Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) has been a hot topic of discussion in the enterprise storage world lately, but many end users are just now hearing about it. Although some folks seem to think it's here with a vengance, others doubt that it will ever make the splash it promises, with 8 Gb FC, iSCSI, and even AoE (ATA over Ethernet) showing more promise. There has been some … [Read more...] about Will FCoE Rule the Future?
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I Want a Real Blog Aggregator
I love Google Reader. I love Friendfeed. I even like Plaxo Pulse. But here's what I want: A one-stop blog aggregator that lets me do everything for everywhere in one place. I want integrated socialization, and especially threading and integrated commenting. And I think we can do it! Read on for a recipe for the perfect blog aggregator! … [Read more...] about I Want a Real Blog Aggregator
Spock: Spam is Not Logical!
Ok, it's confirmed, Spock is another spammy social networking site. Except unlike Plaxo, which informed you before annoying everyone you know, Spock hides its intentions. If you got an email "on my behalf" from Spock today, and you're still my friend, I apologize. I would not have clicked the trust button if I had known it would email you... Here's what the email looks … [Read more...] about Spock: Spam is Not Logical!
“Social” Sites: Quit It or I Quit!
I am so sick of social networking sites that send spam, pollute my address book, pry into my life, and otherwise screw up the very social sphere they are supposed to serve. Since these things are popping up like plastic moles at an arcade, it's hard to avoid getting sucked into one or two. And just when you think you're safe, suddenly another site is impersonating you in an … [Read more...] about “Social” Sites: Quit It or I Quit!