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So far, Akismet has caught 10,196 spam comments on this blog. More than I had thought would be targeted in the first place. I have to give a tip of the hat to Automattic – the company that created Akismet, the WordPress plugin that combats comment spam. Its simply a top-notch tool for any WordPress blogger.
Apple Mac Ads
I have to admit to being a closet Mac ad fan. There, I said it.
Apple’s latest ad campaign, which started awhile ago, is just too good not to like. While I’m not a Mac guy, and will poke fun at Apple at any chance, their Mac ads are simple and clever.
Without outlandish claims or crappy music or dizzying visuals. The simple exchange of two people with clever cutting dialog makes them fun to watch for.
Technorati tags: Mac Adslinks for 2006-12-12
- Hopefully we’ll see this event here in the US before the end of the decade.
- Standardized Linux Desktop? Yes please! eWeek examines the current state of standardization of Linux on the desktop.
Changes afoot at The Blog Herald
So The Blog Herald has changed owners. I’ve been watching the current bloggers say their goodbyes and new writers popping up to say hello for most of the week.
I’ve been reading TBH for a good 6 months or so and have enjoyed the
Will TBH be the same after all the changes? Guess we’ll find out.
Talkster: Presence-Based Service For The Enterprise
Talkster is one of those services that will cross the revolutionary threshold for many. With a clientless web-based platform, nearly any device can use the service. That is something that makes a jump in usability for many.
Nick Gonzalez has the scoop at Techcrunch.
Via: Techcrunch – Talkster Launches Presence-Based Service For The Enterprise
links for 2006-12-11
- So Alltel jumps into the mobile navigation fray with a TeleNav GPS Navigator service. Good news to Alltel subscribers.
- Interesting development, and one that may bring some interesting solutions via the Java platform. It also holds the promise of reduced management requirements, and resource requirements.
- Ah, it was bound to happen eventually. The ability to post articles to social networking services directly from The New York Times is now reality.
- Good article on mobile 2.0 over at Read/Write Web.
- Get ready for more VoIP goodness. Talkster launches a new service featuring clientless VoIP capabilities on many different device types.
- First Intel’s StrongARM processor division goes to Marvell Technologies, now Intel StrataFlash looks to be going to another buyer.
- Does this mean another free wiki hosting site?
- Robb Dunewood raises an interesting question. I think RIM is simply having a small dip in their valuation that may run through the first month or two of 2007, but it really depends on what device innovation RIM works on to catch up with Palm, Windows Mobi
Mobile 2.0 – Gaining understanding at Read/Write Web
The Read/Write Web has a fantastic article covering what is increasingly called Mobile 2.0. In this article by Rudy De Waele, they cover the essence of what Mobile 2.0 is.
With the proliferation of smart mobile devices and high-speed mobile data services, applications and services need to become simpler and more intuitive. They also need to become standardized as Rudy talks about.
A real need to bring those sharp minds developing advanced feature sets on desktop software, should instead start looking at how to bring simplicity and elegance to web applications to solve the simple problems of of the moment.
Via: Read/Write Web – Understanding Mobile 2.0
What is Palm doing now? – The Wireless Weblog
So is it that “confusing” about what Palm is doing with Garnet? Yes they sold the operating system by spinning off the OS development arm as PalmSource. Yes they’ve now licensed it back from Access, the Japanese company that purchased PalmSource in its entirety.
It seems to me that while Palm OS 5 (Garnet) is several years behind Windows Mobile or Symbian, the basic OS in the feature department, it still has great usefulness as a smart phone OS. The biggest thing is that the Treo platform with Palm OS 5 simply works, its tried & true. It also has a huge following and a very easy to use GUI.
Since the OS has been used for many versions of the Treo, the continual refinement of the user interface is where the product improvements will keep the OS fresh.
Via: The Wireless Weblog – What is Palm doing now?
Changes afoot at The Blog Herald
So The Blog Herald has changed owners. I’ve been watching the current bloggers say their goodbyes and new writers popping up to say hello for most of the week.
Will TBH be the same after all the changes? Guess we’ll find out.
links for 2006-12-09
- Guess I’m part of the 38% listed in this report – the group that believes that the current boom is not over by a long shot.
@MAC_Arms Pay taxes when you make your money, pay taxes when you spend your money, pay taxes when you successfully invest your money, pay taxes when you save enough taxed money to afford a house, pay taxes to live in your house, pay taxes when you sell the house that you paid taxes on to
Yup, taxes are criminal and we need serious reforms. I've always said that if you want to see a tax revolt, make withholdings illegal and have Americans write a tax check every payday. They'll revolt for sure. You don't miss what you never had.
I think it’s safe to say that @GovEvers should stop blocking audits in Wisconsin and open the books…
“Only AMERICAN citizens should vote.”
Sen. @berniemoreno says voter ID and proof of citizenship are simply common sense.
“We’re talking about a very low threshold — identify who you are and prove you’re a U.S. citizen when you register to vote. I think we’re getting closer to
Wrong. Democrats are solely responsible for hours-long airport lines.
They voted to defund TSA three times and won’t even entertain a conversation about reopening it. Why?
They’re using it as leverage to stop enforcing immigration laws.