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Are you a Computer Scientist, Programmer or Software Developer?

Posted on 8 August, 2010 by Si

Alternative title: Are you willing to be pigeonholed by someone with a narrow view of the software industry? I recently came across a post by Alan Snorkin which claims there are three types of people in software: computer scientists, programmers … Continue reading →

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Google Reader Adds Shared Items Privacy

Posted on 29 May, 2010 by Si

Privacy seems to be the new “hot topic” for Web 2.0 companies. There is a great opportunity in the market for a company like Google or Facebook to step up and just get privacy right, setting the benchmark for others. … Continue reading →

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Why I’m not excited about Nexus One

Posted on 7 January, 2010 by Si

Firstly, the Nexus One has no multitouch, which is a deal breaker. Secondly, it’s not yet available in Australia (according to Google). However, I recently discovered that Apple has suckered me into being a permanent iPhone customer without me even … Continue reading →

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A Video Rebuttal to Eric Schmidt on Privacy

Posted on 15 December, 2009 by Si

“If you have something that you don’t want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn’t be doing it in the first place” FUCK. OFF.

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Google Reader Recommendations

Posted on 8 December, 2009 by Si

Google have added a new “recommendations” feature to Google Reader. First I thought, “Oh great, they’ve stolen my idea.” But actually, it’s not even close to the goal of increasing the precision of my Google Reader inbox. Recommendations does not … Continue reading →

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