Dan Bricklin's LogVisiCalc co-creator Dan Bricklin chronicles his life in the computer world with pictures, text, and commentary.Jeff Raikes sets another good example- May 12, 2008 I just read in the news that Jeff Raikes will be taking over the CEO position at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation when he leaves Microsoft at the end of the summer. There's a press release on the Foundation's web site. This brought a big smile to my face. Congratulations, Jeff! What a wonderful example to set for others and what a generous way to devote your time. Yet again, another technology leader retires to helping others rather than just enjoying their money. The original post on...http://danbricklin.com/log/2008_03_06.htm#raikes More about this Tech Tuesday: Xboxes and Zunes and XNA and more- May 11, 2008 I received an email from Philip DesAutels of Microsoft about what they will be bringing to Tech Tuesday: "Edwin Guarin, Alfred and I will be there with Xboxes and zunes and some great presentations on writing software for them...Microsoft is giving away an Xbox 360 with tons of accessories and games to one lucky attendee!! Why because Microsoft will be showing off XNA a platform you can use to write games for the PC, the XBOX 360 and the Zune and they want to be sure one attendee can go...http://danbricklin.com/log/2008_03_06.htm#ttuemayxna Tech Tuesday coming up next week on May 13th- May 8, 2008 We're coming up on the second Tuesday of May and it will be time for the next Tech Tuesday in Waltham, Massachusetts. Take a look at the last several posts on my blog for details of what it's like. Microsoft is going to provide free food and drinks, as they did last month. Thank you! They're adding something new: This month they'll be giving away an XBox 360. The event is open to all. It's free for employees of member companies and students, only $20 for others. You can sign up in advance at..http://danbricklin.com/log/2008_03_06.htm#ttuemay13 |