TWiT 215

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TWiT Episode 215

"Who Needs This Crap?"Hosts: Leo Laporte, John C. Dvorak, Wil Harris and Frank Barnako Recorded: October 4, 2009 Published: October 5, 2009 Duration: 1:41:39 FriendFeed conversation Transcript  • Article links Previous episode – Next episode

Contents 1 This Week In Tech 215: Who Needs This Crap? 1.1 Panel 1.2 Topics 1.3 Notable Quotes 1.4 Significant Products 2 Sponsors 2.1 GoToMeeting 2.2 Audible 2.2.1 Picks 3 Production Information

[edit] This Week In Tech 215: Who Needs This Crap?

[edit] Panel

• Leo Laporte (@leolaporte • friendfeed.com/leolaporte)
  • Leoville.com
• John C. Dvorak
• Wil Harris (@wilharris)
  • ChannelFlip.com
• Frank Barnako

[edit] Topics

• Why Bloggers and Podcasters Should be Happy About a Comcast/NBC deal
• 9 Successful Techniques for Making Money from Podcasting
• Microsoft Windows 7 House Party Video (web-censored version)
• An Old Grouch Meets Technology
• Online Electronics Store NewEgg Files for $175M IPO
• Newegg Reveals Windows 7 OEM Prices
• Microsoft’s Top Executives Get A Paycut
• Larry Ellison Still Hates “Cloud Computing Nonsense”
• 85,500 iPhone Apps, 2 Billion Downloads
• Palm Pre's New Strategy: Forget iTunes, Hello Wireless Amazon Downloads
• Ignoring RIAA Lawsuits Cheaper than Going to Trial
• Two-Thirds of Americans Object to Online Tracking
• Google Wave Invite-Only Preview Begins

[edit] Notable Quotes

• "The mum-move-to-mac I think is becoming the must have geek move of 2008-2009"
  • -- Wil Harris @ 54min 36sec
• "There are plenty of things that should be locally done. This cloud thing is overrated."
  • -- John C. Dvorak @ 1hr 1min 34sec

[edit] Significant Products

• Product / Service Name
  • Link URL
  • Description

[edit] Sponsors

[edit] GoToMeeting

ad time: 0:55-1:03 and 36:34-38:18

[edit] Audible

• Use: audible.com/twit2 (@audible_com)

[edit] Picks

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (UNABRIDGED) Narrated by Elliot Gould

ad time: 0:38-0:52 and 1:11:24-1:14:29

[edit] Production Information

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