So Microsoft finally tosses it’s hat into the online storage ring. Too bad it’s such a small hat. The competition has been out there for two years or more and has had time to mature their offerings and grow a user base. Microsoft needs to do better.
Hmm, wondering if Vonage will be able to make it. The reality is that voice traffic (and eventually all data) is destined to be a wireless service – period. So when you have mobile service with unlimited minutes, and unlimited long distance and all the
While some (“high profile”) bloggers see Facebook as the second coming of the blogging revolution, many see it as simply a child’s toy to waste productive time.
While an adventurous few of these users are willing to try these services, the majority are just awakening to online social networking and, of course, find things like Facebook to seem unprofessional. You have to admit that LinkedIn comes across as a professional-oriented service that is designed to build professional relationships between its users.
This has probably helped cultivate strong feelings about Jeff’s switch…. that and most user’s anxiety to change. Also, most people work so hard on their professional image (i.e. Personal Brand) climbing the corporate ladder, that they cringe at the thought of using something that may seem less than professional.
Of course, I think the point of Jeff’s BW article was to stir the pot. Good!
One of my Twitter friends has posted a great article on getting started with Twitter. 1389 goes over what Twitter is, and how you can take advantage of using it yourself.
I’ll tell you I’ve met several hundred people on Twitter and find their input useful and interesting. While I follow mostly technical people in fields that I find interesting, I’ve also found many people in other fields that I never thought I’d be curious to learn about.
As governor, the State Capitol will stand for unity and common sense.
In addition to the POW/MIA flag that has long flown over the State Capitol, we will fly two flags when I am governor: the Wisconsin state flag and the American flag.
