Twitter Supports “Do Not Track”

"Do Not Track" as a concept has come of age.  Here's a practical guide to setting your own do not track selections in a variety of browsers.  This for those who want to eliminate the possibility of their browsing history from being captured by outsiders.

Twitter Help Center | Twitter Supports “Do Not Track”

Home Invaded by Armed Robbers After Teen Girl Posts Photos of Money on Facebook

In the "You might get what you wish for" department, another teen is punished for stupidity, but also for just believing that computers and phones are innocuous devices to be used for fun.  In the days when transparency is becoming the gold standard for youthful communication, we are reminded that boundaries do and must exist, and that those of all ages share the responsibility to educate their children to the dangers of the hot stove as well as the Internet.

Home Invaded by Armed Robbers After Teen Girl Posts Photos of Money on Facebook

Interest in Cloud Computing Has Peaked

Now we can really get down to business.  There was a time when "cloud" was such a buzz word and few really understood what it meant.  Now enterprise folks, at least, have a clearer grasp on what it is and what it isn't.

See:  Demystifying Cloud Computing


Or:    Interest in Cloud Computing Has Peaked - Forbes

NBC Will Stream London Olympics

But authentication issues will be kept at a minimum.  After all, this is NBC and all those Olympic athletes get paid royalties for for re-runs, right.  Oh, I forgot, they're amateurs.  So why all the potential authentication problems?  Can't their sales people find sponsors?  Sorry, I forgot that this is all new media.

» NBC Will Stream London Olympics – But You’ll Need Cable Connection to Access It »

Cybersecurity Breaches and Failures of U.S. Government

Kudos for an approach that considers opinions of the private sector - at least in the US - in discussions of cybersecurity and possible approaches to protecting our Internet freedoms.  The continuing threats to Internet privacy and security will stimulate a great deal of attention, debate, discussion, and potential legislation in the next few years.  All of us should know our right, express our opinions, and be prepared to consider changes in the ways we use the Internet as control and risk mitigation continue to get the attention of law makers and our enforcement agencies.

Alarming Trend | Cybersecurity Breaches and Failures of U.S. Government | Homeland Security Right Side News

Cisco Visual Networking Index Forecast, Ustream.TV

VN - or Visual Networking as  it has now been labelled - is probably more Cisco hype than bursting on to the general technology scene right now.  This technologist is reminded on the days - years ago - when "slow scan", video conferencing, videophone, and early motion technologies were introduced.  There was lots of buzz, but each of them eventually were relegated into niches supported, mainly, by Fortune 50 companies who could justify the cost and ridiculous ROI.  Even the posting of Ustream content and additional Ustream sessions seems curious.  Its just that laboring through any real-time video session, or even one that has been edited, can be difficult whenever I'm trying to get to more information more quickly.  After all, thats why Gutenberg invented the printing press rather than the HD camera, isn't it.

Cisco Visual Networking Index Forecast, Ustream.TV: Join Cisco and industry leaders to review and discuss the latest findings from Cisco’s annual study of ...

Dell Completes Acquisition of Cloud Client Computing Leader Wyse Technology

Dell flexes its muscle - Again.  For those of you new to the idea of virtualization - imagine that your applications AND operating system (O/S) don't live on your computer.  Instead, it is just a display and communications device that reaches out over your WiFi or broadband connection to a powerful central "server" that holds your individual "image" - your own desktop and saved profile.  This just means that the cost of the device itself will be less - thinner hardware and fewer licenses.  You share the  cost for your slice of the server, which is also more cost effective. The really cool part for you is that whenever the O/S changes or applications need updating, those tasks happen automatically (with your permission of course).  Then your just left with figuring out how to navigate the new stuff - but you have to do that with a new computer anyway these days.

Dell Completes Acquisition of Cloud Client Computing Leader Wyse Technology - MarketWatch