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13th August 2006 Archive

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  • The ODF debate: A real world view

    Comment The file formats fight club

    What exactly is meant by document portability? Does it mean that a document created in one application can be viewed using a different application on another operating system? Does it mean that the document can be viewed and edited within another application on the same or another OS platform? Or does it simply mean that you can …

    Developer 13 Aug 2006, 07:02

  • Long Tail will end in heartbreak

    Analysis Beware false profits

    The long tail merchandising - selling products with relatively low sales - excites technologists who think they have discovered something revolutionary. But not only is the concept an old one, it's likely to burn investors. Goods and services typically follow predictable demand patterns. The simplest expression is the 80-20 …

    Financial News 13 Aug 2006, 08:02

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