Mark Richman provides expert advice, strategy, and software solutions to businesses worldwide. His clients range from the Fortune 500 to small businesses to startups seeking dramatic results. Mark creates and improves business-critical web applications, increasing productivity and maximizing profits.

Archive for August 2007

Dream Theater on PBS

DREAM THEATER were recently the
subjects of PBS TV's Fast Focus documentary series, and they've been
kind enough to post the episode on Youtube for all those who missed the
TV broadcast.

 

 

My Music Gear

ESP M-207 Grey Satin finish (lots of great reviews over at Harmony Central)

Kramer AeroStar ZX30 modified with Seymour Duncan HotRails pickups and custom FleckStone paint

Nylon string classical guitar that fell off the back of a
truck in Brooklyn

D’Addario EXL-120
Super Light 7String set .009-.054

Dunlop Jazz
III Picks

ADA MP-1
MIDI Tube Preamp

Mesa/Boogie
20/20 Stereo Tube Power Amp

Mesa/Boogie
2×12 Rectifier Horizontal Speaker Cabinet [...]

If Microsoft Designed the IPod

What tools do you use?

I get this question a lot. The short answer, of course, is “it
depends”. That is, I’m a right-tool-for-the-right-job kinda guy. However, since
I make my living in the Microsoft ecosystem, I’m naturally biased. Generally
speaking, I use mostly open source tools, unless there is a compelling reason
to use a commercial one. Here’s my list (subject to frequent [...]

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