Kindle 2
The “e-book” — replacing the paper book with something electronic — is not a new idea. Project Gutenberg started in 1971 and now has a collection of more than 25,000 books which have been digitized. Digital books can be read on a PC and there are various software offerings that can enable you to read […]
IBM Happenings: November 2008
The month of November was a busy month, as usual for IBM, filled with a slew of announcements in hardware, software, services, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. The list of announcements made during the month is below and the complete index of IBM Happenings (by year and month) is here. Included was the third annual “IBM […]
Vertical
The first issue of PC Magazine back in the summer of 1981 was a thrill to read and it was sad news this week that Ziff Davis Media has decided to cease publishing the magazine. “The viability for us to continue to publish in print just isn’t there anymore,” Jason Young, chief executive of Ziff […]
The Pepper Ball Log
One of the joys of having a personal web site is the feedback received from people around the world. Through the years — since 1994 — this has been a source of much learning for me. Once in a while I receive a flame or barb of criticism or crazy question but for the most […]
Screwpull
Screwpull Lever Model by Le Creuset Many people say that the Screwpull Lever Model is the Best Corkscrew on the Market. I can’t say for sure but I am so far very impressed. I was pleasantly surprised when some dear friends presented me with this fine instrument as a Christmas gift. The Screwpull features a […]
