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A Month with the Palm Pre

Robert Weiner

gSyncIt can get my notes into Google Docs, but those don't sync with the Pre and I don't want to have to get Internet access just to read or write a note. Also, gSyncIt also brought my Google Docs into my Outlook Notes, which wasn't good. I finally got sick of calling their tech support. Calendar: Google Calendar Sync.

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Platforms break open, part II

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I looked over Allan Benamer’s post on the Convio and Kintera initiatives, I looked harder at the Convio Open and Kintera Connect docs, and I also had a chat with some Kintera folk. I have a few comments. Allan is right – the Kintera API is more comprehensive, and provides for more flexibility than the Convio API.

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Tidbits

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

And yeah after reading the docs, I agree, it’s bad. Speaking of the responses of the old guard, eTapestry, which was bought by Blackbaud last year, is opening up it’s API this week. Allan, in his inimitable way, points out how bad the API is. So is it good news, when companies open APIs that don’t make it easy to really use?

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Platforms break open!

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

At first blush, although Kintera officially got out the door first, announcing Connect weeks ago, and delivering the APIs and docs on Friday, their play is a good start, but Convio, announcing Open tomorrow, appears to be ahead in terms of providing real openness. Here’s a quick overview of both initiatives.

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What is cloud computing?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I think this model may become more prevalent, as organizations are not going to comfortable letting vendors store their data, but will want to take advantage of RIAs like Gliffy or Google Docs. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. An online database of third-party social media apps and software, there are thousands of free tools listed in categories ranging from photos and videos to music and games. It is a must download! Qwiki :: qwiki.com.

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Telework Cool Tools: SlideRocket

Tech Soup

You can upload an existing PowerPoint or Google Docs presentation, and it’s instantly online and ready for folks to view. This presentation is also a great example of what can be done with multimedia (music and video) in SlideRocket. Also, online presentations allow people to attend an event at a later date.

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