Post Editor Explains Decision to Publish Expletive (washingtonpost.com) Honestly is there really anyone relevent anymore who would truly be offended by this word? Who the fuck cares if the Vice President of the United States said “fuck.” Fuck is such a commonplace expletive, really, not at all very interesting anymore.
Bill Gates could join the ranks of bloggers
The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: Bill Gates could join the ranks of bloggers It would be interesting to see what the richest man in the world and one of the most influential technologists of our time would have to say on a daily basis. I wonder if this truly will ever happen and if it will be insightful or paid corporate PR dribble.
Microsoft team works on getting ahead of its time
Microsoft team works on getting ahead of its time / Digital cameras worn like badges, wall-size monitors in progress A little bit on what Microsoft Research is up to in the Bay Area.
Wilco Pays Up for Spycasts
Wired News: Wilco Pays Up for Spycasts When will we get to a point when deconstructing the art of others is truly viewed as new art? In the music world sampling and the creation of new music on old has created some of the most visionary new sounds in the world of hip hop and electronica. Let the art be free.
The Linux Killer
Wired 12.07: The Linux Killer They call him Microsoft’s sock puppet, the most hated man in high tech. SCO’s Darl McBride is fighting a war for the future of free software. And he wants to make you pay. An excellent background article on SCO and the role it plays in the battle between Linux and Microsoft.
Transparent New York
Transparent New York Very cool flash site on the infastructure of Manhattan.
World population growth… falling?
BBC NEWS | Americas | World population growth ‘falling’ Apparantly the folks over at the BBC are saying that the world’s population growth is going down. Billions and Billions served as they say.
Windows Media Player 10 beta is HERE!
Microsoft Windows Media – Windows Media Player 10 Technical Beta Windows Media Player 10 Beta is here and you can download it from this link. By far and away, the best media player out on the market today… and free.
How Widescreen Won – The way we watch movies at home has changed.
How Widescreen Won – The way we watch movies at home has changed. What happened? By Bryan?Curtis This is an interesting article over at MSN the Slate on the new preference for watching movies and content in 16:9 format rather than 4:3 aspect ratio. I completely prefer the 16:9 format.
Villa San Michelle
This photo was taken from one of the most wonderful hotels in the world, Villa San Michelle in Fiesole Italy just outside of Florence. The views of Florence are spectacular and if you ever find yourself there it is a wonderful place for dinner.