Old Shoe
I'm reading some of the fascinating case studies on the High Scalability site, and I stumble across this curious bullet point in the page on Amazon's architecture:
"Don't pay for performance. Give good
Amazon
Not That SSIS...
Hmm, this wasn't quite what I expected to find when searching Amazon for a book on SSIS.
Still, might as well add it to my DVD rental list... ;-)
Rip-Off Britain Part 267
I've just been looking for a new book on Windows Communication Foundation.
I plumped for the soon-to-be-published "Essential Windows Communication Foundation", which is £34.19 on Amazon.co.uk, but just $29.92
Amazon's Definition of "World Cinema"
I'm browsing the DVD section on Amazon.co.uk, looking for something new and unfamiliar to add to my rental list. I click on "Browse Categories" and then click on the "World Cinema"
Amazon DVD Rental
Amazon UK have started a DVD rental service: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/subs/rentals/help/learn-more.html
My first thought is "why did this take so long"? I've been merrily renting