Author Archives: Harish Venkatachalam
Another Four in a Row
UK had another lackluster performance yesterday. They have now lost four in a row to Vanderbilt. I can’t believe I am writing the same thing a year after a post I made last year when we got swept by Vandy. … Continue reading
The Lies Continue
In my previous post I called Bill Gates a Liar. Well apparently he’s going out the way to prove me right. In a recent interview with Newsweek Gates makes the following astounding comment: Nowadays, security guys break the Mac every … Continue reading
Vista Parental Controls
Bill Gates is a LIAR. There, I said it. In today’s society of “market speak” and other such euphemisms, people are almost expected to “bend the truth” – there you go – another term for what is simply a lie. … Continue reading
The survey says
A national survey of Software Development managers showed an overwhelming number believe Linux is more secure than Windows. Asked to rate the security of server operating environments against operating system related hacks and exploits, Windows Server fared worst by far. … Continue reading
Vista Cartoon
Great Vista Cartoon courtesy of The Joy of Tech. I love the punchline.
Building Bridges, Spreading FUD
And now from the “gag me” department. Via Groklaw. Dan Bricklin is hosting a meeting on Monday from 9AM to noon sponsored by the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council on the Novell-Microsoft deal. Our expert panel will discuss this agreement and … Continue reading
Cisco’s iPhone Trademark
Ed Burnette has an interesting blog piece about CISCO abandoning the iPhone trademeark by not using it. And there are other reports that CISCO may lose the trademark in Europe due to a technicality in the complicated trademark laws. It … Continue reading
iSued ’cause iPhoned
Mark Chandler, CISCO’s SVP and General Counsel presents a lucid, rational explanation for the CISCO Lawsuit. …this is not a suit against Apple’s innovation, their modern design, or their cool phone. It is not a suit about money or royalties. … Continue reading
iPhone
All I can say is WOW! I am sure the usual naysayers(read Apple Haters) will emerge with their “what’s so great about this? …too expensive… My cell phone has more memory/functions/…. how Windows Mobile is incrementally better at this or … Continue reading
Taking the Patent fight to Microsoft
Dana Gardner has a great take on how organizations can respond to the patent FUD threats by Microsoft. He is absolutely right. The best way to counter Microsoft is to use your purchasing clout.