“What is needed is not more technology design but more ‘value concept’ design. Technology can deliver almost any value we design – but we are lagging far behind in the design of value.”
– Edward de Bono (from his book, Simplicity).
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Just saw this when I logged into [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/). Maybe Mark Zuckberg did listen to the hisses at SXSW initially meant for him (before the audience turned on the journalist for being more annoying). Check out the new [privacy page](http://www.facebook.com/privacy/) and also the options to block specific Facebook apps from accessing your data. Thank you, Facebook.
Next time someone sends you an email virus warning, think twice before forwarding it on. Do a quick Google keyword search at least, using the subject line of the email in question. Some antivirus companies have their own hoax pages: Symantec (Norton), McAffee, Trend Micro. Also, check out Urbanlegends.com.
This article is too important to plonk into my “Asides” column, so here it goes: Five Architectural Flaws in Windows Solved In Mac OS X. I’m not security expert so let me know if this makes sense.
It’s disturbing to read that a relatively obscure web design firm has gone and patented an invention involving rich media apps like AJAX. What’s also disturbing is how they were even awarded the patent in the first place. This would definitely hamper the development of more innovative web services.
After giving the issue some thought, I have decided to upgrade my system from Windows 98 to Windows 2000 Professional. As an ardent multitasker, I’ve found it disconcerting that every time I want to open a new program, I have to decide which existing programs can be closed first. I have loads of RAM, but…