Greetings from the land of ink-stained wretches. After much arm twisting, cajoling, pleading, and whining, I've finally convinced my editor to let loose the reins and give me my own blog here on Infoworld.com. The world may never be the same. Note: This may be the only blog entry I write that doesn't take a swipe at Microsoft. That's just fair warning to all those Microsoft/Waggener Edstrom PR folks who like to Greetings from the land of ink-stained wretches. After much arm twisting, cajoling, pleading, and whining, I’ve finally convinced my editor to let loose the reins and give me my own blog here on Infoworld.com. The world may never be the same.Note: This may be the only blog entry I write that doesn’t take a swipe at Microsoft. That’s just fair warning to all those Microsoft/Waggener Edstrom PR folks who like to compile 6,000 word dossiers on journos like me (and then email them to the journos in question). Oops, I guess I just did take a swipe at MS. My bad. As always, I welcome your comments, criticisms, tips, rumors, and idle gossip. The email address remains the same: cringe@infoworld.com. Software DevelopmentSmall and Medium Business