23 October 2002

Why We Don't Build Software for Users. I'm a big Alan Cooper fan and this is a recent interview. [sellsbrothers.com: Windows Developer News] And the server won't give me most of the interview, but a couple of pages looked fun. posted at: 10:25:39 AM   Also got a very supportive message from Mena Trott re the post below. Thanks! I think we're co-creating the most exciting market in the software business today. [Scripting News] Such modesty is wonderful to behold. If it really is the most exciting market, then what is particularly interesting is that this "exciting market" is being built with poor quality product which would not have got passed the front desk to a magazine review. It may be that this is a good thing, that the Internet is providing a market place in which maybe poor quality, but functionality very useful software can make its place - and one hopes over time become good quality. posted at: 9:56:42 AM   VC firms: Be wary of patents. Venture capitalists dished out words to the wise at a conference focusing on fundraising in the high-tech industry. [CNET News.com] Interesting that it should merit a story - that a company proposal should include making a profit - doh! But then, thats what went wrong with the so called 'New Economy'. posted at: 9:40:41 AM

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