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Re: When the new media fails: SAP and WorkFast.tv

ron k jeffries — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:33:47 -0000

After seeing your comment, I attempted to watch this episode.
The banter was so midnless I could not get past it. Yes, I could have used fast forward,
but I did not.

But if you think thi sis bad, I ask you how often you've listened to
the often DEADLY dull, completely unorganized Gilmor Gang or Newsgang.

Robert's a smart guy. I assume his handlers will help him shape up.
His video stuff now is IMO quite a bit better than he was just a few months
ago.

Re: Why Facebook is Failing Me

ron k jeffries — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:57:17 -0000

Sarah,

Thanks for expressing EXACTLY the same problem I run into when using FaceBook.
I've seriously thogt about the (poor!) option of unfriending anyone who is not
a relative or a personal real world friened. But that sucks too much, as I'll miss some
cool stuff I see form my sorta-kinda virtual friends (and even some strangers)

I hope they listen to you.

Be well.
ron k jeffries

Re: My Problems with Toluu

ron k jeffries — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:09:03 -0000

I have tried Toluu a bit, but so far I remain mystified.

example: I imported by 400+ feeds via OPML from Google reader. I coninue adding (and ocassinally deleting) feeds at google. that means my Toluu data is out of date, (over time)

2: (I think) Toluu is NOT a feedreader. so if I discover an interesting feed, what do I do next? add it manually to my feedreader?

3. Toluu site needs a crisp "about" that explains the purpose of teh site, and lays out advantages. also needs a "how to use" so far it is a puzzle to me.

(I admit I have not invested much time so far).

http://twitter.com/RonKJeffries

Re: Mozilla, Firefox & Data

ron k jeffries — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:08:25 -0000

If this data project is (as promised) purely "opt-in"
objections from those with deep concerns about the
effect new capability on their privacy
should be answered.

however, that segment of the Firefox user base
probably will not trust the promise that it will
not somehow be sneaked in under the covers.

My personal belief, for what it's worth, was
stated by Scott McNealy back in the day
to the effect: "there is no privacy on the internet,
get over it."

If you want privacy in this age of ultra super computers
CIA, FBI, MI6 and Patriot Act (in USA) virtually unlimited
ability to monitor conversations in any form, your
only option is to completely stop using the net, your mobile
phone and credit cards. plan to ride a bike,
pay in cash at stores you know do not hav survelliance
cameras (good luck with that).

your best bet would be to live in a jungle somwhere,
eating the food you gather and animals/fish you can snag.

Firefox Data when and if it happens will be
the LEAST of your problems.

Welcome to the 21st century.

ron k jeffries

Re: Is Verizon a network hog?

ron k jeffries — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 23:31:44 -0000

I think the issue of why very fast upstream acess is VERY useful is neglected. See:
http://blog.eronj.com/2006/01/31/fast-uplinks-m...

Re: Ethiopian Food Glossary*

ron k jeffries — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:38:50 -0000

This is a very useful list, Thank you

My wife and I really enjoy Ethiopian food, but
our knowledge of the cusine is very limited.

How about a few recipes too?

We have eaten good Ethiopian in Washington D.C.
(Morgan Adams is the area, if I remember correctly).
The Red Sea on Fisrt St. in San Jose is OK. They have a decent
buffet at lunch that's popular.

I hope you get this blog rolling again.

-ron k jeffries

Re: testing Utterz new webcam feature

ron k jeffries — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:28:31 -0000

Thanks for the tip. I had tried Utterz with voice, but this is the first Utterz video I've watched.
Agree: video quality is a lot better than Seesmic. I wonder why?

Re: Ads or No

ron k jeffries — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:02:34 -0000

I think a decsion on
ad or no ads is not a huge deal one
way or the other.

Try it, you may like it. You won't know
without getting some real world experience.

Re: The new A list

ron k jeffries — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:49:29 -0000

Robert,

Your points are well taken. But
just because someone (Dave W.) is
your friend doesn't mean they are
incapable of doing something REALLY
dumb.

In this case, Dave W. has gone
to the mat against Roger C., a guy
who has been a strong and vocal supporter of Dave W when others
were less generous.

Being extremely smart and creative
(as Dave W absolutely is) doesn't
give them license to be vindictive.

I don't know Dave except through his writings. I see two Daves, as someone pointed out. One is your friend,
and he's a GREAT, witty and funny guy.

It's the "other" Dave people are jumping on.

Re: Google’s Jaiku vs. Twitter?

ron k jeffries — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:01:11 -0000

Jaiku was ahead of Twitter by at least 12 months. The current rumor is that when Googel completes converting Jaiku to run on AppEngine, it will be relaunched.

JaikuNext (my term) may also work really well with Android.

Re: Different Types of Twitterers

ron k jeffries — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:57:50 -0000

Cool post. You missed the "Obsessed videographer" Twitter type.
Loic Lemuer (sp?) of Seesmic and Scobilzer come to mind.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. ;)

-ron k jeffries

Re: Informational Cascades Prove Tipping Points Exist

ron k jeffries — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:49:31 -0000

Thought provoking article. Thanks for providing references.

Re: About this blog

ron k jeffries — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:22:59 -0000

Thanks for your site -- I found you via "Yhe Good Blogs."

I appreciate your SHORT list of books you found useful, Five books I can deal with, while many times such lists are way way too long to be practical,

be well.
-ron k jeffries