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I was just reading my morning blogs and email, and an internal email on this topic ( Preparing for daylight saving time changes in 2007 ) got me thinking about YOUR software, especially those of you who are using "free" software. Who is working on the...

I'm not Mr. Anderson's age yet, but the next time I turn around, I probably will be. Anyway, I'm definitely a devotee of his New Rules for Old Geeks . I've recently found many people (and places) who are definitely in need of process. Why is it that,...

Although the subject "Apple Monopoly Attacked" might seem to be the stuff of satire written at The Onion, it's not. Since today's not April Fools, I'll take the PC World blog entry at face value: Norway Outlaws iTunes . I thought the conventional wisdom...

.NET Developer's Journal has a good article about it. Microsoft Snags Don Ferguson, Former IBM Chief Architect – "Father of WebSphere" . Cool news.

Popular Science has an interesting article about RedOwl, a military application robot, built in part on technology from Boston University’s Photonics Center. The news (to me) isn't its amazing ability to differentiate the sound of different sniper weapons...

This BusinessWeek.com article ( Even Toyota Isn't Perfect ) caught my attention, not because I'm a Toyota owner (I own two!), but because it popped up in the Reforming Project Management blog that I scan from time to time. I agree with Hal that it's great...

It might not seem like a direct assault, but it's got to be in the threat matrix for the big booksellers... Catherine Holahan's coverage is peripherally interesting Google Download: No iTunes for Books (on BusinessWeek.com), but if I think Google still...

Is this more life immitating science fiction? E-mail from the grave? Microsoft seeks patent on 'immortal computing' Are estate planners now going to have to start moving into space previously only reserved for futurists and scifi authors? Hrm. What...

I'm usually a fan of "pure" science, but only in an esoteric, mildly-interested sort of way. Oh, we figured out how to test string theory? Neat. Now, please sit down and stop blocking my view of Gears of War because Insane difficulty really requires that...

Whatever you may think of the validity of "people's choice"-type awards*, it's always nice to know that somebody loves you... and it feels pretty good to have a relatively new contender beat out the reigning champion. SQL Server 2005 Integration Services...