Tuesday, July 29, 2003

RSS explained Winer points to a piece by Paul Stacey which explains the power of RSS.  There are some really good links which help explain "what is under the hood" regarding RSS.  Especially useful is a Stephen Downes piece entitled "RSS for Educational Designers". comment [] 5:32:21 PM

From Frist to grist... RIAA Picks a New Chief. The recording industry chooses a new CEO to replace Hilary Rosen. Mitch Bainwol, former chief of staff to Sen. Bill Frist, will take the reins in September. By Katie Dean. [Wired News] comment [] 9:51:09 AM

Getting your head around the web. Firmage hits the nail on the head when he says: You need simpler and more powerful navigation of the Internet. You need to find a way to help people get their heads around the Web. You need a medium in which the quality of information can be ascertained. Education will not happen unless there's a way for parents, teachers and students to distinguish garbage from high-quality stuff. Joe Firmage: "What we are trying to build here is the PBS of the Web." [Scripting News] The next generation of web stuff is gonna be fun! comment [] 9:25:13 AM