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OK, I have to officially applaud Microsoft and their catering to bloggers.  What I am talking about is the lunch that Microsoft sponsored for security bloggers today at the RSA convention.  They invited a few of us bloggers to attend a lunch to talk about blogging, how we all came to be bloggers, and what they see as the They are very interested in our thoughts about blogging, where we see the evolution going in the future, etc. 

They also seems to be very interested in making sure they use blogs in a genuine fashion.  What I mean about that is this: they want the people that blog for them to present the issues in a real and honest fashion.  They recognize that someone who speaks the truth about what is going on with a product and gives people the feel of having an insider’s knowledge lends credence to their opinion and ultimately lends credence to the company itself.

Of course, the main issue they are trying to grasp is how they can use viral marketing to grow their business.  And guess what… that doesn’t bother me in the least.  They recognize the power of blogs in getting the word out.  And that is a good thing.

Good job, MSFT.

Vet

A quick post here.  In case you are interested, I am having fun at RSA.  Although I stayed out a little too late last night because Martin was dragging me to a bunch of parties (OK, I went willingly, but my feet still hurt this morning).  I got to see  a lot of my fellow bloggers before tonight’s get together, so that was cool.

I have to say that McAfee’s party was the coolest I have seen.  They really did it right.  The music was excellent, and even the weird stretchy lady outside was cool.  The lady in the weird makeup freaked me out, however.

And a quick shout out to Mr. Shimel and Mr. Rothman, who have both lost a lot of weight and are looking good.  Congrats on that guys.  Now give me your secrets.  I have a triglyceride problem I need to work on!

Vet