Mark Gibbs

Articles by Mark Gibbs

Customer service and chaos

Customer service is supposed to be your defence against the big, bad world, the thing that stops your company from becoming completely psychotic when flooded with questions that must be answered.

The end of civilization as we know it

When civilization ends, it won't be because of nuclear holocaust, viral outbreaks or flooding caused by global...

The My Decade

When Tom Wolfe coined the term

e-Living in an e-world

"E-government promises of . . . cost savings, improved service delivery and positive...

Napster: Fun for Adults and Idiots Alike

Have you tried Napster yet? Make sure you do because what you

Try the Phone, Feel the Thag, Obi-Wan

Thag. That is today

How to play tech support bingo

Some time ago, a new and subversive game emerged to help people while away those interminable corporate meetings: Buzzword Bingo. The game is simple. On a piece of paper, you and a select group of other attendees list words and phrases that typify the jargon of your business.

Skinny Windows for Your Tool Chest

Do you remember back in 1998 when there was the big stink during the first volleys of Microsoft Corp.

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