http://www.bnet.com/5799-14060-0.html?type=18 Blog Recent Discussion Activity http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004141/hurray-for-the-anti-os-as-diversity-is-good-for-work-bad-for-hardware/#18895_91786 They can't just be UIs becasue you still have local work to do and resources that are necessary, whether displaying graphics, printing a file, storing results for when you may not have an Internet connection, or uploading data. There are still the basic requirements that drive use of an OS in the first place. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:17 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004141/hurray-for-the-anti-os-as-diversity-is-good-for-work-bad-for-hardware/#18895_91786 2009-11-20T20:56:17Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004141/hurray-for-the-anti-os-as-diversity-is-good-for-work-bad-for-hardware/#18895_91747 Open Standards are the way to go, and in many ways the OS like Windows and Mac stand in its way. The Chrome and Linux have the right path because when you get down to open standards, you can easily develop for everyone AND if you use the cloud to store everything, the application usage improves even more because it lets the computer focus only on performance. However, even in this scenario, the OS remains important because it integrates with the platform and will shape the user experience and interaction with these programs... hmm, perhaps the future OS are instead very advanced UIs? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:31 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004141/hurray-for-the-anti-os-as-diversity-is-good-for-work-bad-for-hardware/#18895_91747 2009-11-20T18:02:31Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10002375/smartphone-gets-killer-app/#18915_91654 Apple apps are now in a mess.Why say it like this,Apple offten ignore the developers who makes great apps.So,this may easily makes them dissappointed. <A HREF="http://worldwide.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/<br>" > Touch Phones<br> </A><br> in nowday should have a more app to get them run well. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:53 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10002375/smartphone-gets-killer-app/#18915_91654 2009-11-20T08:07:53Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10002375/smartphone-gets-killer-app/#18915_91653 Apple apps are now in a mess.Why say it like this,Apple offten ignore the developers who makes great apps.So,this may easily makes them dissappointed.<A HREF="http://na.blackberry.com<br>" > Smartphones </A> in nowday should have a more app to get them run well. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:51:32 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10002375/smartphone-gets-killer-app/#18915_91653 2009-11-20T07:51:32Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004141/hurray-for-the-anti-os-as-diversity-is-good-for-work-bad-for-hardware/#18895_91612 Perhaps. Would you count multiple versions of Linux as multiple operating systems? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:05:54 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004141/hurray-for-the-anti-os-as-diversity-is-good-for-work-bad-for-hardware/#18895_91612 2009-11-20T01:05:54Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004116/sugarcrms-confusing-we-dont-like-salesforce-campaign/#18860_91611 I've always thought that the concept of all publicity being good was highly over rated, if not downright idiotic. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:04:38 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004116/sugarcrms-confusing-we-dont-like-salesforce-campaign/#18860_91611 2009-11-20T01:04:38Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004141/hurray-for-the-anti-os-as-diversity-is-good-for-work-bad-for-hardware/#18895_91562 3 major OS vendors <b>is</b> too few.<br><br>5 or 6 vendors would be much better, and would prevent the kind of security disasters that the near-monoculture that exists now.<br><br><br> <br> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:26:38 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004141/hurray-for-the-anti-os-as-diversity-is-good-for-work-bad-for-hardware/#18895_91562 2009-11-19T22:26:38Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004107/lessons-not-learned-at-itt-educational-services/#18879_91529 Mr. Rivera:<br><br>My article never makes the accusation that Apollo Group was less than due diligent in informing investors about the SEC's INFORMAL inquiry. That said, if you wish to squabble over the intent - power - of the English written word, let's first find common ground in some of your statements:<br><br>#1. "...In addition to a mention of available information in our 8-K filing, under the BOLDED HEADING "Securities and Exchange Commission Informal Inquiry." I had to dig down to page six [out of 12] to find mention of the aforementioned reference."<br><br>#2. "the company also disclosed the SEC informal inquiry in the 10-K Annual Report Filing." Yes, on PAGE 133! How many investors actually make it that far in their reading of a 10-K -- or any book for that matter?<br><br>#3. I am curious, though -- How come I could not find a SEPARATE press release in your online Investor/News Release section on SEC concerns?<br><br>Again, I have no argument with Apollo -- nor was this posting about Apollo.<br><br>Have a nice day ~ David Phillips Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:44:40 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004107/lessons-not-learned-at-itt-educational-services/#18879_91529 2009-11-19T21:44:40Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004107/lessons-not-learned-at-itt-educational-services/#18879_91528 Hi David,<br><br>I hope this message finds you well. <br><br>I wanted to send you a quick note on your article, titled ?Lessons Not Learned at ITT Educational Services,? which posted today on BNET. I want to assure you that the company did it?s due diligence in announcing to our stakeholders the informal SEC inquiry. In addition to a mention of available information in our 8-K filing, under the bolded heading ?Securities and Exchange Commission Informal Inquiry,? the company also disclosed the SEC informal inquiry in the 10-K Annual Report Filing, as well as through a the company?s FY2009 Earning?s press release. Furthermore, the matter was discussed extensively during the company?s earning?s call?a transcript of which can be found here: <a href="http://www.apollogrp.edu/Investor/Transcripts/APOL-Transcript-Q409.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.apollogrp.edu/Investor/Transcripts/APOL-Transcript-Q409.pdf</a> <br><br>We request an immediate correction to your statement, highlighted below, which alleges that Apollo Group ?blithely dropped a comment deep in its Form 8-K? about this matter. <br><br>Please let me know once a correction has been made. <br><br>Best regards,<br><br>Manny Rivera<br><br>Director, Public Affairs <br> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:53 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004107/lessons-not-learned-at-itt-educational-services/#18879_91528 2009-11-19T21:29:53Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004116/sugarcrms-confusing-we-dont-like-salesforce-campaign/#18860_91488 But, you're writing about Sugar, so they got some mileage out of the stunt. Meh.<br><img border="0" src="http://www.cnet.com/i/mb/emoticons/happy.gif" alt="happy"><br>Note, I don't work for Sugar. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:11:28 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004116/sugarcrms-confusing-we-dont-like-salesforce-campaign/#18860_91488 2009-11-19T18:11:28Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004097/apple-could-turn-google-into-the-next-microsoft/#18871_91436 Maybe because Windows Mobile as a platform leaves a lot to be desired. The tools and the market have to be there. In the face of the iPhone OS, Android, and even WebOS, what compelling experience or future opportunity is Microsoft offering? There's a reason that Windows Mobile is losing market share. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:07:32 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004097/apple-could-turn-google-into-the-next-microsoft/#18871_91436 2009-11-19T11:07:32Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004097/apple-could-turn-google-into-the-next-microsoft/#18871_91450 So where were these developers 5 years ago, 10 years ago? <br>Ballmer has been yelling "developers" and jumping up and down <br>for years and yet no 100,000 apps to make windows mobile <br>popular! What gives? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:50:24 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004097/apple-could-turn-google-into-the-next-microsoft/#18871_91450 2009-11-19T08:50:24Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004116/sugarcrms-confusing-we-dont-like-salesforce-campaign/#18860_91368 Oh, dear, could this be a SugarCRM partisan? I supposed the tauntingly satirical blog post will be next. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:15 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004116/sugarcrms-confusing-we-dont-like-salesforce-campaign/#18860_91368 2009-11-18T21:05:15Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004116/sugarcrms-confusing-we-dont-like-salesforce-campaign/#18860_91339 It's hard to seem credible as journalist when you have a typo in the first sentence of your article. You are a dull writer. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:31:57 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004116/sugarcrms-confusing-we-dont-like-salesforce-campaign/#18860_91339 2009-11-18T19:31:57Z http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004063/microsoft-sony-were-right-consoles-are-the-future-wheres-apple/#18692_91157 Not the same on the smartphone front, jaytee32, because Apple came out with something significantly better.<br><br>Xbox has been a problem because of hardware issues that resulted in big replacements. If not for that, then it would have been pretty profitable. You don't see Nintendo crying on the way to the bank, do you? <br><br>The question isn't a "Microsoft business model," but whether there's a fundamental change in how people are using technology and accessing content. And, if in general open is smarter business, why would Apple be the one exception in the long run? yes, it is amazingly successful in doing what it does, but as any business, it has to address the new ways consumers behave. Ignore that, and the business model eventually falls flat. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:49:50 GMT http://industry.bnet.com/technology/10004063/microsoft-sony-were-right-consoles-are-the-future-wheres-apple/#18692_91157 2009-11-18T10:49:50Z