Web Banking
My web banking application died on me. It is good to see .net being used. But I would feel safer if they used a error page. http://screencast.com/t/FQYmJMIChst
The Tilde “~”
My favorite key is the “~”. I use it in most of my passwords. In the past many systems would not accept the “~” in a password. Recently this has not been a problem. However, I just got a new phone and realized that it does not have the “~” key when it allows you to enter a password. The phone …
The Mouse
Here is a great article detailing the intial presention that gave us the MOUSE. It is amazing that such a simple thing has changed computing for everyone. This was 40 years ago. http://news.cnet.com/2300-1041_3-6248261-1.html
Who’s cloud computing
This is an interesting article. It is discussing who’s cloud computing will you be using http://dcsblog.burtongroup.com/data_center_strategies/2008/10/waiting-for-the-other-shoe-to-drop.html
Cloud Computing
Here is a great event from rackspace talking about cloud computing http://www.rackspacecloudevent.com/ Also, some services that rackspace provides http://www.mosso.com/ – rackspace cloud hosting Rackspace Cloud Event from Sparksight on Vimeo.
Cray SuperComputer
I have always wanted a Cray computer. Even if it was just furniture in my home. I read today that they have a Windows version. Not that I would want a windows version but check out the specs. http://www.cray.com/Assets/PDF/products/cx1/CX1_brochure.pdf “Each Cray CX1 chassis can be configured with up to eight blades. Blades can include up to 16 Intel Xeon dual- or …
Google apps vs Office Live
After reading this quick article on slashdot I decided to try out Office Live again. I think I had tried it early on when they did a beta our announced it. So this morning I opened up IE on my home computer (which I don’t use that often at home) and went to office live (www.officelive.com). I had to create a …
Mount ISO files
I often use ISO files (Live Linux cd’s, DVD ISO’s for video, DVD ISo’s for installing software.) In the past I have used tools to burn them or mount them. Recently I have been using a simple tool called virtual clone drive (http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html) It is very easy to use and does not consume that much resources. In the past I have …
Another win for cloud applications
Washing DC has signed with Google to deliver their office suite. Google Apps will replace MS office. http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081012-washington-dc-latest-to-drop-microsoft-for-web-apps.html This is an interesting trend that is happening. Companies abandoning the need to maintain software locally on computers (office, email, etc..) and use a hosted service that only needs an internet connection. I am still interested in issues such as reliability and security.
Credit Union vs Bank
I have been a member of a credit union since my first savings account. Now that I am married we have 2 accounts at two different credit unions. I have kept my original account and deal with another local Credit Union for our primary “banking”. In all the years I have been a member I have always appreciated the benefits of …
SharePoint Development Tools – WSP Builder
I am often caught working on SharePoint and doing SharePoint development. This is an interesting task. There are a lot of options when working with SharePoint and doing development. None are really easy. Some elements of development can be done with a little tool called SharePoint Designer 2007. Designer is really just an updated version of Frontpage. In this tool you …
Banks, Bankruptcy, and insurance
The recent federal government events that involve AIG and Freddy Mac, have made me start watching the news again. I realize how much I hate the news. People on CNN call for reform, Fox is asking the federal government how much help is too much, and NPR is wondering why we are helping the bankers. Overall they are blaming these companies …
Comcast and bandwidth
I’ve posted before about ISP’s limiting the amount of bandwidth you can use. In early August Comcast was ordered to stop it’s bandwidth throttling (here is a article describing what they were doing – http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/09/comcast-disclos.html) I’m not against a fee for the amount of bandwidth you use, but what I don’t want to have happen is that I am being throttled …
Does Operating System Matter
Here is a great article that asks the question if the operating system matters. With the volume of good “Cloud Applications” who really cares what you use to access the net. I am not completely sold on “Cloud applications” for security or longevity but they are currently in their infancy. I have been thinking of getting an MSI notebook that I …
Single purpose machine
I was watching crankyGeeks and John Dvorak had a great suggestion. He mentioned that Adobe should come out with their own Linux Distribution made specifically for PhotoShop. Since the graphic design world has never embraced Linux due to the lack of tools like (PhotoShop and Fireworks). If Abobe made their own version of Linux and a machine came pre-configured and optimized …