Author: Vince Kimball

Adobe's Stupidity

Adobe's Stupidity. I was going to write a long commentary on how stupid Adobe is being with version 6.0 of Acrobat Reader. Err, I mean “Adobe Reader” I guess. Just read this and you'll see. I can't add much more to the discussion without using using a lot of four letter words. Think about what… Continue reading Adobe's Stupidity

Building a TiVo, a Step at a Time

Building a TiVo, a Step at a Time. Thanks to free software, intrepid do-it-yourselfers can build their own digital video recorders that promise to blow Tivos and ReplayTVs off the shelf. All you need is a lot of cash, some programming savvy and a little patience. By Leander Kahney. [Wired News]

Wes

Wes doesn't seem to buy my crypto export theory, apparently because of Linux or Open Source.  Of course, I have no idea why they pulled WASTE, but if the flurry of emails is any indication, people really don't understand the current state of U.S. crypto regulations.  Yes, software is still to a certain extent treated like a… Continue reading Wes

Virtual Servers?

Virtual Servers?.  VMWare version 4.0 is out. You've already heard my raves about this brilliant program in the past; I simply couldn't live without it. The new version adds the ability to store snapshots of the virtual computer's complete state, including RAM and all hard drives, and instantly jump back to the snapshot whenever you want. Now, instead… Continue reading Virtual Servers?

Picking on Jakob

I’m going to pick on Jakob Nielsen now. Mostly because it’s ironic fun, but also because he can take it, and his site has many of the same usability and aesthetic problems that wikis have. (In my opinion, of course.)

Here’s a recent, fairly representative page: Usability For $200

Picking on Jakob I’m going to pick on Jakob Nielsen now. Mostly because it’s ironic fun, but also because he can take it, and his site has many of the same usability and aesthetic problems that wikis have. (In my opinion, of course.) Here’s a recent, fairly representative page: Usability For $200. (Warning: link opens… Continue reading

Picking on Jakob

I’m going to pick on Jakob Nielsen now. Mostly because it’s ironic fun, but also because he can take it, and his site has many of the same usability and aesthetic problems that wikis have. (In my opinion, of course.)

Here’s a recent, fairly representative page: Usability For $200

RealTime Wrapup

RealTime Wrapup. Couldn't make the trip to Miami for RealTime? Here's your chance to read transcripts of all the best presentations and discussions in our RealTime wrapup. [Fast Company]

10 questions to ask Tony Blair

10 questions to ask Tony Blair. The Guardian lists 10 questions to ask Tony Blair about the excuses for war with Iraq. What questions would you ask Bush? [Ceejbot]

Politics

Politics. Howard Dean Cashing In From Microfinance. The Washington Post is reporting that Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean has raised $1 million from contributions made online through his Web site. University of Virginia political scientist Larry Sabato is quoted in the piece describing this as an example of a clear trend towards lesser-known candidates using… Continue reading Politics