Monthly Archives: May 2008
Mac Essential Applications
Here is my list of must have tools for OS X: Adium – Instant message client Mac Ports – Various ports from Linux ConceptDraw MINDMAP – Brain storming/mind mapping tool iShowU – Screen recorder Microsoft Office 2008 – Office suite … Continue reading
Panasonic VDR-D105 to iMovie
We received a Panasonic VDR-D105 DVD camcorder as a gift. It works fine for our needs. Its small, light, and has decent battery life. The problem I had was getting the videos off the camcorder and into iMovie. Here is … Continue reading
Vendor Contracts
There are a few things I make sure I have in all contracts I sign on behalf of the company: Indemnification – This is the most important clause to get/keep in a contract. Software patents just plain suck. If you … Continue reading
Product Pilots
Before I buy any product of significant value, the vendor is required to run a pilot or proof-of-concept to make sure the product will work as advertised in my environment. I have yet to find a vendor that has an … Continue reading
The Enterprise Discount Game
Enterprise products, software and hardware, are sold with the full knowledge that the price will be discounted. What is often referred to as the list price, is nothing more than amount to base your discounts on. The question is how … Continue reading
Finding Top Talent
Hire the best. No, hire the best of the best. I always say no engineer is better than a bad engineer. Agile development methodologies require highly talented and motivated engineers to make the process work. Mediocrity doesn’t do it. A … Continue reading
