Archive for November 10th, 2009

SperoConsulting.mobi

Andy Spero | November 10, 2009 | 0 Comment(s) |

We are happy to announce that we have added a new web site extension, SperoConsulting.mobi, which provides an “optimized” experience for visitors viewing our site on a (mobile) cell phone.

“Phone visitors” who enter the site via either the .com or .mobi extension, are now automatically redirected to a scaled-down, graphics-free design theme. That speeds page loading and reduces data-related costs and should be more legible for those tiny screens.

Computer users on desktops, laptops, etc., can view the new mobi-optimized theme using the “switch site” widget on the… Read the rest

The Absurdity of Hassling Grandma but not Nidal Hasan

Andy Spero | November 10, 2009 | 0 Comment(s) |

Tonight, we saw an ABC news story and an article in The Wall Street Journal that reported that the FBI and the Army knew that Army Major Nidal Hasan, the accused shooter at Fort Hood, had many contacts with radical Islamic cleric and recruiter, Anwar al-Awlaki.

Nothing was done about it. According to the Journal, “The communications between the men appeared related to Maj. Hasan’s work at Walter Reed Medical Center and his pursuit of a master’s degree…”

So let’s try to understand this. It’s okay to be a… Read the rest

Oracle, Sun, MySQL and the EU

Andy Spero | November 10, 2009 | 0 Comment(s) |

Who Uses MySQL?

You do every day and every time you visit this site or millions of others on the web.

Not that it matters and not that we follow such matters very closely, but until today we have never agreed with any of the European Union’s anti-trust actions against U.S. firms. However, today The Wall Street Journal reports Deal to Buy Sun Meets Opposition From EU.

While U.S. anti-trust authorities approved the merger, the European Commission is concerned about the anti-competitive effect of Oracle’s proposed takeover of Sun Microsystems because… Read the rest