ricmac, 12 days ago to random

In mid-2008, ReadWriteWeb expands its writing team (including two future tech blogging stars) and I put some much needed structure into the business. Also, we ink a syndication deal with The New York Times. https://cybercultural.com/p/035-indie-media-business-20/ #InternetHistory #Web20 #Serialization

Crell, 12 days ago to php

I've just tagged a new release of Crell/Serde, version 1.2.

This release includes support for Unix timestamps, makes TypeFields more flexible and customizable, and fixes an issue with handling null values. Note that the latter fix has a very small BC break that only impacts a select number of custom Importers, so odds are you won't notice.

Get it while it's hot!

https://github.com/Crell/Serde

#Serde #Serialization #PHP #Programming

ricmac, 19 days ago to random

After weeks of delay in closing the proposed Ziff Davis Enterprise acquisition of ReadWriteWeb, and seeing Ars Technica and PaidContent both get bought in mid-2008, I decide enough is enough. I'd spent $50k of my own money to try and get this deal done, and it was all for nothing. https://cybercultural.com/p/034-rww-withdraws-from-zde-deal/ #InternetHistory #Web2 #Serialization

ricmac, 26 days ago to nyc

I sit down with Insight Partners to discuss ReadWriteWeb's finances. Later, I get the meat sweats at Carnegie Deli and catch up on blog business before my flight home. (part 033 of my Web 2.0 memoir) https://cybercultural.com/p/033-rww-american-dream-2008/ #InternetHistory #Serialization #Web20 #NYC