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Preditter Week 1: 10-6
Albert Wenger – Sep 14, 2010
So the results are in on the first week of NFL predictions on Preditter: 10 correct calls, 5 incorrect and 1 inconclusive (tweets were 50:50). Not much to write home about, but kind of fun. Especially since Preditter now shows [...] Read more
Simplicity: When a Change in Degree Becomes a Change in Kind
Albert Wenger – Sep 13, 2010
I have previously written about non-linearity and how it messes with our reasoning. In business non-linearity abounds. One example that has been discussed a lot is the change between going from a price of 2 cents to 1 cent compared [...] Read more
Good News from Apple
Albert Wenger – Sep 10, 2010
It doesn’t really matter whether it is Android’s growth or the FTC’s investigation, but Apple has officially rescinded some of the most onerous restrictions on developers for iOS by allowing third party tools. This is an important change from a [...] Read more
Some Thoughts on SaaS and SMEs
Albert Wenger – Sep 8, 2010
This morning at 8am I will participate in a discussion around the costs and benefits for small to mid-size enterprises (SMEs) from using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Here are some of my key thoughts: If there are any great insights that come [...] Read more
Craigslist Adult Services
Albert Wenger – Sep 7, 2010
Craigslist has self-censored its Adult Services section in the US (instead of its usual location the word “Censored” appears and the section is no longer accessible). There has been a lot of discussion of this move already. Two pieces in [...] Read more
Another Take on the Web is Dead: Limits to Decentralization
Albert Wenger – Aug 19, 2010
The Wired cover story on “The Web is Dead? A Debate” has in fact caused an intense debate of the question, taking place – of course – on the web. It may be seen as somewhat ironic that on just [...] Read more
Mind Blowing Reading
Albert Wenger – Aug 18, 2010
I love it when I come across math, science or computer writing that is really mind blowing. This can be something I already know but is presented in a different way that offers a deeper understanding. A couple of weeks [...] Read more
Privacy and Facebook’s Widgets
Albert Wenger – Aug 17, 2010
I am not generally scared about privacy. For instance, I have always thought that sites using cookies to remember a few things about me is a good idea and that the WSJ’s recent cookie story was mostly sensationalist. I also [...] Read more
The Software Inventor’s Patent Dilemma
Albert Wenger – Aug 16, 2010
The Oracle-Google law suit highlights another problem with software patents. Many folks who are opposed to software patents (either entirely or at least to their current breadth) work for companies that have to play by the existing patent rules - [...] Read more