Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Spyware and computer hijackings. The cult status of Mac. And shoppers swarm the web like locusts! It’s the first Tuesday of the month and we’ve got a holiday bonanza of topics on the Computer Guys. Back to answer all your hardware and software questions, and bring us up-to-date on the latest happenings in the world of technology.
Guests
- Tom Piwowar TJP&A, Piwowar and Associates, the Mac Guy
- John Gilroy WAMU Resident Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers
Poll results for December 2004
HP and Lexmark admit to spying on consumers’ printing habits in Europe.Their print drivers send data on customer behavior every 30 days. The companies insist they are doing nothing wrong because they do not personally identify the data.Would doing this in the US influence your buying decisions?
(45%) A. I’m horrified and would not buy such a printer under any circumstances.
(9%) B. I’m horrified, but I would still buy if I got a good price.
(31%) C. I would not care if I could opt out and they did not identify me personally.
(6%) D. My life is an open book, one more insult would not make any difference.
(9%) E. Good deal, they offer prizes and discounts to customers who participate.
Program Notes for December 7, 2004
iPod sites
Apple
iPodding
iPod Lounge
iPod Zone
Panic Software
The True Story of Audion
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