Archive for October, 2004

Google Desktop Search

Oct 15th

Posted by mstroud in Review

I have been beta testing the Google Desktop Search feature for a few weeks now. Since it has finally gone live I can talk about it a bit and share my particular insights and opinions of it.

First off, I have to say that I’ve been waiting for this for some time. I have the unique privledge (or obligation) to be inside the tech industry and have access to some of the folks who invent cool stuff. For a few years I’ve been asking Microsoft about the ability to search deeper into the PC based on keywords, much like internet search engines More >

Back Home Again

Oct 15th

Posted by mstroud in General

After a bit of a travel streak out promoting some new products for the company, I am back in town for a few days. Looks like there is more travel on the horizon, however, thanks to a large amount of folks who just haven’t seen the technology or heard the pitch. Bummer for me.

I hope to be able to get at least a little laundry done and do those important but mundane things like pay a few irregular bills, get the car tag renewed, get smogged, buy groceries, etc. If not I think I’ll have a wave of notices stuck More >

In and Around NYC

Oct 10th

Posted by mstroud in Rants

I’m spending this week in NYC on yet another press tour stint. Again I’m with the group I went with last week and I’m no better off this time than I was last time. In fact, I’m a bit worse, thanks to sharing a room with one of them.

I also happen to be at the tale end of the same cold that I picked up in Dallas two weeks ago. It may end up that my cold is the only thing that gets me so peace, since no one wants to be around people who cough and sneeze.

It’s a good More >

Back in town for now

Oct 9th

Posted by mstroud in General

I just got back from Dallas after a week long press tour, random travel, and way too much time hauling PCs in and out of vehicles and boxes with people that are slightly annoying. I get to spend one whole day here at home before heading back out on the road to NYC for another round of press previews.

Here’s to hoping that things stabilize next week and I get some more sleep while on the road. I’m about to konk out just sitting here.

Wedding Number 2

Oct 2nd

Posted by mstroud in General

Today I head off to Sonoma for another friend’s wedding. Thankfully I will be in the same time zone and climate as I am used to. Unthankfully, I will be on an airplane and on the road again in just under 48 hours.

I imagine that this wedding will be very different from the one just attended in Dallas. For one, I’m being placed at a table deliberately with single women, all friends of the bride. It remains to be seen what I will do with this opportunity. It should be an interesting experience nonetheless.

For now I plan on sitting back More >