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• 05.31.08
  Microsoft, You Suck: Part 2 Opinion | (3)

  The blog post about the Microsoft Bloatware has generated some interesting comments, including on which said: "you are an idiot" (not published). Let me be clear: Windows Vista and Office 2008 are a disaster that will require a major recovery effort on the part of Microsoft. These two bloated and dysfunctional programs are the equivalent to GM making the strategic decision in 2008 to shift all production to SUVs, trucks, and Hummers. Microsoft, WAKE UP! A revolution has begun to make something better. Every piece of software that you need is 100% FREE. For example, I am running a MacBook AIR ...
• 05.21.08
  Fundraising 101- Courtesy of TheFunded.com TheFunded.com | (3)

  This is an excellent overview on how to get funded, leveraging some of the best advice from TheFunded.com. "Get Funded for Your Dream" Adeo Ressi at The Next Web Conference 2008 from Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten on Vimeo.
• 05.21.08
  Perspective on Technology and Truths Opinion | (0)

  "The Truth According to Wikipedia" is an excellent documentary on truth in the digital age. Who or what is right, and who or wha is wrong? Enjoy!
• 05.18.08
  Interesting View on how to Improve VC TheFunded.com | (0)

  An Open Letter appeared on TheFunded.com here that has five ideas on how to improve the venture capital industry. The recommendations make sense, and I recommend that both entrepreneurs and venture capitalists take a look at them. The success of TheFunded.com is evidence that changes are needed in venture capital.
• 05.03.08
  Microsoft, You Suck Opinion | (8)

  So, today, I have finally made a once-and-for-all decision to abandon all bloatware, starting with the beastly suites of Microsoft software and operating systems. For a small number of really cool features, you endure (a) crashing, (b) slow performance on high-end hardware, (c) byzantine configuration menus, and (d) "the old way of doing things." There is nothing new or cool or forward-thinking about any of the Microsoft products, and using their products feels like doing work, versus having fun - even if you are doing something on a computer that is fun. At this point in time, you can find most ...

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