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Re: We Mac Fans Are In Tablet Rumors Reruns

louismg — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:30:53 -0000

I don't disagree with you. Apple does things so much better than the rest of the field that it seems easy to stay with this platform, but I am very much enamored with Google right now, and I think my coverage of them reflects that. I want something light and fast and always connected. Maybe Apple solves that, and maybe they won't.

I tend to pay for quality, and always will, but I don't want to be taken for a ride.

Re: We Mac Fans Are In Tablet Rumors Reruns

louismg — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:29:22 -0000

Hey man, I was like totally writing about this rumor on my old IBM Selectric.

The Mac Tablet rumor has been around for a long time. I did not mean to suggest all the links I listed were all-inclusive, nor the first mention. But they do tell a story. :)

Re: You Would Have to Be Insane to Get a New iPhone Now

louismg — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:41:12 -0000

The question of whether or not you are insane had already been determined. Now we are investigating if the subsequent iPhone purchase is contributory or the result.

Re: How To Let Twitter Be Your Brand's Resume With Widgets

louismg — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:37:01 -0000

I agree 100%. For Emulex, a Paladin client, I have helped set up lists for them to highlight influential storage news reporters and analysts, storage bloggers, and most importantly, the company's partners. See here: http://twitter.com/Emulex/partners

I think you have been among the top list-creators and curators out there. Keep up the good work.

Re: The Year of People

micah — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:13:41 -0000

My startup? Pretty sure she is going to run me ragged! :)

Re: 2010 Computing: Lighter, Faster, Mobile and Connected.

louismg — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:35:26 -0000

I have the MacBook Pro 15 inch, and am more interested in Air than the 13 inch, although I have some minor interest in that as well. I think I need to play newbie and actually walk into an Apple Store to try them all again. It'd be more fun to do the same after the end of January, I assume. (+ few months for delays)

Re: 2010 Computing: Lighter, Faster, Mobile and Connected.

louismg — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:34:14 -0000

It is tempting to start thinking that I need less storage space and not more, and that the cloud will take care of the rest. But so far, that isn't yet happening. If I were to ditch iTunes 100% for Spotify, that would be a start, but I do feel better having local copies of videos and photos, still.

Re: The Year of People

micah — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:17:24 -0000

John, I will make it a priority to get out to DC and sitting down. The idea
of doing it over Skype is interesting...

Re: The Year of People

micah — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:18:05 -0000

I'll be at SXSW for sure, but didn't know there was a BigOmaha party.
Very cool. Yes. I will make time to connect, for sure...

Sent wirelessly.

Re: The Year of People

micah — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:09:50 -0000

Melissa, last year the couple of hours we spent at the coffee shop and generally connecting was a impetuous in this resolution. Times like that were way too sparse...

Re: The Year of People

micah — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:08:33 -0000

You were definitely a highlight. Well, your wife was a highlight, you were a positive consolation prize... :)

I hope this year to get to texas a couple of times, and when I do, I would love to connect with you and your family.

Re: The Happiness Project - A New Year's Resolution

bfeld — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:49:32 -0000

Cute, but you have to combine this with a piece of Objectivist philosophy which is to "be self-interested". If I don't know you, or have a relationship with you, how exactly is it "rational" for me (in an objectivist construct) to unselfishly make you happy? If by me being happy, you are happy, that is good. However, doing things that make me unhappy just to make you happy makes no sense. So - step one is for you to be happy if I'm happy. And step two is for you to get to know me, in which case we both have a selfish interest in making the other person happy.

Totally consistent with the Happiness Project.

Re: Like Convergence, Aggregation Apparently Is Better In Theory

louismg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:21:47 -0000

(Dang - I had a longer response to you and hit Cancel instead of Post. Oops.)

The end of the year gives us all the chance to look back on what we have tried and what has been accomplished. I know that over time I may contradict myself, based on sheer volume and the time in which the content originated. I think it is clear that I do enjoy aggregation and lifestreaming services. The question is will other people see the value that I have? So far, it seems they are much more reticent to take the plunge, so these technologies will need to adapt in order to achieve wider adoption.

Re: Like Convergence, Aggregation Apparently Is Better In Theory

louismg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:17:32 -0000

Thanks for the kudos on the analogy. Truth is that there is no one right answer. Convergence actually works great in the enterprise, but less great for consumers. Car and boat combos haven't been a commercial success, but it may make sense to converge different network storage protocols, for example, and I know companies are doing that.

Facebook converges personal stuff, but it is trending more toward data being entered there solely. Add your photos and videos in Facebook instead of from somewhere else, for example...

Re: Like Convergence, Aggregation Apparently Is Better In Theory

louismg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:15:35 -0000

Keep in mind that Darren runs Cliqset. If you like aggregation (and I do), check them all out and see what you like. I have said previously that successful social networks need a good mix of technology, community and relevancy. Even if you get everything you want, you may not find who you need.

Re: Like Convergence, Aggregation Apparently Is Better In Theory

louismg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:14:34 -0000

Darren, I don't know that I agree! (If that makes any sense)

I like aggregation. I have been using it for a long time, and it is a jumping off point for me to find good content. I think Cliqset is a great tool, and when Arktan improves, it too can be. FriendFeed has been incredibly useful for me, and when I do talk to social networking tools, aggregation is something that can always come up.

My issue is separating mainstream adoption from edge early adopter adoption. Want me on there? Sure. I'll be there. But my family prefers one network (Facebook) and not for all the aggregation either. They may post photos there or see the occasional video, but they are doing so from within the site, not from external sites pulling in.

Re: 10 Predictions for 2010 In the World of Tech

louismg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:11:41 -0000

Twitter has shown me that they are growing up. I do believe they have been tested in incredible ways. They may have a target on their back, but I think they must evolve, and they are doing it. We shall see!

Re: 10 Predictions for 2010 In the World of Tech

louismg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:11:00 -0000

As am I. Should the predictions blur in with a wish list?

Re: 10 Predictions for 2010 In the World of Tech

louismg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:10:41 -0000

Disagree with most, huh? Bring it on. Which ones do you dislike the most? :)

Re: Absorb Life Holistically

micah — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:29:24 -0000

Your heartfelt comments always mean a ton to me. Thank you.

Re: Absorb Life Holistically

micah — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:29:10 -0000

I have a few people that I am making a point to meet or spend more time
with, you are on that list for sure! Plus, who knows, maybe we can find some
interesting ways to work together...

micah

Re: Absorb Life Holistically

micah — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:28:09 -0000

you egotistical *****... Kidding. Thanks, means a lot.

Re: Absorb Life Holistically

micah — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:27:36 -0000

I think whats even harder is seeing the positive in the negative. We get to
a point where we see negative and forget that there is good stuff in the
middle of the mess. I dont want to miss that!

Re: Absorb Life Holistically

micah — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:26:55 -0000

I will simply say, dont let me down this year! :)

Re: Like Convergence, Aggregation Apparently Is Better In Theory

louismg — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:25:21 -0000

Although I use FriendFeed as my filter, I do agree that many of my sites redirect content to Facebook and Twitter. Twitter captures my Delicious bookmark shares, YouTube videos and Smugmug updates, as well as some FriendFeed native entries. This is happening for sure.