Author: Vince Kimball

Tim Bray's ongoing conversation with the world.  If you haven't yet tuned into Tim Bray's weblog, you're missing a rare treat. For those of us whose bedtime reading does not run to the likes of Herodotus' Histories (“in the Aubrey de Sélincourt translation”), have never photographed an odometer, and do not casually toss off tutorials… Continue reading Tim Bray's ongoing conversation with the world

The public record. Last week Dave Winer reported [1, 2] that the New York Times' Web archive had disappeared behind a “for-pay firewall.” Today, he reports that it's back: Bravo. In a world where such victories are few and far between, this one is truly worth savoring. Thanks to the Times for supporting the Web.… Continue reading The public record

Adobe debuts Acrobat 6 product line [The Macintosh News Network]

Always on edge. Dan Gillmor on how the permanent war on terrorism means permanent suspension of civil liberties: Liberties ebbed and flowed in America's past. Leaders curbed liberties, with the public's often ignorant endorsement, in times of crisis. But the rights tended to come back when the crises ended. The fabled pendulum of liberty may… Continue reading Always on edge

Security Advisor: Privacy Compliance Tips. Your customers' personal information could be exposed through your site, and you wouldn't even know it! Review these tips to see where problems can arise. IDcide, an Internet privacy company, offers a list of tips for companies concerned about violating privacy laws, regulations, or the privacy policy posted on their… Continue reading Privacy Compliance Tips

'A Shortcut Through Time': Quantum Weirdness. George Johnson, a science writer, describes the prospects for a major cyber-breakthrough. By Jim Holt. [New York Times: Technology]

Businesses Plan for the Unexpected. As global events become more uncertain and tumultuous, Global Business Network, a consulting firm, is helping executives prepare for various challenging situations. By Steve Lohr. [New York Times: Technology]

Fast Company on Leadership in the Military. What Warfighters Can Teach Business Leaders. Literally from it's earliest issue, Fast Company has looked to the best minds and most effective units in the military for lessons about strategy, tactics, and execution that can be applied to business. At a moment in which the attention of the… Continue reading Fast Company on Leadership in the Military

What Would You Put Into A Software Survival Kit? [Slashdot]

Y! Search Easter Egg. Try a search for “jeremy zawodny!”. Neat, huh? It's one of the new feature: search shortcuts (more detail). Here's another example. Try a search for “mail!”. Now, if you're bored, see what other stuff is lurking in there. Just try adding an exclamation point to the end of your queries…. [Jeremy… Continue reading Y! Search Easter Egg