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Tag Archives: Video
Solar/wind generator for construction sites
I saw an article in our local newspaper about how the electrical tools at a bridge repair site are being powered by a combination solar and wind generator from Canadice Construction in upstate New York. Here’s a YouTube video about … Continue reading
My LinuxCon 2009 keynote – video
The Linux Foundation has now posted the video of my LinuxCon keynote “Regarding Clouds, Mainframes, and Desktops… and Linux” from a couple of weeks ago. You can view it on their site or see it below. I previously posted the … Continue reading
From CNN: “McCartney performs on Ed Sullivan Theater roof”
Paul McCartney and band played over the marquee to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City before appearing on the David Letterman show. CNN video includes “Get Back” and “Back in the U.S.S.R.”. Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN … Continue reading
ZDNet video on cloud
ZDNet has now published a composite video of some interviews they did at the Cloud Expo in London a couple of weeks ago. My bit starts at about 2:39 into it. Who is really moving to the cloud? | ZDNet … Continue reading
My OpenExpo talk: “The Intersection of Ideas in Open Source and Open Standards”
Here’s a video of the talk I gave last week in Bern, Switzerland, at the OpenExpo conference. The noise from outside the speaking room room was pretty loud.
Video on IBM and open clouds
Here’s a video from YouTube of IBM Researcher Jonathan Appavoo talking about IBM and open clouds:
IBM video for the Linux Foundation
In response to the “We’re Linux” video challenge from the Linux Foundation, IBM has submitted a video for your consideration. Go to their site, view it, and comment if you like it!
Inauguration video via Hulu
Thanks to Dennis Hamilton for this link and embed.
Lunchtime distraction: Flight of the Conchords songs
My daughter is seven years older than my son, meaning that even though he is quite independent, she has a very strong cultural influence on him. Thus he knows more about Bob Dylan than your average 11 year old. When … Continue reading
Joe Satriani vs. Coldplay
I like Coldplay, I really do. Part of this is because my son loves Coldplay, and so I listen to them a lot with him. Guitarist Joe Satriani, no slouch in his own right, has sued Coldplay for copyright infringement, … Continue reading
Video of my Web 2.0 Summit talk
The video of my talk “Smaller, Flatter, Smarter” at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco is now available via blip.tv or my original blog entry on the topic.
East coast, west coast + “smarter planet”
As far as I am concerned, today is the first day of “meteorological Winter” where I live in western New York. Though we only got freezing rain this morning, folks about 45 minutes west of us got 5 or 6 … Continue reading
“Smaller, Flatter, Smarter” at the Web 2.0 Summit
I just finished my 10 minute “High Order Bit” session at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. Here are the slides I used, in PDF format. (Warning, the file is 9.6 Mb.) For more on the “smarter planet” idea, … Continue reading
October
[I made this simple iMovie video of this blog entry to experiment with a few things. I know it looks too much like I'm reading, but I'm posting it for later comparison sake and just in case anyone might be … Continue reading
Sarah meets Hillary on Saturday Night Live
In case you didn’t see it, here’s the opening comedy skit from Saturday Night Live: Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, as played by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, discuss sexism in American politics. A higher resolution video clip is available … Continue reading
Swedish pop music 24/7
Last week my wife and daughter went to see the Mamma Mia! movie, based on the musical based on the songs of ABBA. A few days after that, my wife took me to see it, warning that “it’s not good … Continue reading
LinuxWorld keynote followup
I don’t have time right this second to do it, but I plan to offer some point by point comments on the predictions I made at my LinuxWorld keynote on Wednesday. Much of the coverage was pretty accurate, but there … Continue reading
links for 2008-03-01
heise online – Declaration for open standards in the internet passed “Furthermore, expensive on-location meetings ought to be limited and should be expanded upon using online cooperation via wikis, chats or telephone conferences, in order to afford small and mid-sized … Continue reading
links for 2008-02-21
No, Really, We Mean It This Time EU regulators cool on Microsoft open-source move | CNET News.com “The European Commission has expressed doubt regarding Microsoft’s announcement Thursday claiming a move toward greater interoperability.” (tags: microsoft opensource) Microsoft’s open-source patent threat … Continue reading
Posted in Document Formats, Macintosh, News, Open Source, Patents
Tagged Humor, Microsoft, OOXML, Video
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links for 2007-11-10
In OpenDocument Foundation discussion, standards blogger gets skinny on CDF | Tech news blog – CNET News.com “Updegrove spoke to Chris Lilley, the go-to guy on CDF at the W3C. Lilley said the format was not designed for applications like … Continue reading
Video of “Virtual Worlds: Where Business, Society, Technology & Policy Converge”
Video from last Friday’s virtual world’s conference at MIT is now available in RealPlayer format. The links are available in the left-hand column of the agenda. In some cases, multiple sessions are contained in a single video segment.
links for 2007-06-09
Why Is the Mac OS More Secure Than Windows? “Opinion: PC users should forget their outrage and come to understand that life isn’t fair. The Mac platform is more secure than Windows and will continue to be so.” (tags: microsoft … Continue reading
Bluer skies, nicer clouds
Linden Lab, purveyors of Second Life, have announced the acquisition of Windward Mark, a graphics company specializing in atmospheric effects such as clouds and diffracted sunlight. This will both bolster their technology as well as beefing up their new presence … Continue reading
IBM mainframe “Reunited” videos
I missed these when they came out around Valentine’s Day, but here are a few amusing videos about finding your one true love, IT-wise.
SOA is not a game, or is it?
See the CNet article “IBM simulates business software in 3D game.” It begins: IBM on Monday introduced a three-dimensional video game that puts a businessperson in a virtual office with the task of constructing a more efficient company. The game, … Continue reading
links for 2007-05-18
Open Source Latest CrossOver for Linux ups 3D game performance “CrossOver 6.1, released May 15, enables enables Linux PCs and Apple Mactels to run more Windows applications and games, and with higher 3D performance, according to CodeWeavers.” (tags: windows mac … Continue reading
Posted in Bob Dylan, Games, News, Open Source, Politics / Government, Programming, Virtual Worlds
Tagged Amazon, Apple, DRM, Linux, Second Life, Video
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links for 2007-05-11
Open Source Red Hat tries new desktop Linux angle | CNET News.com “Red Hat announced a new version of its Linux software on Wednesday geared for desktop and laptop computer customers in developing nations.” (tags: redhat linux desktop) Once More … Continue reading
Posted in News, Open Source, Virtual Worlds
Tagged Google, Linux, Ubuntu, Video, WordPress
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links for 2007-04-01
Second Life International Technology Expo (ITE) – April 20 “The International Technology Expo (ITE) on Silicon Island is dedicated to showcasing over 40 of the finest business related SL products …” (tags: secondlife) Environment Sydney in climate change blackout – … Continue reading
Posted in Bob Dylan, Document Formats, News, Open Source, Virtual Worlds
Tagged Linux, Microsoft, ODF, Second Life, Video
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Cool IBM Second Life videos
See them at YouTube.
New Dylan video and contest
Sometimes with all the buzz and excitement in the IT industry, it’s easy to not notice some of the really important things that are happening in the world. That’s why I’m here to help today. Slate is running the premier … Continue reading
