I rarely, if ever, respond to a blog post to counter claims. But this one is just too dear to my heart to let it past. First, I think it is admirable that Trent took the time to point out all the free, or nearly free, software that you can use on a Windows computer. But there are some suggestions that just don't make sense to me: 1. Firefox: I agree 100%. 2. Thunderbird: Only if you have need to access pop3 email or loath Outlook as I do. An alternative is to use Gmail. And no installation required. 3. Sunbird: Ok, this is...
Monday, December 4, 2006
Saturday, December 2, 2006
Book Review: The Long Tail
I just finished The Long Tail. Interesting book. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars. There isn't anything wrong with the book, but it didn't blow my socks off. I got the gist in the first few chapters. I'm seeing Long Tail scenarios all over the place. Funny no one has ever tagged like this before. Read it, but get it from the Library.The Long Tail: Why...
Open Letter to Seth Godin
Dear Seth,Long time reader, if this we're going to be on your blog instead of mine, I would be a first time poster. Thanks is in order for your latest book, "small is the new big".I'm not a marketer, but I recognize the value of marketing which is why I enjoy your books and blog. As Hugh said on TheGapingVoid "Seth, besides being THE MASTER of brevity [I've referred to him in the past as "the Ernest Hemingway of marketing"]". Very well put. I'll agree. And that's the reason I've enjoyed your work so far.But Seth, this book,...
Friday, November 24, 2006
It’s Official: Tech Books Are Extinct
I've been watching the technology books on the shelves at my local book store dwindle over the past few years. Especially hard core books for subjects like programming and certification. I know you can buy books online for a fraction of the price and that's where most people are buying books these days. But in the work place who actually uses tech books anymore? With the Internet at my fingertips and the all knowing Google, do books actually have relevance any more? Programming Used to be when I had a programming question...
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Canon is most popular on Flickr
Canon seems to be the leading camera among those who post pictures to Flickr.com; by a lot. Canon has 3 of the top 5 cameras. That's good for them. It's also interesting to me, someone who doesn't own a Canon or a Nikon, the other two cameras in the top 5. What am I missing. I need to know more. I took a few minutes to read through Darren Rowse site about Photography to see if what he had to say about these cameras. As usual there was more than enough for me to read. Here is the link to the Flickr story and a list of cameras...
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