BIT320 Remix http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/ A remix of student contributions on business and web technology in BIT320 Fall 2005. Copyright 2006 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:44:09 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.17 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Bud Gibson's site about blogging

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reasonable blogging information ]]> In del.icio.us/fpgibson, 01/14/2006 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2006/01/index.shtml#a006573 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6573 del.icio.us/fpgibson tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6573 http://bit742.high-octane-blogging.com/ del.icio.us/fpgibson http://del.icio.us/fpgibson http://del.icio.us/rss/fpgibson fpgibson 2006-01-14T15:44:09 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ weblogs Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:44:09 -0500 Not Safe For Children

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This is MoxieGrrrl's links of interest that are probably Not Safe For Children. REALLY bad stuff will be marked, so you can visit this site without fear of getting IMMEDIATELY fired. ]]> In del.icio.us/hiccups, 12/25/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006227 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6227 del.icio.us/hiccups tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6227 http://nsfc.blogspot.com/ del.icio.us/hiccups http://del.icio.us/hiccups http://del.icio.us/rss/Hiccups Hiccups 2005-12-25T19:44:56 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ blog culture social Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:44:56 -0500 Greetings from India

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So I’ve made it to India and finally got access to a computer!  India’s notorious for cranking out the IT and tech services, but computers are still a rarity in households.  I got a chance to go to Hi-Tec city, whre most of the companis, such as Microsoft, have their outsourcing offices.  These offices are gorgeous and are no less than ones you see in big cities like Chicago.  But you have to wonder if India is outsourcing its capabilities.  There is still such a visible class barrier.  Next to these large buildings are huts and beggars.  Hi-Tec has created loads of jobs, but I don’t know if it’s hitting the right population.  Feels like the rich are only getting richer, and the poor are stuck in a rutt.  On a brighter note, I saw a company named SQL and thought of BIT320=).  Hope everyone’s holidays are going well!

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]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006159 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6159 zee124 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6159 http://zeenah.high-octane-blogging.org/2005/12/21/greetings-from-india-2/ zee124 http://zeenah.high-octane-blogging.org http://zeenah.high-octane-blogging.org/feed/atom 2005-12-21T15:40:44 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Opinionslug Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:40:44 -0500 Greetings from India

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So I’ve made it to India and finally got access to a computer!  India’s notorious for cranking out the IT and tech services, but computers are still a rarity in households.  I got a chance to go to Hi-Tec city, whre most of the companis, such as Microsoft, have their outsourcing offices.  These offices are gorgeous and are no less than ones you see in big cities like Chicago.  But you have to wonder if India is outsourcing its capabilities.  There is still such a visible class barrier.  Next to these large buildings are huts and beggars.  Hi-Tec has created loads of jobs, but I don’t know if it’s hitting the right population.  Feels like the rich are only getting richer, and the poor are stuck in a rutt.  On a brighter note, I saw a company named SQL and thought of BIT320=).  Hope everyone’s holidays are going well!
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]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006153 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6153 zee124 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6153 http://zeenah.high-octane-blogging.org/2005/12/21/greetings-from-india/ zee124 http://zeenah.high-octane-blogging.org http://zeenah.high-octane-blogging.org/feed/atom 2005-12-21T10:41:28 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Uncategorized Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:41:28 -0500 Texas to get broadband over its power lines

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two texas companies plan to offer high-speed internet over the power grid ]]> In del.icio.us/jbartko, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006120 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6120 del.icio.us/jbartko tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6120 http://news.com.com/Texas+to+get+broadband+over+its+power+lines/2100-1014_3-5995234.html del.icio.us/jbartko http://del.icio.us/jbartko http://del.icio.us/rss/jbartko jbartko 2005-12-20T12:46:49 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ News Technology internet Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:46:49 -0500 Firefox Victory

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Microsoft's IE7 will adapt the RSS icon - in response to the growing preference for Firefox over IE ]]> In del.icio.us/jbartko, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006121 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6121 del.icio.us/jbartko tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6121 http://www.forbes.com/technology/2005/12/16/firefox-microsoft-rss-icon-cx_rr_1219firefox.html del.icio.us/jbartko http://del.icio.us/jbartko http://del.icio.us/rss/jbartko jbartko 2005-12-20T12:43:05 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Firefox Microsoft browsers internet mozilla Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:43:05 -0500 What's New for 2006

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PCWorld - what to look for in 2006 in terms of technology ]]> In del.icio.us/jbartko, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006122 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6122 del.icio.us/jbartko tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6122 http://pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,122928,00.asp del.icio.us/jbartko http://del.icio.us/jbartko http://del.icio.us/rss/jbartko jbartko 2005-12-20T12:38:05 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Technology Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:38:05 -0500 High Web traffic means sales

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Walmart, Amazon, eBay and Apple post big online holiday sales - based on predictions using amount of traffic between retail sites and shipping sites ]]> In del.icio.us/jbartko, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006123 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6123 del.icio.us/jbartko tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6123 http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/internet/12/19/retail.internet.shopping.reut/index.html del.icio.us/jbartko http://del.icio.us/jbartko http://del.icio.us/rss/jbartko jbartko 2005-12-20T12:34:38 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Technology amazon apple eBay ecommerce internet walmart Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:34:38 -0500 take me to the mall

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This article praises Walmart.com, Amazon, Apple and eBay for high online holiday sales.  It’s interesting because actual results aren’t released until January, but predictions are made based on the amount of traffic between these sites and their shipping sites. If web users are browsing items and clicking on links to ship, they’re probably buying. Online shopping is predicted to grow about 24% this holiday season. That doesn’t surprise me, but I don’t think I’ll be included in that statistic. During the rest of the year, I do sometimes appreciate the convenience of online shopping - even though actually seeing/touching my purchase is a lot more fun.  But during the holidays - I think it’s more than seeing the items, it’s actually experiencing the stores.  What’s Christmas shopping without all the decorations and music surrounding you at the mall? That’s my opinion - and I’m sure it isn’t shared by all, especially those who hate the crowds more than they love the atmosphere. 

The article makes a good point about a different use for online retail sites: research.

…retailers such as Target Corp. and Best Buy Co. may be coming up short in terms of converting traffic into Web sales. It was not clear, however, if this was due to some other dynamic — whether shoppers were simply looking at products online that they would later buy in stores, for example.

I do this all the time - and it can really make your trip to the store easier. Especially when you have to learn a significant amount about the purchase before you buy - like computers or other electronics. 

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]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006118 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6118 jb's blog tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6118 http://blogjb.high-octane-blogging.org/2005/12/20/take-me-to-the-mall/ jb's blog http://blogjb.high-octane-blogging.org http://blogjb.high-octane-blogging.org/feed/atom 2005-12-20T12:31:01 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ News Opinionslug Technology apple internet Tue, 20 Dec 2005 12:31:01 -0500 Mind-Control Over Pain

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And University of Michigan is involved. ]]> In del.icio.us/pinkfootsie, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006099 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6099 del.icio.us/pinkfootsie tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6099 http://www.technologyreview.com/BioTech-Devices/wtr_16062,306,p1.html del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/rss/pinkfootsie pinkfootsie 2005-12-20T02:25:54 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ control medicine research Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:25:54 -0500 AOL Coaxes Google to Try Busier Ads - New York Times

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People say this is a bad thing but if Google gives in: the end of whitespace and customer anger begins. ]]> In del.icio.us/pinkfootsie, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006100 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6100 del.icio.us/pinkfootsie tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6100 http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/20/technology/20google.html?ex=1292734800&en=0c49cb64601f05b4&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/rss/pinkfootsie pinkfootsie 2005-12-20T02:21:39 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Microsoft advertising aol business google Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:21:39 -0500 Last-Minute Online Shopping Tips

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Read this. It really helps if you want to avoid some headaches. ]]> In del.icio.us/pinkfootsie, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006101 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6101 del.icio.us/pinkfootsie tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6101 http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/dec2005/tc20051220_700134.htm?campaign_id=rss_tech del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/rss/pinkfootsie pinkfootsie 2005-12-20T02:19:53 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ business holiday money people shopping Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:19:53 -0500 Circuit City Taps President to Be New CEO

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I'm not happy about this. Seems like it can't die. ]]> In del.icio.us/pinkfootsie, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006102 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6102 del.icio.us/pinkfootsie tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6102 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/19/AR2005121900609.html?nav=rss_technology del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/rss/pinkfootsie pinkfootsie 2005-12-20T02:18:52 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Technology bby business Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:18:52 -0500 The Impact of Emerging Technologies: The Internet Is Broken

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A new architecture: reasons why the current is no longer sustainable and the new "web" proposed. ]]> In del.icio.us/pinkfootsie, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006103 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6103 del.icio.us/pinkfootsie tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6103 http://www.technologyreview.com/InfoTech-Networks/wtr_16055,258,p1.html del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/rss/pinkfootsie pinkfootsie 2005-12-20T02:17:15 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ Microsoft coding design development web websites Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:17:15 -0500 End nears for Mac version of IE

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Life's not so friendly afterall. No more IE for Macs: good move? ]]> In del.icio.us/pinkfootsie, 12/20/2005 | Original | Archive

]]> http://thecommunityengine.com/bit320/remix/archives/2005/12/index.shtml#a006104 tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6104 del.icio.us/pinkfootsie tag:thecommunityengine.com,2006:/bit320/remix/6104 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4542750.stm del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/pinkfootsie http://del.icio.us/rss/pinkfootsie pinkfootsie 2005-12-20T02:11:59 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/ IE Microsoft apple browsers Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:11:59 -0500