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Re: Why I love Active Words

Buzz — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:51:18 -0000

Lee...

If this is all the time you are saivng, we need to have a little tutorial. You should be saving at least 30 minutes per day or more.

Let me know a good time to talk.

Buzz

Re: 4 Reasons Why You Should GTD

Buzz — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:13:12 -0000

And as to tools... have you tried ActiveWords with Eric's product?

Regards,

Buzz

Re: Reminder: Why I switched to Mac in 2005 (Scripting News)

Buzz — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:05:10 -0000

We have a bunch of people using Sysem 7 on Netbooks. So far no one is complaining about the experience.

Not hard to install, and seems to run very well. You might consider trying it

Re: http://www.rev2.org/2005/11/10/watch-demo-profiles-on-video/

Buzz — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:26:42 -0000

The network died at the start of my presentation, so I was up there with about 40% of my demo examples gone. Lesson learned, cache your pages, and don't rely on othre people's technology.

Re: ONE more pic… :)

Buzz — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:01:19 -0000

Beautiful child, and my mother's name was Lucille. She would be thrilled.

Re: Contact Me

Buzz — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:48:32 -0000

Hi Brad...

Can we speak/E-Mail off list?

Thanks,

Buzz

Re: TypePad Enhancements

Buzz — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 12:34:18 -0000

You are the man!

I don't see you using ActiveWords though! Soon I hope....

Re: Influencers

Buzz — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:56 -0000

I have a couple more illustations of the same point, but people don't believe it.

Would love to have you trying ActiveWords. Let me know and I will unlock a copy for you.

Buzz

Re: Zen Wizard

Buzz — Wed, 05 Nov 2003 20:38:36 -0000

Dude:

You are the man, you are invisible...those are really nanomachines moving through your veins, right?

Re: Eric Mack’s Teaser about a MindManager Capture Tool

Buzz — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:22:40 -0000

I am testing it to..great little app, and I use ActiveWords with it. wonderful combo...

Re: Get Things Done with Outlook 2007

Buzz — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:38:02 -0000

Take a look at our product, i.e. ActiveWords, and look at our Outlook agent, http://www.activewords.com/plusapplications.html

Also, look at our scripting materials. My guess is that you will be able to script a lot of things in Outlook.

http://buzzmodo.typepad.com/buzznovation/2006/0...

Re: Enso

Buzz — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:32:39 -0000

Try our product and see what you think. Our take is that we are more intuitive and more powerful by significant margin.

Best,

Buzz

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ActiveWords, Inc./Seattle
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Re: Making Windows Act a Little More Like Mac OS X

Buzz — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:15:25 -0000

Hey...let me know when you want the guided tour of ActiveWords. You can type anywhere, you don't need to use the Actionpad. Here is one simple tweak that will help a lot:

Right click on the ActiveWords monitor, go to options, go to confirmation options, and then enable the spacebar/spacebar box at the top 1/3 of screen.

This way you don't have to reach for the F8 key, and can just use the space bar to trigger ActiveWords.

Re: Making Windows Act a Little More Like Mac OS X

Buzz — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:59:50 -0000

Jason:

Also, you can type anywhere, you don't have you use our ActionPad. I think we do more than QS, and frankly do it more intuitively once you realize that you can name stuff, and there is no limitation to the number of ways that you name the same thing, i.e. I use w,wd,word, and write to all launch word. Whatever comes first to my mind triggers the event. If you also want a lesson in scripting, just let me know. I collected a bunch of scripting stuff here, http://buzzmodo.typepad.com/buzznovation/2006/03/activewords_and_3.html

Re: phodroid | dangillmor

Buzz — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:40:21 -0000

Courhouse steps? Looks like a lovely day...

Re: Bill, we should hire Scott

Buzz — Sun, 18 Dec 2005 23:54:01 -0000

I think that Scott would be a sensational hire! Great guy, and great friend! Hire him tomorrow, and turn him loose on building even better products!

Re: Scoble: I’m not an edge case

Buzz — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:19:07 -0000

We all need a lot more edge case in our lives, as compared to the boredom and mediocrity that consume most people's lives...

Re: On plane today: testing offline blog editors

Buzz — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:59:14 -0000

Blogjet is excellent by me www.blojet.com ...works flawlessly...

My only complaint is that it would be nice to be able to add tags on the fly in Blogjet, but if you can, I haven't figured it out yet...

Re: Microsoft M&A waking up to RSS? Onfolio acquired

Buzz — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 01:16:59 -0000

Great move by Microsoft, Onfolio is a gem, and their team is a world class asset! The best part is a bunch of them are from Minnesota!

I use Onfolio all the time, recommend it to everyone, and they also keyboard enabled it so that we could script it with ActiveWords! Should be exciting to see how it all rolls out!

Re: Geneology through DNA

Buzz — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:55:06 -0000

I think that when I signed up I agreed to share certain data. I was interested in finding out who was out there that I might be related to. Hopefully as the data base grows the possibilities of other family popping up will be great. There is no requirement that you respond to E-Mail that you get, but so far it has been fun.

I wish I knew more about my family, and/or that one of my ancestors had done a better job of memorializing our family history. It would have been a great resource for me and for my children.

Re: Windows Vista delayed

Buzz — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:07:57 -0000

Given the complexity of the undertaking, coupled with the demands of every ISV, Hardware vendor, user, blogger, etc. I often marvel that new versions of software ever ship.

From what I have seen Vista will be better than XP, how much better, who knows, but sometime it seems that all the bitching is just a waste of time.

Focus on getting things done, providing meaningful comments, and having a life!

Re: New Sony, Old Sony

Buzz — Mon, 01 May 2006 12:44:09 -0000

I am like Charlie....where did you, i.e. Tim, see those prices? Because the Scoble set is dazzling!

Re: Office 2.0 conferencegoers get iPods

Buzz — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:45:38 -0000

I haven't tried to sync my iPod yet, but I love the idea about having all the program data on it. Pictures, bios, the program, etc.

I have been given all kinds of useful and useless stuff. The nano has the brand on the back of the folks who produced it, and I guarantee you that I will tell future conference organizers about it. So far the conference is excellent!

The recognition that we don't live in an always on world has been quickly acknowledged. My take away after two great speakers and a a panel, is that in the near term we will live in a hybred world, and hopefully great apps will drive more great apps and our computing life will only get better.

Re: Southern Hospitality

Buzz — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 20:02:00 -0000

Did they feed you any Brunswick Stew and Hush Puppies...if not, have some before you leave!

Go Duke!

Re: PopTech streaming live

Buzz — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 23:21:30 -0000

So...I am here at Pop!Tech with Steve Ball and Alvy Ray Smith. Ze Frank asked me tonight why you weren't here, and I said, you were too busy to come...so far it has been over the top...Watch tomorrow..

Re: Geeks on Friday night

Buzz — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 02:18:13 -0000

Probably better than playing Zuma!

Re: What a year!

Buzz — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:54:51 -0000

And to think that the adventures have probably just begun!

Happy New Year, my very best to you all! See you at CES!

Re: Did Calacanis just call me fat?

Buzz — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 03:23:34 -0000

Dude...

No white stuff, and in the gym 6-7 days a week, hence 248 to 185...perhaps too thin?

Re: “Zooomr’s down”

Buzz — Mon, 21 May 2007 01:39:52 -0000

High winds...see you shortly!

Re: Getting a “Canter taser”

Buzz — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:46:42 -0000

For those of us who were there, Marc's question was legitimate. But his timing was awful! The iLike guys were great, it was a lovely party, they were celebrating their success, their team, their guests and the evening. All Marc had to do was wait for them to finish, and then ask if could ask a question. I doubt anyone would have objected in any way.

My take was that Kara's comment was not about the question, but the fact that Marc interupted the guys who built iLike, were thanking everyone and to the best I can tell are enjoying some great success.

When I told Robert to write about the table, it was also because we had a great time talking with a group of top notch people. Writers who work hard, write for first class traditional media organizations, and while I don't always agree with what they write, they all work hard, and always treated me with nothing but respect.

It was an honor and delight to be at the party.

It seems to me that there is a real important synergy between the press, those who build companies and products, and those who put on conferences. We all need each other. No body forces you to build a company/product, pitch the press, or go to a conference.

But if you want to enjoy enjoy the kind of success the iLike guys enjoying, it probably will pay to figure out the formula that works, and treat people the way you want to be treated.

Re: Baby News, Due Date report

Buzz — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:02:46 -0000

I have Tuesday in the pool! Smart doctor...

Re: Loic’s new video company and Milan

Buzz — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:34:03 -0000

Thank goodness he looks like his mother...

Re: Oh, no…

Buzz — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:08:09 -0000

Marc is the best! Those two pictures were taken at my place the morning after Gnomedex and later at Both Ways cafe when we had a wonderful breakfast! My prayers are with Marc, Sue and their wonderful kids!

Re: Jobless

Buzz — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:43:56 -0000

Do I have to wait 18 minutes for the ball to drop so to speak?

Dude! You are the best! And the next adventure will be more fun than the last!

Re: Namedropping at Davos

Buzz — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:43:02 -0000

The interviews have been great! When do you think you will be live tomorrow?

Are you getting business cards from the people you interview, would be great for your rolodex?

Re: What made me cry: Microsoft’s World Wide Telescope

Buzz — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:16:50 -0000

As the guy who suggested to Robert that he check out what Curtis was doing, I am not sure that I have a vocabulary to describe the brilliance of the product. My humble take is that it is going to change forever how people think about the sky/astronomy, etc.

It is dazzling...find a way to see it, check it out and, and just marvel.

Re: What made me cry: Microsoft’s World Wide Telescope

Buzz — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:46:21 -0000

To echo what Robert just said, I asked the same question, e.g. how are going to charge for the WWT, and the answer was that Microsoft was giving it to the world, so that people could build upon it. For those of you above who have indicated even a drop of cynicism or skepticism about the WWT, wait until you see it, there is nothing out there that I have seen that even comes close. It is an order of magnitude better, and simply dazzling...and really so much fun to experience. When I saw it, the people in the room were blown away.

Re: TED Jealousy

Buzz — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:33:48 -0000

I would love to go to TED, but it is twice the price of Pop!Tech. Pop!Tech allows you to kick back and just listen to smart people who can help you answer the question that Dave poses, e.g. what do you want to do with the rest of your life.

It seems to me that a significant part of business/economic success is the result of a lot of discipline and focus. With events like Pop!Tech or TED, you can sit back, and just listen, and think, and truly enjoy the brilliance of the people who have been asked to speak.

I frankly wish there were more events like them and that they were more accessible.

Re: TED Jealousy

Buzz — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:49:50 -0000

Making the plans would be easy, and I suppose if you allocated 1/3 of the price to each of the three compoonents, e.g. rock concert/leaning/networking it might be justificable, particularly if you had either a company that could justify it, or a higher net worth than I have.

I learned a while back that you meet some pretty interesting people when you are flying first class.

Re: TED Jealousy

Buzz — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:25:22 -0000

Linkerjpactrick...

Pop!Tech came about because of a group people in Camden, ME wanted to get together and talk about the intersection of ideas and technology. No reason that couldn't happen in the SE. You have some pretty places, great weather, good food, etc.

So, just do it, start small, organize it around a theme, get a college involved, etc. Not impossible, but you have to start somewhere.

Re: TED Jealousy

Buzz — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:32:29 -0000

Getting AL...to go on a photowalk would be over the top.

You would have 1,000 people who would want to go with you.

Re: The coolest job in the world?

Buzz — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:08:13 -0000

and I know that Matt Miller is a great guy! And what he does is very, very cool!

Re: The things I’m learning from having an ugly design

Buzz — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:54:38 -0000

I think I would tinker with the fonts, e.g. make them a little bigger, little more readable for older eyes...

Re: Zunes commit 'mass suicide'

Buzz — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:55:00 -0000

Mine's frozen...alas. Tried all the re-boot tricks. No luck, so for the moment it is DOA...

Keep us posted.

Buzz

Re: Zunes commit 'mass suicide'

Buzz — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:38:00 -0000

Dead now, and hopefully not dead long. I use it all the time, and really like the radio component. Have it plugged into powered speakers and it works great, both at my desk and at the gym, where the gym monitors use FM to broadcast.

I am probably restating the obvious, but Has anyone tried to find a way to force a re-boot beyond what is posted on some Zune sites.

Buzz

Re: Microsoft blames clock bug for Zune glitches, promises magic fix

Buzz — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:05:00 -0000

My Zune is back from the its' DN, e.g. Dead Now stage, working fine. It really is a pretty decent device...

Re: Zunes return to life, mostly

Buzz — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:37:00 -0000

All aspects of my Zune are working great, underated device..

Doesn't need after market case, pictures work fine, and radio is a huge plus.

I use mine all time.. :)

Re: Alaska now says free Wi-Fi will not be coming to Sea-Tac airport

Buzz — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:57:00 -0000

Say it isn't so John! I thought this was such a great idea. I wonder what happened? I spoke to the Alaska person after the event, and she was all over the idea... Alas... (:

Re: 4 Reasons Why You Should GTD

Buzz — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:13:12 -0000

And as to tools... have you tried ActiveWords with Eric's product?

Regards,

Buzz

Re: T-Minus One Day: More Countdown to D and a 'Craplets!' Surprise for Walt

Buzz — Mon, 28 May 2007 20:24:48 -0000

If you are a little company, and if you have built a very good product, with lots of very happy users, you are then faced with two fairly daunting problems,e.g. distribution and adoption of your product.

If you are fortunate enough to talk an OEM into bundling your product with theirs, why is there a presumtion that your product is a "craplet".

How would you suggest that one avoid this unfortunate label?

Just curious...