Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
It’s a two-hour live Computer Guys special event from the floor of FOSE, Washington’s annual government technology convention. Tom & John will explore the newest technology unveiled at FOSE, from spyware to wireless to telecommuting software.
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 April 5, 2005
Napster teams with Microsoft to challenge Apple’s iTunes Music Store with a different business model: music rental. You get unlimited music for $14.95 a month that keeps playing only if you keep paying. And it doesn’t work with an iPod. Will this be the iPod killer?
(4%) A. I like the idea and I’ll replace my iPod to get it. This is a winner!
(33%) B. If it doesn’t work with my beloved iPod I’m not interested. Boo!
(50%) C. I miss a payment and all my music goes poof? Heck no!
(1%) D. I don’t hold on to old music so renting is fine — this is just like XM Radio.
(12%) E. Their DRM is puny. I’ll pay for a while, but I’ll hold onto “my” music permanently.
Program Notes for April 5, 2005
Cool Google Apps…
Google Labs
All things iPod
iPod Lounge
Apple and Peripherals
Which peripherals can I use?
And…more Google
Google AdSense
Make Easy Money With Google
Guests
Bill Stratigos, Co-Founder of Comfidex discussed advancements in online voting.
Tom Morr, Managing Partner of the Greater Washington Initiative discussed IT’s role as employer/economic driver in the DC region.
Steve McLaughlin, Director of Administration and Chief Information Officer of US International Trade Commission, discussed the federal push toward telecommuting.
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