When writing code, any code, you have always have to wary of the enemy. Sometimes the enemy is bugs in your code. And we all know what havoc that can cause, but they are usually benign. Usually.
When the code in question is running a website, your enemy is the legions of crackers (they are commonly […]
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It has been just over two years since I last wrote about Software as a Service (SaaS). Some of my points then are still valid but like anything, my opinions have changed a bit.
I use several SaaS products and during 2006, they had uptimes amongst the high 90s in availability. The only time they were […]
A client calls you, they want a new website. You both agree to the terms and you start hacking. You build a dynamic site that’s fast, achieves everything the client wants, and more. You both agree to go gold on it. You proceed to bring the site up fully functional on the […]
All the hype about Google and Uncle Sam entering the center ring has me about filled up. This fight has hurt Google’s market share, and some other technology companies in the process. Reminiscent of Microsoft’s fight with the DoJ years ago. You peeps keep hyping on. In my opinion, the firestorm should be around the […]
A lot of people I know spend a lot of time on the internet. Most of us are computer professionals and need to read a lot articles and blogs just to keep up with current trends. These people are constantly bombarded by ads. I get tired of them (the ones that take over your monitor […]
I am one who has been skeptical about Software as a Service (SaaS) from day one. I prefer having my apps and data located where I can put my paws on them whenever and wherever I please. I do use off site backups and Katrina has even got me thinking about adding another tier […]
If you have ever had someone copy your work and take credit for it, you really understand how I feel this week. A client called me up in a furry about a competitor’s website. A site that looks suspiciously like hers. Even the text is a very close match. If you view these side by […]