Domain investor, Abdu Tarabichi, made an interesting post at his blog, regarding bidders that inflate prices at domain auctions. According to information relayed to Abdu, certain participants of those auctions engage in the 'noble sport' of bidding up auctions they cannot otherwise afford, just … [Read more...]
Sinclair ZX Spectrum: It all began 30 years ago
April 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
An old friend turned 30 years old today, and while he has no home anymore, he carries within some of my early computing memories. The Sinclair ZX Spectrum, with its 48 kb RAM, 16 colors, 256 x 192 pixel display and monophonic sound, was officially launched on April 23, 1982. A couple of … [Read more...]
Don’t hide the features in obscure places
April 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As a developer of computer games, software applications and web sites, I often wonder why certain functions of software are hidden. I learned to provide access to features of my creations by making things clean, clear and crisp. While many profess to be web designers, most lack the skills for … [Read more...]
Is it bad news when Frank Schilling doesn’t bid?
April 21, 2012 by 8 Comments
Frank Schilling's active involvement in the domain aftermarket auctions has been covered many times by DomainGang. Fun and games aside, many domainers are curious about how the Canadian late-comer managed to build a successful empire, first registering and then acquiring thousands of top quality … [Read more...]
Friday: The wasteful day of the week
April 20, 2012 by 4 Comments
I dislike Fridays. Friday is that day of the week when things slow down, for no real reason. In a global economy, things move fast, 24/7 and there is little reason to curb one's momentum. Fridays in the US are the days that predate the weekend. Quite naturally, work is done sloppily, … [Read more...]
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