real reason the doctor is in: He listens to the technology — and the people who use it. By Gary Wolf from Wired magazine. [Wired News]
The Broken Promise of E-Voting
The Broken Promise of E-Voting. Electronic voting machines are supposed to make elections easier and more secure. Unfortunately, the reality of e-voting hasn't caught up with the ideal. By Paul O'Donnell from Wired magazine. [Wired News]
The New Voice of Tech Support
The New Voice of Tech Support. Once the gift wrap is off, a call to customer service is almost sure to follow. Companies turn to voice-recognition technology to cut costs and help customers get up and running. By Ryan Singel. [Wired News]
E-Tailers Find Much to Celebrate
E-Tailers Find Much to Celebrate. As the holiday spending season winds down, online merchants feel good about this year's take. Bad weather, broadband growth and a jump in the number of female shoppers contributed to strengthen sales. By Suneel Ratan. [Wired News]
Clark Campaign Going Open Source
Clark Campaign Going Open Source. Supporters of Democratic presidential hopeful Wesley Clark launch an initiative to create open-source campaign-management software. With primary elections fast approaching, backers say they need better tools for their efforts. By Chris Ulbrich. [Wired News]
Will There Still Be U.S. IT Jobs in 2010?
Will There Still Be U.S. IT Jobs in 2010?. The year-end issue of CIO Magazine is dedicated to current trends in IT technology, such as innovation, employment, security or the evolution of the software industry. And it projects these trends into 2010. For each of these issues, the magazine offers two scenarios. Let's focus on… Continue reading Will There Still Be U.S. IT Jobs in 2010?
John Robb's Weblog
Question: if a win in Iraq (exemplified by Saddam's capture) was extremely important for American security, why are we in an Orange alert this holiday season? [John Robb's Weblog]