Why Apple's Airport Express May Unofficially Extend Non-Airport Networks. Even though Apple is claiming on their website that the new Airport Express can only act as a network range extender (signal repeater) with other Airport devices (look at the bottom of this page), WiFi Networking News's Glenn Fleishman explains why the Airport Express may just… Continue reading Why Apple's Airport Express May Unofficially Extend Non-Airport Networks
Month: June 2004
New Post to Global Guerrillas
New Post to Global Guerrillas. Al Qaeda's ally: Hedge Funds. In the global war against market-states, al Qaeda can rely on hedge funds to amplify the economic damage of their attacks. If well executed, these attacks could result in catastrophic damage to the global economy. NOTE: It is important to remember that Osama bin Laden's… Continue reading New Post to Global Guerrillas
overview
Here's an overview of why Delta, American, and United find it hard to compete with Southwest based on pilot costs, despite the fact that the base pay is about the same. It's a combination of poor system design (which doesn't optimize the utilization of personnel) and a penchant for pensions over 401(k)s. [John Robb's Weblog]
Contest Over BlackBerry Patent
Contest Over BlackBerry Patent. Judges are scheduled to ponder whether the Canadian maker of the BlackBerry handheld e-mail device should be barred from doing business in the United States. By Tersa Riordan. [New York Times: Technology]
Joy of outsourcing
Joy of outsourcing. My current InfoWorld column deals with an outsourcing arrangement that is proving to be increasingly compelling as time goes on. (Note that my column is not a general pro-outsourcing argument, as one sentence makes clear: “Although I don’t think outsourcing is inherently beneficial, a good outsourcing relationship can deliver amazing benefits.”) Right… Continue reading Joy of outsourcing
Cities Say No to the Patriot Act
Cities Say No to the Patriot Act. As Bush launches a campaign to promote the Patriot Act and convince Congress to renew sections set to expire next year, hundreds of cities across the United States say enough is enough. By Kim Zetter. [Wired News]
Questions about Longhorn, part 2: WinFS and semantics
Questions about Longhorn, part 2: WinFS and semantics. In the first installment of this series of questions about Longhorn, I concluded that the compelling benefit of WinFS must lie in the realm of “organizing stuff” rather than just “finding stuff” — else why not just leverage existing and well-understood relational, free-text, and XML search methods?… Continue reading Questions about Longhorn, part 2: WinFS and semantics
Internet Marketing Attorney announces annual Web site awards
Internet Marketing Attorney announces annual Web site awards. Micah Buchdahl, otherwise known as the Internet Marketing Attorney, today released his annual Internet Marketing Attorney Awards, featuring thumbnail reviews and scores for the Web sites of each of the 250 largest law firms in the United States. [Robert Ambrogi's LawSites]
Capturing user experience closes the feedback loop
InfoWorld: Capturing user experience closes the feedback loop. Jon Udell. Portable labs — available from Alucid Solution, Ovo Studios, and UserWorks, among others — are a cheaper and more convenient alternative to fixed labs. These are typically suitcases packed with gear for capturing and editing videos of both onscreen activities and the users performing them.… Continue reading Capturing user experience closes the feedback loop
Remote Control Anarchy
Useit.Com: Remote Control Anarchy. At least there's some justice in the world: the consumer electronics industry is losing significant sales because prospective customers are afraid of the complications entailed in attempting to integrate one more box into their existing system. [Tomalak's Realm]