Comments for Laurent's blog http://laurent.pierssens.com about the web, technology, business and startups Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:59:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Google changes favicon, Netscape’s old spotted by Laurent’s blog » Around the web this week http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/05/31/google-changes-favicon/#comment-183 Laurent’s blog » Around the web this week Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:02:13 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=101#comment-183 [...] Not sure of the public reaction after Google’s new favicon. Google is now requesting that we submit our  [...] […] Not sure of the public reaction after Google’s new favicon. Google is now requesting that we submit our  […]

]]> Comment on Acquiring previously failed startup IP is hot hot cold by Laurent FP http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/05/07/acquiring-previously-failed-startup-ip-is-hot-hot-cold/#comment-50 Laurent FP Wed, 07 May 2008 22:25:01 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=95#comment-50 Hi Marc, You're absolutely right. I like particularly the IP protection part. If you see it as a two sided question: (1) Enhancing what you have or what you want to deliver (=software), you need to be very careful and actual value can be limited. As you mention, bits and pieces such as algorithms can be integrated. (2) Protecting what you already have in place. In that case, What you may get is an extra layer of security. This part is not really visible in your offering and can help you get the respect for something you intend to do. In the first case, moving forward with an acquisition involves a lot of resources where the second one is more a tactical move. Hi Marc, You’re absolutely right. I like particularly the IP protection part. If you see it as a two sided question:

(1) Enhancing what you have or what you want to deliver (=software), you need to be very careful and actual value can be limited. As you mention, bits and pieces such as algorithms can be integrated.

(2) Protecting what you already have in place. In that case, What you may get is an extra layer of security. This part is not really visible in your offering and can help you get the respect for something you intend to do.

In the first case, moving forward with an acquisition involves a lot of resources where the second one is more a tactical move.

]]> Comment on Acquiring previously failed startup IP is hot hot cold by Marc http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/05/07/acquiring-previously-failed-startup-ip-is-hot-hot-cold/#comment-49 Marc Wed, 07 May 2008 21:58:59 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=95#comment-49 Salut Laurent, I think you bring up a good point, but one should not look at it only from a technology point of vue. Yes, it is true that the technologies used can become obsolete, but the method and algorithms - not necessarily. So, if the acquisition was for the software, then yes, it's a bad idea. if the acquisition was for the method and algorithms, then, there's maybe some value in it - especially if they can use to counter some other IP lawsuit for a giant like MS. Food for thought. Salut Laurent, I think you bring up a good point, but one should not look at it only from a technology point of vue. Yes, it is true that the technologies used can become obsolete, but the method and algorithms - not necessarily.

So, if the acquisition was for the software, then yes, it’s a bad idea. if the acquisition was for the method and algorithms, then, there’s maybe some value in it - especially if they can use to counter some other IP lawsuit for a giant like MS. Food for thought.

]]> Comment on Microsoft acquires Xobni, good or bad? by Confirmation of Microsoft’s intent to buy Xobni | Thoughtlets http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/04/18/microsoft-acquires-xobni-good-or-bad/#comment-22 Confirmation of Microsoft’s intent to buy Xobni | Thoughtlets Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:02:53 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=59#comment-22 [...] Arrington has provided independent confirmation of Laurent Féral-Pierssens’ earlier speculation about Microsoft acquiring Xobni. Looks like your comments may have been right on the money, Laurent [...] […] Arrington has provided independent confirmation of Laurent Féral-Pierssens’ earlier speculation about Microsoft acquiring Xobni. Looks like your comments may have been right on the money, Laurent […]

]]> Comment on Microsoft acquires Xobni, good or bad? by Laurent’s blog » Blog Archive » Microsoft signs LoI to acquire Xobni [follow-up] http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/04/18/microsoft-acquires-xobni-good-or-bad/#comment-21 Laurent’s blog » Blog Archive » Microsoft signs LoI to acquire Xobni [follow-up] Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:39:38 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=59#comment-21 [...] As a follow-up to my post on friday, there is now independent confirmation that Microsoft has signed at least its side of a Letter of Intent to acquire Xobni. The price on that letter is unknown for the moment and would likely be above an initial offer of less than $20 million. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Flaurent.pierssens.com%2F2008%2F04%2F21%2Fmicrosoft-signs-loi-to-acquire-xobni-confirmed%2F'; addthis_title = 'Microsoft+signs+LoI+to+acquire+Xobni+%5Bfollow-up%5D'; addthis_pub = 'lfp'; [...] […] As a follow-up to my post on friday, there is now independent confirmation that Microsoft has signed at least its side of a Letter of Intent to acquire Xobni. The price on that letter is unknown for the moment and would likely be above an initial offer of less than $20 million. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Flaurent.pierssens.com%2F2008%2F04%2F21%2Fmicrosoft-signs-loi-to-acquire-xobni-confirmed%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Microsoft+signs+LoI+to+acquire+Xobni+%5Bfollow-up%5D’; addthis_pub = ‘lfp’; […]

]]> Comment on Microsoft acquires Xobni, good or bad? by Andrew Lampert http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/04/18/microsoft-acquires-xobni-good-or-bad/#comment-19 Andrew Lampert Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:31:30 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=59#comment-19 It's unfortunate that you don't provide indication of its source, nor any way of verifying your claims. Anything more you can say? It’s unfortunate that you don’t provide indication of its source, nor any way of verifying your claims. Anything more you can say?

]]> Comment on Microsoft acquires Xobni, good or bad? by Laurent FP http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/04/18/microsoft-acquires-xobni-good-or-bad/#comment-17 Laurent FP Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:47:45 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=59#comment-17 In a way, I wish it was just misinformation especially because I would love to see Xobni stay private. We'll have to wait for the official details. In a way, I wish it was just misinformation especially because I would love to see Xobni stay private. We’ll have to wait for the official details.

]]> Comment on Microsoft acquires Xobni, good or bad? by Jeremy Fain http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/04/18/microsoft-acquires-xobni-good-or-bad/#comment-16 Jeremy Fain Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:41:27 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=59#comment-16 Mmm, it seems to be pure misinformation. I started to believe this but it appears it's just wrong: XOBNI, to this day, is still independent, and I wish XOBNI a happy growth stage & IPO in a few years of time. Mmm, it seems to be pure misinformation. I started to believe this but it appears it’s just wrong: XOBNI, to this day, is still independent, and I wish XOBNI a happy growth stage & IPO in a few years of time.

]]> Comment on Microsoft acquires Xobni, good or bad? by Tommy http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/04/18/microsoft-acquires-xobni-good-or-bad/#comment-15 Tommy Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:13:05 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=59#comment-15 Now where did you pick this up? Really would like to see another source. Now where did you pick this up? Really would like to see another source.

]]> Comment on Now I really want an iPhone by Laurent FP http://laurent.pierssens.com/2008/04/15/now-i-really-want-an-iphone/#comment-14 Laurent FP Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:17:43 +0000 http://laurent.pierssens.com/?p=54#comment-14 Maybe too soon? watch video démos <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TuS2ihLfdU" rel="nofollow">here (youtube, 4min)</a> or <a href="http://www.seesmic.com/Standalone.html?video=aQ844U3hDn" rel="nofollow">here (Ouriel's 1min demo)</a> <center><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8TuS2ihLfdU&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8TuS2ihLfdU&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></center> Maybe too soon? watch video démos here (youtube, 4min) or here (Ouriel’s 1min demo)

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