FTP Blog Roll-up https://ftponline.com/weblogger Thoughts and commentary from FTP Webloggers en-us Copyright(c) 2004, Fawcette Technical Publications Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:14:26 GMT Luck vs. Brains Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=01/09/2006#502 Mon, 09 Jan 2006 11:45:22 GMT Succeeding in the software business involves both luck and ability. Guessing demand for software is tough. My floppy archival program is an example. Saturday night geek joke #4 Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=01/07/2006#501 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 18:44:24 GMT Just for fun. Good intentions are not enough Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=01/04/2006#500 Wed, 04 Jan 2006 19:11:17 GMT Attempting to make the computing experience safer, Windows Vista is trying to put safeguards in place for running programs. But this has the potential to be an annoyance instead of a solution. Goodbye floppies Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=01/01/2006#499 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 13:21:19 GMT Among the changes in 2005 was the permanent retirement of the floppy disk from my life. Don't get on that ship! The rest of the book, it's a cookbook! Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/28/2005#498 Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:54:39 GMT A few notes on the implications when a high-profile person in the community joins Microsoft as a employee. Tell me what you want to see Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/27/2005#497 Tue, 27 Dec 2005 20:50:18 GMT The late spring round of technical conferences is getting underway. What subjects should I suggest for sessions? What do normal people do about their computers? Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/26/2005#496 Mon, 26 Dec 2005 12:24:22 GMT There are so many things you need to know when a PC has problems. How do most people cope with that? Here's my rant addressing that question. Saturday night geek joke #3 Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/24/2005#495 Sat, 24 Dec 2005 09:36:22 GMT Just for fun Podcast on Smart Clients Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/23/2005#494 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:13:30 GMT I did an interview with the founders of geekswithblogs.net, mostly about smart clients. The quest to eliminate reboots Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/21/2005#493 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:03:03 GMT Despite Microsoft's focus on eliminating reboots in Windows, screwups by driver manufacturers make too many reboots necessary. Obstacles to adoption of Avalon... uh, sorry, I mean WPF Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/20/2005#492 Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:08:40 GMT The Windows Presentation Foundation, code-named Avalon, is obviously a big leap forward for UI. But when will it really be used in mainstream software? Last Minute Gifts for Developers and Techies Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/19/2005#491 Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:51:45 GMT A short list of items you might want to consider when buying gifts for technically-minded folks. Regional Advantage Revisited Peter Varhol Peter Varhol https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=11&Date=12/18/2005#490 Sun, 18 Dec 2005 09:17:33 GMT Does culture and a collective outlook matter in economic success? Saturday night geek joke #2 Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/17/2005#489 Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:20:04 GMT Just for fun In the Sweet Gear department... Billy Hollis https://ftponline.com/weblogger/forum.aspx?id=18&Date=12/17/2005#488 Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:05:07 GMT One piece of equipment I've been very happy with is the Kensington power supply.