Eric.Weblog()Thoughts about software from yet another person who invented the InternetWindows XP and the importance of listening to customers- April 28, 2008 On June 30, Microsoft will discontinue Windows XP in an effort to force all PC users onto Windows Vista. As this date gets closer and closer, they have stubbornly insisted that they will not change their plans. Last week, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer blinked, but in a rather confusing way: The sensible part: Ballmer claimed that they might reconsider their decision if that's what customers wanted. The confusing part: Ballmer appeared to be...http://software.ericsink.com/entries/Save_Windows_XP.html What is ALM Traceability- April 16, 2008 What is ALM If you are a software developer, there are a whole bunch of companies (including mine) who want to sell you stuff. If you read any magazines, go to any conferences, or visit any websites, there is a good chance you've seen their (our) marketing efforts. More and more often, the term you see in those marketing materials is "ALM". Ever wondered what that term means It means "Application Lifecycle Management". Don't you feel better now that I've cleared all that.http://software.ericsink.com/alm/traceability.html |