tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.comments2022-03-24T01:30:26.600-07:00Non linear MediaAnantharaman Manihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-19426162628276078372009-10-22T00:34:48.126-07:002009-10-22T00:34:48.126-07:00Nice thought.. both valluvar and thirukkural usern...Nice thought.. both valluvar and thirukkural username has been already taken.. so sad!!balaganeshhttp://www.balaganesh.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-37659803898172404532009-07-01T23:40:26.724-07:002009-07-01T23:40:26.724-07:00Nice post. What have you done for your country? On...Nice post. What have you done for your country? Only if people like you do something, will your country change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-83233822158413236902009-06-20T02:30:47.573-07:002009-06-20T02:30:47.573-07:00Agree. Twitter will not replace blogging. Blogging...Agree. Twitter will not replace blogging. Blogging will have its special place.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-24787194171994063642009-06-20T00:54:53.357-07:002009-06-20T00:54:53.357-07:00Personally, blogging is way more fulfilling and is...Personally, blogging is way more fulfilling and is a permanent etch in the blogspace - Twitter comments are here and now and disappear with the passing days...Dewdrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03513925528425006586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-26494871088399689062009-06-07T18:51:56.507-07:002009-06-07T18:51:56.507-07:00It plummets because anything driven by pure commer...It plummets because anything driven by pure commerce will die, it should be well balanced.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-4708600180741727082009-05-19T11:15:00.000-07:002009-05-19T11:15:00.000-07:00Ha ha..nice one.. but traffic need not plummet at ...Ha ha..nice one.. but traffic need not plummet at the last stage..Boundlessdreamzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365902935460373816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-40125089093934832982008-12-13T07:25:00.000-08:002008-12-13T07:25:00.000-08:00Manu I agree with you. But, where is the argument ...Manu I agree with you. <BR/><BR/>But, where is the argument that iPhone is not 'talked about'? <BR/><BR/>Where is the argument that not many want iPhone as a gift or gift it to others? <BR/><BR/>The point is 'Most Talked about' can't be measured easily. Its a different communication. <BR/><BR/>Usual marketing communication are - No:1, lowest cost etc.<BR/><BR/>Most company would have written<BR/>"No: 1 Gift". <BR/><BR/>In this specific case. Gift cards 'solution' for iPhone was new. Remember iPhone activation comes with telcom activation. Gifting of iPhone in US was tough especially if geography separates 'gifter' and 'giftee'.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, my style of writing might seem that Apple is cheating, that Apple is making tall claims. <BR/><BR/>The post is positive. Its learning lessons. <BR/><BR/>or, may be your point is this is the only right way to communicate. <BR/><BR/>But, the sad truth is not many company do that.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-82908277621324934112008-12-13T04:00:00.000-08:002008-12-13T04:00:00.000-08:00Strongly Disagree. 1. It is surely the most talked...Strongly Disagree. <BR/>1. It is surely the most talked about produt. Not sure whether it is the most talked about gift<BR/> <BR/>http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist2008/united_states.html<BR/>And that discounts the fact that a significant majority of people will go straight to apple.com for iphone since it is well known that iPhone is by apple unlike say RIM and Blackberry<BR/>2. "Most talked about gift": The gift here is definitely the iPhone. They didn't say most talked about/most wanted gift card. Note that gift card is the solution to a problem. How to give the iphone as a gift. Solution: Use gift card. Even if they stop issuing gift cards and have some other mechanism for gifting iphones they can still use the words "How to give the season's most talked about gift".Boundlessdreamzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365902935460373816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-24607098532841181532008-12-13T02:56:00.000-08:002008-12-13T02:56:00.000-08:00He He. Its a nice dialog, its not mine though. Sur...He He. Its a nice dialog, its not mine though. <BR/><BR/>Surprising, in India medical treatment has benefitted people more than the west. Reasons - It is still no where near the commercialization of that of US. <BR/><BR/>India has had good success in eradicating small-pox, leprosy, polio etc.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-52637547066989604742008-12-13T02:37:00.000-08:002008-12-13T02:37:00.000-08:00Just got to moderate it.Thank you pal.Just got to moderate it.<BR/><BR/>Thank you pal.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-83606467403004285832008-12-09T18:29:00.000-08:002008-12-09T18:29:00.000-08:00True. The point I wanted to highlight was Microsof...True. The point I wanted to highlight was Microsoft is fighting everyone out there, every innovation. This can be detrimental. <BR/><BR/>It needs to fuel and partner, but the very platform (OS -core of MS) conflicts in taking a true open minded relationship. <BR/><BR/>e.g It can't get into open relationship with Amazon, Google, Digg, Slashdot etc...as these run on Open source technologies which conflicts with Microsoft's cash cow - OS.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-42103947418015171402008-12-09T18:24:00.000-08:002008-12-09T18:24:00.000-08:00Thank you Vijay. My only urge is "educated youth s...Thank you Vijay. My only urge is "educated youth should lead a public live (society, political)". <BR/><BR/>We need top talent in public service.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-29980967363340840812008-12-09T09:54:00.000-08:002008-12-09T09:54:00.000-08:00"If you need justice, don't go to courtIf you need..."If you need justice, don't go to court<BR/>If you need honor, don't go to police station"<BR/><BR/>Sounds like something out of a Puzo novel :) In India, the news that medical treatment is the number one killer would probably be received with a yawn though.Vijay Chidambaramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004244081389414619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-37424699943040848002008-12-09T09:45:00.000-08:002008-12-09T09:45:00.000-08:00I believe this change is global - not just restric...I believe this change is global - not just restricted to Microsoft. As technology gets more prevalent, the focus shifts from having the cheapest product that satisfies your need, to products that exceed your expectations. Customers have come to expect innovations as a part of every product they buy. Hence the focus of every company out there is not just to create a product that works and sells, but rather to create a product that is innovative and will stand out.Vijay Chidambaramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004244081389414619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-55383579837691403162008-12-09T09:39:00.000-08:002008-12-09T09:39:00.000-08:00Great post Ananth! I totally agree with you. Silen...Great post Ananth! I totally agree with you. Silence is Acceptance. The attitude should change from "I've got a government job, nobody can ask me anything" to "Oh God! I'm a public servant - anybody can come along and ask me a thousand question and it is my job to answer. I shouldn't mess up", then the other changes can happen - this one is holding up all the others.Vijay Chidambaramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004244081389414619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-90443258383261502252008-12-08T22:34:00.000-08:002008-12-08T22:34:00.000-08:00Thank you Srivatsan, The educated Indian youth has...Thank you Srivatsan, <BR/><BR/>The educated Indian youth has been far too silent and shy of politics. However its only through good politics and genuine leaders we can build a great nation.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-13016468871165617242008-12-08T20:11:00.000-08:002008-12-08T20:11:00.000-08:00Hi AnanthReally good post. And true to what you sa...Hi Ananth<BR/><BR/>Really good post. And true to what you say, we act like common tribes and would only unite in the face of common external enemy. <BR/><BR/>When there is no common enemy each tribe fights against each other.Srivatsan Chandramoulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08393935386455066039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-44602314212777162582008-12-08T08:10:00.000-08:002008-12-08T08:10:00.000-08:00Thank you. Yes, we need to create united, secure, ...Thank you. Yes, we need to create united, secure, vibrant, happy and progressive India. <BR/><BR/>Lets build it.Anantharaman Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183472044248661978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-33429038856534139292008-12-08T04:53:00.000-08:002008-12-08T04:53:00.000-08:00Nice post Ananth!I couldn't have agreed more with ...Nice post Ananth!<BR/><BR/>I couldn't have agreed more with you on this subject. Our country is seeing a new revolution post the attack...as more and more Indians are wanting to come together to make a definite and permanent change to life around them.<BR/><BR/>It is sad that a terror attack so big had to awaken us...but atleast it has given us the hope that we will no longer take crap from anyone, be it those running our democratic government or those from our neighboring lands. <BR/><BR/>I completely support the movement for a united, secure and vibrant India - its our country and nothing can break it!<BR/><BR/>MariamMariam Dholkawalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841799439344791594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-27545578911055780012008-10-09T22:44:00.000-07:002008-10-09T22:44:00.000-07:00good blog, nice post! hmm .. feels great to once a...good blog, nice post! hmm .. feels great to once again listen to your fundaes that i was always a fan of!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10826506.post-64319634638678452792008-10-09T22:32:00.000-07:002008-10-09T22:32:00.000-07:00dayee, nee thaanaa? sooppe to catch u here da. i s...dayee, nee thaanaa? sooppe to catch u here da. i saw ananth at jilsa jalpa blog (the best blog i am addicted to) and clicked on that to land here, hee hee, world is a small place, eh!<BR/>you doing good? indha sub prime crisi adhu idhunnu crazy life, machhaa :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com