The recent freeze of the XXX TLD launch has sparked some lively debate in certain circles. … [Read more...] about Morals vs Censorship – XXX on ice
E-commerce – stating the obvious
I am always amazed at the number of "e-commerce" sites that forget the basics. What are the basics? … [Read more...] about E-commerce – stating the obvious
Making Bread
Brody Sweeney's Making Bread: The Real Way to Start Up and Stay Up in Business is a fantastic read for anybody either thinking of starting a business or who already runs one. Running a business is not easy. Anybody who tells you otherwise is probably lying. Sweeney knows this and is not afraid to share some of the problems he faced along the road to success. He offers insight … [Read more...] about Making Bread
Stopping Phishers via SPF
There are a number of technologies currently being developed to help combat spam, phishing fraud and other email related abuse. One which has received a considerable amount of attention in recent months is SPF. Another, which may not have attracted quite as much attention, is Yahoo's domain keys. In both instances the technology is designed to help verify who is authorised to … [Read more...] about Stopping Phishers via SPF
Backpeddling and fumbling – ICANN halts Adult TLD
Earlier this summer ICANN supposedly approved the .XXX TLD. I say "supposedly", as they are now back peddling quickly. You may recall some press coverage recently about ICANN and the US government, or more specifically the US government's influence over the internet. Of course we all know that the 'net started out as a military network, but that was then. This is now. It … [Read more...] about Backpeddling and fumbling – ICANN halts Adult TLD