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IE7 Gaining Momentum with Smartsheet Users

Mark Mader - Jan 9 2008 - 1:00am

Our users have always had choices in deciding what operating system or browser the use when accessing Smartsheet. We have supported Internet Explorer (PC) and Firefox (PC, MAC, Linux) since inception, and in recent months started support for Safari (MAC). With an increasing number of people accessing frequently used web apps from multiple locations – this freedom to choose has become increasingly important.... Read more

The Importance of Speed

Mark Mader - Dec 10 2007 - 1:00am

I remember powering up the Radio Shack TRS-80 in Lakeside Middle School's computer lab. It was 1983 and our 7th grade class was pretty excited about tinkering around with this donated equipment. We weren't quite sure what we were supposed to do with it - but we were excited nonetheless.... Read more

The 300

Mark Mader - Nov 29 2007 - 1:00am

My wife sighed when "300" arrived at the house last week. I had once again intercepted the Netflix queue, prioritizing an action movie over Thomas the Tank Engine. Needless to say, I watched this one alone.... Read more

Inbox 2.0?

Mark Mader - Nov 15 2007 - 1:00am

Inbox 2.0? Consolidation of social networking - fine. Combining work and social elements - not so fast.

Google and Yahoo are looking to expand social networking within their e-mail platforms, Saul Hansell wrote in the New York Times on Tuesday. There were lots of comments, but Larry Dignan said it best, “social networking utilities will become features of the online services I use, rather than just places I go.”... Read more

Collaboration Nation?

Mark Mader - Nov 13 2007 - 1:00am

On Saturday, the New York Times ran this article: . It highlights Timothy Ferriss's less information is better principle that is discussed in his book, The Four Hour Work Week. At a time when communication tools like Twitter, Facebook, IM and collaboration software solutions are popping up on a weekly basis, does he have a point?... Read more

Haymaker - Round I

Mark Mader - Nov 6 2007 - 1:00am

November 6, 2007 - Even if you don’t follow boxing (I’m in that camp), you probably still know what the term ‘haymaker’ means. It’s a punch that, when landed, causes trouble for an opponent. If the opponent is unlucky enough to step into the path of a haymaker – they’ll get quick lesson on how to measure a canvas’ thread count. For a visual, watch 38 seconds of this clip . Something tells me that guy didn’t know the sweeping left was coming…... Read more