“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.”
Peter F. Drucker

  1. Lead by example
  2. Focus on communicating objectives rather than defining roles
  3. Sense of urgency
  4. Celebrate individual contributions
  5. Provide guidelines to reduce uncertainty
  6. Recognize that your emotions affect outcomes.

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It’s a growing list, unorganized for now, feel free to contribute.
Updated: June 23, 2009

  • GIMP (alt2 Photoshop): Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It works on many operating systems, in many languages.
  • KompoZer (alt2 Dreamweaver): Complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing.
  • Zoho (alt2 MSOffice?): comprehensive suite of web-based programmes for small businesses.
  • Google SketchUp: Create, modify and share 3D models.
  • Alternative Software: Find open source software alternatives to well-known commercial software.

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Ok, lets check out some features you definitely “wanna have” in your smartphone, this list may be updated at any time, so please bookmark and contribute.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wireless Networks
  • Web Browser
  • E-mail
  • Camera (2.0 mp at least, new ones have 3.2mp)
  • Calendar & ToDo
  • GPS
  • Text, Presentations & Spreadsheets apps
  • Media management (audio, video, images)
  • PDF viewer
  • QWERTY keyboard (at least I prefer so).
  • Messaging (Facebook, Twitter, Msn)
  • Sync (if possible)
  • Room for third party apps (blackberries rock at this… iPhone does too)

Some references:

My personal favorites so far (by June 2009):

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Ok, this is “U.S. only” info, yet an interesting trend for neighbours, especially up north:

  1. Candy
  2. Health-Care Technology
  3. Self Improvement
  4. Software as a Service
  5. Home Health Care
  6. Yoga Products and Services
  7. Technical and Trade Schools
  8. Fast-Casual Dining
  9. Green Construction
  10. Niche Consulting
  11. Education Technology
  12. Temporary Staffing Firms
  13. Government Services
  14. Accounting Services
  15. Repair Services
  16. Energy

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Disable feature:

  1. Download & open wp-config.php file from your root directory.
  2. Add the following line immediately after php closing tag:

    define('WP_POST_REVISIONS', false);

  3. Now save & upload wp-config.php file.

Delete autosaved copies:

  1. Open phpMyAdmin at your hosting panel.
  2. Click on the SQL tab
  3. Paste the following:

    DELETE FROM wp_posts WHERE post_type = "revision";

  4. Click GO and you’re done!

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  1. Lead with your strongest suit.
  2. You have not arrived, and you never will.
  3. It’s not the theory, it’s the execution.
  4. Don’t implement technology — solve problems.
  5. Every tool has its purpose, but no tool should be used for everything.
  6. Your clients aren’t important to your business; they are your only business.
  7. Not every client is worth keeping.
  8. Cast your bread upon the waters.
  9. Skill performs the job, but reputation gets the job.
  10. Be tough on yourself, so your clients won’t have to be.
  11. Cut yourself some slack.
  12. Success requires trust in both directions.
  13. Honesty rocks because it builds trust.
  14. Take care of your business — nobody else will.
  15. If you’re doing this for the money, you’re psychotic — or you will be soon.
  16. Working without a contract is like skydiving without a parachute.
  17. Consult thyself.
  18. Every consulting maxim is wrong, even this one.

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Technology Trends by Spring 2009

Author: developpeur
  • Information security
  • Virtualization
  • Efficient data centers
  • VoIP
  • SaaS
  • Green IT
  • Business intelligence
  • Social networking
  • Web 2.0 technologies
  • Outsourcing

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