Some items of interest that only relate indirectly to Skype:

Once in a while it is interesting to learn about who invented some of our every day, "taken for granted", technology. This post from IT World Canada gives a brief background on the invention of coaxial cable, digital packet switching, Ethernet, TCP/IP and other technologies and protocols used every time we access the Internet (and use Skype).

And you're probably getting to know that I am becoming somewhat frustrated with Windows. But imagine if you had to run Chkdsk prior to being able to pump your gas! (FWIW, Esso is the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon). Maybe there should be a Skype button on the pump to call for technical support.

And Jeff Pulver finally broke down and bought an iPhone and calls himself an iPhone Confusnik (but he has not yet signed up with AT&T.)

Tags: Internet technologies, inventors, Windows, Jeff Pulver, iPhone

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