Author Archives: Michael Koby

Yahoo Shuts Down Premium Music Service

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Michael Koby

Yahoo has announced plans to shut down their premium music service. The subscription based music service built on Microsoft’s “Play For Sure” technology has been a long time competitor to the likes of Real’s Rhapsody. The service is scheduled to … Continue reading →

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links for 2008-02-04

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Michael Koby

Build Yourself an Affordable Media Server [Media Center] ** Posted using Viigo: Mobile RSS, Sports, Current Events and more ** While computer manufacturers are now coming out with “media servers” to sell to consumers, Popular Mechanics claims that it’s not … Continue reading →

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Power of Information #67

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Michael Koby

This week on the Power of Information, Derek, Suzy, and I discuss HD-DVD & Blu-Ray’s current sales tactics, Sony/BMG download cards, and World of Warcraft hits 10 million subscribers. We also take a look at the concept of micro-blogging through sites like Pownce, Twitter, and Jaiku. All this and more on this week’s Power of Information. Continue reading →

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links for 2008-02-02

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Michael Koby

MSDN Code Gallery – Home (tags: .net development microsoft programming reference resources msdn) 101 Design Patterns & Tips (tags: development reference programming resources) HelloSecureWorld (tags: microsoft programming security)

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Microsoft Offers to Buy Yahoo!

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Michael Koby

In a move that has come as both shocking and expected, Microsoft has made a public bid for Yahoo!, the search company. While everyone on the internet debates the impact such an acquisition could have on said internets, I find it incredibly interesting that Microsoft would make such a move. However, the more I think about it, the more I see this as a smart move on their part. Continue reading →

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The Social Network Age Gap

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Michael Koby

There was an interesting article (Youngsters Not Happy Oldies Going Online) about the younger folk not really liking the fact that the older crowd is online, using social networks, and most importantly (to the youngsters anyway) sending them friend requests. The article mainly focuses on the younger people who use MySpace and Facebook to talk about and show photos of their elicit activities, not really wanting to accept their parents friend request on either social network. Continue reading →

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