Final 23 Things Post

Tears are rolling down my eyes. Is it really the end? I have thoroughly enjoyed this extravaganza called 23 Things. Kudos for the library staff who thought this up. I, an honorary geek, was amazed that I wasn't as tech savvy as I thought. I learned a lot. Yippee!
Well, time to go. Keep those cards and letters coming.
Your geek buddy,
librarygeektothestars

Podcast mania

I have enjoyed the following podcasts:
NPR - The Prairie Home Companion
All things considered
Car Talk
Washington Week in Review

You Tube

I want my youtube. I don't want my youtube. Am I confused? Possibly. I have mixed feelings about it. Some youtube videos are funny. Some are interesting. Many are silly. Many are dumb. Sounds like life as usual on Planet Earth.

Slow down Overdrive... and get it right

I tried Overdrive a while back and I had techinical problems with it. I could play the books on Windows Media Player but it wouldn't work on my Sandisk. I'm thinking of trying it again.... maybe the tech issues are resolved. I will update this blog with my new thoughts soon. Stay tuned to this exciting blog entry.

Zoho Writer Excitement

Well. I think the whole concept is very exciting with the advent of online office software. Bill Gates is leaving Microsoft at a good time. People who needed a word processor or a spreadsheet always required Microsoft's cash cow, Office, can now access compatible FREE programs via the web. As usual with Microsoft, they are not the innovators they once were. (Don't get me started with the Vista debacle). With Apple and Linux making inroads into operating systems, and Zoho and Google Docs on the Office software front, they could be in for a few rough years. Like many analysts have been saying for years now, it's time for Bill Gates and company to rethink their strategy and start to get some fresh ideas before they are left in the dust.

PBC library wiki thoughts, ramblings, and a dissertation included

I think the pbc library wiki needs some sprucing up. Or am I missing something? The front page is visually boring. You also can't tell if it is the PBC library wiki. Is it? I'm not sure and very confused. Maybe someone will comment and tell me if it is.

Interesting thoughts about interesting library wikis

Sherlock Holmes could be a good source to root out nasty wiki misinformation!

First of all, I do like the concept of wikis. Why, you might ask? Well, I'll tell you. I like the idea that you can go to Wikipedia and find out information without having to pay for an online encyclopedia. Let's face it, free is good. The problem with wikis would be the very possible mistakes and misinformation that you might get from them. Considering all the information that is on the web, and the fact that seasoned web surfers know how to cast a skeptical eye on anything they see on the web, I am not that concerned. Hopefully, someone learning to be a doctor or a nuclear plant worker won't use Wikipedia as a source for their information. Anyway, let's hope so.