Tablet Wars, Samsung enters the Fray
September 6, 2010
Samsung Unveils Tablet to Compete With iPad | online.wsj.com
As I have said in the past, Apple has just revitalized a long dead device sector; the tablet PC. Wall Street should be thanking Apple for restarting a whole new consumer device segment.
Apple TV becomes another consumer gadget for Apple
September 4, 2010
New Apple TV is iPod Touch in sheep's clothing | www.computerworld.com
Apple is rapidly becoming what Microsoft wanted to become. They are becoming the center of an individual person's entertainment center. In the 80's, Apple talked about "one person, one computer". Their new tag line should be "One device, one kind of entertainment".
Google’s Master Plan Is a Mystery to Me
August 27, 2010
Google Adds Calls to Gmail, Challenges Skype | online.wsj.com
Nearly three years ago when Google announced its plans to partner with carriers like Verizon and develop an open operating platform (which eventually became Android) I was thrilled and I stated I had hoped for a coherent telecom strategy. I will be blunt this recent foray into telecom is just that another foray.
Open office under the guidance of Oracle
August 25, 2010
Don't Count on Oracle to Keep OpenOffice.org Alive | www.pcworld.com
1. Will Open office be closed down?2. Will Oracle Challenge Microsoft Office with Star Office?
Fairpoint’s CEO Asked to Resign
August 23, 2010
FairPoint CEO David Hauser Asked to Resign | www.billingworld.com
It is not unusual for secured creditors to request CEO’s or for that matter the entire management team to leave.
Intel Acquires McAfee; Good or Bad?
August 19, 2010
Intel-McAfee Deal Bets on Building Security Into Hardware | online.wsj.com
Conceptually, the idea of building security into the chip is not new. However, the real question is: Does this particular deal make sense?
Could open source projects be turned into for profit only?
August 14, 2010
Oracle signals an end to OpenSolaris | www.computerworld.com
1. Does Oracle potential announcement of the end of Open Solaris have implications for other open source projects?2. Will this provide an opportunity for larger companies to buy other open source projects?
Clearwire – Moving Ahead with LTE? Will Sprint Nextel Be Bailing out on WiMax?
August 7, 2010
Clearwire to Test Rival 4G Network | online.wsj.com
I am still a supporter of WiMax as a 4G technology. However, we may be seeing market forces at work here. Buying network equipment is partially about leverage and numbers.
AT&T – Downplaying the IPhone Contract - An Opportunity for the Captivate?
August 6, 2010
AT&T Downplays iPhone Pact Risks | online.wsj.com
I don’t blame AT&T for downplaying the exclusive nature of the iPhone contract. Talking about it is a no-win situation.
The Tablet is not a PC - Will Microsoft understand that?
July 31, 2010
Microsoft Tablets Could Cannibalize Windows PCs: Analyst | www.eweek.com
1. Microsoft tablets are coming. Will they be ho hum like the Zune?2. Can Microsoft deliver a new type of device like a tablet or will it be like their last tablet that is really a touch screen PC?
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011
The move to the cloud will impact multiple industries
November 17, 2011