Autodesk Moving to Rental-Only for Software
How a company made for artists is pushing a policy that promotes more starving artists instead of thriving artists
Posted on Oct 13, 2014 | Last Updated Oct 13, 2014
Autodesk is now making plans to stop selling perpetual licenses and move all future business to a rental-only model.
software, sales, consumer, license, perpetual, rental
Desktops are not extinct
Posted on Mar 8, 2012 | Last Updated Mar 8, 2012
Editorial discussing the notion that the time of the desktop is over. I argue that the advent of smart phones, tablets and mobile devices do not preclude the value of the desktop.
computer, productivity, mobile device, ipad
Michael Schirtzinger
Posted on Jun 30, 2011 | Last Updated Jun 30, 2011
In many was I am like a bear.
Photography
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Jun 4, 2003
Photography portfolio
photography portfolio, photography samples
Promoting Interest in the Classroom
Posted on Sep 22, 2008 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
An essay about the role teachers play in making subjects interesting, valuable and relevant to students. Prompted by an Open-House visit to Westland High School.
education, interest
Grapevine Beetle
Posted on Jul 3, 2008 | Last Updated Jul 22, 2013
Photos of the Grapevine Beetle, a large orange beetle with black dots on its wings.
grapevine beetle, large, orange
A Perspective on Patriotism
Posted on Jan 25, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
patriotism, patriot, patriots, nationalism, america, culture
Christmas Golden Retriever
Posted on Dec 21, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011
Some photos of the Christmas season--golden retriever-style.
golden retriever photos, christmas, dewey
