Meet TechRepublic's blog pioneers!
COMMUNITY NETNOTE NEWSLETTER [Beta] for May 24, 2005
MEET TECHREPUBLIC'S BLOG PIONEERS!
Okay, so TechRepublic launched a member blog platform last week, and
we're already overwhelmed by the sheer number of bloggers in our
community, many of whom have never posted to Discussions and Tech Q&A
before. We're now working on improvements to the blog interface and
plan to implement blog search functionality ASAP. In the meantime,
check out this interim "BLOG DOOR" which you can use to peruse some of
TechRepublic's newest and most popular blogs.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/1200-22-5713463.html
In other news, an all-star TechRepublic returns after a long absence
and a certain sci-fi film inspires a really popular new tag. See the
blurbs below for details.
Got a comment, question, complaint, or kudos for the TechRepublic
community team? Post it in this discussion.
You can view the Community NetNote archive here.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5260-1-0.html?query=community%20netnote
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JOSEPH MOORE
It's time to welcome back one of TechRepublic's all-time greats.
Despite being absent from the site for a year, JOSEPH MOORE is still
number three on the all-time TechPoints list. Now he's back with a
brand new TechRepublic blog and plenty of technical advice left to
dispense.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5247-6257-0.html?id=1411207
Check out Joseph Moore's member profile here.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5213-6257-0.html?id=1411207
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FEATURE O' THE WEEK: POSTS FROM MY CONTACTS
From the Contacts, People and Profile pages, you can access your Posts
From My Contacts page, which lists the last three days' worth of posts
(both Technical Q&A and Discussions) from members on your Contacts
list. Posts From My Contacts is a great way to keep up with the latest
advice and comments from your favorite members.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5229-6257-0.html?id=1383826
Logged-in members can view an abbreviated version of their Posts From
My Contacts lists on the main Discussions page.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5221-6230-0.html
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TAG, YOU'RE IT: STAR WARS
Apparently, TechRepublic members and staffers alike have plenty to say
about Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, as evidenced by the
star wars tag's sudden popularity. Check out the various blog posts
related to the new movie, and may the Force be with you.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5261-1-0.html?query=star%20wars
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RECENT MUGGINGS: CG IT
Never let it be said that TechRepublic is completely unresponsive to
member demands. CG IT desperately wanted a TR coffee mug, and went so
far as to blog about it. Well, we like it when people blog, so CG IT
can expect delivery of a patented TechRepublic Smug Mug any day now.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5254-6257-0.html?forumID=99&threadID=173930&messageID=1769592&id=3064368
You can find out more about the recipient of our capricious and
unpredictable generosity by viewing CG IT's member profile.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5213-6257-0.html?id=3064368
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LAST WEEK'S MOST ACTIVE TECHNICAL Q&A QUESTIONS
1. TOLD ITS A VIRUS
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6251-0.html?forumID=48&threadID=174014&start=0
2. CREATING A DOS BOOT MENU
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6287-0.html?forumID=47&threadID=173922&start=0
3. FIND A WEBSITE IP ADDRESS
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6251-0.html?forumID=48&threadID=174027&start=0
4. HOST HEADERS AND DNS
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6287-0.html?forumID=39&threadID=173881&start=0
5. PACKET PRIORITIZATION/QOS
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6287-0.html?forumID=46&threadID=169577&start=0
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LAST WEEK'S MOST ACTIVE DISCUSSIONS
1. 3,000 JOBS SLASHED - MORE JOBS GOING TO INDIA .. WHAT ARE YOUR
THOUGHTS!
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=9&threadID=173825&start=0
2. PREJUDICE, CYNISM IN THE IT SECTOR? IMPOSSIBLE!
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=6&threadID=173321&start=0
3. AGEISM? GOOD IDEA?
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=6&threadID=173272&start=0
4. MICROSOFT TO ADD 'BLACK BOX' TO WINDOWS
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=89&threadID=172584&start=0
5. ONE STEP CLOSER TO NATIONAL ID SYSTEM
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=173798&start=0
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"TOO HOT FOR TR"
Have you ever wondered why some of TechRepublic's most active
discussion threads--the off-topic stuff about politics, religion, and
pop culture--never seem to appear on the Hot Discussions list, let
alone as featured discussions? Because we hide them, of course. Below
are the top five most active suppressed threads from the last week.
Join in on those discussions that are just "too hot for TR."
1. HOW FAR WILL THE ARMY GO?
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=172896&start=0
2. NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE KILLS 16 PEOPLE
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=173860&start=0
3. HAVE YOU HAD A DIVORCE? NEED TIPS.
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=169818&start=0
4. THE EVOLUTION LIE
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=165453&start=0
5. INFORMATION AS A FOUNDATION
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=169734&start=0