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My XBox 360 is Broken by Tim Marman

Like Kevin , my 360 broke this week. I first got a blue checkerboard on my screen, and then today I got t he three red rings of death. Microsoft is shipping me a box and it should take about 2-3 weeks total. It's a little weird that my machine, along...
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notch.es is hiring by Tim Marman

Notch.es is seeking ninjas . If you're a rock star, give Corey a call. I'm reposting the two job descriptions here. Don’t want to spend the next six months working under florescent lights on a corporate PC with no Internet access fixing someone else’s...
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What is YouTube worth? by Tim Marman

YouTube is apparently for sale - that is, if someone is willing to pay at least $1.5 billion. Yahoo! is reportedly the front runner (not sure how I feel about this as a shareholder). Jason Calacanis said on the latest Gillmor Gang that he would quit if...
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TSA amends ban on toiletries by Tim Marman

The TSA has amended the ban on liquids, aerosols and gels today ( via Julie ). There are two major changes: Travelers may now carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries (3 ounces or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic...
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iTunes 7 vs. Windows Media Player 11 by Tim Marman

One of the main reasons I prefer Windows Media Player to iTunes is that WMP monitors folders and automatically updates your library. In other words, if you add or remove folders on your hard drive, the changes are reflected in your library - automatically...
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The Role of Copyright in Fashion by Tim Marman

Mike questions why we should introduce new IP rights in an already competitive market , asserting that "a lack of intellectual property protection actually [benefits the fashion industry]". While big name designers saw cheap knockoffs hit the shelves...
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Left Las Vegas by Tim Marman

Unlike Cote and Craig , I was something less than impressed by the Las Vegas airport. We were there more than 2 hours early and still almost didn't make our flight. The WiFi doesn't mean as much to me now that I have EVDO, but even still it wouldn't have...
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A Discussion with SAP's Shai Agassi by Tim Marman

On Tuesday, we had the opportunity for some Q&A with Shai Agassi . Shai is the President of the Product and Technology Group at SAP and one of the seven members of the SAP Executive Board. (And I'm glad I don't work for him, because he apparently...
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The SAP Developer Network (SDN) by Tim Marman

In my last post about the SAP ecosystem , Mark Yolton mentioned in comments that I neglected to mention the SAP Developer Network (SDN). Part of the reason I didn't discuss it further there is that I felt it deserved a post of its own. I spent most of...
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Alleged Bias in the SAP Blogger's Corner by Tim Marman

Scoble reports on accusations that the SAP TechEd bloggers are biased . Judy says SAP is confusing bloggers with journalists . At its TechEd event today, SAP made a big point of inviting bloggers to its press and analyst conference . . . [which] were...
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