I think the critical issue in making free operating systems and software truly workable on the desktop is finding the right locus for the “geek” part of the technical support chain. Let me describe a continuum. On one end Apple Computer – then Microsoft – then Linux and “free” operating systems.
WordPress and MovableType
For some time now I’ve been using Movable Type, by Six Apart, as my blogging software. Made it possible for me to move everything to my server and gain greater control over the code as well as the content of my blog. Recently, Robert Scoble introduced a bunch of my NextNow buddies to WordPress, which is free blog software.
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Blog feed aggregation on HTML pages
For the past few days I have been immersed once again in the arcane world of blog feeds. Getting my server to read some RSS and Atom feeds and digest the information and then post it on “regular” web pages so you can get a “taste” of a bunch of blogs and then go see the ones you’re interested in.
Training for the (new) online trainer
I’ve just discovered what looks like a good online resource for those new to either the Internet or to online training. itrain-online presents basic information and links to other sources, and to articles, on subjects like:
* Basic online skills
* Strategic uses of the net
* Web development (for beginners)
And it points to numerous resources for trainers. Resources to help you become a more effective online trainer.
[Updated categories 2007-08-14]
The ongoing blog-spammer war
And you thought email spam was bad! Over 80% of your incoming email is spam? And you think that’s bad? Well, consider the recent meteoric rise of blog spam…