Let’s say I’m coding in exploration (or “spike”) mode. Just tinkering a bit, playing around with some ideas. Or maybe experimenting with some new technologies. So it’s quite likely I’ll be downloading and installing some libraries. And I don’t want...
ITunes has two serious usability bloopers in its handling of the music database.
If you shop at Amazon.co.uk, you’re often out of luck when it comes to reader comments. So I often find myself editing the URL, switching back and forth between .co.uk and .com. Luckily, this transatlantic adventure usually works out, as...
I first heard about SpikeSource on this Gillmor Gang interview with CEO Kym Polese. The business model made a lot of sense: provide a standard open-source stack and charge a support contract. Given the trepidation with which some companies approach...
One drawback with podcasting is the bandwidth costs, which can be HUGE. Another example of the internet publishing reversal: the more popular you are, the more you pay … advertising often isn’t feasible and subscription or micropayments still don’t exist....
