Month: March 2004

XP SP2 RC1.  Late today, Microsoft released the first Windows XP Service Pack 2 release candidate, which would be the first near-final version. Until now, Microsoft provided the software to a select group of testers. From Friday, Microsoft will open up access to a broader group under a technical preview program. Information will be available… Continue reading XP SP2 RC1

Quality software means more secure software. I found a great article/interview on ComputerWorld with Gary McGraw, discussing hacker exploits and the state of software quality. I just can't wait to get Gary's book. If his writing style is anything like his interview style, it should be really good. Anyways, if you are into learning Gary's… Continue reading Quality software means more secure software

Knowledge networking. Just purchased “Knowledge Networks. Innovation through communities of practice” 2004, by Hildreth & Kimble, Idea Group Publishing. This is a collection of articles by some of the foremost consultants, academics and practical facilitators in this important KM area. The authors are in attendance at a Virtual Chautauqua.  [Knowledge-at-work]

Adobe responds to InfoPath with a brand new product. Don't miss this beta: Adobe Designer promises to be something between Acrobat, a report writer, and a forms designer.  High-fidelity real world forms combined with powerful XML and OLEDB data-binding could prove to be tremendous challenge for Microsoft InfoPath. [Live @ Sax.net]

Microsoft Application Archetypes – developing guidelines around types of application. Microsoft is working on expanding their user experience guidelines for the next generation of Windows “Longhorn” with a concept called application archetypes. The one-size-fits-all approach to the Windows user experience is becoming less useful. We're planning a new approach that recognizes a set of different… Continue reading Microsoft Application Archetypes – developing guidelines around types of application

David Allen soon to blog. I'm talking with David Allen and Buzz Bruggeman. David tells me he's gonna start blogging soon. David's techniques are helping me get more productive. I can't wait to get more tips from him on a regular basis.  [Scobleizer: Microsoft Geek Blogger]

Groove turns 3.0, interview with Ray Ozzie. Steve Gillmor gets up close and personal with Groove's Ray Ozzie. Groove just released a beta of their 3.0 release and my boss, Lenn Pryor, has been raving about it. I guess that means I'll have it installed in the morning.  [Scobleizer: Microsoft Geek Blogger]

JetBlue's CEO inspires me — works as steward in flights. Inc.com's Norm Brodsky writes about meeting JetBlue's CEO on a flight from New York to Oakland. But, he wasn't sitting down. He was working the flight. That's an inspiring person to work for. Now I know why so many people I know rave about JetBlue.… Continue reading JetBlue's CEO inspires me — works as steward in flights

Why I don't live in the South. Reason #238 out of approximately 1 million: The county that was the site of the Scopes “Monkey Trial” over the teaching of evolution is asking lawmakers to amend state law so the county can charge homosexuals with crimes against nature.The Rhea County commissioners approved the request 8-0 Tuesday.Commissioner… Continue reading Why I don't live in the South

Job Opportunity for IT honcho at New Orleans firm. I was asked by a friend at a local law firm to help locate an IT person for them. They don't want someone with just the basic skills; they want someone who can also help them get smarter about using technology. I'm not sure what the pay… Continue reading Job Opportunity for IT honcho at New Orleans firm