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Why pirate copies can seem so attractive
Database, James Hein, Published on 20/01/2010
» It is time to say something about Windows 7, or rather some of my reader's experiences with it, which I thank them for sharing.
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Focus on loyal, paying customers, not pirates
Database, James Hein, Published on 27/01/2010
» There is a fine line between product protection, security and customer dissatisfaction. Organisations that develop software employ all manner of protection mechanisms to stop people using their products without paying for them first. Almost without exception the pirates and crackers find a way to bypass these protection mechanisms and the same people who didn't pay for software get the latest versions for free or at a greatly reduced price.
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Wade through the glut of information
Database, James Hein, Published on 07/07/2010
» When I first heard about the Internet, I was very excited. The thought of being able to access a world of information online without the need to visit a library was an amazing thought. Over the years this view has changed a little bit because there is now such a huge amount of rubbish out there in terms of no factual information.
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If they didn't want it then, why would they want it now?
Database, James Hein, Published on 08/09/2010
» A number of companies are now readying their iPad challenger. But why? What has changed in the past 10 years to suggest people who once rejected pen or touchscreen computing will now embrace it?
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Hackers rise to the Apple challenge
Database, James Hein, Published on 22/09/2010
» Once again it took just a few short hours after the official release of Apple's new iOS 4.1 before hackers found a way to open the OS up, to all devices that use the new operating system.
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Resistance to change is futile, but persists
Database, James Hein, Published on 17/11/2010
» Have you ever noticed how governments, MPs, public servants and large, old organisations are very slow to adopt new technologies and embrace change?
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Conflict minerals in your gadgets
Database, James Hein, Published on 24/11/2010
» When you use your mobile phone and other technology, are you aware of the cost of being able to use such a service?
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The curious case of the reappearing mail
Database, James Hein, Published on 08/12/2010
» I use Yahoo for my personal mail and it is an example of how distributed computing can be a bit flakey. I access my mail from two primary locations _ work and home. I've noticed when I access mail from one location and then go to the other, the same items I've already processed are still there, even when I refresh. Sometimes I find they are still there or reappear when I reboot my computer or restart my browser. It gets really strange when I try to do something with a redisplay item, only to be told it has been moved or deleted.
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Why digital tagging can be both a gift and a curse
Database, James Hein, Published on 22/12/2010
» Long time readers will know that I support the idea of Google Maps, Google Earth and even Street View. There are a myriad of excellent uses that such technologies can be out to. Like most tools, they can be used in different ways, especially if they are combined with other technologies.
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Silence trolls with flattery
Life, James Hein, Published on 19/09/2012
» Internet trolls are becoming more prevalent. While those hideous, green creatures featured in fairy tales usually lie in wait for victims under bridges, internet trolls lurk on discussion and other sites and typically engage in some kind of ad hominem attack against the site or individuals posting there. The attacks are contrary, nasty and designed to elicit some kind of response.
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