Close
  • Latest News
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applications
  • IT Management
  • Storage
  • Sponsored
  • Mobile
  • Small Business
  • Development
  • Database
  • Servers
  • Android
  • Apple
  • Innovation
  • Blogs
  • PC Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Search Engines
  • Virtualization
Read Down
Sign in
Close
Welcome!Log into your account
Forgot your password?
Read Down
Password recovery
Recover your password
Close
Search
Logo
Logo
  • Latest News
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Cloud
  • Networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • Applications
  • IT Management
  • Storage
  • Sponsored
  • Mobile
  • Small Business
  • Development
  • Database
  • Servers
  • Android
  • Apple
  • Innovation
  • Blogs
  • PC Hardware
  • Reviews
  • Search Engines
  • Virtualization
More
    Home Development
    • Development

    Bull, Bear and Katt Markets

    By
    Spencer F. Katt
    -
    October 2, 2006
    Share
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Linkedin

      Everybodys talking at me, but I dont hear a word theyre saying,” crooned the Kitty. “I just want stock tips all the time.” El Gato serenaded himself with that little ditty after he heard about Monitor110, a system tailored for use by institutional investors to sift through everything from blogs to regulatory findings to seek investor tips. The companys Web site, Monitor110.com, claims the system “provides you unique information before it becomes news.” Monitor110 touts the ability to harvest market chatter from more than 40 million online sources.

      “Buying drinks for a handful of sources usually works for me,” laughed the loopy Lynx, although none of the dissipated Drudges detectives alerted him to how hot the Riverbed Technology IPO would be. Rumor has it that two suitors have offered to buy Riverbed for a half-billion dollars, but Riverbed turned them down, claiming that the company would be worth $1 billion in about a year. “Ive got a shoebox full of Pokemon cards I thought would be worth a billion, too,” mused the Mouser.

      The Furballs financial reverie was soon interrupted when the clarion call of the KattPhone brought forth a Penguinista pal who said that the GNU GPLv3 is facing opposition from the Linux faithful. It seems Linus Torvalds and other Linux programmers have deemed that Version 3 of the General Public License should be considered DOA when its finally released, with some of the major action items being debated on LKML.org, including DRM abuse and the possibility that multiple versions of some software packages might be required to accommodate both GPLv2 and GPLv3 licenses. “Two headlines that never need to be written again: Exploit found in Windows and Linux community locked in disagreement,” chortled Le Chat.

      The Penguinista also noted that IBM plans to publish all of its patent filings online. Far from the previous practice of shrouding its pending patents in secrecy, Big Blue hopes to reap open-source-community-like collaboration benefits instead, which could head off legal challenges later. Big Blues Global Innovation Outlook can be found at www.ibm.com/gio/ip. Bidding his pal adieu, His Hirsuteness headed off to a local fry house with a crony to load up on some trans fats before they become outlawed.

      “Soon youll only be able to buy doughnuts and onion rings in speak-greasies,” tittered the Tabby, noting New York Citys proposal to ban fatty cuisine. “Forget cocaine smugglers—mozzarella stick mules will become the DEAs biggest headache.” As they waded through a pile of chicken fingers, the Grimalkins fellow gourmand noted that folks who pick up Nintendos Wii gaming console, arriving in November, will be able to access the Opera Web browser free of charge until June 2007. “By then, games will probably be outlawed,” lamented the Lipitor-challenged Lynx, “They can have my Fry Daddy—but theyll have to pry Madden NFL 07 from my cold, dead paws.”

      LitterBoxLynx

      usbcell.com

      springfieldburns.com

      redferret.net

      And dont forget me at go.eweek.com/kattoon

      Spill your guts at [email protected], or give the Katt a howl at 781-938-2627.

      Spencer F. Katt
      Spencer F. Katt, the Whiskered Wonder, has been the mascot and tipster extraordinaire for eWEEK and its predecessor print publication PC Week since 1984. The Gadabout Gatto makes the rounds of the high tech centers of the U.S. and beyond in search of news and gossip about the products, companies and people that keep the IT industry in top gear. By day he can often be found padding about the exhibit halls and briefing rooms searching for tips about the latest breakthrough products. By night he haunts the sushi bars and watering holes his ears alert to the merest whisper about a big round of venture capital funding or a blockbuster corporate buyout. The often tart-tongued tabby is always ready to share his own views about the inside stories behind the headlines. 

      MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

      Android

      Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro: Durability for Tough...

      Chris Preimesberger - December 5, 2020 0
      Have you ever dropped your phone, winced and felt the pain as it hit the sidewalk? Either the screen splintered like a windshield being...
      Read more
      Cybersecurity

      Visa’s Michael Jabbara on Cybersecurity and Digital...

      James Maguire - May 17, 2022 0
      I spoke with Michael Jabbara, VP and Global Head of Fraud Services at Visa, about the cybersecurity technology used to ensure the safe transfer...
      Read more
      Cloud

      Why Data Security Will Face Even Harsher...

      Chris Preimesberger - December 1, 2020 0
      Who would know more about details of the hacking process than an actual former career hacker? And who wants to understand all they can...
      Read more
      Cloud

      Yotascale CEO Asim Razzaq on Controlling Multicloud...

      James Maguire - May 5, 2022 0
      Asim Razzaq, CEO of Yotascale, provides guidance on understanding—and containing—the complex cost structure of multicloud computing. Among the topics we covered:  As you survey the...
      Read more
      Big Data and Analytics

      GoodData CEO Roman Stanek on Business Intelligence...

      James Maguire - May 4, 2022 0
      I spoke with Roman Stanek, CEO of GoodData, about business intelligence, data as a service, and the frustration that many executives have with data...
      Read more
      Logo

      eWeek has the latest technology news and analysis, buying guides, and product reviews for IT professionals and technology buyers. The site’s focus is on innovative solutions and covering in-depth technical content. eWeek stays on the cutting edge of technology news and IT trends through interviews and expert analysis. Gain insight from top innovators and thought leaders in the fields of IT, business, enterprise software, startups, and more.

      Facebook
      Linkedin
      RSS
      Twitter
      Youtube

      Advertisers

      Advertise with TechnologyAdvice on eWeek and our other IT-focused platforms.

      Advertise with Us

      Menu

      • About eWeek
      • Subscribe to our Newsletter
      • Latest News

      Our Brands

      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms
      • About
      • Contact
      • Advertise
      • Sitemap
      • California – Do Not Sell My Information

      Property of TechnologyAdvice.
      © 2021 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

      Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.

      ×