Category Archives: IT Culture

Orlando ITPRO Meeting This Thursday

Friends, IT Business, IT Culture
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Orlando ITPRO meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, August 2nd at 6:30 PM so come on over. It’s at the New Horizons (meeting not open to general public, must be a member of ITPRO due to confidentiality issues, lawyer speak, … Continue reading

How can I contribute to the community?

IT Culture, SMB
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It’s been a few days since I wrote the article about the disappearance of the free community resources. The article has generated a lot of positive commentary (ok) but it has also caused a lot of people to identify themselves … Continue reading

SBS Chat

IT Culture
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In a totally unrelated item to the last post, Andy Goodman, SBS MVP, is having a chat later tonight. http://chat.sbsmigration.com/sbschat 20th person to join the chat gets a free Shockey Monkey tshirt.

Why are we losing these great community resources?

IT Culture
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Why are we losing great community resources? Why is everything going commercial, why does everyone want money for their time? Dear friends, There is no such thing as a community. Oh sure, there are many brilliant people, many sociable people, … Continue reading

Why Linux Evangelists Fail

IT Culture, Linux
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Untitled document Because too many hobbyists discussing politics are misrepresenting themselves as IT professionals and Linux evangelists. Nearly every IT Pro I know has used Linux or currently uses Linux – whether they like it or not is not up … Continue reading

The one conference I wish I could go to this year

IT Culture
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Honestly, it would be Mix 07. I’ve been saving $$$ and hoping PDC (Microsoft Developers Conference) comes to life again but the web development is just too hot to ignore and I wish I had at least gone to this … Continue reading

They Took ‘R Action Pack Rights

IT Culture
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Quick everyone, back to the ***pile!!! I’ll make it quick, short and painless: You have no downgrade rights with MAPS (Action Pack) and MPAN (Accountant Network): Once you renew your subscription you must upgrade all the software licensed under MAPS to … Continue reading

Since when am I the authority on this?

IT Culture
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The Vladville folder was full this morning with requests for comment regarding the restrictions on content for Blu-ray. NSFW (not safe for work), you’ve been warned. Now this is going to surprise some but I’m on Sony’s side on this … Continue reading

Should IT Experts Be Held To A Higher Standard?

IT Culture
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I had another spirited debate with Ms. Bradley over the last three hours and considering the previous discussion I felt it was important you consider the following question: Should we hold technical experts to a higher degree of responsibility for … Continue reading

Have SBS Yahoo groups lost all value?

IT Culture, SMB
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Not too long ago Yahoo SBS groups were filled with people that are at the very top of our field. From MVPs to book writers to technology experts to even Microsoft developers and test engineers, SBS Yahoo groups were the … Continue reading