TECH SOFTWARE: EMAIL’s reply all

Monday, January 14, 2008

FROM A RECENT EMAIL

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We’ve had a “national outbreak” of the “reply all” virus.

It’s really not a virus. But it might as well be.

It’s when, to get off a distribution, some poor soul — usually in a fit of pique — does a “reply all” and says “take me off the list”. Others respond with a “reply all” to either chime in about getting off the distribution, or castigate the transgressor. If the distribution list is really large and / or there are lots of computing centers involved, it can create an overwhelming “fire storm” of messages that can overwhelm an infrastructure.

It usually takes some one in Leadership saying politely “shut up”, or the equivalent, to stop it. I’ve appended an attempt to damp it.

I just thought you’d want to pass along a warning about the use of “reply all”.

Lest it be followed with the “pink slip” virus. :-)

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I don’t blame people. I blame poorly designed software.

How hard would it have been to say “Confirm reply all to a distribution list”?

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TECHNOLOGY: unmanned seaplane became a dolphin toy

Thursday, January 10, 2008

http://www.livescience.com/php/video/player.php?video_id=080104-flying-fish

LiveScience Video
Dolphins Play with Unmanned Seaplane

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Built for DARPA, this unmanned seaplane became a dolphin toy! Credit: Univ. of Michigan/ DARPA

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Kool!

Now how much did that gang have to steal from the taxpayer to make a “dolphin toy”?

Argh!

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TECH SERVICE: PicMarker watermarks

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

http://www.webware.com/8301-1_109-9842728-2.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Webware

Hands-on
PicMarker watermarks, keeps your photos safe from evildoers
By Josh Lowensohn – January 7, 2008, 5:03 AM PST

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The correct attribution for online photos is a touchy subject.

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Maybe one of the simpler ways to keep your photos and videos moderately safe from incorrect attribution is watermarking. I’m sure you’ve all seen it before, but if not, it’s basically layering on a semi-transparent line of text, or image over a spot in a photo. Some folks put it in a corner, and if they’re really worried, will place it all over the photo. A new service called PicMarker has set up shop to help people accomplish such a task, although instead of having to rely on a desktop software application, anyone can watermark up to ten shots at a time right in their browser.

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Interesting?!?

Now what can I use this thing for that it wasn’t intended to accomplish?

Social networking?

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TECHNOLOGY: Cars that drive themselves

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8U0M82O0&show_article=1

GM Researching Driverless Cars
Jan 6 06:25 PM US/Eastern
By TOM KRISHER
AP Auto Writer

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DETROIT (AP) – Cars that drive themselves—even parking at their destination—could be ready for sale within a decade, General Motors Corp. executives say.

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Well, I’d welcome that.

Having driven in Florida and had elderly relatives that can’t drive, or shouldn’t be driving, yet still need to get around, a driverless car would be a boon.

How about a driverless taxi?

Imagine the commute to work where you weren’t driving, but reading. Like an exec in limo?

An idea who time has come. Let’s roll it out now!

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TECH SERVICE: Add a connection on Emurse?

Monday, January 7, 2008

http://www.emurse.com/invite

EMURSE

Join XXXXX’s Network

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XXXXX would like to add you as a connection on Emurse. By connecting with trusted friends and colleagues, you will always have access to their most current resume and contact information!
Are you already an Emurse member?

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Wow!

A resume distribution service, which I recommended, has added a social networking component.

Why?

It’s now not enough to do your one thing well; you have to chase wildly any wisp of an idea (like little children playing soccer who follow the ball all over the field?).

Strange!

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TECH SERVICE: WD Anywhere Access

Sunday, January 6, 2008

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=340

Western Digital 1TB My Book World Edition – Ethernet (10/100/1000) Network External Hard Drive – WDG1NC10000N

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Add this unique remote-access storage system to your wired or wireless network and you’ll have a surprisingly simple and secure way to access data and photos at home, in the office, and anywhere in the world–even when your local computer is off. The included RAID software makes it easy for you to take advantage of RAID mirroring for extra data protection.

Product Features
WD Anywhere Access™ – This storage system and all the files on it are always accessible when you need them, even when your local computer is turned off.*

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*Due to unverifiable media license authentication, the most common audio and video file types cannot be shared with different users using WD Anywhere Access. A list of the non shareable file types can be found here.

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Excuse me, who made you the “license” police?

Argh!

Would have bought one on the spot, but for this minor after-though kowtow to the RIAA!

NOT RECOMMENDED!

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LINKEDIN: LinkedIn’s magic millions

Friday, January 4, 2008

FROM AN EXCHANGE ON CREATING LINKEDIN ACCOUNTS

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Perhaps this is the answer to the “quantity” types. You too could have
a few thousand meaningless networking contacts. And, at the same time
help LinkedIn reach 100 million accounts.

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From: XXX
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 7:46 PM
Subject: LinkedIn’s magic millions

Wicked :)

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Glad you like that idea.

Can I interest you in the 10, 100, 1000, or our 10,000 contacts plan. I figure I can put up a script that will generate them as a service to our “quantity brethren”. What should I charge? $1/contact? 2?

Maybe I can have a pseudo identity with a pseudo army of contacts?

You really shouldn’t encourage me. Next I’ll have a deck and start looking for VC money.

:-)

Happy New Year,
fjohn

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I wonder what an army of ghouls is worth. Time to update the taxonomy. What do spies call their alternate identities?

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TECHNOLOGY: The Philosophy of technology lock in

Friday, January 4, 2008

In considering moving to an ultra light, my current subscription to verizon wireless broad band rears it’s ugly head. (It’s already in my doghouse for its recent poor performance in AC.) New notebooks offer a Verizon wireless broadband, but you can NOT swap in your existing plan. And, the plan is tied to that specific platform. Argh! If I sign up for another two years (an eternity in the technology world), then they give me a “free” usb dongle. Hah! Like I can be fooled by “free”. No more than I am by “unlimited”. Argh! What to do, w2do, w2do, what do I do?

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TECHNOLOGY: You Can’t Copy

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/RIAA-Says-You-Cant-Copy-Music-To-Your-Computer-90566

RIAA Says You Can’t Copy Music To Your Computer
Even when you’ve legally purchased the CD that it comes off of
02:04PM Saturday Dec 29 2007 by KathrynV

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They say that even a copy made on to your own computer is considered unauthorized. The Arizona man that they’ve accused of this crime has refused to pay the RIAA fines and the issue is heading to litigation.

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I think we have really now thrown down the red cape in front of the bull.

What kind of “barbara streisand” is this?

I have cassette tapes that I paid through the nose for and they say “tough”.

Well, I say we boycott them.

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LINKEDIN: Digital Nuisance

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/1060

Resolve To Not Be A Digital Nuisance In 2008
January 1st, 2008

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Improving communication is key to our career success, right? Here are 08 things for ‘08 to help us communicate better on the digital playground.

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One can only hope that one avoid annoying people. After all, we need them to do the “heavy lifting”.

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