Would you like some XP with that?

This has got to be deeply embarrassing for Microsoft. Looks like all those features they got rid of were killer features as we all said at the time.

Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay | Tech News on ZDNet

The move indicates the continued demand for the older operating system, some nine months after Windows Vista hit store shelves.

Get your picture taken by Google Maps

If you haven't seen the street level stuff that Google has added to GoogleMaps you gotta take a look. Now, aparently they're doing London. Chase that car.

Dvorak Uncensored » Google’s vehicle used for its Street View service sighted in London

Google’s vehicle used for its Street View service sighted in London

What's my affinity

An interesting article from a social networking point of view.

Networking for productivity and profit, Research & Trends, HR, Expatica

Networking for productivity and profit

Affinity groups, social capital, connectivity approach are just some of the words coined in the 21st century which reflect the growing importance of networking in business today. In this two-part feature Sharri Whiting examines the power of influence in the global marketplace.

Are you logged in whilst reading this

then beware - the link below is ok, but read carefully before clicking on.

» Bullseye on Google: Hackers expose holes in GMail, Blogspot, Search Appliance | Ryan Naraine’s Zero Day | ZDNet.com

Bullseye on Google: Hackers expose holes in GMail, Blogspot, Search Appliance

Facebook IM - solution or problem

Not another IM Client.

The last thing we need is another one. However, if it forces more openness in the IM market, as argued in the post, I'll get behind it.

» Facebook IM on deck? | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com

Facebook may be getting instant messaging.

Deployment Connections

If you're looking at the IBM Lotus Connections product this deployment wiki may be useful.

If you've seen it, are you like me? I just don't get the community element of Connections; such a limited feature set and nothing to really draw me in. Why can't I post some explanation with a bookmark that give the link context within the community? How about a discussion, something to interact with the community; or perhaps it should just be removed with the expectation that a team space (like Lotus Quickr) takes it place. At least then it will be useful.

IBM developerWorks: Wikis - IBM Lotus Connections Deployment Wiki - Home

Welcome to the IBM® Lotus® Connections Deployment wiki where you can find information to help you get up and running quickly with Lotus Connections.

Found on Ed Brill's blog

In the news

Enterprise 2.0 is Now Free: McAfee's pivotal publication is free to download for a limited period.

Microsoft offers Oracle defectors up to 50 percent off SQL Server: The battle is hotting up

Yahoo scoops up Zimbra for $350 million : Yahoo gets into the Office in the Cloud Club.

SCO files for bankruptcy: Serves them right.

Microsoft preps customers early in hopes of avoiding DST fallout: It's that time of year again folks. I blame Bush.

Microsoft has changed (some of) its monopolistic ways: There isn't an evil plan, although some parts of the business still have the old mindset.