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Re: CRM for iGoogle demoed

Sean McGee — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:47:05 -0000

Eh...that's kindof cool. I guess I'm not all that enthusiastic b/c I personally don't need a CRM.

Now, if someone could integrate Basecamp into iGoogle, that would be cool.

However, I prefer Netvibes over iGoogle. I like the interface a helluva lot better.

Re: Drobo storage device demoed

Sean McGee — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:49:31 -0000

Now what I want to see, is integrating this with a small Linux box and creating a 4TB web server.

(Ugh...I'm such a nerd.)

Re: Jaiku/Twitter/Facebook/Kyte/Plaxo = something happening you should pay attention to

Sean McGee — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:21:30 -0000

I have a facebook account, however I rarely use it. Why? Almost everyone I would add is on Myspace (ugh!). And only 2 of my friends have a facebook account.

I've been trying to move them over, but they're all "design handicapped" and think myspace is better because you can customize it with hideous backgrounds and colors, etc.

The only thing I would change about Facebook is their updater. As it stands now, you have to write the sentence with the words {Name} is _________. I'd rather just type in a short message in present, past, or future tense like I do in Twitter.

Re: Apple, er AT&T, tells corporate types to pound sand

Sean McGee — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:46:16 -0000

Why not just get the free crappy AT&T phones, buy some iPhones sans the phone service from the apple store, and swap the SIM cards?

Re: Apple, er AT&T, tells corporate types to pound sand

Sean McGee — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:54:02 -0000

Just talked to an AT&T rep...He said you have to have the iPhone service added to your account in order for your SIM card to work. And, as you cannot add iPhone service to a corporate account, it will not work.

Of course, that could be a load of Bull. But I'm not paying 500+ to find out.

Re: Is 2008 finally going to be “year of Linux on the desktop?”

Sean McGee — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:26:16 -0000

People need to realize...Ubuntu and other Linux distros are Operating Systems.

iLife and iTunes and all that other stuff is software. Apple integrates it into their operating system because Apple develops that software.

And to those that say that Linux is hard for the mainstream user obviously haven't tried Linux for a while. Pretty much any recent Debian based distro (like the Ubuntu flavors, Dreamlinux, etc.) are very easy to use and migrate to.

My wife, who knows absolutely nothing about computers, XP or Linux, likes using Linux better than XP. She says it's faster.

The Linux operating system is also no where near a copy of Windows. The only things similar on Linux to windows is the Desktop environments. And even then, they're much more similar to Mac's desktop environment.

For those of you that haven't used Linux in a while, don't comment on what you don't know or keep up with.

Re: Adobe Chief Software Architect has an iPhone, says “ask Apple” about Flash

Sean McGee — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:38:06 -0000

Bess Said: "Safari doesn't support everything on AJAX."

That's just not true. The fact of the matter is this: Some AJAX developers don't support (or don't know how to support) Safari.

If all Web Developers used best practices and unobtrusive JavaScript, then AJAX applications would work on ANY browser.

As to Flash, the only thing it's good for, IMO, is video and games. That's it. Any other application of Flash technology on the web is downright ignorant and inaccessible. You want cool animations? AJAX can do it. You want scalable graphics? Use SVG. Dynamic Web Applications? Use SSS (Server Side Scripts).

If only we all had the mentality of Jeremy Keith or Dave Shea. The web would be a much better place.

Re: Are you a hypermiler?

Sean McGee — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:43:53 -0000

Neuromancer said, "How long before a “hypermiling” driver runs over a kid cyclyst or biker becuase he was distracted by cheking his MPG."

My question to you is, How many times have you heard of someone running over a kid cyclist or biker because he was distracted my checking his MPH? The speedometer's there, and pple check that all the time. Never heard of someone having an accident because he was checking his speed.

Re: The difference between San Francisco and New Orleans

Sean McGee — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:51:19 -0000

:( I'd rather read a transcription. No headphones at work.

Re: Things on my mind…

Sean McGee — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:23:35 -0000

Hey Robert! We'll miss you this week.

You know what I think you need? A trip to Yosemite. Or anywhere outdoors. Just unplug for a few days. I always find that nature brings me back down to earth.

Re: Things on my mind…

Sean McGee — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:13:54 -0000

Chris,

Here's a defamatory statement for you: Your software is embedded with spyware!

Now what are you gonna do? I dare you to do something!

Stop being a little pussy and realize that your marketing strategy needs to change.

Re: Google Android: we want developers but…

Sean McGee — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:50:42 -0000

Hey Robert,

Any idea if this thing is going to have Flash?

That would be one thing the iPhone can't (currently) do.

Re: Steal my content, please!

Sean McGee — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:36:22 -0000

Agreed. However, I do have a problem when someone takes your art without permission, and makes money off of it. It's different if they change it or re-mix it, but to use an unaltered photograph, and say, sell prints of it without your permission--that's just wrong. And I'm sure Thomas Hawk would agree with me.

After all, we gave Only-Dreemin such a hard time for doing it to Rebekka, we should keep that same attitude for anyone else.

Re: Is MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server dead?

Sean McGee — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:20:36 -0000

Many start-ups pay for web hosting.

Pretty much all paid web hosting plans come with MySQL or equivalent support.

The only way I can see someone using this, is if they have limited databases with their plan.

(For example, my plan allows up to 10 MySQL databases. If I need more than 10, this service from Amazon would be a great solution.)

Re: Thoughts about being on TV and on CES

Sean McGee — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:51:22 -0000

It shows how out of touch these media guys are when that dude Mike Michalowicz said "Web Two-Oh is the Way to go."

Someone needs to tell these guys that "Web Two-Oh" is so 2007.

Re: My new roommate: Craig Newmark

Sean McGee — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:55:09 -0000

That "Lake" you refer to is the Sea of Galilee. That's so cool.

Whether you believe Jesus was God's son or not, he still existed and sailed on that lake with his apostles.

Historic ground, regardless.

Re: Rio Grande Makes WWF’s List of Most at Risk Rivers

Sean McGee — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:44:36 -0000

The Rio Grande is NOT "Practically Dry". Lake Amistad's level, one of the Rio Grande's reservoirs, was considered "full" as of 12/08. Yes, much of the water is used for irrigation, but to state out-right that it's "Practically Dry" is just a bald faced lie at worst, or an unresearched inaccuracy at best. Also, in 2007, it was not "Practically Dry"...I was in Big Bend National Park and the River was at the same level as it had been every year prior since 1986.

Re: How Every Flickr Photo Ended Up on Sale This Weekend

Sean McGee — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:41:38 -0000

If you don't want your photos used without permission, DON'T UPLOAD THEM TO THE INTERNET. Plain and simple.

Anyhow, as long as the photos are still hosted on the Flickr website and haven't been copied to anyone's server, it's not a copyright violation.

Read Flickr's terms of service. You agreed to have those photos used in their searches, feeds and API. You don't like it, don't use it.

Use Adobe Bridge instead. It's 100% secure because it's not on the internets.

Re: How Every Flickr Photo Ended Up on Sale This Weekend

Sean McGee — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:43:20 -0000

Being a frequent, hours/per/day internet user I learned something a long time ago. If you don't want something of yours to be used or abused, don't upload it to the internet.

I read your post. It may be your opinion that the API violates your individual TOS...however that's just what it is...an opinion. And you know what they say about opinions...they're like @$$holes...everyone has one and they're all full of crap.

Now, a fact about this is that the photo distributed through the API is not being hosted ANYWHERE else but on Flickr's servers. Not a legal violation of TOS OR Copyright.

If you really still think you have a legal leg to stand on, sue them. Put your money where your mouth is.

But, what it boils down to is this: Don't like it, don't use it.

If this was a camera store, and you didn't like the way they did business, why would you still be a patron of that store?

You don't like the way Flickr does business. Why do you still use Flickr? This confuses me.

It's a matter of logic, Jim. Not principle.

Re: How Every Flickr Photo Ended Up on Sale This Weekend

Sean McGee — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:10:17 -0000

Joy...as an alternative, even if Right Click/Save Picture As doesn't work, you can press the "Print Screen" button, and paste into Photoshop or any other photo editing program.

So, no matter what Flickr does, as long as your photos are uploaded there or anywhere else on the internet, people can copy them without your permission. Just press "Print Screen."

Re: How Every Flickr Photo Ended Up on Sale This Weekend

Sean McGee — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:06:54 -0000

Just because I have an opinion about art, does not mean that I won't capitalize on the fact that I can get paid for it.

I'm not a lawyer, but AM a classically trained pianist, a hit-and-miss amateur photographer.

I make my living as an ART director for 3 quarterly magazines in Texas.

My opinions, however, are just that...my opinions. What did I say? "I believe that the talent of â€œartâ€ is a gift. You receive free, give free." Notice that phrase, "I believe..." It doesn't mean that's an ideal for everyone...it means that that's what I wish the world could be like. As long as it keeps paying the bills, I'm not going to change things. HOWEVER, if someone steals a photo or graphic of mine for their use, I have no problem with that. Just give a little credit my way and I'm fine with that.

And, yes, Art IS different from other forms of "work." How? Usually, the person performing the art ENJOYS what they do. That's not work...that's living a dream.

Re: How Every Flickr Photo Ended Up on Sale This Weekend

Sean McGee — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:00:43 -0000

It's like Thomas Hawk was reading my mind this morning: http://thomashawk.com/2008/08/associazione-arte...

Key Quote: "Art, like music, wants to be free."

Re: Survey: Do SUVs Deserve to Exist?

Sean McGee — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:01:17 -0000

In no way should they be outlawed. That's a ridiculous statement.

This poll was very biased.

I wish I could afford an SUV. I really want one. 4x4 and all. Why? Because I'm tired of going camping in my crappy compact car. I'm tired of not having access to remote beaches so I can go fishing away from all the dumb yuppie sunbathers.

Luxury SUVs are worthless, I agree. But to put all SUVs under the same umbrella is irresponsible.

Re: Rio Grande Makes WWF’s List of Most at Risk Rivers

Sean McGee — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:44:36 -0000