Ron Coleman

Web 2.0 and OS Licensing: Apple, Microsoft Get With the Program

I would have to disagree in many regards. While more and more applications are being pushed to the web, I don't see how probable it will be for people to start using Zoho and Google for excel and word type applications. Now, individuals may start to use the free web based apps as a way of saving money, but how well do they integrate with MS Office? Companies are not going to risk losing or not being able to share these types of documents to people outside their office. Businesses are run off of these applications. Maybe this is where companies may go in the future, but not anytime soon, at least not significantly. You are talking about having the majority of the workforce, if not all of the workforce, switch from something that they all know how to use, to an application on the internet that may or may not be secure and is not the program that they are efficient in, nor is it an application that is widely used and accepted. Microsoft has what you call, Network Externalities. Too many people count on their software for someone to easily be able to come in and erode that market share. Even Apple uses MS Office.

Motion Sensors Meet Mobile Phones: The Next Big Thing?

Dean,

I just read your article on FeedTheBull and I thought it was interesting. Do you see the phone being used for things outside of what a phone is typically used for, such as a remote control as Thomas suggests? Can you give us some more links to articles that you have read on this technology?

Jim Cramer's Mad Money In-Depth Stock Picks, Jan. 17

Miriam,

Once again FeedTheBull thanks you. Your recaps of Mad Money are great for those of us that can't always catch the show.

Adobe Should Profit From iPhone; Apple Should From Cisco's Lawsuit

William,

I just came across your article. I have to agree with the article, I can tell that you have done your research and have talked to some people with great insight on the new iPhone. Looks like there are a few companies out there that are set to profit from this new phone. Keep up the great work.