by cameron | Sep 20, 2007 | Uncategorized
USA Today journo Kevin Maney (who, incidentally, I jammed with on stage in SF last year) has a lengthy video interview with Linden Labs (the makers of Second Life) CEO Philip Rosedale here which is worth watching if you’re interested in the future directions of SL.
Some of the interesting questions covered are whether or not Second Life is “too early” and will become the AOL or Newton of virtual worlds, why SL could become bigger than the internet, and whether or not Linden Labs will open source the platform.
I think our exploration and understanding of VW’s like SL is incredibly premature. Every day I spend in SL I seem to realize new perspectives and opportunities. Are they too early? It’s a great question for LL as a company but for the rest of us, it doesn’t matter. The journey is the thing.
by cameron | Sep 18, 2007 | Uncategorized
In the comments section to my 2Clix post, someone going by the name of “Stan Doverman” criticized my advice to 2Clix and then, when I asked him to demonstrate his mental acuity and explain where my advice was so misguided, Stan, following in the long tradition of people without anything to contribute, could only flail around and attempt to insult me personally.
Why, Stan Doverman, didn’t you explain where I went so wrong?
Why, Stan Doverman, didn’t you contribute to the conversation, instead of just lapsing into childish insults?
Why, Stan Doverman, weren’t you able to back up your assertions with ideas, advice, suggestions instead of opprobrium?
If you want to participate in the conversation, Stan Doverman, come prepared next time with more than invective. You are always welcome. I don’t mind intelligent criticism. I laugh, however, at mindless abuse. It’s pathetic.
by cameron | Sep 17, 2007 | Uncategorized
I recently received a parking ticket (or “Parking Infringement Notice” as they call them in newspeak) in the mail from Maribyrnong City Council, my local council. The letter that came with the ticket states:
“The Enclosed Parking Infringement Notice was unable to be attached on the vehicle or served to the driver of the above vehicle registration number, on the said date of offence. The notice is therefore served on you as the registered owner of the vehicle by post.”
There is no explanation as to WHY it wasn’t attached to the vehicle or what the offence actually was. All the ticket says is the street where it occurred, the time and “DOUBLE PARK”. The street happens to be where my kid’s school is and it’s about the time in the morning where I drop them off. The suggestion is that I double parked while dropping my kids off to school but was obviously not parked there long enough for the parking inspector to knock on my window or stick a ticket on my screen.
And I NEVER double park. So I’ve send them a letter telling them to prove it. What a fucking cheek.
by cameron | Sep 16, 2007 | Uncategorized
Spring cleaning my study today, came across this commemorative bottle of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin champagne
in a commemorative wooden box which was given out to members of Microsoft’s Internet Customer Unit in 1999 to celebrate the release of IE5.
I’m wondering – how long does champagne last? Not being a big drinker I know nothing about such things. I guess I could always google it… Anyone want to buy some Microsoft memorabilia?
I did google it… looks like a bottle of this (without the Microsoft packaging) sells for about $120.
by cameron | Sep 15, 2007 | Uncategorized
Thanks very much technorati.
