November 2002 Archives
DVD-Bomb
Another case of technology trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
Stating the obvious
Did you know that computer companies like ecommerce?
Strange relations
Google thinks the Related Entries plugin is perverted.
Web bug education
The anti-Web bug initiative will be ignored by unscrupulous marketers, but it will also serve to educate everyone else.
Automatic Keywords
The problem with machine generated metadata is that it’s not always accurate.
Simplelinks
Simplelinks is a collection of interesting spaces on the Web. Short, to the point, without commentary.
Interactive ICQ Spam
I’ve received spam via ICQ before, but this one was different.
Burning bridges
When leaving a company, don’t lose your head.
Credible Design
If you want your customers to have confidence in your company, make sure your site is well-designed.
Writing tips
Quick, funny, and immediate impact. What more could you want in a writing guide?
Yummy
Blackberry software in a Nokia phone.
Palm Word
Perhaps we’ve finally found handheld nirvana. Software for editing Office documents without losing the formatting.
Making sense of metrics
When analyzing metrics for your Web site, try to understand the reason behind the numbers. Low page views don’t always mean that people aren’t interested in the page contents.
Barnes & Noble's response
Barnes & Noble’s response to my concerns regarding their email newsletter.
Java Spyware
RedSheriff may be tracking your activities on the Web. Their tracking applet is present on many Web sites and is installed without your knowledge or permission.
Open Source in Business
A new blog called Open Source 4 Business.