Feb. 7, 2008Exasperated eBay sellers threaten to strike
WiredBetsy Schiffman writes about a possible eBay merchant strike and on one eBay seller’s response to the announcement of eBay restructuring its fees for sellers.
“I think a boycott is a wonderful idea, but I don’t know if it will accomplish anything. Ebay is an 800-pound gorilla and they know it,” says Phillip, a longtime eBay seller. “They’re too proud and egotistical to make any changes now.”
Why Microsoft must have Yahoo – the era of infocentricity
Network World
Craig Mathias weighs in on why he thinks Microsoft should win over Yahoo.
“Microsoft needs Yahoo to boost its Web presence and counter Google’s (so far, minor) inroads into Web-based applications. Microsoft hasn’t done all that well with a mobile strategy so far, and I’m certainly no fan of Yahoo’s solutions to date. But while Google isn’t far ahead, Microsoft must act – now.”
Getting closer: Firefox 3 Beta 3 to be out Feb 11, Beta 4 planned for Feb 26
ZD Net
Paula Rooney reports on the latest news from Firefox.
“The team is now considering a Firefox 3.1 version as well as a planned Firefox 3.5 version this year as it prepares for a switch to the Mozilla 2 platform, according to roadmap information on the web site. The next major upgrade, Firefox 4, will be based on a redesigned Mozilla 2 platform that is aimed at improving performance and functionality for the Web 2.0 era, with better support for web protocols and AJAX, according to meeting notes.”