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Re: RSS is how the news flows (Scripting News)

Abhishek — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:31:02 -0000

In my opinion RSS is the "Thread that weaves the web".
Rejecting RSS is like rejecting HTTP, as it has become such a backbone technology.

I agree, that most people don't like the application layer (GReader, Netvibes etc). There is lot of room for innovation there.
The critical innovation needed is to figure out how to filter through the data and deliver the right amount and relevant data to the user.

Re: Google Drawing Heat After Key Enterprise Announcement

Abhishek — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:51:40 -0000

Pankaj,

Good observation. I agree with the fear not lasting long.
Also with announcements like Amazon's VPS these fears will slowly wane away.

Thanks for the comparison link. Will check it out and let you know.

Abhishek

Re: Google a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away

Abhishek — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:52:23 -0000

Sure go ahead

Re: Discontinuing the Cable TV Service

Abhishek — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:01:40 -0000

Oscar,

I agree with you. TV networks are dragging their feet in adopting the new medium as they dont know how to play in it. Their future is very similar to the print media.

In my opinion they must fund innovation in the web media to be able to monetize that medium without implementing subscription models. Creative advertising, personalization etc are some of the areas to look at.

Re: Discontinuing the Cable TV Service

Abhishek — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:33:41 -0000

True.
However, in that "time shifting" model, you are still paying for content you don't watch.

Also you have to take premium packages to access HBO programming. Not to mention that the HD content would need larger (more expensive) Tivo box.

Re: Discontinuing the Cable TV Service

Abhishek — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:53:26 -0000

Huh?

Re: Discontinuing the Cable TV Service

Abhishek — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:57:41 -0000

Yes, I am going towards the OTA antenna model, which should get me local HD channels.
Also I do watch HULU, Comedy Central on my Boxee over Apple TV.

My goal is to watch all the content on my big screen and not my laptop. That has been a peeve of mine. Actually I watch all the Vodcasts on my TV too. You know, I spent considerable money buying that, so I should be able to watch everything there.

PS -- Any suggestions on the antenna.

Re: Sheky Log

Abhishek — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:22:34 -0000

Nice!

I wonder if you can post that image here as a comment somehow, instead of the link.

Re: If the news is important it will find me: my social map (Seesmic du jour 115)

Abhishek — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:32:52 -0000

Couldn't agree with you more.
Now when you talk about centralizing the information again back to your blog, do you mean just getting a simplified / integrated view?

Re: Thoughts On FriendFeed

Abhishek — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:20:09 -0000

I integrated it on my FF account too.
BTW, do comments left within FF (in response to Disqus comments) go back to Disqus?

Kinda like the Twitter response.

Re: Sheky Log

Abhishek — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:57:28 -0000

Thanks man. I am trying to post atleast once a week

Re: iPhone SDK, the New Walled Garden?

Abhishek — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:27:04 -0000

Raj,

Thanks for quoting the line from Spider Man. I do get your point and must say that I kinda agree with it.

Most users don't know how an application will behave on the handset. On PCs it maybe okay but mobile handsets is another story.

However at the same time I don't like Apple being the sole gatekeeper controlling the access. It gives Apple the complete power to deny access to anyone who remotely does not meet their criteria.

Here is what I propose. Apple should continue to offer the AppStore solution. Developers can host their apps for discoverability and distribution on AppStore. However Apple does not prevent any application from running on the iPhone. Apple should merely indicate the type of application and provide user's a warning system. This is very much like the movie rating system. Apple can have an application rating system in place.

Most users can utilize this system to download and install applications. If an app has a bad rating as bandwidth hog or spam friendly, Apple can mark it so. User's then can avoid these apps if they choose to. On the other hand Power users (you and me) can still continue to download applications without any hiccup.

Other similar approaches can be taken. End of the day I don't want Apple to be yet another gatekeeper standing in front of the walled garden. Otherwise I don't see any difference between them and the carrier. Bear in mind carrier's use the same reasons (as Apple) to prevent apps on their handsets.

Re: iPhone SDK, the New Walled Garden?

Abhishek — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:39:12 -0000

Sean,

Yep your assessment is correct. Historically they have done that.

However I still am concerned about the AppStore model where they control the applications and the business model.

Ideally a user should be able to download an application from anywhere and run it however they want. A true open device will hand the control to the end user.

Re: Sheky Log

Abhishek — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:53:49 -0000

Rub your belly like homer when you say that

Re: Caption contest

Abhishek — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:52:37 -0000

Dude,

They are sleeping....

Re: Google Apps on CrackBerrys, RIM FORE!

Abhishek — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:16:27 -0000

Testing Disqus once more...

Re: Sheky Log - Headed to

Abhishek — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:34:51 -0000

Yeah that sounds about right :-(

Re: Sheky Log - Headed to

Abhishek — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:16:31 -0000

Santa Cruz...
With your LTI peeps

Re: Sheky Log - Mobile email post

Abhishek — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:17:04 -0000

Testing disqus comments

Re: Google's phone should be good (Scripting News)

Abhishek — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:13:12 -0000

Dave,

I agree with your thinking. Google can differentiate heavily. Almost all OEMs (including Apple) have focused mainly on the hardware. Google's focus will be the software and opening up the mobile ecosystem.

I have put together some thoughts in my 3 part series. Check out the first 2 and let me know what you think:
http://abhishek.tiwari.com/2007/10/21/gphone-if...
http://abhishek.tiwari.com/2007/10/30/gphone-if...

Would love to hear your thoughts.

ps -- Will be posting the 3rd part tomorrow.

Abhishek