Monthly Archives: September 2006

Never look a gift horse in the mouth

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Eoin Purcell

So the wordpress folks offered up a wonderful addition to the service: Odeo Embeds This is really a great resource not least because there are some incredible podcasts available on Odeo. First out of the gate I should say that … Continue reading →

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To all e-reader doubters everywhere

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Eoin Purcell

Turning Tides The SnowBooks chairman (introduced as just Rob which is nice) has an excellent post on snowblog today. It basically takes the major attacks on e-readers and turns them on their heads. Some points are nicely made too, like: … Continue reading →

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Comics & the digitisation of content

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Eoin Purcell

Comics On the Web The International Herald Tribune has a fascinating article today about comics and how the web and digitisation is revolutionising the industry. The most interesting section up front is this: What Rosenberg is calling the “quiet revolution,” … Continue reading →

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How very interesting

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Eoin Purcell

Well this is interesting. The e-mail below dropped into my inbox the other day and I thought I would throw it up for people to see and have them visit the site too: Hi i came across your blog. I … Continue reading →

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Links of Interest (At Least to Me) 22/09/06

Posted on September 22, 2006 by Eoin Purcell

The news doesn’t look too good for print news. If you have read many of my posts on this topic you will know that I don’t fully buy the whole print will die thing. Radio has not gone anywhere. Sure … Continue reading →

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