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13 Signs That You're At a Tech Conference | Almost Savvy

Almost Savvy

On their computers, I see Gmail, Facebook, Tweetdeck, Skype, Flickr and a host of other apps and widgets. Korn says: November 28, 2009 at 5:33 am #14 – Google v Microsoft (or XXXXXXX v Microsoft) is actually a good reason for a fist fight – or its digital equivalent. I only spot two people actually sleeping.

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Apple Gets More Serious About Using Twitter, but Why it Doesn't Matter

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

I think Microsoft would be more receptive to user feedback. I’ve seen this on Microsoft’s PR depts. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca But I don’t consider it smart to try to convert new buyers. What about keeping their current customers happy?

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Can You Trust Your Blog to the Cloud – The Pros and Cons

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Microsoft, Apple, Rackspace, Starbucks, McDonalds, IBM and even Amazon offer it. Do they have a good reputation? This is a guest post by Matthew Setter. The Cloud – It’s everywhere! Then tell me, honestly, do you use any of the following: Dropbox. iPhone, iPod, iOS. Android Phones or Tablet devices. Amazon Web Services.

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SXSW: Mark Zuckerberg Keynote (the edited liveblogged version)

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

What about the ad deal you currently have with Microsoft? Google and Microsoft are going after social networks and some people feel aren’t monetizable. In terms of the Microsoft relationship, we want the way people make money to be in line with the way people use the site. Lacy : You’ve created a great innovation.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

It use to be that Apple was the scrappy underdog and white knight to Microsoft's evil empire. link] James Windrow Apple used to be the scrappy underdog and white knight to Microsofts evil empire. Thats convenience! What I found most interesting is the continued shift in the perception of the Apple brand.

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In Memory of My Grandpa David, a Wonderful Man » Techipedia.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In the ’90s, we gave Grandpa a 486 and I walked him through Microsoft Word (in the absence of any Internet connectivity). Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca .&# He also observed the laws of Kashrut (Kosher), which was an incredibly difficult feat under the circumstances.

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Analysis of Five Top Blogs and What You Can Learn from Them

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Additionally, because we feature an exclusive ad inventory from some of the biggest brands in the world including Blackberry, L’Oreal, Dominos Pizza, National Geographical, and Microsoft our ads are actively of interest to site visitors. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca

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