gapingvoid, a blog well known for cartoons drawn on the back of business cards, has this post about monetizing on open source software – a very old discussion, as we know it. In that post, one IT guy is quoted saying: “If something goes wrong with Microsoft, I can phone Microsoft up and have it … Continue reading Microsoft support – a myth or reality?
First of all, a confession. I was aware of the fact that there is such a show (or video podcast) – Diggnation. I was aware of the fact that it is somehow related to the Digg web site. And I think I even remember watching a couple of episodes a long time ago. But, all … Continue reading Diggnation live in Amsterdam
Before the official closing of The Next Web Conference 2008, we were shown the premier of the new documentary “The Truth According To Wikipedia”. IMDB page suggests that the film is post-production and the director, who was present at the conference and had a few words to say before the premier, noted that he finished … Continue reading The Truth According To Wikipedia
While in Amsterdam, I stayed in Movenpick Hotel. This hotel is one of 62 hotels in Movenpick network. There are some nice pictures and amazing numbers on the Movenpick hotel network web site. My experience with the hotel was simply outstanding. First of all, it was very easy to find. I took a train from … Continue reading Movenpick Hotel, Amsterdam
Most of the people who I told that I was going to Amsterdam for a conference responded with some combination of one or more of “Oh, the drug capital of the world“, “Oh, the city of red lights and legalized prostitution“, and “Oh, this is the best place to get high and get laid“. Quite … Continue reading The city of Amsterdam