by Tom | Apr 9, 2002 | General
A unified theory of software evolution. Meir Lehman has been studying the life cycles of computer programs since he was a researcher at IBM 30 years ago. One of these days he’s going to get it all figured out. [Salon.com]
by Tom | Mar 27, 2002 | General
Boxes and Arrows: Taking the “you” out of user: My experience using personas. Thoughtful piece about using personas to ensure that the end-user of the system is accurately designed, rather than some cheerleader or devils advocate of any particular piece of...
by Tom | Mar 27, 2002 | General
Boxes and Arrows: ASIST IA summit. Great collection of summaries of sessions and links to presntations, poster sessions, etc.
by Tom | Mar 27, 2002 | General
The Gentry, Misjudged as Neighbors.This seems relatively obvious: gentrification doesn’t drive out poorer residents as a) the area is getting nicer and b) the longer they stay, the more the supply/demand differential rises and therefore the more they get when...
by Tom | Mar 27, 2002 | General
Plastic: New Pay-For-Play Music Subscription Services Reviewed. Conclusion: they sort of suck.
by Tom | Mar 27, 2002 | General
DVD Easter Eggs . Marvellous.