Derived Regulation

Harnessing tech to address a nation's challenges

by Lim Sheng Ming , Brunei Darussalam

The King of Pop culture

Jun 30, 2009 14:08

While the rest of the world mourns the passing of Michael Jackson (or waits for all the mourning to pass) the International Hearald Tribune publishes an article claiming ... even Michael Jackson would have a hard time becoming Michael Jackson these days.
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Brunei gets big, fat bandwidth cable

Jun 24, 2009 08:30

Two years is a long time in Internet terms, but that's how long ago we were promised a 20,000km submarine fiber-optic cable system to improve the country's bandwidth. The wait is now over.
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Anti-piracy measures turning to the court of law

Jun 22, 2009 09:56

A second company in Brunei has been charged for using pirated software. Putting aside the usual back-and-forth banter on piracy, the only thing going through my mind is Has it really come to this?
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Book browsing

Jun 17, 2009 21:26

I'd been deprived long enough and couldn't take it anymore. My hands were jittery, the fingers of my right hand brushing against the thumb in sporadic, unconscious motions. A sure sign of withdrawal. So I took action: I went to Amazon and bought a graphic novel comic book. I read Web comics and (legal) pdf file comics, but nothing beats holding the real thing in my hands. They're like girls that way, except a lot less expensive.
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Love Aibo, love life

Jun 6, 2009 21:40

Despite the technical achievement that the Aibo represented when it was introduced I quickly found myself in the camp that chants loud and proud get a real dog! That's really saying something because I don't count myself an animal lover. Strangely, after getting my first look at a real functioning AIBO I found myself pondering life itself.
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About Lim Sheng Ming

Tired of relatives misspelling his name, Lim Sheng Ming christened himself "LSM". Born in Brunei, he is currently based in intoxicating Japan where he is supposed to be doing research. A published writer, an accomplished Latin dancer, a Tai Chi practitioner and a committed Lifehacker, he still finds time to follow standards-based Web development and promote Internet accessibility. He is also one of the few who have switched from a Mac (but don't judge him for that).

Recent Comments

ShiningStar: Limshengming@: It really doesn't for Brunei. If you look at global marketing in terms of software. Most companies if ... more »

montbkk: There are also laws of common usage that have been in effect for centuries. A man survives an air ... more »

limshengming: @ShiningStar: And building a business using software you haven't paid for doesn't hurt the economy? @montbkk: I'm not talking about "selling out" ... more »

montbkk: Our courts in Thailand have not sold out to microsoft.........said enough. more »

ShiningStar: I think the Brunei goverment shouldn't bother with satisfying ignorant anti-piracy organisations. It's just hurting it's economical development. Nevermind, ... more »