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Tech Tidbits Daily Podcast for September 8, 2005

September 8, 2005

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FileMaker Pro 8 is now shipping. Some new features that look compelling:
- Create and share data from the database via Adobe PDFs that can be automatically password protected.
- Output data in Microsoft Excel files for sharing and non-database analysis or reporting.
- Email contents of any field within a database record.
There are also a host of new features to add in the creation of: customized search, building layouts, auto complete data entry, calendar interfaces, and integrated spell checker.

There are also new versions of the "Advanced" and the "Server" versions of FileMaker Pro 8.

In related news, PC World for Oct05 has a "new product" review of this new version on page 50. The reviewer, Edward Albro, gave this version a 4.5 out of 5 score. The article noted something the press release that I summarized above — the list price for this version is $299 {Amazon} and upgrades from Pro 7 are $179 {Amazon}. The highlighted new capabilities in the article: more options for sharing data, improved Web publishing features, and easier data input.

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Tech Tidbits Daily Podcast for September 7, 2005

September 7, 2005

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Today’s podcast examines some upcoming conferences of potential interest:

CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment is Sept 27-29, 2005 in San Francisco, CA

Enterprise Architectures Conference is Oct 25-27, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV with sponsors from DCI, Mega, Telelogic, Troux Technologies, and Unisys.

Nano 2005 will be in Boston, MA from Nov 10th until the 11th of 2005. The theme of this conference is ‘To Solve Big Problems, Think Small’. Some sponsors include: NASA, Boston University, ReedSmith, mPhase, and BI*PHAN Technologies.

Enterprise IP Communications Symposium will be in San Jose, CA from Oct 5-6, 2005. Platinum sponsors include: Cisco, HP and Avaya. This conference seems heave on telecommunications, VoIP, and other communications technologies.

VMworld 2005 will be Tue, Oct 18th through Thurs, Oct 20 in Las Vegas, NV at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Resort. For more information call 866-405-2516 or 650-226-0830.

In addition to these conferences, it might be interesting to note that Learning Tree has announced the following "NEW" courses:
- Developing ASP.NET 2.0 Web Applications
- User Requirements for Software Development
- Managing Information Overload: Working Faster and Smarter
- Managing with Metrics: Statistical Decision Making
Lastly, CompuMaster is hosting in Calif., Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Mississippi, and Hawaii throughout the months of Oct through Dec 2005 a two day hands on workshop called "Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server."

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Tech Tidbits Daily Podcast for September 6, 2005

September 6, 2005

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IBM via the Robert Frances Group (RFG) has released a new study on the cost between running Windows and Linux within a mid-size to large enterprise organization.

The headline from Techworld.com article is "Linux 40 percent cheaper than Windows, exclaims IBM" and the author of the article is Matthew Broersma.

The audio for this podcast has details on the parameters of the study, some of the tech details, some interesting tidbits found by the study, and the recommendations from the study.

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Tech Productivity Tools: Review of current feeds …

September 6, 2005

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Some interesting "new" resource discussions via 43Folders.com:
- pocketmod.com: Folding paper PDA
- ecto.kung-foo.tv: Multi-vendor blogging tool
- "Surviving Information Overload: The Clear, Practical Guide to Help You Stay on Top of What You Need to Know" by Kevin A. Miller
In addition, these resources also look interesting:
- IE in Firefox [via GeekNewsCentral]
- Handy Cheat Sheets
- Virtual Facilitator
- EverNote [via Renee Blodgett]
- Floppy Office [via HomeComputerMagazine]
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Tech Tidbits Daily Podcast for September 5, 2005

September 5, 2005

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Today we examine ClipMate 6. This is a great utility for Windows users and it is one of my favorite power tools. It was developed by Thornsoft back in 1991 and they have been continually improving the software since then.

The key main feature is that this is a multi-capture clipboard that can have an unlimited clipboard history. Once captured, you can edit, reformat like to HTML, and mange your clips into logical organizations. You can also print and spell-check clips.

Three other key features I use all the time are:
- PowerPaste which lets you "rapid fire" clips into an application
- QuickPaste via key commands
- Screen capture to BITMAP or JPEG either the whole screen or portions of a screen
I definitely highly recommend this program.

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Moog Moment Muses

September 3, 2005

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Robert Moog, the father of the synthesizer, recently passed away.

My first keyboard (for a "high-school" new wave band I was in for a very short time in 1984-1985) was the Moog Rogue.

It was on "rent" for $75 for every three months. After three months, I had to give it back because the band decided* that since I had decided to go to college in August 1986 that I should be replaced with someone more stable and focused on the long term prospectives of being a successful 80’s new wave band.

It was a great three months thought. It made great sounds.

* I think this was the main reason. They had a list 😉 It is a little fuzzy now.

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(R2D2) Spencer, Adam Curry, The Daily Source, and Silly Giggles

September 3, 2005

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Today we have Spencer in the bath getting silly with Adam Curry and The Daily Source code in todays Random Reflections Distributed Digitally (R2D2) …

[NOTE: Recorded using the iRiver iFP-799 and the Sony ECM-MS907 and cleaned up plus mixed with Audacity. Audio engineering skills are still in training.]

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Tech Rag Tear Outs (TRTO) Podcast #033 [Wired, Gov. Computer News, Forbes, Network World, eWeek, Federal Computer Week, Maximum PC, Software Developer Times, Computer Reseller News, Network Computing, Information Week, InfoWorld, PC Magazine, SC Magazine]

September 2, 2005

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Show 33 has been finished and uploaded … HTML show notes are below … OPML is available via this link …
(00:00-03:42) Introduction

Katrina thoughts – please donate: American Red Cross at 1-800-435-7669 or here: http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate/.
Show notes (opml & HTML) via Dave Winer OPML outlining tool
Official Beer of the Show: Kona Brewing Company Fire Rock Pale Ale

(03:43-32:02) Primary Content

Wired:
- Micro-Laptops:
  - Toshiba Libretto U100
  - Sony Vaio U71 (via A9.com)
  - OQO Model 01 (via A9.com)
  - Dialogue Flybook BT40 (via A9.com)
Government Computer News:
- Portable Projectors – CGN Lab Reviews Choice Awards
  - HP mp2210
  - InFocus LP600
- Sandia National Labs is working on new ultrawideband (UWB) techniques
- Interwrite Meetingpad 400 from gtcocalcomp.com
Forbes:
- Stephen Manes examines the Sony HDR-HCI
Network World:
- SonicWall Content Security Manager 2100 CR
eWeek:
- Hebbian Recal 1.0
- Review of groupware solutions by Michael Caton (5 pages long, 4 products examined)
  - Analyst’s Choice: Communicate Pro Real-Time Collaboration 4.2 (via A9.com)
- Trendnet TEW-429UB Wi-Fi finder integrated on a USB stick
- Motorola Q phone (similar in form-factor to Razr V3 but with Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0)
Federal Computer Week:
- Dell has teamed up with JBoss to allow gov customers support and licensing options
- ClearSight Networks’ ClearSight Packet Generator
Maximum PC:
- Lean Machine 2005 ($1300) vs. $13000 Dream Machine
- Thermaltake Mobilefan II+ ($15)
Software Developer Times:
- Feedback by developers on Intel-based hardware and software from Apple
- HP’s Alan Kay loses job in recent job cuts
- Open Group offering certification for Information Technology (IT) Architects
Computer Reseller News:
- Summary of Intel Developer Forum news
- Arista BoxPC-128 Node Computer
Network Computing:
- Review of Polycom VSX 5000
Information Week:
- Details on new Apache Software Foundation Synapse initiatives (more info via Google News)
InfoWorld:
- Review of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (9.1 our of 10.0)
PC Magazine Editor’s Choice Awards
- Lowrance iWay 500C GPS
- HP Color LaserJet 2600n
- Ricoh Aficio AP410 (B&W)
SC Magazine:
- Review of 7 digital forensic tools, EnCase Forensic gets 5/5 score + Best Buy award
Military & Aerospace Electronics Magazine:
- GE Fanc Embedded Systems has a new single-board computer called the CPCI-7506

(32:03-38:16) Ending The Show

Thanks to DarnPC podcast for bandwidth and hosting support
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Call in your comments: 206-337-1533
Music for the show
- Artist: Billy Watson, Robin Henkel
- Song: "Drop Out Boogie"
- Album: MADCAP EXTRAVACANZA

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