Author: Vince Kimball

Introducing WWWW. In the last weeks I've been posting here and there about topics, aggregators, K-collector and other assorted stuff. Maybe it's the case to recap and try to explain a little bit better what we are up to. Here we go [Paolo Valdemarin: Paolo's Weblog] [Curiouser and curiouser!] More treats for the sweet. I… Continue reading Untitled

UK Might See Wi-Fi on Trains. UK train passengers show interest, revenue probably there: But governmental contracts for train operators that require renewal and many competing interests might prevent the companies from building their own or outside firms from going through all the hoops. Sounds like the airport market as well. Also, some technical issues… Continue reading UK Might See Wi-Fi on Trains

Apple Clarifies 802.11g Speed. Apple says, hey, it was always about 20 Mbps throughput: Bravo to MacCentral for asking and Apple for being so candid, in clarifying the fact that I knew and most folks who understand the spec know: 802.11g runs at 54 Mbps, but that's not a measure of the data encoded, but… Continue reading Apple Clarifies 802.11g Speed

Intersil Could Turbocharge Mixed Mode b/g. Intersil says it could make 802.11g work faster in environments with 802.11b and g operating: It's a clever technical fix but requires integration into the 802.11e quality of service (QoS) work in progress. It basically holds the line open longer for 802.11g packets, allowing more of that faster data… Continue reading Intersil Could Turbocharge Mixed Mode b/g

Subversive Technology:  I'm not sure if anybody still does pirate radio on the shortwave bands, but we may be seeing the rise of a new generation of pirate radio fanatics, with an entirely new spin on the topic. People are sneaking Wi-Fi gear into rock concerts, and transmitting packetized audio of the concert to accomplices… Continue reading Mini-ITX

The big blackout. Surprise, surprise: The TV networks that will benefit from the new FCC rules on media ownership have been keeping their viewers in the dark about the changes. [Salon.com]

The Quiet Death of the Major Launch. Jared Spool published a great article, The Quiet Death of the Major Re-Launch, about the advantages of a staged redesign approach vs. a major redesign done in one shot. Quoth Keith: I'm sure there are many of you who will find some of what he has to say… Continue reading The Quiet Death of the Major Launch

What Are You Doing in the 2000s?. In the June issue of Fast Company, Seth Godin's column asks “What Did You Do in the 2000s?” How would you describe your efforts thus far? Cast your vote and join the discussion! [Fast Company]

Getting a Handle on Legal Tech ROI. ROI can be a difficult measure to obtain, especially in legal tech. I found a couple of articles that are good starting points. [DennisKennedy.blog]

LLRX Returns. The great LLRX.com returns with the latest edition of The Internet Roundtable and several other excellent articles. Thanks, Sabrina. [DennisKennedy.blog]