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November 2002 Archives

DVD-Bomb
Another case of technology trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
November 27, 2002 - 139 words, 1 comment

Stating the obvious
Did you know that computer companies like ecommerce?
November 27, 2002 - 72 words

Strange relations
Google thinks the Related Entries plugin is perverted.
November 26, 2002 - 57 words

Web bug education
The anti-Web bug initiative will be ignored by unscrupulous marketers, but it will also serve to educate everyone else.
November 26, 2002 - 251 words, 2 comments

Automatic Keywords
The problem with machine generated metadata is that it’s not always accurate.
November 26, 2002 - 329 words, 6 comments

Simplelinks
Simplelinks is a collection of interesting spaces on the Web. Short, to the point, without commentary.
November 25, 2002 - 62 words, 3 comments

Interactive ICQ Spam
I’ve received spam via ICQ before, but this one was different.
November 21, 2002 - 143 words, 4 comments

Burning bridges
When leaving a company, don’t lose your head.
November 19, 2002 - 116 words

Credible Design
If you want your customers to have confidence in your company, make sure your site is well-designed.
November 19, 2002 - 59 words

Writing tips
Quick, funny, and immediate impact. What more could you want in a writing guide?
November 13, 2002 - 61 words

Yummy
Blackberry software in a Nokia phone.
November 13, 2002 - 25 words

Palm Word
Perhaps we’ve finally found handheld nirvana. Software for editing Office documents without losing the formatting.
November 13, 2002 - 105 words

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.
November 7, 2002 - 101 words

Barnes & Noble's response
Barnes & Noble’s response to my concerns regarding their email newsletter.
November 6, 2002 - 261 words, 5 comments

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.
November 6, 2002 - 362 words, 46 comments

Open Source in Business
A new blog called Open Source 4 Business.
November 6, 2002 - 59 words, 2 comments