Paul Fallon's Blog - Thursday, August 24, 2006

Cannot wait for Das Blog 1.9

Just noticed that Das Blog 1.9 is in the works. Excellent, I was thinking of changing, so can’t wait to play with the new feaures.

Over to Scott for the details of the cool features etc…

/Paul

ps

Is Das Blog becoming Web2.0

Web 2.0 | Comments on the Industry
Thursday, August 24, 2006 6:59:56 AM UTC |

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Hear the creators of Python and PHP

The folks at FLOSS have done an excellent job with their podcasts as always, hear the two podcasts from the creators of Python and PHP

I particularly liked the part where Rasmus discusses the differences between scale and performance and how they are two different things. In my view (and a big industry problem), all too often the word scalability is bounced around in a context that is not relevant or applicable.

The one observation is that its a pity he did not discuss more about productivty, but hey he covered most of the bases including security etc…

Highly recommend.A big thanks to Chris and Leo.

/Paul

Architecture | Web 2.0
Tuesday, August 22, 2006 6:59:31 AM UTC |

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Is Metcalfe's Law Wrong? Is there no (or less) network effects in the long tail or social networking?

In a recent IEEE Spectrum articule, Bob Briscoe, Andrew Odlyzko, and Benjamin Tilly proposed that Metcalfe's Law is wrong, see this IEEE article for details. Its an interesting read, but despite the articulate argument I think of MySpace, Google, YouTube, Ebay et. al. and how the hitting the tipping point of critical mass has led to the explosive growth we see with this sites and this is through the network effects as I see it.

Anyways, over here you can hear Metacalf’s respone to the article as he explains the history of the 25 year old law and how it can be applied to todays social networks and network effects.

/Paul

Web 2.0
Monday, August 21, 2006 8:06:46 AM UTC |

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Microsoft and a RSS platform???

Talk about timing? I was just wondering where MS was going (in relation to the RSS/Syndication toolkit/platform/market) and whether they would be building a “platform” (aka a toolkit) and when (i.e. sooner the better in my view, aka NOW!!)…….

and then …..

I see that Niall Kennedy is to leave MS?

No comment, just walking away from the keyboard and silently shaking my head. I honestly thought that MS was starting to get it? Perhaps in 18–24 months or so!!! when the world has changed again? any remember SOAP?

All I want is a “Web2.0 toolkit” folks? Not a “platform”!! I’m not alone and we have needs! and we want them now!!

</jesturing and waving hands at MS>

/Paul

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btw, I know about the WCF RSS toolkit, but thats falls very short of the mark in my view! (Sorry to the folks involved)

Web 2.0
Monday, August 14, 2006 2:54:28 PM UTC |

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Google Porn? Porn 2.0?

Old news I know, but I just had to comment on Google moving into the Adult search arena.

Maybe its just me, being a ex-Web1.0’er, but for me it again shows how the money is where the base instincts lie. One of the biggest drivers of Web tech stacks is the porn industry after all!! and Sex sells!!

Maybe this marks the birth of Porn 2.0

/Paul

Web 2.0
Monday, August 14, 2006 2:17:27 PM UTC |

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The Audience is Up to Something

via Chris Anderson’s blog, the long tail

The Audience is Up to Something.