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The Innovators' Ball

Posted by michael on from the preach-it dept.

Babylon Rocker writes "Latest Cringely: The Innovators' Ball: Why Business Isn't as Fun as it Used to be. 'Sharp business is cheating and not getting caught.'"

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  1. Re:What? by Usquebaugh · · Score: 5, Informative

    RTFA, invent != innovate

  2. Re:What? by adrianbaugh · · Score: 4, Informative

    I think you and Cringeley are making the same point. M$ has just repackaged and changed these ideas in a way they can profit from but which doesn't necessarily add much value. Cringeley is suggesting that had they created the first operating system it would have been an "invention", rather than an "innovation", which he regards as smaller and generally less worthwhile/reputable. Semantics, I know, but I think the two of you are coming from the same place on this one.

    --
    "'I pass the test,' she said. 'I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel.'"
    - JRR Tolkien.
  3. Re:Innovation vs. Invention by aacool · · Score: 4, Informative
    My mistake - in a rush, the microwaves fried my brain:)

    Here's a good history of microwave ovens

    Here's another article with info abt the electromagnetic spectrum

  4. Re:What? by Derling+Whirvish · · Score: 3, Informative

    Did you know Clippy has a voice? Do you think it is a pleasant voice or an annoying stupid celebraty grate-in-the ears voice?

    Go here to find out.

    Really, did you think it would be anybody else?