Nov. 6, 2007
The ‘Total Disclosure’ debate and Oracle OpenWorld
IT World Canada
Joaquim Menezes reports Oracle’s decision to invite bloggers to OpenWorld is fueling many a blog post.
”I guess the acid test would be if there’s something unfavourable to the company that needs to be reported but isn’t because the person – analyst, journalist, blogger – has had their T/E tab picked up by the company.”
Why Apple will be bigger than Google
ValleyWag
Jordan Golson predicts Apple will be worth more than Google in two years.
“The nonrelease of the Googlephone just highlights what Apple gets about consumers, and what Google doesn’t. Apple knows how to design not just gadgets, but the businesses that go around them..”
Lesson of the week: Don’t underestimate Dell and Microsoft
Fortune
Jon Fortt writes on a pretty good week for Microsoft and Dell.
”Maybe investors are remembering that while newcomer buzz is nice, these two old-school companies have the experience to make real headway in a growing global market for PCs and Internet-based communication. But though Wall Street may be warming up to Dell and Microsoft, these tech titans still might not be getting the respect they deserve. “