http://www.odeo.com/channels/31448-IT-Conversations no IT Conversations is the longest-running podcast on the planet, publishing a new audio program nearly every day, from the most important tech conferences to our unique programs. Not just IT, it's everything tech and beyond. IT Conversations is the longest-running podcast on the planet, publishing a new audio program nearly every day, from the most important tech conferences to our unique programs. Not just IT, it's everything tech and beyond. IT Conversations is the longest-running podcast on the planet, publishing a new audio program nearly every day, from the most important tech conferences to our unique programs. Not just IT, it's everything tech and beyond. en-us 40 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 Technology http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25313142-Chris-DiBona-Your-Work-in-Open-Source-the-Numbers Everyone knows Google crawls websites - but did you know they also crawl your source code? Google's Open Source Programs manager Chris DiBona provides a quick but insightful look into the state of open source code on the Internet. Everyone knows Google crawls websites - but did you know they also crawl your source code? Google's Open Source Programs manager Chris DiBona provides a quick but insightful look into the state of open source code on the Internet. Everyone knows Google crawls websites - but did you know they also crawl your source code? Google's Open Source Programs manager Chris DiBona provides a quick but insightful look into the state of open source code on the Internet. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25313142 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25296467-Rob-Shanks-ArcGIS-and-the-Web-Better-Sharing-of-Geographic-Information Rob Shanks discusses web based GIS technology and the features available in Arc GIS online. Showcasing the free databases and webkits available within the online community for publishing and sharing data this short talk gives a small preview on the future of GIS within the cloud. Rob Shanks discusses web based GIS technology and the features available in Arc GIS online. Showcasing the free databases and webkits available within the online community for publishing and sharing data this short talk gives a small preview on the future of GIS within the cloud. Rob Shanks discusses web based GIS technology and the features available in Arc GIS online. Showcasing the free databases and webkits available within the online community for publishing and sharing data this short talk gives a small preview on the future of GIS within the cloud. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25296467 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25291387-Kevin-Maney-Trade-Off Moira speaks with Kevin Maney about the trade-off we make when we buy products. Are the products hip, cool, or high-quality? Or is cheap and easy more important? This is the subject of his book "Trade-Off: Why Some Things Catch On, and Others Don't". Moira speaks with Kevin Maney about the trade-off we make when we buy products. Are the products hip, cool, or high-quality? Or is cheap and easy more important? This is the subject of his book "Trade-Off: Why Some Things Catch On, and Others Don't". Moira speaks with Kevin Maney about the trade-off we make when we buy products. Are the products hip, cool, or high-quality? Or is cheap and easy more important? This is the subject of his book "Trade-Off: Why Some Things Catch On, and Others Don't". tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25291387 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25273256-Dirk-Hohndel-Intel-and-Open-Source-Netbooks Built for portability, netbooks may represent the first computers conceived from the outset with Linux in mind. Intel's Dirk Hohndel describes the firm's strategic vision for Open Source using the netbook OS Moblin as an example. Built for portability, netbooks may represent the first computers conceived from the outset with Linux in mind. Intel's Dirk Hohndel describes the firm's strategic vision for Open Source using the netbook OS Moblin as an example. Built for portability, netbooks may represent the first computers conceived from the outset with Linux in mind. Intel's Dirk Hohndel describes the firm's strategic vision for Open Source using the netbook OS Moblin as an example. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25273256 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25256964-Greg-Papadopoulos-Citizen-Engineer Moira speaks with Greg Papadopoulos, co-author of Citizen Engineer: A Handbook for Socially Responsible Engineering. The book focuses on two topics that are becoming vitally important in the day-to-day work of engineers: eco engineering and intellectual property (IP). Moira speaks with Greg Papadopoulos, co-author of Citizen Engineer: A Handbook for Socially Responsible Engineering. The book focuses on two topics that are becoming vitally important in the day-to-day work of engineers: eco engineering and intellectual property (IP). Moira speaks with Greg Papadopoulos, co-author of Citizen Engineer: A Handbook for Socially Responsible Engineering. The book focuses on two topics that are becoming vitally important in the day-to-day work of engineers: eco engineering and intellectual property (IP). tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25256964 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25245499-Eve-Maler-User-Managed-Access-UMA Eve Maler discusses her work on User-Managed Access (UMA). In addition to discussing the concept of UMA, she gives examples of its use, as well as her work with the User Managed Access Working Group at the Kantara Initiative and how UMA relates to Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), part of the U.S. Government's work in overseeing the government-wide activities related to Cybersecurity and Identity Management. Eve Maler discusses her work on User-Managed Access (UMA). In addition to discussing the concept of UMA, she gives examples of its use, as well as her work with the User Managed Access Working Group at the Kantara Initiative and how UMA relates to Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), part of the U.S. Government's work in overseeing the government-wide activities related to Cybersecurity and Identity Management. Eve Maler discusses her work on User-Managed Access (UMA). In addition to discussing the concept of UMA, she gives examples of its use, as well as her work with the User Managed Access Working Group at the Kantara Initiative and how UMA relates to Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), part of the U.S. Government's work in overseeing the government-wide activities related to Cybersecurity and Identity Management. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25245499 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25235794-Florent-Stroppa-Creating-New-Opportunities-from-Android-Openness Mobile application developers usually groan at having to support yet another operating system, so in this eComm 2009 talk why does Voxmobili's Director of Product Management, Florent Stroppa, applaud the arrival of Android? Mobile application developers usually groan at having to support yet another operating system, so in this eComm 2009 talk why does Voxmobili's Director of Product Management, Florent Stroppa, applaud the arrival of Android? Mobile application developers usually groan at having to support yet another operating system, so in this eComm 2009 talk why does Voxmobili's Director of Product Management, Florent Stroppa, applaud the arrival of Android? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25235794 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25235795-Victoria-Stodden-Reproducibility-of-Computational-Science If you're a writer, a musician, or an artist, you can use Creative Commons licenses to share your digital works. But how can scientists license their work for sharing? In this conversation, Victoria Stodden -- a fellow with Science Commons -- explains to host Jon Udell why scientific output is different and how Science Commons aims to help scientists share it freely. If you're a writer, a musician, or an artist, you can use Creative Commons licenses to share your digital works. But how can scientists license their work for sharing? In this conversation, Victoria Stodden -- a fellow with Science Commons -- explains to host Jon Udell why scientific output is different and how Science Commons aims to help scientists share it freely. If you're a writer, a musician, or an artist, you can use Creative Commons licenses to share your digital works. But how can scientists license their work for sharing? In this conversation, Victoria Stodden -- a fellow with Science Commons -- explains to host Jon Udell why scientific output is different and how Science Commons aims to help scientists share it freely. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25235795 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25209672-Episode-69-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff sit down with Peter Seibel to discuss his new book Coders At Work, the effect of listening to music while coding, and the future of programming books. Joel and Jeff sit down with Peter Seibel to discuss his new book Coders At Work, the effect of listening to music while coding, and the future of programming books. Joel and Jeff sit down with Peter Seibel to discuss his new book Coders At Work, the effect of listening to music while coding, and the future of programming books. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25209672 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25177456-Kathy-Reichs-209-Bones Moira interviews Kathy Reichs, forensic anthropologist and author of the popular Bones detective series. Moira interviews Kathy Reichs, forensic anthropologist and author of the popular Bones detective series. Moira interviews Kathy Reichs, forensic anthropologist and author of the popular Bones detective series. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25177456 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25160928-Christopher-Allen-iPhone-in-Action-Web-Development-or-SDK There are two distinct ways to develop applications for Apple's iPhone, the top tech gadget of the year, with either web apps or native programs using the iPhone SDK. In this talk from the 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Christopher Allen of iPhoneWebDev.com encourages developers to consider the choice a continuum and pick the right tool to create each individual program. There are two distinct ways to develop applications for Apple's iPhone, the top tech gadget of the year, with either web apps or native programs using the iPhone SDK. In this talk from the 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Christopher Allen of iPhoneWebDev.com encourages developers to consider the choice a continuum and pick the right tool to create each individual program. There are two distinct ways to develop applications for Apple's iPhone, the top tech gadget of the year, with either web apps or native programs using the iPhone SDK. In this talk from the 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Christopher Allen of iPhoneWebDev.com encourages developers to consider the choice a continuum and pick the right tool to create each individual program. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25160928 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25139755-Jonathan-Littman-Marc-Hershon-I-Hate-People Moira interviews Jonathan Littman and Marc Hershon about their book I Hate People!: Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What You Want Out of Your Job. In it they have selected and analyzed the ten most troublesome types of people likely to appear in the workplace. Moira interviews Jonathan Littman and Marc Hershon about their book I Hate People!: Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What You Want Out of Your Job. In it they have selected and analyzed the ten most troublesome types of people likely to appear in the workplace. Moira interviews Jonathan Littman and Marc Hershon about their book I Hate People!: Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What You Want Out of Your Job. In it they have selected and analyzed the ten most troublesome types of people likely to appear in the workplace. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25139755 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25131028-Eric-Goldsmith-AOL-Pagetest Improving performance is impossible without good measurements, especially on a complex platform like the Web. In this presentation from 2008 Velocity Conference, Eric Goldsmith of AOL demonstrates their browser plug-in AOL Pagetest, which gathers and displays data about web requests and page loading. It's an open source project for Internet Explorer 6 and 7 that combines the strengths of several other monitoring tools. Improving performance is impossible without good measurements, especially on a complex platform like the Web. In this presentation from 2008 Velocity Conference, Eric Goldsmith of AOL demonstrates their browser plug-in AOL Pagetest, which gathers and displays data about web requests and page loading. It's an open source project for Internet Explorer 6 and 7 that combines the strengths of several other monitoring tools. Improving performance is impossible without good measurements, especially on a complex platform like the Web. In this presentation from 2008 Velocity Conference, Eric Goldsmith of AOL demonstrates their browser plug-in AOL Pagetest, which gathers and displays data about web requests and page loading. It's an open source project for Internet Explorer 6 and 7 that combines the strengths of several other monitoring tools. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25131028 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25099983-Chris-Mooney-Unscientific-America Moira interviews Chris Mooney, co-author of Unscientific America, in which he and Sheril Kirshenbaum plead for scientific literacy. The book lays the groundwork for reintegrating science into the public discourse. Moira interviews Chris Mooney, co-author of Unscientific America, in which he and Sheril Kirshenbaum plead for scientific literacy. The book lays the groundwork for reintegrating science into the public discourse. Moira interviews Chris Mooney, co-author of Unscientific America, in which he and Sheril Kirshenbaum plead for scientific literacy. The book lays the groundwork for reintegrating science into the public discourse. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25099983 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25094148-Russ-McGuire-Cutting-the-Cord-on-Big-Bell-Dogma For over 100 years, telecom has been ruled with a monopolist mentality. Russ McGuire, VP of Strategy at Sprint, calls this the Big Bell Dogma and tells how mobile communications break the monopoly and will free us from the past. For over 100 years, telecom has been ruled with a monopolist mentality. Russ McGuire, VP of Strategy at Sprint, calls this the Big Bell Dogma and tells how mobile communications break the monopoly and will free us from the past. For over 100 years, telecom has been ruled with a monopolist mentality. Russ McGuire, VP of Strategy at Sprint, calls this the Big Bell Dogma and tells how mobile communications break the monopoly and will free us from the past. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25094148 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25088210-Ellen-Miller-A-Conversation-with-Ellen-Miller Tim O'Reilly's advice: pay attention to the disruptive forces of Ellen Miller and the Sunlight Foundation. Why? Because, as Executive Director Miller explains in this Web 2.0 Expo keynote, the Sunlight Foundation is using the internet to create greater transparency and openness, and in turn greater accountability, in Government. Tim O'Reilly's advice: pay attention to the disruptive forces of Ellen Miller and the Sunlight Foundation. Why? Because, as Executive Director Miller explains in this Web 2.0 Expo keynote, the Sunlight Foundation is using the internet to create greater transparency and openness, and in turn greater accountability, in Government. Tim O'Reilly's advice: pay attention to the disruptive forces of Ellen Miller and the Sunlight Foundation. Why? Because, as Executive Director Miller explains in this Web 2.0 Expo keynote, the Sunlight Foundation is using the internet to create greater transparency and openness, and in turn greater accountability, in Government. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-06,25088210 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25064208-Episode-66-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss reverse proxies, the pitfalls of self-support communities, and designing for engagement. Joel and Jeff discuss reverse proxies, the pitfalls of self-support communities, and designing for engagement. Joel and Jeff discuss reverse proxies, the pitfalls of self-support communities, and designing for engagement. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25064208 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25012554-Nat-Torkington-Ignite-Oscon What would you talk about if you had only 5 minutes? This group of talks from the first Ignite event at the O'Reilly Open Source Convention covers an eclectic range of topics, from hacking the Amazon Kindle to DIY wheelchair hacks to repairing a rigged election. What would you talk about if you had only 5 minutes? This group of talks from the first Ignite event at the O'Reilly Open Source Convention covers an eclectic range of topics, from hacking the Amazon Kindle to DIY wheelchair hacks to repairing a rigged election. What would you talk about if you had only 5 minutes? This group of talks from the first Ignite event at the O'Reilly Open Source Convention covers an eclectic range of topics, from hacking the Amazon Kindle to DIY wheelchair hacks to repairing a rigged election. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-23,25012554 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24998561-John-Hagel-Shift-Index-Report-2009 Moira speaks woth John Hagel about the long term trends in technology and the economy. Hagel is Co-chair of Deloitte's Center for the Edge and the lead author of the Shift Index Report 2009: Measuring the Forces of Long-Term Change. Moira speaks woth John Hagel about the long term trends in technology and the economy. Hagel is Co-chair of Deloitte's Center for the Edge and the lead author of the Shift Index Report 2009: Measuring the Forces of Long-Term Change. Moira speaks woth John Hagel about the long term trends in technology and the economy. Hagel is Co-chair of Deloitte's Center for the Edge and the lead author of the Shift Index Report 2009: Measuring the Forces of Long-Term Change. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24998561 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24998562-Dr-Belinda-Clarke-Healthy-Aging Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Dr. Belinda Clarke, Life Science Manager of the East of England Development Agency. She discusses the issues of biotech and healthy aging. Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Dr. Belinda Clarke, Life Science Manager of the East of England Development Agency. She discusses the issues of biotech and healthy aging. Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Dr. Belinda Clarke, Life Science Manager of the East of England Development Agency. She discusses the issues of biotech and healthy aging. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24998562 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24974394-Jonathan-Christensen-Codec-Evolution-and-Industry-Proposal Jonathan Christensen is Skype's General Manager for Video and Audio. Listen in as he discusses the history of audio compression, the human voice and Skype's new audio codec to be released for free. Achieving higher quality sound at a more efficient rate included partnership with hardware and software manufacturers. Jonathan Christensen is Skype's General Manager for Video and Audio. Listen in as he discusses the history of audio compression, the human voice and Skype's new audio codec to be released for free. Achieving higher quality sound at a more efficient rate included partnership with hardware and software manufacturers. Jonathan Christensen is Skype's General Manager for Video and Audio. Listen in as he discusses the history of audio compression, the human voice and Skype's new audio codec to be released for free. Achieving higher quality sound at a more efficient rate included partnership with hardware and software manufacturers. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-16,24974394 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24952847-Douglas-Rushkoff-Life-Inc Moira speaks with Douglas Rushkoff about the role that corporations have started to play in every aspect of our lives. Moira speaks with Douglas Rushkoff about the role that corporations have started to play in every aspect of our lives. Moira speaks with Douglas Rushkoff about the role that corporations have started to play in every aspect of our lives. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24952847 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24952848-Dr-Malcolm-Devine-Robust-Plants Moira interviews Dr. Malcome Devine of Performance Plants, a Canadian firm that is tinkering with plants to make them more robust. Moira interviews Dr. Malcome Devine of Performance Plants, a Canadian firm that is tinkering with plants to make them more robust. Moira interviews Dr. Malcome Devine of Performance Plants, a Canadian firm that is tinkering with plants to make them more robust. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24952848 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24951492-Episode-65-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss lessons from a year of building Stack Overflow, the mysteries of COBOL, some YSlow website optimizations, and magic numbers. Joel and Jeff discuss lessons from a year of building Stack Overflow, the mysteries of COBOL, some YSlow website optimizations, and magic numbers. Joel and Jeff discuss lessons from a year of building Stack Overflow, the mysteries of COBOL, some YSlow website optimizations, and magic numbers. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24951492 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24940828-Stephen-Elop-A-Conversation-with-Tim-O-Reilly For those who thought Microsoft had become a sleeping giant resting on the laurels of its popular Office franchise, Stephen Elop has news for you. In this frank discussion with Tim O'Reilly, Elop discusses Microsoft's intention to embrace interoperability and apply the results to its business model. For those who thought Microsoft had become a sleeping giant resting on the laurels of its popular Office franchise, Stephen Elop has news for you. In this frank discussion with Tim O'Reilly, Elop discusses Microsoft's intention to embrace interoperability and apply the results to its business model. For those who thought Microsoft had become a sleeping giant resting on the laurels of its popular Office franchise, Stephen Elop has news for you. In this frank discussion with Tim O'Reilly, Elop discusses Microsoft's intention to embrace interoperability and apply the results to its business model. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24940828 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24939860-Mark-Roettgering-The-Economics-of-Mobility-The-Communications-Value-System-at-the-Dawn-of-a-New-Era Is the traditional economic structure of the wireless communications space finally coming to an end? In this talk from the 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Mark Roettgering, Lead Director of Corporate Strategy at T-Mobile examines the fundamental sources of value creation in the mobile value system and considers what changes are on the horizon. Is the traditional economic structure of the wireless communications space finally coming to an end? In this talk from the 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Mark Roettgering, Lead Director of Corporate Strategy at T-Mobile examines the fundamental sources of value creation in the mobile value system and considers what changes are on the horizon. Is the traditional economic structure of the wireless communications space finally coming to an end? In this talk from the 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Mark Roettgering, Lead Director of Corporate Strategy at T-Mobile examines the fundamental sources of value creation in the mobile value system and considers what changes are on the horizon. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24939860 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24920103-Sarah-Dunant-Sacred-Hearts Moira speaks with Sarah Dunant, the bestselling author of The Birth of Venus and In the Company of the Courtesan. Her new novel, Sacred Hearts, takes place in a 16th century Italian convent. The story helps to give a view of the medical science and technology of the day. Moira speaks with Sarah Dunant, the bestselling author of The Birth of Venus and In the Company of the Courtesan. Her new novel, Sacred Hearts, takes place in a 16th century Italian convent. The story helps to give a view of the medical science and technology of the day. Moira speaks with Sarah Dunant, the bestselling author of The Birth of Venus and In the Company of the Courtesan. Her new novel, Sacred Hearts, takes place in a 16th century Italian convent. The story helps to give a view of the medical science and technology of the day. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24920103 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24920105-Dr-Andrew-Balber-Dr-Nicholas-Goeders-Biotech-Advances Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Dr. Andrew Balber, Chief Scientific Officer of Aldagen about the concept of banking mature stems cells, as well as LSU professor Dr. Nicholas Goeders about a new approach to treating addictions. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Dr. Andrew Balber, Chief Scientific Officer of Aldagen about the concept of banking mature stems cells, as well as LSU professor Dr. Nicholas Goeders about a new approach to treating addictions. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Dr. Andrew Balber, Chief Scientific Officer of Aldagen about the concept of banking mature stems cells, as well as LSU professor Dr. Nicholas Goeders about a new approach to treating addictions. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24920105 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24894623-Cathy-Marshall-Personal-Digital-Management Cathy Marshall is fascinated by how people manage, and avoid managing, their digital stuff. In this conversation with host Jon Udell she discusses her research on the efficacy of Flickr tags for image retrieval, and explains why we're rediscovering the virtues of loss and forgetting. Cathy Marshall is fascinated by how people manage, and avoid managing, their digital stuff. In this conversation with host Jon Udell she discusses her research on the efficacy of Flickr tags for image retrieval, and explains why we're rediscovering the virtues of loss and forgetting. Cathy Marshall is fascinated by how people manage, and avoid managing, their digital stuff. In this conversation with host Jon Udell she discusses her research on the efficacy of Flickr tags for image retrieval, and explains why we're rediscovering the virtues of loss and forgetting. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24894623 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24893496-Sir-Michael-Rawlins-Health-Care-in-Great-Britain Moira talks with Sir Michael Rawlins, the chair of the United Kingdom's National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence. He discusses how Britain makes decisions on how medical treatments are determined for individuals. Moira talks with Sir Michael Rawlins, the chair of the United Kingdom's National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence. He discusses how Britain makes decisions on how medical treatments are determined for individuals. Moira talks with Sir Michael Rawlins, the chair of the United Kingdom's National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence. He discusses how Britain makes decisions on how medical treatments are determined for individuals. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24893496 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24893497-Lars-Hansen-Corn-Ethanol Dr. Moira Gunn discusses corn ethanol with Lars Hansen, President & CEO of Novozymes North America. He reviews how corn ethanol can affect the overall price of food. Dr. Moira Gunn discusses corn ethanol with Lars Hansen, President & CEO of Novozymes North America. He reviews how corn ethanol can affect the overall price of food. Dr. Moira Gunn discusses corn ethanol with Lars Hansen, President & CEO of Novozymes North America. He reviews how corn ethanol can affect the overall price of food. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,24893497 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24882809-Episode-63-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss the Mythical Man Month problem, keeping communication in check, Windows 7, and web scaling. Joel and Jeff discuss the Mythical Man Month problem, keeping communication in check, Windows 7, and web scaling. Joel and Jeff discuss the Mythical Man Month problem, keeping communication in check, Windows 7, and web scaling. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-28,24882809 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24872772-Mark-Carges-Accessible-Business "Code against the eBay and PayPal APIs; make money," is Mark Carges' message to developers. About eight years ago eBay realized that there was a huge business potential in providing an economic opportunity for developers to leverage their API. Today, there are 85,000 developers that code against the eBay developer API and make money; some of them make lots of it. Last year alone, the sellers on eBay sold $60 billion worth of goods worldwide, and developers who provided real value to these sellers made a cut. "Code against the eBay and PayPal APIs; make money," is Mark Carges' message to developers. About eight years ago eBay realized that there was a huge business potential in providing an economic opportunity for developers to leverage their API. Today, there are 85,000 developers that code against the eBay developer API and make money; some of them make lots of it. Last year alone, the sellers on eBay sold $60 billion worth of goods worldwide, and developers who provided real value to these sellers made a cut. "Code against the eBay and PayPal APIs; make money," is Mark Carges' message to developers. About eight years ago eBay realized that there was a huge business potential in providing an economic opportunity for developers to leverage their API. Today, there are 85,000 developers that code against the eBay developer API and make money; some of them make lots of it. Last year alone, the sellers on eBay sold $60 billion worth of goods worldwide, and developers who provided real value to these sellers made a cut. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-27,24872772 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24867729-Ed-Fontana-Interval-of-Interest-and-the-Mobile-Experience Like Wile E. Coyote running off a cliff, the banking, real estate, and other major industries in the U.S. are realizing too late that their inability to take into account changing demographics has caused the economy to suffer. In this program, Ed Fontana shows the need to look ahead and examine processes for ways to improve agility, and how focus on a specific interval of interest can improve mobile experience. Like Wile E. Coyote running off a cliff, the banking, real estate, and other major industries in the U.S. are realizing too late that their inability to take into account changing demographics has caused the economy to suffer. In this program, Ed Fontana shows the need to look ahead and examine processes for ways to improve agility, and how focus on a specific interval of interest can improve mobile experience. Like Wile E. Coyote running off a cliff, the banking, real estate, and other major industries in the U.S. are realizing too late that their inability to take into account changing demographics has caused the economy to suffer. In this program, Ed Fontana shows the need to look ahead and examine processes for ways to improve agility, and how focus on a specific interval of interest can improve mobile experience. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24867729 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24855343-Harald-Prokop-How-to-Accelerate-Non-cacheable-Dynamic-Sites-Leveraging-a-Globally-Distributed-Platform In this talk from the O'Reilly Velocity Conference, Harald Prokop of Akamai describes the design principles and architecture of the Akamai network and how it enables the Internet to deliver large libraries of HD content and accelerates dynamic transactions. In this talk from the O'Reilly Velocity Conference, Harald Prokop of Akamai describes the design principles and architecture of the Akamai network and how it enables the Internet to deliver large libraries of HD content and accelerates dynamic transactions. In this talk from the O'Reilly Velocity Conference, Harald Prokop of Akamai describes the design principles and architecture of the Akamai network and how it enables the Internet to deliver large libraries of HD content and accelerates dynamic transactions. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24855343 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24855344-Michael-S-Dunn-Semantic-Technology-Conference Mike Dunn, a veteran technologist in the media industry, recently attended and spoke at the 2009 Semantic Technology Conference. In this episode he and host Jon Udell review the highlights of the conference and discuss some emerging practical uses of semantic tools and techniques. Mike Dunn, a veteran technologist in the media industry, recently attended and spoke at the 2009 Semantic Technology Conference. In this episode he and host Jon Udell review the highlights of the conference and discuss some emerging practical uses of semantic tools and techniques. Mike Dunn, a veteran technologist in the media industry, recently attended and spoke at the 2009 Semantic Technology Conference. In this episode he and host Jon Udell review the highlights of the conference and discuss some emerging practical uses of semantic tools and techniques. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24855344 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24848913-Bruce-Jennett-Defining-Biotechnology Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Bruce Jenett, Co-Chair, Global Life Sciences Sector of DLA Piper about his a definition of biotechnology that anyone can understand. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Bruce Jenett, Co-Chair, Global Life Sciences Sector of DLA Piper about his a definition of biotechnology that anyone can understand. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Bruce Jenett, Co-Chair, Global Life Sciences Sector of DLA Piper about his a definition of biotechnology that anyone can understand. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24848913 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24848914-Larry-Lessig-Current-Laws-and-the-Internet Moira speaks with Stanford Law professor Larry Lessig about trying to make our old laws work with the new technology of the Internet. Moira speaks with Stanford Law professor Larry Lessig about trying to make our old laws work with the new technology of the Internet. Moira speaks with Stanford Law professor Larry Lessig about trying to make our old laws work with the new technology of the Internet. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24848914 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24848915-Phil-Zimmermann-The-Zfone-Project Moira speaks with Phil Zimmermann, the creator of PGP, Pretty Good Privacy, the most-widely used email encryption software in the world. In his latest effort, the Zfone Project, Phil enables any two individuals to carry our a secure telephone call over the Internet. Moira speaks with Phil Zimmermann, the creator of PGP, Pretty Good Privacy, the most-widely used email encryption software in the world. In his latest effort, the Zfone Project, Phil enables any two individuals to carry our a secure telephone call over the Internet. Moira speaks with Phil Zimmermann, the creator of PGP, Pretty Good Privacy, the most-widely used email encryption software in the world. In his latest effort, the Zfone Project, Phil enables any two individuals to carry our a secure telephone call over the Internet. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24848915 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24848916-Episode-62-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss software updates, the power of APIs and plugins, and leading by example. Joel and Jeff discuss software updates, the power of APIs and plugins, and leading by example. Joel and Jeff discuss software updates, the power of APIs and plugins, and leading by example. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24848916 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24842093-Dion-Almaer-Ben-Galbraith-Scott-Lemon-Browser-Wars-Revisited Ben Galbraith and Dion Almaer of Mozilla discuss the status of browser development, particularly as it relates to Firefox. They review a number of current open development tools as well as the specifications for HTML 5, particularly as they relate to video. They also talk about Google Chrome, both as a browser and an operating system. Ben Galbraith and Dion Almaer of Mozilla discuss the status of browser development, particularly as it relates to Firefox. They review a number of current open development tools as well as the specifications for HTML 5, particularly as they relate to video. They also talk about Google Chrome, both as a browser and an operating system. Ben Galbraith and Dion Almaer of Mozilla discuss the status of browser development, particularly as it relates to Firefox. They review a number of current open development tools as well as the specifications for HTML 5, particularly as they relate to video. They also talk about Google Chrome, both as a browser and an operating system. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24842093 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24837581-Mary-Ann-Cotter-Cooking-Capsules-and-the-New-Digital-Lifestyle Android is the new player in the smartphone segment and the Android Developer Challenge gave its winners cash and exposure from the launch of the platform. In this talk from 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Mary Ann Cotter, founder of one of the top 20 applications, Cooking Capsules, describes her journey from idea to launch and shares tips for mobile application developers. Android is the new player in the smartphone segment and the Android Developer Challenge gave its winners cash and exposure from the launch of the platform. In this talk from 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Mary Ann Cotter, founder of one of the top 20 applications, Cooking Capsules, describes her journey from idea to launch and shares tips for mobile application developers. Android is the new player in the smartphone segment and the Android Developer Challenge gave its winners cash and exposure from the launch of the platform. In this talk from 2009 Emerging Communications Conference, Mary Ann Cotter, founder of one of the top 20 applications, Cooking Capsules, describes her journey from idea to launch and shares tips for mobile application developers. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24837581 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24817377-Mike-Fisher-Tony-Cass-Nanotechnology Moira Gunn discusses nanotechnology with Dr. Mike Fisher of Bio Nano Consulting and Tony Cass, professor of chemical biology at the Imperial College, London. They review both its reality and its potential. Moira Gunn discusses nanotechnology with Dr. Mike Fisher of Bio Nano Consulting and Tony Cass, professor of chemical biology at the Imperial College, London. They review both its reality and its potential. Moira Gunn discusses nanotechnology with Dr. Mike Fisher of Bio Nano Consulting and Tony Cass, professor of chemical biology at the Imperial College, London. They review both its reality and its potential. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24817377 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24817378-James-Lovelock-The-Gaia-Theory Moira speaks with author and scientist James Lovelock, the creator of the Gaia Theory. Once controversial, it has reached mainstream acceptance, and he has more predictions now. Moira speaks with author and scientist James Lovelock, the creator of the Gaia Theory. Once controversial, it has reached mainstream acceptance, and he has more predictions now. Moira speaks with author and scientist James Lovelock, the creator of the Gaia Theory. Once controversial, it has reached mainstream acceptance, and he has more predictions now. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24817378 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24811397-Episode-61-Stack-Overflow-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff sit down with Miguel de Icaza of the Mono project to discuss Mono, Silverlight / Moonlight, and the pros and cons of open sourcing your code. Joel and Jeff sit down with Miguel de Icaza of the Mono project to discuss Mono, Silverlight / Moonlight, and the pros and cons of open sourcing your code. Joel and Jeff sit down with Miguel de Icaza of the Mono project to discuss Mono, Silverlight / Moonlight, and the pros and cons of open sourcing your code. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24811397 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25112978-John-Carter-Fire-Your-Boss-and-Start-Consulting There are many ways to go about consulting, but how do you do it, and how do you do it successfully? Engineer and consultant John Carter says most consulting companies fail because they can not attract the clients who need their services. Failed strategies include calling on their former associates, attending networking events, and cold calling, and waiting for the phone to ring. The key to successful consulting is marketing, not selling. There are many ways to go about consulting, but how do you do it, and how do you do it successfully? Engineer and consultant John Carter says most consulting companies fail because they can not attract the clients who need their services. Failed strategies include calling on their former associates, attending networking events, and cold calling, and waiting for the phone to ring. The key to successful consulting is marketing, not selling. There are many ways to go about consulting, but how do you do it, and how do you do it successfully? Engineer and consultant John Carter says most consulting companies fail because they can not attract the clients who need their services. Failed strategies include calling on their former associates, attending networking events, and cold calling, and waiting for the phone to ring. The key to successful consulting is marketing, not selling. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,25112978 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24798175-Michael-DeHaan-Cobbler Michael DeHaan discusses Cobbler, a Linux server that can be used to set up networks quickly. He gives the background of the project and reviews how it is installed and used. He talks about developing software in an open source environment. Michael also discusses where he wants to go with the project in future versions. Michael DeHaan discusses Cobbler, a Linux server that can be used to set up networks quickly. He gives the background of the project and reviews how it is installed and used. He talks about developing software in an open source environment. Michael also discusses where he wants to go with the project in future versions. Michael DeHaan discusses Cobbler, a Linux server that can be used to set up networks quickly. He gives the background of the project and reviews how it is installed and used. He talks about developing software in an open source environment. Michael also discusses where he wants to go with the project in future versions. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24798175 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24796541-Rich-Wolski-EUCALYPTUS-Elastic-Utility-Computing-Architecture-for-Linking-Your-Programs-To-Useful-Systems Cloud computing can be a powerful tool in academic research but the costs associated with commercial implementations and the established hardware available at most universities has left a gap in the development of solutions for academic environments. Join Rich Wolski, a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbra, as he discusses the challenges involved with building an open source project that gets scientists' heads into the (computing) cloud. Cloud computing can be a powerful tool in academic research but the costs associated with commercial implementations and the established hardware available at most universities has left a gap in the development of solutions for academic environments. Join Rich Wolski, a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbra, as he discusses the challenges involved with building an open source project that gets scientists' heads into the (computing) cloud. Cloud computing can be a powerful tool in academic research but the costs associated with commercial implementations and the established hardware available at most universities has left a gap in the development of solutions for academic environments. Join Rich Wolski, a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbra, as he discusses the challenges involved with building an open source project that gets scientists' heads into the (computing) cloud. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24796541 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24784611-Dara-O-Rourke-GoodGuide-com Moira speaks with UC Berkeley professor Dara O'Rourke, founder of GoodGuide.com. He tells us what it takes to understand the impact of everything we use, requiring the tracking of the global supply chain. Moira speaks with UC Berkeley professor Dara O'Rourke, founder of GoodGuide.com. He tells us what it takes to understand the impact of everything we use, requiring the tracking of the global supply chain. Moira speaks with UC Berkeley professor Dara O'Rourke, founder of GoodGuide.com. He tells us what it takes to understand the impact of everything we use, requiring the tracking of the global supply chain. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-11,24784611 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24784612-Jay-Keasling-Managing-Malaria Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Jay Keasling, Professor of Chemical Engineering and BioEngineering at UC Berkeley and first recipient of the Biotech Humanitarian Award. They discuss the growing worldwide challenge of malaria and a completely new approach which may make it manageable. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Jay Keasling, Professor of Chemical Engineering and BioEngineering at UC Berkeley and first recipient of the Biotech Humanitarian Award. They discuss the growing worldwide challenge of malaria and a completely new approach which may make it manageable. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Jay Keasling, Professor of Chemical Engineering and BioEngineering at UC Berkeley and first recipient of the Biotech Humanitarian Award. They discuss the growing worldwide challenge of malaria and a completely new approach which may make it manageable. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-11,24784612 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations