Dienstag, 18. März 2003

CeBIT cooling: On the subject of slumps - CeBIT closes its doors tomorrow and from what I've heard (I wasn't there this year) from colleagues - that Party is over too. Turning into a very consumer-oriented fair (which seems very true judging from the releases I've read) it would seem that the traditional - more business application oriented - part of CeBIT is being replaced by more and more consumer devices. Of course there really is very little reason to go to CeBIT as you can find better and more timely information on the web. And the parties sure aren't what they used to be either. Now back in 1989..when I first went...

Going under: Lots of posts to the tune that the publisher Wrox is insolvent (or going to be). Wrox authors are wondering what to do with their manuscripts. Not the best time to be writing or selling a technical book ... he says....Hopefully the slump will not last that long and the Wrox authors will find a new home. I know how much work goes into writing and it must be heart-breaking to see your publisher disolve.

First Loox: Ok, I have my new toy hooked up to the desktop for synchronizing. Everything seems to be working and hopefully I will give the WLAN a whirl tonight. Now I'm looking for some "must have" software recommendations for my new friend. Bring 'em on!

A letter to George W: Michael Moore has this to say to GW. (via Steven)

Ranting: Mum is ranting on the goings-on in the UK. Also read this to see Blair's cabinet disolving. German chancellor Schroeder spoke on TV this morning condemming any attack on Iraq. The Party is over.

New toy: A new toy just dropped onto my desk- complete with WLAN card. So little time to play with it at the moment. Boo.

And off we go: The news today is bought to you by the number 48. If like me you weren't up to watch the speech at 4am CET this morning you can read it here. Later: It was of course 2 am CET - but what's 2 hours between friends.