Archive for 2005

Finally Philly hits the news with something positive

Friday, February 11th, 2005

CIO of Philadelphia writes in defense of municipalities taking the initiative in wireless access.

“Why are Wireless Philadelphia and other city wireless programs such a big threat? More precisely, why do the big boys keep trying to kill our Wi-Fi networks?”

Hands off our Wi-Fi network! | Perspectives | CNET News.com

Someone finally gets it.

Tuesday, February 8th, 2005

There has been much hype and nay-saying when it comes to the new Mac Mini and the iPod Shuffle. True compared to the other offerings Apple is dishing up the Mini is underpowered, but when it comes to the home computer battle it may fit the bill. Many of us Mac advocates fail to see the worth and value of Apples other offerings, like iLife.

Take a quick read:
Peter Lewis - On Tech - Apple’s New Mac Mini: A True 21st Century Trojan Horse - FORTUNE

I’m in Pittsburgh…

Sunday, January 9th, 2005

I’m In Pittsburgh and its raining… Just back from the Art Institute in Pittsburgh for a Mac OS X for Desktop Support class. As usual it rained the whole time. This is becoming the most requested class for the spring. November and December have been slow It is good to be back in the swing of things.

the new vision

Wednesday, January 5th, 2005

Well, this is the new vision of how I will be keeping this whole site thing going. This may well be the fourth or fifth time I started a blog here. Each attempt came to an untimely demise. I can live with that. This time you have my word that I will keep this going.

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