Comments on: Attensa 2.0 reads feeds and multimedia in Outlook, for free http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:31:47 -0800 hourly 1 By: johnrichard http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-755598 johnrichard Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:19:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-755598 Fitness equipment,Fitness equipment india,Health equipment, Fitness equipment,Fitness equipment india,Health equipment,

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]]> By: RobH http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-224818 RobH Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:25:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-224818 Scott, thanks for the response. I guess that typically you expect to see the developers answerings problems in the user forums because that way the solutions become instantly available to everyone, and it helps users learn more about the product, plus it saves your guys from having to repeat themselves over and over... ;-) I did finally get the email link, but it came thru over a day after I'd registered. Having installed Attensa I ran into various problems which weren't answered in the Attensa 1.5 beta manual which is the latest I could find. Then in trying to register in your support forum I was greeted with... Ran into problems sending Mail. Response: 452 Insufficient system storage DEBUG MODE Line : 143 File : smtp.php ...when I hit the submit button. I'll send you an email to discuss rather than clogging up the TechCrunch comments column. Scott, thanks for the response. I guess that typically you expect to see the developers answerings problems in the user forums because that way the solutions become instantly available to everyone, and it helps users learn more about the product, plus it saves your guys from having to repeat themselves over and over… ;-)

I did finally get the email link, but it came thru over a day after I’d registered. Having installed Attensa I ran into various problems which weren’t answered in the Attensa 1.5 beta manual which is the latest I could find. Then in trying to register in your support forum I was greeted with…

Ran into problems sending Mail. Response: 452 Insufficient system storage

DEBUG MODE

Line : 143
File : smtp.php

…when I hit the submit button.

I’ll send you an email to discuss rather than clogging up the TechCrunch comments column.

]]> By: Scott Niesen http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-223922 Scott Niesen Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:42:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-223922 We haven't packed up and gone home. We're still here. We can't explain why you haven't received your email. Check your junk mail folder. We have tested our server internally and externally and cannot duplicate your problem. Contact me directly - sniesen@attensa.com and I will send you a download link. Waqas - Contact me. We'll gladly give you a refund and still give you access to premium support. We preannounced Attensa for Outlook 2.0 on 9.21 on our blog to let our customers know about the upgrade. This was posted before the announcement was made on TechCrunch. We're launching an auto-update which will bring users up to date with Attensa for Outlook 2.0. Our forums are monitored by our support team and issues are logged in our bug tracking system where our engineers address them directly. The forum is a user community support tool. We haven’t packed up and gone home. We’re still here. We can’t explain why you haven’t received your email. Check your junk mail folder. We have tested our server internally and externally and cannot duplicate your problem. Contact me directly – sniesen@attensa.com and I will send you a download link.

Waqas – Contact me. We’ll gladly give you a refund and still give you access to premium support. We preannounced Attensa for Outlook 2.0 on 9.21 on our blog to let our customers know about the upgrade. This was posted before the announcement was made on TechCrunch. We’re launching an auto-update which will bring users up to date with Attensa for Outlook 2.0.

Our forums are monitored by our support team and issues are logged in our bug tracking system where our engineers address them directly. The forum is a user community support tool.

]]> By: Robin http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-222669 Robin Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:36:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-222669 I've had the same problem with trying to download the 'free' version. Have tried entering a number of my different email addresses and I've had no links sent to me. I also note that in their support forums, the Attensa developers are conspicuous by their absence. Peoples complaints that version 2.0 doesn't work properly are left unanswered. Either they've all packed up and gone home, or they don't feel it important to respond to peoples problems in the forums. Shame really because it looks like an interesting product. I’ve had the same problem with trying to download the ‘free’ version. Have tried entering a number of my different email addresses and I’ve had no links sent to me.

I also note that in their support forums, the Attensa developers are conspicuous by their absence. Peoples complaints that version 2.0 doesn’t work properly are left unanswered. Either they’ve all packed up and gone home, or they don’t feel it important to respond to peoples problems in the forums. Shame really because it looks like an interesting product.

]]> By: Bitelia » Tus feeds en Outlook con Attensa http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-221544 Bitelia » Tus feeds en Outlook con Attensa Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:52:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-221544 [...] TechCrunch) Enlace Permanente | Enviar por email a un amigo Más anotaciones de: Servicios Web, CorreoElectrónico [...] [...] TechCrunch) Enlace Permanente | Enviar por email a un amigo Más anotaciones de: Servicios Web, CorreoElectrónico [...]

]]> By: Waqas Ahmed http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-221492 Waqas Ahmed Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:18:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-221492 I'm a paid Attensa subscriber. I feel I wasted my money since I'm not interested in premium support - which is all that my money gets me now that version 2.0 is free. I've also been trying to upgrade to version 2, but an hour after entering multiple email addresses into the attensa download form, I've yet to receive a link to the download. Shame on you Attensa. I would have expected better treatment of your paid customers. At the least you should have sent them a direct link to the upgrade. And whatever happened to synchronizing newsfeeds online? The feature never worked for me in version 1.x. I’m a paid Attensa subscriber. I feel I wasted my money since I’m not interested in premium support – which is all that my money gets me now that version 2.0 is free. I’ve also been trying to upgrade to version 2, but an hour after entering multiple email addresses into the attensa download form, I’ve yet to receive a link to the download.

Shame on you Attensa. I would have expected better treatment of your paid customers. At the least you should have sent them a direct link to the upgrade.

And whatever happened to synchronizing newsfeeds online? The feature never worked for me in version 1.x.

]]> By: Mariam http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-221298 Mariam Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:31:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-221298 Check out this great trail my friend posted on trailfire.com about Web 2.0 startups! Here is the link - http://www.trailfire.com/aprast/trails/12251 Mariam Check out this great trail my friend posted on trailfire.com about Web 2.0 startups! Here is the link –
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]]> By: Sascha http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-221110 Sascha Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:59:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-221110 The Attensa guys pissed me off pretty bad when I was using the free 1.0 Beta client and they switched over to charging people for it, because it would constantly shower me with popups and nags to upgrade until I finally gave up and uninstalled that thing. And NOW they are making it free again until some critical mass point is reached and they can charge for it again? No thanks, I'll rather stick with something that doesn't change business models like other people change their underwear. The Attensa guys pissed me off pretty bad when I was using the free 1.0 Beta client and they switched over to charging people for it, because it would constantly shower me with popups and nags to upgrade until I finally gave up and uninstalled that thing. And NOW they are making it free again until some critical mass point is reached and they can charge for it again? No thanks, I’ll rather stick with something that doesn’t change business models like other people change their underwear.

]]> By: eoecho | Greg Magnus » RSS Reader for Outlook Tracks Business Info http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-221094 eoecho | Greg Magnus » RSS Reader for Outlook Tracks Business Info Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:47:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-221094 [...] To reach your target audience in 2007, understand this shift in power and adjust your marketing strategy accordingly. The importance of relevant and compelling content in your communications can not be overstressed. Hat tip to TechCrunch.com for alerting us to Attensa’s developments (read their post). Add to del.icio.us or digg this:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] [...] To reach your target audience in 2007, understand this shift in power and adjust your marketing strategy accordingly. The importance of relevant and compelling content in your communications can not be overstressed. Hat tip to TechCrunch.com for alerting us to Attensa’s developments (read their post). Add to del.icio.us or digg this:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

]]> By: NeoTechie http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-220890 NeoTechie Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:19:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-220890 Tracking users’ habits is a multibillion business. Tracking users’ habits is a multibillion business.

]]> By: Nitin Nanivadekar http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-219993 Nitin Nanivadekar Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:50:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-219993 There is one more angle to RSS feeds. There are at least 40 million sources of RSS feeds. There is a need to unite all the information into meaningful way. I think http://Mintr.com is trying to address this need by using the Social Networking and tagging way. They call it "Social Newsmarking". Michael, I will emphasize, you should take a look at the site and put them on a road map so that people will have an option to benefit from the collective wisdom of the masses. There is one more angle to RSS feeds. There are at least 40 million sources of RSS feeds. There is a need to unite all the information into meaningful way.

I think http://Mintr.com is trying to address this need by using the Social Networking and tagging way. They call it “Social Newsmarking”.

Michael, I will emphasize, you should take a look at the site and put them on a road map so that people will have an option to benefit from the collective wisdom of the masses.

]]> By: Prashant Sarkar http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-219807 Prashant Sarkar Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:11:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-219807 Great move by Attensa in making their Outlook plugin free. Apart from the Enterprise Feed Server, there is another rather creepy way in which Attensa can make money. Since they are monitoring the users' reading habits, they perhaps have the ability to profile their users accurately, based on their interests. And that can, in turn, be used to offer highly targeted ads. I would probably stop using Attensa if that happens. But there may be a lot of people who don't mind that, as long as they get a good RSS reader for free. Great move by Attensa in making their Outlook plugin free. Apart from the Enterprise Feed Server, there is another rather creepy way in which Attensa can make money. Since they are monitoring the users’ reading habits, they perhaps have the ability to profile their users accurately, based on their interests. And that can, in turn, be used to offer highly targeted ads. I would probably stop using Attensa if that happens. But there may be a lot of people who don’t mind that, as long as they get a good RSS reader for free.

]]> By: NeoTechie http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-219603 NeoTechie Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:02:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-219603 If you wnat more users then you have to offer you web apps for free. If you wnat more users then you have to offer you web apps for free.

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Attensa 2.0、OutlookのRSSフィードとマルチメディアに対応、しかも無料！ http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-219594 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Attensa 2.0、OutlookのRSSフィードとマルチメディアに対応、しかも無料！ Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:57:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-219594 [...] ［原文へ］ Attensa [...] [...] ［原文へ］ Attensa [...]

]]> By: Somewhat Frank http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-219571 Somewhat Frank Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:51:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-219571 <strong>Attensa 2.0 Free Enterprise RSS Reader Launched...</strong> Attensa, a Portland-based company, has continued to improve upon its enterprise RSS feed reader solution which I highlighted previously, by releasing Attensa 2.0. Attensa believes that an Outlook integrated feed reader is a core requirement for large c... Attensa 2.0 Free Enterprise RSS Reader Launched…

Attensa, a Portland-based company, has continued to improve upon its enterprise RSS feed reader solution which I highlighted previously, by releasing Attensa 2.0. Attensa believes that an Outlook integrated feed reader is a core requirement for large c…

]]> By: Joseph http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-219420 Joseph Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:03:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-219420 > The basic premise of Attensa is that it’s a feed reader that > tracks users’ reading habits and adjusts its display to offer > the most important feeds at the right time for each reader. This is a cool concept for the end user. However, I wonder where their enterprise Feed Server product is headed... if mgmt or IT is administering everyone's feed reader, that will invariably impact how it will get used. > The basic premise of Attensa is that it’s a feed reader that
> tracks users’ reading habits and adjusts its display to offer
> the most important feeds at the right time for each reader.

This is a cool concept for the end user. However, I wonder where their enterprise Feed Server product is headed… if mgmt or IT is administering everyone’s feed reader, that will invariably impact how it will get used.

]]> By: Skip Tracer http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-219303 Skip Tracer Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:59:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/09/24/attensa-20-reads-feeds-and-multimedia-in-outlook-for-free/#comment-219303 Now this sounds like an interesting advance in RSS news readers. Like a smart news feed reader that adjusts results based on reading habits. Interesting. Now this sounds like an interesting advance in RSS news readers. Like a smart news feed reader that adjusts results based on reading habits. Interesting.

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