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A Useful Addition
Observations on Software - Markets, Technology, and Companies
Monday, September 9, 2002
Observations on Software - Markets, Technology, and Companies
Monday, September 9, 2002
Move Along Folks, Nothing To See...
MS "solves" cause of hacking spree [ZDNet Tech News]
So. Is That A Sell?
Gates Unloads $493 Million In Microsoft, Puts His Cash In Health Care Stocks [TechWeb]
Signs Of A Sea Change In Microsoft Dominence
An Alternative to Microsoft Gains Support in High Places. Governments around the world, afraid that Microsoft has become too powerful in critical software markets, have begun working to ensure an "open source" alternative. By Steve Lohr. [New York Times: Technology]
New Life For LANDesk?
Technology Briefing: Software. INTEL TO SELL MOST OF SOFTWARE UNIT; NEW VERSION OF WINDOWS MEDIA INTRODUCED;. [New York Times: Technology]
IBM Moves Into Access Management Marketplace
And a lucrative market it is. TechWeb cites IDC figures indicating a 30% compound annual growth rate for the identity management market.
The Channel Is Conflict
The challenge is managing it to everyone's gain.
To Joel, on Platforms '...conflict must be present in ALL successful platform businesses. As an astute investor once told me, "no conflict, no interest." If it's not an issue in the short term, it will be an issue in the long term. This is fundamental to the platform business model; failure to recognize this represents a failure to recognize the difference between a "platform" (e.g. Linux) and a "platform business" (e.g. OS X).' Ray Ozzie's Weblog
Will Mesh Nets Displace 3G?
At wireless speeds of up to 144Kbps, 3G is promised to bring us high-speed wireless access. But what if a cheap, easy to implement technology offered links at 6Mbps - or over 400Mpbps? One can anticipate several barriers to implementation - not the least of which is the billions invested by carriers in 3G licenses and plans. It's definately a technology to watch.
Making a mesh on the move A new way to give us fast mobile net access spells further trouble for 3G, reports Peter Rojas. The Guardian
Will 2004 Be Like 1984?
Who's watching you? A surveillance society [CNN - Technology]
The Line For The Bandwagon Forms Here
Over 50 vendors are looking to join the web services security organization at their meeting this week.
Mac On x86 Rumors Arise Again
In this case, the people talking about at least have a clue about what's going on...
August 30, 2002, Apple Keeps x86 Torch Lit with Marklar
By Matthew Rothenberg, and Nick dePlume, Think Secret
As Apple Computer Inc. draws up its game plan for the CPUs that will power its future generations of Mac hardware, the company is holding an ace in the hole: a feature-complete version of Mac OS X running atop the x86 architecture. According to sources, the Cupertino, Calif., Mac maker has been working steadily on maintaining current, PC-compatible builds of its Unix-based OS. The project (code-named Marklar, a reference to the race of aliens on the "South Park" cartoons) has been ongoing inside Apple since the early days of its transition to the Unix-based Mac OS X in the late '90s."
Apple Carves Out Rack Mount Server Niche
Users cite Unix base with Mac ease-of-use.
$250 Million Goes Poof at Peregrine
Peregrine finds $250 million in irregularities. Restatements follow CEO, CFO exit [InfoWorld: Top News]
MS "solves" cause of hacking spree [ZDNet Tech News]
11:11:58 PM 
So. Is That A Sell?
Gates Unloads $493 Million In Microsoft, Puts His Cash In Health Care Stocks [TechWeb]
11:04:17 PM
Signs Of A Sea Change In Microsoft Dominence
An Alternative to Microsoft Gains Support in High Places. Governments around the world, afraid that Microsoft has become too powerful in critical software markets, have begun working to ensure an "open source" alternative. By Steve Lohr. [New York Times: Technology]
10:59:08 PM
New Life For LANDesk?
Technology Briefing: Software. INTEL TO SELL MOST OF SOFTWARE UNIT; NEW VERSION OF WINDOWS MEDIA INTRODUCED;. [New York Times: Technology]
10:46:20 PM
IBM Moves Into Access Management Marketplace
And a lucrative market it is. TechWeb cites IDC figures indicating a 30% compound annual growth rate for the identity management market.
IBM To Acquire Identity-Management Company Access360 [TechWeb]
10:39:08 PM
The Channel Is Conflict
The challenge is managing it to everyone's gain.
To Joel, on Platforms '...conflict must be present in ALL successful platform businesses. As an astute investor once told me, "no conflict, no interest." If it's not an issue in the short term, it will be an issue in the long term. This is fundamental to the platform business model; failure to recognize this represents a failure to recognize the difference between a "platform" (e.g. Linux) and a "platform business" (e.g. OS X).' Ray Ozzie's Weblog
10:33:40 PM
Will Mesh Nets Displace 3G?
At wireless speeds of up to 144Kbps, 3G is promised to bring us high-speed wireless access. But what if a cheap, easy to implement technology offered links at 6Mbps - or over 400Mpbps? One can anticipate several barriers to implementation - not the least of which is the billions invested by carriers in 3G licenses and plans. It's definately a technology to watch.
Making a mesh on the move A new way to give us fast mobile net access spells further trouble for 3G, reports Peter Rojas. The Guardian
10:23:39 PM
Will 2004 Be Like 1984?
Who's watching you? A surveillance society [CNN - Technology]
10:04:52 PM
The Line For The Bandwagon Forms Here
Over 50 vendors are looking to join the web services security organization at their meeting this week.
OASIS fuels security agenda. Coalition ranks swell to address corporate concerns over Web services adoption [InfoWorld: Top News]
12:27:32 PM
Mac On x86 Rumors Arise Again
In this case, the people talking about at least have a clue about what's going on...
August 30, 2002, Apple Keeps x86 Torch Lit with Marklar
By Matthew Rothenberg, and Nick dePlume, Think Secret
As Apple Computer Inc. draws up its game plan for the CPUs that will power its future generations of Mac hardware, the company is holding an ace in the hole: a feature-complete version of Mac OS X running atop the x86 architecture. According to sources, the Cupertino, Calif., Mac maker has been working steadily on maintaining current, PC-compatible builds of its Unix-based OS. The project (code-named Marklar, a reference to the race of aliens on the "South Park" cartoons) has been ongoing inside Apple since the early days of its transition to the Unix-based Mac OS X in the late '90s."
8:44:20 AM
Apple Carves Out Rack Mount Server Niche
Users cite Unix base with Mac ease-of-use.
Apple's Xserve appeals to new breed. Server sales gather speed [InfoWorld: Top News]
8:25:57 AM
$250 Million Goes Poof at Peregrine
Peregrine finds $250 million in irregularities. Restatements follow CEO, CFO exit [InfoWorld: Top News]
8:19:11 AM