Archive for October, 2008
Judge’s Top Secret Decision Blocks Sale of DVD-Copying Software
A federal judge has issued a secret, interim order blocking the sale of RealNetworks’ DVD-copying software, RealDVD, two sources said Monday.
In an unusual move, the judge presiding over the MPAA’s federal copyright lawsuit against RealNetworks also instructed both parties not to disclose the existence of the restraining order to the public.
U.S. District Judge Marilyn Hall [...]
eBay Buys Denmark’s DBA for $380 million
Reports are coming out of Denmark that eBay has acquired the company that runs DBA, the “eBay of Denmark” for 2.1 billion Kroner, or about $383 million
DBA, founded in 1995, attracts around a million visitors a month, and is a top ten Danish website. 275,000 new listings are added each month, according to its website.
The [...]
Who writes Linux: Corporate America
I’m not sure why the silly notion that “Only .10068% of Linux kernel developers are paid” keeps circulating, but it does. So, let me just say, once and for all, Linux is written, for the most part, by paid software engineers and programmers from major American corporations.
The Linux Foundation did a break-down of who was [...]
Windows clouds are rolling in
So far, cloud computing has been a solely Unix, and more frequently Linux, affair. There are some good reasons for this, generally Linux is easy to deploy, easy to copy and quick to update and reconfigure, all vital capabilities when you want to quickly clone and duplicate your host environments across tens or hundreds of [...]
Microsoft discontinues mobile browser project
IDG News Service — Microsoft this week stopped supporting Deepfish, its mobile browser research project that was an example of the company’s software plus services strategy.
The Deepfish browser displayed Web pages on Windows Mobile phones just like they look on a PC and then let users zoom in and out of parts of the page [...]
Congress Finally Gets Why The Google Deal Is So Bad
Congress is finally understanding the reality of the Yahoo-Google search deal, and what it means for the state of search competition in general. It’s not about price fixing advertising rates, it’s about neutering the second place market participant.
As I wrote on September 27, the current deal between Yahoo and Google will inevitably lead to the [...]
16 ways to keep your best employees without breaking the bank
Employees matter. No, they really matter. In fact, as the forces of globalism and the proliferation of technology relentlessly level the proverbial playing field, it’s safe to say that the men and women who work for you are everything. Think about it. Your competitors have access to the exact same resources as you. That means [...]
How To Simplify The Niche Selection Process
Topic selection for a blog is similar to niche selection for a business. What you decide to write about determines what type of audience you attract and how you make money from that audience. In today’s e-commerce landscape, content is the driving force behind traffic and purchasing decisions online, so topic selection is a big [...]
When E-Coaching Makes Sense
Coaching has been accepted by the business world as a useful tool. Not only can coaching solve disputes, but it can also prevent new ones. It’s not easy, and it takes a significant amount of effort, but coaching works.
‘E-coaching’ is coaching over an electronic medium - usually the internet. E-coaching offers incredible opportunities, but it [...]
Microsoft denies hiring freeze
Company says it’s re-evaluating some projects in wake of weaker economy
Microsoft Corp. today denied that it has instituted a hiring freeze, despite an internal memo described by an employee indicating the move.
“It is not true that we have instituted a hiring freeze,” said Lou Gellos, a Microsoft spokesman. “What is true is that we are [...]
