March 2011
3 posts
Why Nokia failed: Development of multiple UIs that...
Why Nokia failed: ‘Wasted 2,000 man years’ on UIs that didn’t work - The Register.
An interesting article on the various different UIs and frameworks developed/used by Nokia that ultimately contributed to Nokia not having a modern (or even modern-looking) mobile OS. An interesting insight.
Nintendo On Garage Devs And The Value Of Software
Reggie Fils-Aime On Garage Devs And The Value Of Software: “‘Where we’ve drawn the line is we are not looking to do business today with the garage developer. In our view, that’s not a business we want to pursue.’”
So… Handheld gaming without today, and worst, tomorrow’s blockbuster successes. Sounds like a good choice. But even worse, is that these new...
How Cairo, U.S. Were Blindsided by Revolution
A close look at how Egypt’s seemingly stable surface cracked in so short a time shows how Egypt’s rulers and their Western allies were caught almost completely off guard as the revolution unfolded, despite deep concerns about where Egypt’s authoritarian government was leading the country.
