Comments on: Remember the “Information Superhighway”? http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/ Driving Innovation Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:25:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: The Feature » Interview with the guys from OracleAppsLab http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2057 The Feature » Interview with the guys from OracleAppsLab Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:17:20 +0000 http://oracleappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2057 [...] your recent post, Jake, you compared the adoption of the internet in early 90s to the current popularity of [...] [...] your recent post, Jake, you compared the adoption of the internet in early 90s to the current popularity of [...]

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2036 Jake Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:27:39 +0000 http://oracleappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2036 I can't decide if her attitude is the moxie of youth or a generational thing. She definitely went after the shock factor though, which is why I kept reading. We have one of those professions where being in the know is crucial. I remember the ultimate insult during the Boom was such-and-such person "doesn't get it". The laptop thing is funny. Our Apps SCs used to tote a Sun E500 on demos to show 10.6. SC. A lot of computing power. Different world now, my Macbook has the power of an E500 at a fraction of the weight. I can’t decide if her attitude is the moxie of youth or a generational thing. She definitely went after the shock factor though, which is why I kept reading. We have one of those professions where being in the know is crucial. I remember the ultimate insult during the Boom was such-and-such person “doesn’t get it”.

The laptop thing is funny. Our Apps SCs used to tote a Sun E500 on demos to show 10.6. SC. A lot of computing power. Different world now, my Macbook has the power of an E500 at a fraction of the weight.

]]> By: Meg http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2035 Meg Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:53:03 +0000 http://oracleappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2035 Interesting, I read the CIO article and had that cringe reaction that "man that girl is going to get bloodied". You can't have that kind of writing style and not expect to elicit a strong reaction. I had the thought that how much of the "GenY" thing is really just about being young and [over]confident. I certainly remember knowing everything when I was just starting in the workforce (and yes I know many stay I still suffer from that disease). Anyway, it was fun entertainment for sure. As far as the Techra I also had one of those and felt superior about my computing power. I also had a Sun Tadpole in which I enjoyed having my very own root password. Talk about chiropractic, I had to have someone help me get the darn thing onto the rental car shuttle bus as I could not lift the suitcase I had it in for travel. All this talk about perspective is starting to make me feel old! I think I'm going to post something on "The MyFace" to prove my youth now. Interesting, I read the CIO article and had that cringe reaction that “man that girl is going to get bloodied”. You can’t have that kind of writing style and not expect to elicit a strong reaction.

I had the thought that how much of the “GenY” thing is really just about being young and [over]confident. I certainly remember knowing everything when I was just starting in the workforce (and yes I know many stay I still suffer from that disease). Anyway, it was fun entertainment for sure.

As far as the Techra I also had one of those and felt superior about my computing power. I also had a Sun Tadpole in which I enjoyed having my very own root password. Talk about chiropractic, I had to have someone help me get the darn thing onto the rental car shuttle bus as I could not lift the suitcase I had it in for travel.

All this talk about perspective is starting to make me feel old! I think I’m going to post something on “The MyFace” to prove my youth now.

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2016 Jake Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:25:15 +0000 http://oracleappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2016 Well put. Thanks as always. I didn't know you were an Oracle alumnus. Re. the Tecra, I started with the 720 and eventually went up to the 740, which boasted a huge screen (maybe 15"), but man, that was a brick. I was stoked to get a 530, more power at about half the weight. Sweet. Well put. Thanks as always. I didn’t know you were an Oracle alumnus.
Re. the Tecra, I started with the 720 and eventually went up to the 740, which boasted a huge screen (maybe 15″), but man, that was a brick. I was stoked to get a 530, more power at about half the weight. Sweet.

]]> By: Floyd http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2015 Floyd Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:34:39 +0000 http://oracleappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2015 Jake, Took a similar Oracle ride at just about the same time as your first tour of duty (my Techra did send me to the chiropractor). Though I've been outside now for some time, I've watch the company culture morph - especially over the past 24 months. The cross-pollination from the acquisitions has been very good for both the company and the industry. The lesson to be learned? Life is better when we bridge the gulf. It's about not whether you're a baby boomer, an Oracle employee, a Standford alum, a member of the RedSox Nation, or whatever group you align yourself with. It's about sharing your ideas across alignments and group boundaries, as well as being open to considering the ideas that others share across those same boundaries. Jake,

Took a similar Oracle ride at just about the same time as your first tour of duty (my Techra did send me to the chiropractor). Though I’ve been outside now for some time, I’ve watch the company culture morph - especially over the past 24 months. The cross-pollination from the acquisitions has been very good for both the company and the industry. The lesson to be learned? Life is better when we bridge the gulf. It’s about not whether you’re a baby boomer, an Oracle employee, a Standford alum, a member of the RedSox Nation, or whatever group you align yourself with. It’s about sharing your ideas across alignments and group boundaries, as well as being open to considering the ideas that others share across those same boundaries.

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2010 Jake Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:49:05 +0000 http://oracleappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2010 I'm sure lots of people hate me for whatever reasons, but b/c of Oracle's acquisitions? Don't understand. I’m sure lots of people hate me for whatever reasons, but b/c of Oracle’s acquisitions? Don’t understand.

]]> By: Mihaï http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2005 Mihaï Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:30:11 +0000 http://oracleappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-2005 symmetric, anyone might hate you now because of the Oracle's acquisitions? symmetric, anyone might hate you now because of the Oracle’s acquisitions?

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]]> By: The Feature http://theappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-3434 The Feature Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://oracleappslab.com/2007/12/01/remember-the-information-superhighway/#comment-3434 <!--%kramer-pre%-->PR and others are figuring our how to apply 2.0 to be more productive. We have started to see a sea change internally, it’s very exciting. Oracle is a big company, but many of these teams are extremely nimble and innovative. In your recentpost, Jake, you compared the adoption of the internet in early 90s to the current popularity of Facebook, Twitter or blogging… Could you elaborate? It’s a similar time and a similar feeling to the mid-90s. Same change agents, same resistance, but<!--%kramer-post%--> PR and others are figuring our how to apply 2.0 to be more productive. We have started to see a sea change internally, it’s very exciting. Oracle is a big company, but many of these teams are extremely nimble and innovative. In your recentpost, Jake, you compared the adoption of the internet in early 90s to the current popularity of Facebook, Twitter or blogging… Could you elaborate? It’s a similar time and a similar feeling to the mid-90s. Same change agents, same resistance, but

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