The “when all else fails bring out the lawyers and sue everyone” mantra is still alive and kicking. Just when AMD is going places as well. I hope it knows what it’s doing… Rodney
June 28, 2005
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Month: June 2005
June 26, 2005
by Rodney Gedda
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Off on the (very) wrong foot
I’m now convinced that the PR’s sole objective is to waste as much of a journalist’s time as possible in search of the almighty proverbial. I received and e-mail last week from a ‘consultant’ at an unnamed PR agency (of … Continue reading
June 23, 2005
by Rodney Gedda
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Trying out my radio voice
Just a passing note to let everyone know that I was interviewed on ABC Radio’s Northern Tasmania breakfast show yesterday. David and I spoke about the past and present of computer technology. We also postulated what the ultimate personal device … Continue reading
June 21, 2005
by Rodney Gedda
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Why IT managers should learn to love the media
Every now and then I get a shocking reminder of how spineless some IT managers really are. Some are nothing more than vendor patsies too scared rock the boat for fear of losing ‘face’ with a supplier or experiencing ‘reprisal’ … Continue reading
June 15, 2005
by Rodney Gedda
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Robbins at Microsoft: a new conspiracy?
By now most people within the Linux and open source communities would have heard the news that Gentoo Linux’s founding father Daniel Robbins was adopted by Microsoft to advise the company on community-based open source projects. Daniel started on May … Continue reading
June 12, 2005
by Rodney Gedda
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How to burn a journo 101, volume #1
If one of the aims of people aspiring to market a business through the media is to build a good rapport with journalists, why then are some PRs so darn good at burning them beyond immediate repair? I mean, do … Continue reading
June 9, 2005
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Apple and Sun: a most unlikely duo
Like many who heard the news this week, I have a few opinions on what the short and long-term implications for both Apple and the industry will be as a result of Steve’s decision. But I’m not going to reveal … Continue reading
June 5, 2005
by Rodney Gedda
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Thanks for coming, now please think for me
Is the role of the PR to waste as much of a journalist’s time as possible in the relentless pursuit of profits? Before you start flaming the hell out of me, take a moment to read this entry in its … Continue reading
June 3, 2005
by Rodney Gedda
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Plagiournalism, with a dash of hypocrisy
Whoa, how about that! I just invented a new word – plagiournalism. Plagiournalism means plagiarism disguised as journalism, and it happens more often then you think. In fact, it never ceases to amaze me how often it happens – to … Continue reading
June 1, 2005
by Rodney Gedda
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About me
As you may have guessed, my name is Rodney Gedda – or more affectionately known as Rodders – and I’m a journalist. I work for a really cool company, IDG (International Data Group) Australia, in the Sydney office. I’m a … Continue reading