A couple of months ago I was asking people about Mac laptops, as I was rather confused by the various options. I've also been reading the rather excellent (sorry Ted!) MacBlogger site for the last couple of months and found it helpful. A couple of threads on CI and queries also got me asking why on earth Mac users seem to be incapable of getting their heads around basic … [Read more...] about Moving to the Darkside – I Just Bought A Mac
Bebo and Microsoft Join Forces
According to a story on Techcrunch (who got it from Reuters) Social networking site Bebo is joining forces with Microsoft to offer users new messaging functionality using Windows Live instant messaging. Bebo isn't that big in the US, but is absolutely huge in the UK and Ireland. I *think* I even have an account, though I honestly can't remember the last time I logged in! Too … [Read more...] about Bebo and Microsoft Join Forces
Skype Excuses Not Accepted By All
I'm not much of a Skype user these days. I have it installed on my desktops and laptop, but I use it mainly for instant messaging, as some of my contacts don't use ICQ, MSN, AIM, Y! or IRC. Last week's outage seems to have upset quite a few people and I feel sorry for them. Though why so many people are that dependent on a free service is kind of disturbing. So this morning … [Read more...] about Skype Excuses Not Accepted By All
Google Being Sued Over Trademark Infringements (again)
It seems that Google is being sued yet again over trademark issues related to adwords, its pay per click search engine marketing service. This time round it's American Airlines that is taking them to court. The full story is over on Eric Goldman's site. One of the questions he raises amused me: I also wonder if American Airlines itself has ever bought third party trademarks as … [Read more...] about Google Being Sued Over Trademark Infringements (again)
HardCore Porn on IE Namespace?
It looks like hardcore porn is hitting the IE namespace. Although it is not possible to register porn.ie the domain orn.ie has been registered and if you add a "p" you get p.orn.ie, which is now serving hardcore adult content. (Definitely NOT safe for work!) Interestingly enough the site is actually hosted in Ireland as well. UPDATE August 2011 Checking my logs it … [Read more...] about HardCore Porn on IE Namespace?