Is it important April 18, 2007
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I seem to collect more questions than answer here but that is just the way my mind works. If I get it, no big deal, not need to comment. If it doesn’t make sense or is very unclear, then its intriguing.
Anyway, WHY does it matter who’s imbedded player is used on the web. Does Adobe really make alot of hay with flash? I know they sell tools but the fact that it is simply in use. Does that get them value?
http://gigaom.com/2007/04/15/another-fight-microsoft-vs-adobe/
They fight, but does it matter? What is really at stake? Mindshare? Just the tools? Simply seems unimportant but I get the feeling I am missing something.
Another free wifi provider? April 18, 2007
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The economics of wi-fi especially citizen wi-fi still intrigue me. People leverage lots of cheap pipes, optionally add some mesh technology and open it up with local wi-fi access.
Can you get “good enough” web access for free?
Will consumers pay the additional extra to get WiMax or Cellular data options?
As better applications for mobile data come out I think this will be significant. Just not sure if any particular model for mobile data access will win out.
Sadly it seems to me that the free wireless networks are all going to end up in the wrong places. Like meraki’s in San Franscisco. http://sf.meraki.net/
If you can afford to live in SF the cost of mobile internet is actually negligible. Go into poorer areas here or overseas and maybe the difference of a monthly payment has a bigger impact.
Finally getting a little mobile banking love. April 4, 2007
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“AT&T will be bringing a mobile replacement for credit cards, checks and cash soon to that AT&T-branded phone, as the carrier is partnering with some big-name banks for what could be the largest mobile banking push in the US so far. AT&T customers will be able to manage bank accounts and pay bills through Wachovia, BancorpSouth, Regions Financial and SunTrust banks using an application on their handset (we’re thinking a J2ME app). The good news: AT&T’s partnering with three of the top U.S. banks combined with free usage of this new mobile banking app will most likely draw more customers to its wireless Internet services — and we’re sure AT&T had that in mind here.”
About time. The Japanese have been doing this for ages.
So how long until its possible to go around with just your phone and no wallet?
Five years?
