Archives for the "IBM" tag
Fauxpenness
Some companies pretend to be open. Introducing the concept of Fauxpenness, a definition, and some examples from current companies.
Tags: API, Facebook, HTML, IBM, Microsoft, Twitter, fauxpenness, iPhone
In Analysis, Technology
2007 Predictions
This year marks the 10th anniversary edition of the TNL.net predictions for the year ahead. In past years, I’ve been batting above 50 percent in terms of predictions, except when it comes to naming what will happen with specific companies. The trends are generally correct (or in some case, early) and I always look at [...]
Tags: 3G, AOL, GSM, Google, IBM, Microsoft, OS, Oracle, Social Networks, Sony, VOIP, Wireless, Yahoo
In Business, Media, Politics, Technology
2005 Predictions
Another year, another round of predictions. As is now becoming customary on TNL.net, it’s time to project out the future year. As always, I’ll revisit those predictions at the end of the year. Voice Over IP VoIP experienced tremendous growth in 2004 but it was just the beginning. This year, much more will happen in that space. Cable [...]
Tags: Broadband, Cable TV, Europe, IBM, Linux, MP3, Media, Microsoft, Music, Oracle, United States, VOIP, Wireless, XML, content management, open source
In Analysis
Why Apple should consider Wintel
Last week, two major events showed the decreasing power of the Operating System: the first one was the release of Firefox and the second was the release of Konfabulator on the Windows platform. All this got me thinking about how we relate to our operating systems and in particular, about how I relate to the [...]
Tags: IBM, Intel, Linux, Motorola, OS, Sony, Video
In Analysis
2004 Predictions
With a new year starting, it’s time to jump back in the water and make a few predictions as to what’s coming next. I suspect 2004 is going to be a big year in technology and here are some predictions for the coming year. Apple Apple will come out with a new lower-powered, lower-cost version of the [...]
Tags: AOL, Google, IBM, Linux, Microsoft, Music, Telephony, VOIP, Video, Wi-Fi, Yahoo, eBay
In Analysis
SCO vs. the world
One of the nice things about organizing events filled with geeks is the fact that I get to hang out with people that are smarter than me. The discussion on Tuesday covered a wide number of subjects but most of the fascination came from what to do with SCO. For those not familiar with the [...]
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