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The trouble with relying on Web2.0
All of the applications that having been coming out online are great and all, but what happens when we rely too heavily on them before they have standards set in place. Users are left in an interesting place with Web2.0. We sometimes rely to heavily on applications that are still in beta test modes, and on applications that have yet to iron out many operational details. This is extremely evident with GrandCentral. GrandCentral, which is now Google owned, is a service that routes phone numbers to a desired line, whether it's a mobile or landline. The whole premise it to take the same phone number wherever you go. Poor Judi Sohn can't do that though. She was sent a note that informed her that her number would be changing. Their reasoning, beta testing is still going on, and they are in the process of evaluating different solutions and partners. Thus they have to replace her number with a new one that is hosted with a higher quality service provider.
Lesson learned. All of these new services are great, but try not and rely on them to heavily until they come out of beta.
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Subscribe to commentsToddAug 20th 2007 2:01PM
Grrrrr - I have heard this too many times. Small businesses and people want to save all that money using things like Skype, Gmail, etc. but then flip out if/when there is a temporary outage. You cannot have it both ways. Reward requires risk.
Simon Cowell was on 60 minutes last night and was asked if he felt bad when he criticizes someone harshly, frequently hurting their feelings. His response?
"...you've made the decision to short circuit your way to fame and fortune, so if you have to take a few lumps in the process - tough! Deal with it."
LeeAug 21st 2007 9:02AM
Yah but remember that Simon Cowell is an asshole; so what conclusions are we able to draw?