Category Archives: thoughts

Twestival, or why Twitter is the better alternative

Posted on February 12, 2009 by jke

Today is Twestival day and I am also attending the local gathering of Twitter users – which also happens to take place in my favourite pub here in Frankfurt (aptly named “the place to be“). Twestival is a world-wide, almost … Continue reading →

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Avigo10

Posted on January 27, 2009 by jke

IF you knew what most digital cameras back in 1999 looked like – and how much they would cost back then – you’ll quickly understand that it’s rather astonishing to have these digital images from my beloved TexasInstruments AVIGO10 PDA … Continue reading →

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wising up

Posted on January 5, 2009 by jke

Standards vs. ergonomy The main entrance door to the Deutsche Post branch office at Frankfurt railway station. There’s a fire safety regulation in German law which says that such doors have to open to the outside so that in case … Continue reading →

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telefonische Erreichbarkeit zum Festnetztarif

Posted on December 22, 2008 by jke

In 2008 haben die meisten Internetsurfer ein Konto bei Skype, Gizmo oder anderen sog. Internet Messaging Diensten. Der große Nachteil von Skype & Co ist jedoch, dass man nur online erreichbar ist (PC muss online sein), eine Weiterleitung auf ein … Continue reading →

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Alle Jahre wieder…

Posted on November 13, 2008 by jke

“Ich möcht Dich mal sehen wie Du drei Tage lange im Altersheim hockst und Händchen hältst….aber einen Tag lang können wir das gerne mal machen.” Das Fest der Liebe, das (christliche) Weihnachtsfest steht vor der Tür und schon jetzt im … Continue reading →

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