Monthly Archives: September 2007

Microsoft’s story arc is winding down

Posted on September 28, 2007 by payne

I think Microsoft’s dominance has peaked. They’re struggling on many fronts: Vista an uninspired product with more technology & features for copyright holders (e.g. DRM) than for users. Microsoft’s had to provide more life for Windows XP, and to offer … Continue reading →

Posted in Software | 2 Comments

Venture capital: less overhead, please

Posted on September 25, 2007 by payne

One of the costs of raising venture capital is overhead: it takes a lot of energy to navigate the complexity of term sheets, to manage investors, and to navigate follow-on rounds of funding. It gets even worse if you’re dealing … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship | 1 Comment

Better late than never…

Posted on September 25, 2007 by payne

Hello World! I’m starting a blog, as if the world needs a new blogger, and contrary to my previous notes on why wikis are better than blogs (for some types of content). I’ve since figured out (I’m slow) that blogs … Continue reading →

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