Author Archives: Harish Venkatachalam
Intellectual Property
At a recent keynote speech in Turin on GPL v3, Richard Stallman made an observation about the phrase “intellectual property” “… Before I get into the main subject, which is the plans for version three of the GPL, I want … Continue reading
Glass Houses and Stones
So now Stephen Toulouse is lecturing Apple on Security. The sheer GALL of Microsoft and the people that are in charge there always amazes me. Stepto wants Apple to hire a security figure head – you know – someone like … Continue reading
UCON 87 KY 83
And thus the season ends. I just have to say …. Patrick Sparks – 28 points, 5 steals, 2 assists and a rebound. But what I saw from him today can’t be measured by mere numbers.Kentucky Boy. Heart of a … Continue reading
SCO’s Revenue Continues Down the Drain
I know that there are probably many honest hard working 9 to 5 shlubs at SCO, but when I hear news like this, I can’t help but think it couldn’t happen to anyone more deserving. “The net loss for the … Continue reading
From Excellence to Mediocrity
Florida 79 Kentucky 64Florida has now beaten KY four times in a row!. And this is basketball we are talking about, NOT football. For all those who were hoping for a “recovery” based on the LSU and Tennessee games, welcome … Continue reading
Demanding an Apology
I have never understood this concept, and I hear it all the time now. It seems like everyday you read / hear in the media about someone “demanding” an apology for being wronged. People do it, groups do it, and … Continue reading
IBM subpoenas Microsoft, Sun and HP over SCO trial
I just wanted to say … BOOOYAAAHH. LINKY Not that I expect anything miraculous to come out of this. But cockroaches HATE sunshine and I can just see the likes of Anderer, McBride and Ballmer scurrying about while the Nazgul … Continue reading
Vandy Sweeps Kentucky
Vanderbilt!, not Florida or Tennessee. We got swept by Vanderbilt!. And there’s more misery yet to come. Sheesh. I don’t care how many people say Tubby Smith is a nice guy. So what? My uncle Billy is a nice guy. … Continue reading
Pure Evil
Google has an informal Corporate Motto – “Don’t be Evil” Microsoft today finally came out and announced that they will be selling an antivirus / antispyware product for $49.99 per year. You can find the ZDNet report here. If this … Continue reading
CH3-CH2-OH The Ethanol Economy
The president in the latest State of the Union Address spoke about America’s addiction to oil. I couldn’t agree more. A shift to an ethanol economy would drastically shift the energy balance in our favor. I have heard the various … Continue reading