The data in the cloud doesn't have to stay in the cloud. Web technology is sufficiently advanced that cloud services can backup other cloud services. There are startups filling the need for this type of backup already - check out http://lifestreambackup.com/ - They're adding services as customers request them. "Hotel California" is a catchy phrase for this article, but the open nature of the web helps to insure that there are no "Hotel California" services.
I agree with all of his points, but the one that resonates with me most is:
"#12. You're going to start your own company someday. So, you're interested in sales, marketing, operations and things other than figuring out how to make Ruby on Rails scale to large numbers of users when there are complicated database queries involved."
I think you're looking for the total package, someone who can do anything, and ends up choosing what they want to do. The problem is, the after #12, none of the "total package" folks will be interested in working for someone else. Thus, the set of candidates is shrinking as they finally take the plunge...
Mr. Broadcaster, I'd prefer more bandwidth over more TV any day. Many (if not most) of us have cable or satellite now anyway, so you're being marginalized whether you like it or not. Don't pretend that our attempts to distribute more bandwidth to home are what causes your falling profits and "glitches". Wake up - the world is digital, and it's on-demand.
The article looks interesting, but the 404 for ajaxwindows.com is disappointing. Once it's up, I wonder what interface I'll have for my blackberry (until I get an IPhone)?
Until a new distribution model for the listing is devised, services like labs.zap2it.com are going to spring up, then close down due to the cost of running a bunch of servers. It's hard to monetize the data with adds, since the data in interpreted by MythTV/ReplayTV/whatever.
Several posters have mentioned that they have programs that scrape data off of web pages. IIRC, this is the original method used by MythTV. When the load becomes great on the pages that are being scraped, those pages will change or go away.
We need to agree on a standard (ala Bittorent) for distributing this type of static content among the users. Each MythTV user can spare some bandwidth late at night to seed others. Assuming that the cable and television companies allow it to succeed....
I am not a doctor! This is not medical advice, simply my experiences.
I am Type II diabetic. Radically different disease than Type I (insulin dependant), but that's another matter.
I've had some trouble over the past couple of years controlling my blood sugar levels. A few weeks ago, I went on a 1 week camping vacation to the gulf coast, and my blood sugar control was *excellent*. Once I returned home (and back to work), I regressed back to my previous moderately high sugar levels.
I tried a week of moderate activity the first week back, to try and reclaim the control I had during vacation. No luck.
The following weekend, a friend of mine and I took our kids to a local state park for some paddle boating and canoeing. When I returned home that evening, my blood sugar had returned to the good levels (~100).
The following week (last week), I spend 45m x 1hr in the sun at noon, with sunscreen only on the high sun parts. My blood sugar was in control the whole week.
Once I found that the sun *seems* to be a factor in my blood sugar control, I was able to explain other stretches of proper control in my diabetic life.
So, I plan to continue this experiment until my next visit to my endocrinologist (about a month). I haven't burned yet. Google vitamin D and diabetes - this is not the first article to extol the value of getting some sun.
I'm sure there's no big drug company doing research into the benefits of getting some sun for diabetics. Maybe some real estate companies in Florida should fund some research.
The linksys WRT54-G does it all. You can compile and run NoCatSpash for it, and take credit card or other authorization. Check it out at SeattleWireless.net
I am Type 2 diabetic. I started exercising once I found out, and a couple of friends got me into triathlon. I never lost a lot of weight (started at 6'1" 240), but did get more fit. I lost down to 225, but still was "large".
I tried Atkins, and found that it was hard to do, as the rest of my family still ate carb heavy meals. The eggs & bacon breakfasts were especially good though!
I noticed that when I came off of the Atkins diet, my aerobic capacity was much (10-15%) higher. My HR was lower for the same intensity (speed) workout running and biking. IANAD, but I feel as though some "switch" was reset in my aerobic engine that processed carbs & fat more efficiently. BTW, that is the last thing that I need - I need inefficiency to lose weight.
I will probably try the Atkins-type diet again soon. I lost weight (~10lbs) before I got off of it. I will have to cook my own meals this time to stay on it.
I think that it is important to drink plenty of water with the diet, especially if you are exercising. Atkins strongly recommends that in his book. Also, Atkins recommends giving up caffeine, which might not work for slashdotters.
The company I worked for was "merged" with a Fortune 500 company. A couple of weeks after the merger was final, my manager handed me a sheet of paper ~8:30. It said to gather essential personal belongings (keys, med., etc) and proceed to X conference room on X floor. Once there you were told whether you got to stay or not. Those that were canned were escorted to the door en masse. They were allowed to come back on Sat. to gather any remaining belongings. A very intense week for everyone. None of the remaining employees knew if the person they were calling was away from their desk or canned.
Apparently, this procedure was suggested by the "merger consultants" CSC!
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The data in the cloud doesn't have to stay in the cloud. Web technology is sufficiently advanced that cloud services can backup other cloud services. There are startups filling the need for this type of backup already - check out http://lifestreambackup.com/ - They're adding services as customers request them. "Hotel California" is a catchy phrase for this article, but the open nature of the web helps to insure that there are no "Hotel California" services.
Your posting reminded me of a post I read a while back:
http://onstartups.com/home/tabid/3339/bid/3504/Startup-Developers-Telling-Schmucks-from-Superstars-5-min-quiz.aspx
I agree with all of his points, but the one that resonates with me most is:
"#12. You're going to start your own company someday. So, you're interested in sales, marketing, operations and things other than figuring out how to make Ruby on Rails scale to large numbers of users when there are complicated database queries involved."
I think you're looking for the total package, someone who can do anything, and ends up choosing what they want to do. The problem is, the after #12, none of the "total package" folks will be interested in working for someone else. Thus, the set of candidates is shrinking as they finally take the plunge...
Mr. Broadcaster,
I'd prefer more bandwidth over more TV any day. Many (if not most) of us have cable or satellite now anyway, so you're being marginalized whether you like it or not. Don't pretend that our attempts to distribute more bandwidth to home are what causes your falling profits and "glitches". Wake up - the world is digital, and it's on-demand.
The article looks interesting, but the 404 for ajaxwindows.com is disappointing. Once it's up, I wonder what interface I'll have for my blackberry (until I get an IPhone)?
Until a new distribution model for the listing is devised, services like labs.zap2it.com are going to spring up, then close down due to the cost of running a bunch of servers. It's hard to monetize the data with adds, since the data in interpreted by MythTV/ReplayTV/whatever.
Several posters have mentioned that they have programs that scrape data off of web pages. IIRC, this is the original method used by MythTV. When the load becomes great on the pages that are being scraped, those pages will change or go away.
We need to agree on a standard (ala Bittorent) for distributing this type of static content among the users. Each MythTV user can spare some bandwidth late at night to seed others. Assuming that the cable and television companies allow it to succeed....
I am not a doctor! This is not medical advice, simply my experiences.
I am Type II diabetic. Radically different disease than Type I (insulin dependant), but that's another matter.
I've had some trouble over the past couple of years controlling my blood sugar levels. A few weeks ago, I went on a 1 week camping vacation to the gulf coast, and my blood sugar control was *excellent*. Once I returned home (and back to work), I regressed back to my previous moderately high sugar levels.
I tried a week of moderate activity the first week back, to try and reclaim the control I had during vacation. No luck.
The following weekend, a friend of mine and I took our kids to a local state park for some paddle boating and canoeing. When I returned home that evening, my blood sugar had returned to the good levels (~100).
The following week (last week), I spend 45m x 1hr in the sun at noon, with sunscreen only on the high sun parts. My blood sugar was in control the whole week.
Once I found that the sun *seems* to be a factor in my blood sugar control, I was able to explain other stretches of proper control in my diabetic life.
So, I plan to continue this experiment until my next visit to my endocrinologist (about a month). I haven't burned yet. Google vitamin D and diabetes - this is not the first article to extol the value of getting some sun.
I'm sure there's no big drug company doing research into the benefits of getting some sun for diabetics. Maybe some real estate companies in Florida should fund some research.
The linksys WRT54-G does it all. You can compile and run NoCatSpash for it, and take credit card or other authorization. Check it out at SeattleWireless.net
I am Type 2 diabetic. I started exercising once I found out, and a couple of friends got me into triathlon. I never lost a lot of weight (started at 6'1" 240), but did get more fit. I lost down to 225, but still was "large".
I tried Atkins, and found that it was hard to do, as the rest of my family still ate carb heavy meals. The eggs & bacon breakfasts were especially good though!
I noticed that when I came off of the Atkins diet, my aerobic capacity was much (10-15%) higher. My HR was lower for the same intensity (speed) workout running and biking. IANAD, but I feel as though some "switch" was reset in my aerobic engine that processed carbs & fat more efficiently. BTW, that is the last thing that I need - I need inefficiency to lose weight.
I will probably try the Atkins-type diet again soon. I lost weight (~10lbs) before I got off of it. I will have to cook my own meals this time to stay on it.
I think that it is important to drink plenty of water with the diet, especially if you are exercising. Atkins strongly recommends that in his book. Also, Atkins recommends giving up caffeine, which might not work for slashdotters.
The company I worked for was "merged" with a Fortune 500 company. A couple of weeks after the merger was final, my manager handed me a sheet of paper ~8:30. It said to gather essential personal belongings (keys, med., etc) and proceed to X conference room on X floor. Once there you were told whether you got to stay or not. Those that were canned were escorted to the door en masse. They were allowed to come back on Sat. to gather any remaining belongings. A very intense week for everyone. None of the remaining employees knew if the person they were calling was away from their desk or canned.
Apparently, this procedure was suggested by the "merger consultants" CSC!