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My Take: Google Banned me from Adsense
2007-08-16 19:25:00
Hello folks, I want to update you on a few things going on at Boldinvestors! First this week I was stunned to receive an email from Googl e Adsense informing me that my account is disabled, apparently they think my blog had some invalid clicks and/or impressions. I'm very disappointed from Google, they don't bother to check up their facts and simply ban me of the entire program.I really didn't have any kind of invalid clicks and impressions, at least as far as I'm concerned.Anyway I emailed Google Adsense and asked for a clarification of what's going on with blog, at the time of writing this post they haven't replied yet.Meanwhile I thought this is a great time to focus more on content and work on the blog's design and layout, ( hopefully I will soon get a chance to show off that new design I was writing about) and develop into further areas I planned on writing about.I really have so much stuff I want to write about but barley get the time to just sit down and just write ...
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Community Wi-Fi comes to San Francisco
2007-08-15 21:52:00
Hello friends, first I'd like to apologize, I've had a crazy week and I barely got a chance to write and post any thing, I will soon explain, I have some news I will tell you soon.Cnet is reporting that San Fransisco is finally getting the much talked about Wi-Fi all through the city.While EarthLink and Google are still hammering out details of their citywide Wi-Fi contract with San Franc isco officials, a company called Meraki plans on blanketing the city with free Wi-Fi using volunteers who will deploy and manage the equipment themselves. The company, which sells indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi routers, will expand its free Wi-Fi router giveaway in San Francis co starting Wednesday in an effort to create a free community-based citywide Wi-Fi network throughout the entire city. Meraki's indoor and outdoor routers typically cost $50 and $100, respectively. The company sells its routers to individuals or businesses who want to set up community Wi-Fi hot spots. The routers come with sof...
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Are counterfeit products = dangerous products?
2007-08-12 18:43:00
JOHN DVORAK wrote a great piece on Marketwatch this weekend, I think its worth mentioning. The story is about the industry of counterfeiting (if you can even call it that) which has just gone way too far, and how it poses a threat to all of us.Anyone working in international trade knows about the long tradition of counterfeiting of brand-name products from Louis Vuitton to Rolex. This has gone on for decades abated only by the occasional symbolic "bust." This situation worsened during a fundamental change in media distribution when the videocassette became a target for counterfeit distribution of first-run movies. The pace quickened, though, with the digitization of everything and the new ease with which perfect copies can be made. As expected China is the heart of the counterfeiting industry.The article address the issue of quality and even more important safety of fake products all the way to multimillion-dollar scams and counterfeiting chips in Silicone Valley. The problem ...
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Is Flash memory out?
2007-08-11 18:31:00
Cnet is reporting today that Intel and its affiliates will introduce a phase-change memory chips, that may just change the entire game, Let the war begin. Will Intel announce this year that it will finally start producing phase-change memory, a potential replacement for flash memory that's been in the works? That's the guess among people in the hallways of the Flash Memory Summit taking place here this week. Observers say Intel and STMicroelectronics, which have formed a joint venture to make memory, may soon outline plans to go commercial with phase-change memory chips (also called ovonics) this year. ST is very hot on getting the technology--which is said to be more dense than flash memory--out into the market, sources say. Intel has not officially commented on when it will come out with this memory. Greg Komoto, manager for strategic planning for Intel's flash memory group, who spoke at the conference, merely said Intel has created samples of 90-nanometer phase-change chi...
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My Tunes
2007-08-10 17:13:00
Apple has launched My iTunes Widgets, small self-updating add-ons for web pages, social-networking profiles, or blogs. Described as “an effortless way to keep your friends up-to-date with your favorite music, TV shows, movies, and more,”.The widgets require users to sign into their iTunes account, click “Enable My iTunes,” choose the size, content, and color theme of their widget, and paste the resulting code where desired. The widgets can show “My iTunes Purchases,” a listing of the most recent music, music videos, TV shows, and movies purchased from the iTunes Store, “My iTunes Reviews,” which lists music, music videos, TV shows, and movies rated higher than three stars, or “My iTunes Favorites,” which shows the artists whose music the user has purchased the most from iTunes. My iTunes Widgets can be embedded on any Flash-enabled website; the My iTunes feed is also compatible with most common RSS or ATOM readers.(iLounge)Check it out, unfortunately you must hav...

iPhone's copy and paste feature?
2007-08-09 22:49:00
iPhone Copy and Paste from lonelysandwich and Vimeo.A new video has popped out on the web today, its shows us a copy and paste feature in the iPhone, it looks so cool. Unfortunately its just a knockoff and its made really funny, but I think it just goes to show us the incredible potential for this device and maybe future features Apple may add.Boldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.
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New iMac Ad
2007-08-08 22:11:00
Check out the new ad for the just released iMacs. The ad is called Solar, and its a great Mac. I really like the songs they picked for that ad, if anyone has a clue what's the song I'd love to know.EnjoyBoldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.

The latest sweets from Apple
2007-08-07 20:49:00
Well as we reported last week Apple at its special Mac event today, introduced the new iMac, its consumer desktop computer line, with bigger displays, cheaper models and a brand new design. The new software suits iLife '08 and iWork '08. This may not seems like a big deal but it was an extraordinary keynote delivered brilliantly by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, with a little unexpected ending.Seeing Is BelievingThe entire new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard, built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing and iLife '08, making it the ultimate digital lifestyle desktop computer for both consumers and professionals.The 20-inch iMac now starts at just $1,199, $300 less than the previous 20-inch model, and the 24-inch iMac starts at just $1,799, $200 less than the previous 24-inch model."This new iMac is the most incredible desktop computer we've ever made," said Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. "Our new design ...
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Greed is good, greed works!
2007-08-06 19:17:00
Does anyone remember the movie Wall street 1987?, with Michael Douglas and Charlie Shean? One of my old favorites a true classic, I just thought it would be a perfect complementary to my latest post about Silicone Valley's millionaires, who don't feel rich.Its the famous speak of "Greed is good, greed works"What do do think?Boldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.
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In Silicon Valley, Millionaires Who Don’t Feel Rich
2007-08-05 22:12:00
Hello folks, I've just read a fasicnating story on the NY times, you just have to look at it.Its a really interesting view at Silicon Valley 's Mid class , those who has a few millions in the bank but still chase the gold and work like crazy 12+ hours a day not to mention weekend.Its actually a 3 page read but its well worth the time. The story offers us an inside look at the life of Silicone Valley where a few millions in the bank just doesn't do it anymore.“I know people looking in from the outside will ask why someone like me keeps working so hard,” Mr. Steger says. “But a few million doesn’t go as far as it used to. Maybe in the ’70s, a few million bucks meant ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,’ or Richie Rich living in a big house with a butler. But not anymore.I bet they can effort these overpriced cappuccinos at Starbucks... Enjoy.Boldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.
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Next Tuesday: Apple's Mac event
2007-08-04 02:13:00
Well its finally here, almost here Apple's new line of Macintosh computers is due to arrive Tuesday , Apple has scheduled an event in which it plans to focus on the Mac.As always speculations are running wild, but I can tell you that there are a few sure things we can aspect Steve to announce: A new iMac (metal brushed as its called on the web).The new all-in-one signature desktops, expected to be available only in 20- and 24-inch configurations, have been described as both slimmer and sleeker than the 17-, 20- and 24-inch models they will replace. The streamlining, however, won't stop with the iMac enclosure. Each new model will come dressed to impress, bundling a snazzy new Apple keyboard of similarly slender proportions, people familiar with the project say. Tapping the wizardry of industrial design chief Jonathan Ive and his team, the Cupertino-based Mac maker has reportedly crafted a super-slim external keyboard for the new Macs. It's said to draw upon the aesthetic and ...
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Is Starbucks just overpriced?
2007-08-01 22:16:00
I've just read an article on Businessweek about Starbucks (SBUX) latest price increases, and I must tell you folks, I think enough is enough! Its just too darn pricey for a cup of coffee.Now I have a confession to make, Among my family and friends I'm maybe the only one who actually think that Starbucks coffee is tasty and consider it any good. (Actually most of them actually think that Starbucks coffee tastes pretty lousy) Since 1997, Starbucks has been raising their prices over and over, and I'm just tired of it, As expected their revenues have been increasing as well.Yet today it faces a challenge in continuing its growth story with just tons of new coffee shops opening every few months around the world, and higher operating costs.(mostly raising milk prices as they claim)I think Starbucks has really reached the top, when it comes to raising its prices, they are really close to the point where customers will just abandon their old habits with coffee drinking tradition and g...

Fetcher, let's give it a try!
2007-07-31 19:56:00
Hello all, I've just heard about a new website called: Fechr, Its looks like a simple blogging promotion site, that's not really different from the rest. What's interesting is that they promise to link your blog, on their front page 24/7, for free.(at least for the time being).All you have to do in return is mention the on your blog. So I thought I ll' run a little exprierment of just how good/unique is this Fechr site. I will write you about the results and my overall impression once I gain some better knowledge of the service.Boldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.
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Anti-capitalism is rising
2007-07-30 22:20:00
Hello folks, I've just read a research that noted that Anti -capitalism is on the rise. The research was conducted by the Financial Times, and found the following:"A popular backlash against globalisation and the leaders of the world's largest companies is sweeping all rich countries, an FT/Harris poll shows. Large majorities of people in the US and in Europe want higher taxation for the rich and even pay caps for corporate executives to counter what they believe are unjustified rewards and the negative effects of globalisation . Viewing globalisation as an overwhelmingly negative force, citizens of rich countries are looking to governments to cushion the blows they perceive have come from the liberalisation of their economies to trade with emerging countries."Entrepreneurship - is the practice of starting new organizations, particularly new businesses generally in response to identified opportunities.Entrepreneurship is often a difficult undertaking, as a vast majority of n...
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Thank you folks!
2007-07-28 20:15:00
Hello folks, I'd like to thank all of you out there who are keep visiting my Blog and give me some great feedback. Its really energizing to look at these comments and it just inspires you to continue to write and create. Thanks guys. I'd like to take this post off my usual tech/biz topics and write about BlogCatalog. Its great website for anyone who is interested in what's hot in blogging and folks who start their blogs and needs to do some promotion and spread the word, for sure it works for me, I love BlogCatalog and I encourage you all to join the community, and discover new blogs and help new creators and writers to breakout and get recognized. Thanks, and keep the good interest in my Blog YHO Boldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.
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What do you think of Apple's iPhone Blutooth Headset?
2007-07-28 19:24:00
I've just read iLounge full review of Apple's new iPhone Bluetooth Heads et . First I must say that personally it looks terrific, I think its one of the coolest headsets on the market. Its amazingly small its essentially the size of the iPod's earbuds without the white cord.Pros: A minimalist monaural Bluetooth earpiece that lets you hear and talk on cell phone voice calls or PC/Mac voice chats without any wires between your ear and the phone or computer. Designed specifically for the iPhone, benefitting from especially easy pairing with iPhone, and on-iPhone battery monitoring features. Includes travel charging cable and special charging/synchronization dock for itself and iPhone. Acceptable talk time on rechargeable battery. Cons: Sound quality and battery life are nothing special for the relatively high price, and static-free range is only okay; small earbud without ear hook may not be stable or secure in your ear. Though it includes nice dock, lacks advanced ambient nois...
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What have we learned from Apple's 3rd Quarter?
2007-07-26 23:08:00
Yesterday Apple released its earning for the third Quarter , The Cupertino-based company said third quarter profits surged 73 percent to $818 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, on sales of $5.41 billion.After the bell Apple shares have risen to an all time high of $150.Its the Mac!Overall shipped 1.764 million Macs during the quarter, representing 33 percent yearly growth. This included 1,130,000 notebooks and 634,000 desktop systems. Another great mile stone is that Notebook sales grew 42 percent year-over-year and accounted for 64 percent of Macs sold during the quarter. The sales generated $1.577 billion in revenue. We can clearly see that the Macbooks are selling like hot cakes. Desktop sales accounted for just 36 percent of the Macs sold during the quarter, rising significantly from the year-ago quarter in which Apple sold 529,000 units. Desktops accounted for $956 million of quarterly revenue. In total, Macs and related services represented 60 percent of Apple's third ...
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iPhone,BlackBerry Faceoff!
2007-07-25 22:21:00
Hello folks, just read a piece on TechCrunch and I thought it would be perfect for this blog. They made a side by side comparison for the iPhone and the new BlackBerry 8820.The results may surprise some, I know that many business really really want to get an iPhone just for its sleek and sexy showoff, not to mention the best iPod ever made.But at this time the Blackberry , especially the new 8820, is just better for business use. With its email friendly approche towards Microsoft Exchange Server, and lets face facts most business runs of Microsoft Exchange Server for their emails.Here are the findings in a nutshell:The BlackBerry 8800 possesses GPS, which makes Google Maps much more useful, especially for turn-by-turn directionsThe iPhone lacks basic cut and paste capabilitiesDespite Apple’s reputation for superior user interface design, the BlackBerry possesses keyboard shortcuts that make navigation around and between applications a breezeThe BlackBerry’s phone quality is be...
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BW 01': "Sorry, Steve: Here's Why Apple Stores Won't Work "
2007-07-23 22:07:00
Hello folks, I just ran into an old Business Week story about the dark future of Apple Retail stores, its really funny to look back at it now, the story slams Apple's retail strategy and explain way they will miserably fail.Its seems ironic to read it today 6 years later, especially that today we are getting some great numbers from Apple retail.It seems that Apple's huge investment in retail stores continues to pay off, Apple's retail stores accounted for 13 percent of the total revenues generated by its U.S. retail sector in the third quarter!This are pretty amazing stats, its incredible to see how far along Apple has come with its retail strategy, and carefully planned it, and of course execute it.Here are some more detailed stats, Apple's highest grossing stores in the US:N.Y Fifth Avenue Store which sold about 5 Macs every hour and 1 iPod every two minuteson its way to generating a whooping $45 million in revenues.N.Y SoHo Store with approximatly $23 millionSan Francisco/L.A...
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Google your life!
2007-07-22 22:15:00
Apparently Googl e has began investing in all sorts of wireless Internet solutions.In a series of different reports I read Google participated in a US$25 million round of funding for Ubiquisys Ltd., a femtocells vendor based in Swindon, U.K. Technology.Femtocells, named for an order of size in physics that is smaller than "pico" or "nano," are cellular base stations for individual homes or offices. Mobile operators hope to sell them to customers who will install them and immediately enjoy better coverage for data and entertainment services. Weak cellular signals indoors, where most high-speed data services are used, have stunted the growth of those lucrative offerings, according to industry analysts.Google reportedly invested in Ubiquisys as part of efforts to help people use the Internet wherever they are, with the richest possible experience, spokesman David-John Collins said. Also Friday, Google told the U.S. Federal Communications Commission it would bid at least $4.6 billion i...
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Does Apple copy from Sun?
2007-07-22 21:30:00
Just read a great post in VentureCake, Its seems that even the great Apple doesn't always come up with original ideas, check it out.Popular Linux desktop application Avant Window Navigator received a large amount of flak for using the same depth effect as Apple’s upcoming release of OS X. But things aren’t always what they seem, and the example proves two important truths about the technology industry.Boldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.
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Earning Season: Winners and Losers
2007-07-20 11:22:00
So we're officially at the earning season Yesterday Google, SanDisk, our friends up north Microsoft, next week Apple is going to report in a highly expected quarter with new macs and the first quarter with the iPhone.So yesterday Google (GOOG) failed to meet the street's expectations with earnings of $925.1 million, or $2.93 a share, compared with earnings of $721.1 million, or $2.33 a share, for the same period last year. Earning s excluding the cost of stock options came in at $1.12 billion, or $3.56 a share. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial had forecast earnings of $3.59 a share. Total revenue rose to $3.87 billion from $2.46 billion. Revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs was $2.72 billion, and analysts were looking for revenue of $2.68 billion.Eric Shmidt Google's Chief Executive actually had no appologis for investors he simply said they overspent on luring quality people in the period—though they will keep closer tabs on staff spending in the future...
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Its Die Hard 4.0!
2007-07-20 10:32:00
Hello folks, Yesterday I've watched the new Die Hard 4.0 or "Live free Or Die Hard " as they previously entitled it. and I must say in one word its just extraordinary! Its is one of the best action films I've even seen in a while with lots of style and fun,I know I know many of you think: "come on its just another Bruce Willis action" but it is actually much more. Well for start you may wonder why the hack am I writing a movie review on a tech biz blog, those who have seen it already have the answer: Its was a big computer movie criss, we had plenty of those in the last couple of years but still I think this one is differentOne might criticized th film saying Willis is just way too old for that role which he basically pioneered at the age of 33, in Die Hard which basically defined the genre.But Willis have exceeded my exactions he's only getting better at these action flicks as time rolls on.That postmodern "4.0" alerts us to the fact that McClane is taking on some new-style ter...
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Apple's Mac market share is on the rise
2007-07-19 14:32:00
Apple's U.S. Mac market share rises to 5.6 percent in Q2Looks like Apple is headed towards another solid quarter with Macs and iPhones dominating the results this time and a little less iPod focus than usual.I suspect wer'e going to see some great Mac shipments resolutes particulary to new and improved Macbook pro line. AppleInsider is reporting that U.S. shipments of Apple's Mac computer line grew 26 percent during the second quarter of 2007, according to just released data from market research firm IDC. The firm said Apple shipped 960,000 units within the U.S. during the three-month period, good enough for a 5.6 percent share of the overall U.S. PC market and fourth place on its list of top vendors.Apple's U.S. share is up from 4.8 percent during the year-ago quarter when it shipped 761,000 units, according to IDC's historical data.The Cupertino-based Mac maker was bested only by Dell, HP and Gateway, respectively. Dell maintained its rank as the top U.S. vendor,...
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Who's gonna save Yahoo?
2007-07-18 14:12:00
As expected, Yahoo posted another disappointing second-quarter financial results on Tuesday and lowered its guidance for the remainder of the year. The company cited continuing slowed growth in display advertising and bigger-than-expected declines in search affiliate sales.As Google pulls further and further ahead in the ad market war, Yahoo executives keep promising big things. But so far, it appears, they're just promises, and vague ones at that. and investors patience is wearing thin "I'm a little frustrated by the direction of Yahoo," said Jordan Rohan of RBC Capital Markets ".Jerry to the Rescue!On a conference call with analysts after the earnings report, newly Chief Executive Jerry Yang said he would "spend the next 100 days or so mapping out a strategic plan" and conduct a "top to bottom review of the business." "I have a great sense of urgency to move fast and in a focused way," Yang said. He promised there would be "no sacred cows" and talked about three key topics: ...
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iPhone the most successful product launch of the 21st century?
2007-07-16 22:04:00
Hello guys, well its been a while since I put a post on Apple's iPhone..(yeah right)It seems now that the iPhone could end up being the most successful product launch of the 21st century.Acording to Lightspeed Research which surveyed 39,000 people on its U.S. online panel in the days following the launch of the device on June 29, one in three Americans want an iPhone. Jeez that's just amazing! Apple really has a great Buzz machine.Nearly 90 percent of respondents have heard of the device.As for the reason they want to buy the iPhone are the benefits of having music, movie, internet and wireless all in one are top reason.It may be a bit too early but I think we can sure say congrats to Steve as he has pulled a rabbit out of his hat once again!Make sure to check out fake Steve Jobs reaction to that researchBoldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.
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We are living in a Widgetized world!
2007-07-15 21:42:00
Hello folks, over the weekend Businessweek ran a story about the web latest exploding phenomenon: Widgets.A Widget is a portable chunk of code that can be installed and executed within any separate HTML-based web page by an end user without requiring additional compilation. They are akin to plugins or extensions in desktop applications. Other terms used to describe a web widget include gadget, badge, module, capsule, snippet, mini and flake. Web widgets often but not always use Adobe Flash or JavaScript programming languages.Widgets are basically a tiny piece of software which can be embedded any website and can display practically any kind of content (mostly interactive), without forcing the users to navigate away from their desired web page. In business terms it opens up nearly endless new powerful tools for advertisers and retailers who want to reach out to web users in a more personal level while brining actual interactive content into their favorite websites. Just imagine widg...
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So What is that Web 2.0 we're all talking about?
2007-07-14 14:53:00
We've talked a lot about Web 2.0 in the last couple of weeks, and I know many folks who constantly use the term, but actually ave no idea what it means. So here you go, according to Wikipedia:Web 2.0, a phrase coined by O'Reilly Media in 2003[1] and popularized by the first Web 2.0 conference in 2004[2] , refers to a perceived second generation of web-based communities and hosted services — such as social-networking sites, wikis and folksonomies — which facilitate collaboration and sharing between users. O'Reilly Media titled a series of conferences around the phrase, and it has since become widely adopted. Although the term suggests a new version of the World Wide Web, it does not refer to an update to Web technical specifications, but to changes in the ways software developers and end-users use the web as a platform. According to Tim O'Reilly, "Web 2.0 is the business revolution in the computer industry caused by the move to the internet as platform, and an attempt to ...
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Top 5 tech stocks for strong '07 finish
2007-07-14 00:10:00
Hi folks, check out this Marketwatch story about the top tech stocks that are poised to finish higher at years end.Toping the list are: Cisco Systems Inc, Texas Instruments, Hewlett-Packard Co. Also on the list is: Adobe Systems Inc, Oracle Corp. There's no doubt that these guys are great companies that has some great potential looking forward.I would add to that list: Apple inc, Dell inc (buy now, long term..), Sandisk corp, Marvell Tech nology Group LTD, Broadcom corp.They're all tech growth stocks that will make it good in the next few years, each in their area:Personal Computers, Wireless technologies, Data Storage etc...Boldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities ideas,and much more.
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Web 2.0 runs Open Source
2007-07-12 22:15:00
Hello all, It seems that nearly all of web 2.0 startups runs their operation on the Linux Open Source OS. Venturecake has published an interesting story about it. As I wrote earlier Linux is becoming extremely popular and much more common these days then before. Linux is superb for such startups, for many reason, lets start with the fact the its basically free, no licensing fees, etc.. and you can have your entire organization run on lets say Ubuntu (my favorite release) and you don't have to pay a dime. But that's not even the most important reason most of these guys runs on Linux. The actual reason is the stability of the system and easiness of use on servers and with cashing caching services. So which runs on what?Amazon uses Linux. eBay uses Windows, Digg runs Debian, it seems MobiTV run Red Hat, not sure about the rest. leave a comment if you you know any others.Boldinvestors latest and greatest posts: including news items, editorial takes, investing opportunities id...
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