Saturday, November 26, 2005

Skype: Trouble in Paradise

by alec on November 26, 2005

Following my November 22 post on a Skype reorganization being in the works, Andy Abramson posted some more on what he’s been hearing, and then Om Malik and Mark Evans jumped on the story.  My take:  I’ve been through plenty of big company reorgs, and this is probably a lot like one of those.  It can take as long as six months to figure out where all the second order bits are, and what everyone’s new job is.  Unfortunately, with Google breathing down their necks, the Skypers are short on time.

{ 0 comments }

Rogers Blocking Podcasts

by alec on November 26, 2005

While at Torcamp I have heard from several sources that Rogers and Shaw are blocking podcast downloads.  After two to three downloads, the data stops.  This, of course, is the same issue that the VoIP industry is facing. Carriers who have voice and data, are seeking to stop voice applications from using their low cost data pipes.  Now, Rogers and Shaw, who care video and data, are seeking to stop other forms of data. 

{ 5 comments }

TorCamp Today

November 26, 2005

I’ve spent the last couple of days in Toronto, which explains the absense of new postings.  I extended my stay by one day to attend TorCamp, which is the Toronto BarCamp event.  Last night the event kicked off with drinks at The Social Bar on Queen Street W.  This morning we’re all heading over the [...]

Read the full article →
Alec on LinkedIn Alec on Twitter Alec on Facebook Calliflower on Youtube RSS Feed Contact me