Back in a Bit

First, he was the most respected and recognisable figure in British sports journalism. Then he made a few bob by moving from Auntie to ITV and became their top sports anchorman. He’s brought us a warm tone, well-maintained moustache, and expert delivery of sports news for as long as anyone can remember, with lines such as ’Going down to the pub is not yet an Olympic sport, but beach volleyball is’. Now, the right-honourable Desmond Lynam has become an accredited internet expert—and presents MSN equipped with only a cup of tea and warm pullover. Is there anything this man cannot do? If I were Jakob Nielsen, I’d be shitting myself…

(Mo takes a few moments to compose himself after hysterical laughter induced by the words ’Hello there. I’m Des Lynam’.) Dear me. Good old Des. If I really needed to be patronised by MSN, I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have do it. Except possibly Terry Wogan.

The big cheese has lent me a copy of Bill Gates’ book. I have to say that, since reading the first few chapters, old Gatesy has certainly risen in my estimation. But only slightly.

I’ve just discovered this. Anyone who followed the Etoys vs. Etoy fiasco will find this of interest, as I did. The talented people at digitaldivas.com are taking on the mighty Microsoft over the latter’s registration and use of digitaldiva.com. It will be interesting to see whether David can actually beat Goliath in this instance—Etoy succeeded when the tables were turned.