CIO: How to Create a Know-It-All Company. When embraced by individuals, KM can help companies such as Giant Eagle and Shell weather the worst this economy can dish out. Trouble is, sharing knowledge does not come easily, even during boom times. [Tomalak's Realm]
Author: Vince Kimball
Winter Storm Packing a Punch Along Eastern Seaboard
Winter Storm Packing a Punch Along Eastern Seaboard. The first winter storm of the season blanketed some parts of the Washington area with up to six inches of snow. By Christine Hauser. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]
A vote for Revolution
A vote for Revolution. Under our current system of government, we no longer have a democracy. Sounds like an outrageous statement doesn't it? But, consider the following. A democracy is a government of the people, whose decisions are made by the people and for the best interests of the majority of the society's people. But… Continue reading A vote for Revolution
New Features
New Features. Three new features that TypePad users have often requested debuted today: – Additional TypeList ordering options – Ability to upload a zipped folder of photos to your photo albums – Ability to password your entire TypePad site… [Everything TypePad!]
Shopping aids
Shopping aids. Shopping aids: Stores are starting to use wireless Pocket PC to find more info about items in brick'n'mortar retail stores… the link above is for a story on how SmartWorld's iShop lets you type a book's ISBN number into a Flash-enabled PocketPC to connect with Amazon's database, mail wishlists, etc. Meanwhile, Virgin Megastore… Continue reading Shopping aids
CoolestShop IM
CoolestShop IM. They've got a live a/v messaging service in this online store… click that “Live Customer Service” button during weekday work hours to ask a rep questions. Implemented by UserPlane, who have a lot of their other great realworld projects listed on this page. I got the link through Instant Messaging Planet. … [JD on… Continue reading CoolestShop IM
Are you an enthusiast? Depending on his area of expertise, an enthusiast cares about the answers to the following questions: “Paddle shift or stick?” “SACD or DVD-A?” “Cherrywood or carbon fiber?”“Pho Bac or Pho Bang?”“PowerBook or iBook?”“Hearthstone or parchment paper?”“Habenero or chipotle?”“Linen or organic cotton?” I'm an ethusiast. As you may have guessed, I am… Continue reading
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop. I have been using Remote Desktop Connection for Windows Server 2003 and I am hooked. In comparison, remotely managing Linux servers through SSH console is swiming in mud. I particularly love the ability to access local drives and devices from the remote server desktop. No more SFTP sessions. To copy some files, I… Continue reading Remote Desktop
Comcast set to roll out HDTV/DVR box
Comcast set to roll out HDTV/DVR box. We've previously noted that Comcast was testing the PVR waters, but it looks like the rollout will soon be going full-force. Comcast is saying that 90% of their customers (millions of people) will have access to this Motorola box by the end of next year, and this device… Continue reading Comcast set to roll out HDTV/DVR box
NetNewsWire Eddy award
NetNewsWire Eddy award. Sheila and I were so excited when we heard that NetNewsWire had won an Eddy. Imagine us jumping up and down in our little office, with our cat Papa wondering why the monkeys had suddenly gone crazy. We got the news about a week ago, but then had to wait for the… Continue reading NetNewsWire Eddy award