TinyTim

Not Everyone Likes Windows 7

The first law of technology-
"Never Buy Anything With A Low Serial Number"

I had a comp sci prof a few years ago when Vista came out who asked the class how many were going to migrate. The nearly unanimous answer was "We'll wait for Service Pack 1."

From what I'm hearing, W7 is probably Vista SP1 (or 2, or 3).

I'm still using XP SP2 (SP3 wouldn't install).
Used Mac years ago and loved 'em. Their newer OS's remind me too much of Windows, which is the ultimate irony.

Macs are useful and efficient tools for people who need that functionality. Most of the MS die-hards I know also want the ability to hack the hardware and software to satisfy their techno urges. This is anathema to folks who couldn't care less about what makes it run.

I pity the IT techs who have to support this MS stuff in large scale.
Job security.

AT&T: The iPhone's Achilles' Heel

I've had no problem with the Verizon network.

Their customer service is terrible, even crooked.
Watch your bill closely for unexpected charges.
Don't even think about phone customer service.
If you have a Verizon store close by, going in and having a beat-down with the store manager is the only way to get temporary relief.

"resistance is futile"

Healthcare's Software Problem

"One, health care cost problem is largely caused by overtreatment. Two, the answer is software:"

If you don't believe two is the answer to one, then four is irrelevant and three, while irrefutable, is an argument against two.

Longman sounds like a computer geek with the misconception that IT is the answer, period.
Healthcare insurance companies are highly computerized. Got an accurate EOB lately.

Sounds like we're in total agreement. Physician incentives cause overtreatment which causes high costs. Software will do little to incentives or overtreatment.

Do Mac and Windows Users Read Blogs Differently?

This Mac - Geek thing is kind of a red herring. Most of the geeks I know steer toward Windows not because of the operating system (obviously), but because the hardware can be tinkered with and there's a lot more aftermarket (hardware) goodies.

I am also surprised at the percentage of direct Mac readers.

Garmin's Future Is Just Too Cloudy

It's even more cloudy after this disaster:
seekingalpha.com/artic...

What Should Top Executives of Corporations Have to Disclose About Their Personal Lives?

surely you jest.

the only thing I want to know about execs is how much they are overpaid and stealing from the stockholders. Explicitly clear compensation schedules before hiring would be nice, including golden handshakes. Exec compensation is way out of line, especailly on Wall St, and indicates a breakdown in the system.

When Anonymous Sources Disappear Entirely

Job's liver-

I thought there was an app for that. ;o)

When Anonymous Sources Disappear Entirely

according to people familiar with the matter, the liver came from John Sculley as payback.

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

Yeah, the Swiss have the right idea.

"dozens of others that routinely pitch loans and other financial products, bank-holding status could potentially be so restrictive that the firms will opt instead to give up their ILC status altogether,"

this is a step in the right direction too. Although I don't agree it will stifle credit as these will be spun off rather than closed. Ultimately bring on more competition.
The big banks need to get cut down to size.
The Founding Fathers were very leary and prescient about banks, but I don't think even they realized money would take over govt.

Ten Reasons Why the Kindle Is Toast

Several good points. Don't forget Amazon did clear all the legal copyright negotiations, although they may not be completely out of the woods on that.

The future of the Kindle is up for grabs. I personally have never even seen one- channels? But if they've solved the readability issue, that's a big step forward for ebooks.

Interesting point on the growth of the iPod dependent on the pirating of music rather than the purchase. Wonder how protected the Kindle material is? I was surprised that there is no Wifi capability; it's all done via cell phone which is included in the book price.

Can Android Save Motorola?

Can Android Save Motorola?

uhh, no.

fuggetaboutem

Don't Cancel Motorola's Funeral Just Yet

Moto has been trying to sell the cell phone div for many months. no takers. the phones are flimsy. Icahn is pushing the issue.
I don't know about new mgmt unless you mean Icahns boys.
The set-top box business (GI) is commodity.
Moto may have to fall back on its original product-first responder radios.

this company seems to be getting its act together in its turnaround strategies, at least for one quarter anyway
this is a joke, right?? it's all layoffs, nothing new here