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The Zing in Zimbra

The Zing in Zimbra. By nat Rael and I had our first meeting of Web 2.0 with the folks from Zimbra. We'd seen them a month or so ago, and I've been speaking to them through the year, but it was good to catch up. In the last month they've been at the center of… Continue reading The Zing in Zimbra

The Secret Sauce of Writely

The Secret Sauce of Writely. By nat I spent a fun hour talking with Sam Schillace of Writely. We talked about the uptake (enormous) and different approaches to the idea of word processing on the web, but two things really stuck with me: platform and people. Every entrepreneur wants there to be a secret sauce… Continue reading The Secret Sauce of Writely

Working Together, Wherever They Are

Working Together, Wherever They Are. Networked computing is allowing workers to more efficiently nurture new ideas, new products and new ways to digitally automate all sorts of tasks. By STEVE LOHR. [NYT > Technology]

Miers and Palace Politics

Miers and Palace Politics A couple months ago, a historian told me that the Bush presidency has reverted into classic palace politics (right out of the 16th century). What this means is that the monarch doesn't get news that would cause him displeasure. Individuals are promoted because they please the monarch rather than on their… Continue reading Miers and Palace Politics

NewsGator acquires NetNewsWire

NewsGator acquires NetNewsWire. It’s true! NewsGator has acquired NetNewsWire and hired me as a product architect! There’s a press release and a Q&A page that go into more detail. You can also read what my co-workers Greg Reinacker and Nick Bradbury have to say. I’m excited to join both of them and the rest of… Continue reading NewsGator acquires NetNewsWire

First Draft Done.

First Draft Done.. I'm happy to report that late last night I sent off the first drafts of Chapters 6 and 7 of Micro-ISV: From Vision to Reality, completing the first draft! I'm especially happy with chapter 7 thanks to the 25 micro-ISVers who agreed to be interviewed for this book: expect see some of… Continue reading First Draft Done.