How to fight back against Facebook if they block your business

Usually reserved for TPB URLS, Facebook is now throwing the "Content blocked" box up for links to our favorite Facebook banner site.  I have found they offer a free quality product and have never spammed me.

Leveraging the power of social networking they asking users and fans to help resolve the problem via a landing page with instructions on how to let Facebook know the blocking is an error and should be resolved.

Very clever use of Facebook to...remain popular on Facebook. Best of luck guys. 

Google I/O Announces Chromebooks...and New Business Model for Chromebooks

Day 2 of Google I/O is bringing some interesting news. Google took the opportunity to unveil their new Chromebooks  which are lightweight. browser-only computers. Currently models are being manufactured by Samsung and Acer, with a June 15th launch scheduled.

Google is pitching them as a saving grace for IT managers, claiming the cloud storage and browser-only functionality will do away with the long load times, viruses, malware, and endless updates and patches found on most platforms. The downside, of course, is that the Chromebooks do not run traditional PC software. Of course, companies like Citrix Systems are developing virtual PC solutions to overcome this. I'm interested to see how other web based software developers will take to the new platform.

Even more of a shocker to computer repair and IT support companies  is the business model Google is running with on these. They are using a subscription model that offers the Chromebook, use of the management console and Google Apps, and online storage for $28/user/month.

More interesting developments to follow from Google I/O. You can tune into the webcast at http://www.google.com/events/io/2011/index-live.html