As I’ve started working on a Windows 8 project here at Basho, there are a few pieces of collateral that help out to bring some branding and appeal to the application appearance. The first two things to grab if you want build a good looking Riak + Windows 8 application are the assets for design.... Continue reading →

Before even getting to the point of writing a document, there are very distinct user experiences (UX). I have my own preferences, but I am very curious what others think. When somebody decides to create a new Microsoft Word Document in the Windows Live Site on their Skydrive they’re presented with this interface. Windows Live... Continue reading →

Last week I wrote a somewhat scathing open letter to Microsoft regarding their completely retarded use of domains, subdomains, and messaging around products. I’m not sure who exactly is responsible, but I hope they read it, or at least where entertained by it in some way. I didn’t mean it as a personal attack or... Continue reading →