Listing

The "Remember the Milk," and Jott sites are interesting. I couldn't find the Login for "RTM" at first, it's way up in the top right corner. I tried to edit my initial task at "RTM," but it didn't seem to work. After clicking on the Tasks tab I didn't see a list of what to do; and after clicking on my previously posted task I later found an editing window way down in the lower right hand corner.
All of which is to say, it wasn't intuitively obvious to me how to use "RTM" as an end user. BUT, as with any of these myriad Tools, time should tell, I'm sure this is useful for task management. I shall set up a personal account to see. Usage is a bit like the new remote on a new television; it can take a while to figure out the procedures and/or to just find the buttons.
As to Jott; a great barrier was not wanting to leave another voice mail in the universe. I'm sure it works just fine and is fun for many folks. So it goes.

Sharing

The Google Docs document was confusing to me. Also, as I tried to add a comment a message popped up which implied that someone had already left such a message. As with all new vehicles for information I would posit that this is merely part of learning the new system.
I added a slide, "sorta." I learned how to add text to an empty frame, but did not take the time to download, cut and paste a picture.
As to the garden, someone beat me to the ordering of fencing; I'm used to trying to keep rabbits out of the flowers. These days I emphasize with Elmer Fudd more than in the past.
We have used the software "Bootcamp" at our library for committee documents. This too can be a useful work tool. I wonder how it would have helped Jefferson in drafting the Declaration.

Yes again yes, IM

So, with Meebo beta and two sharp colleagues in the department I've learned to chat amongst ourselves. First, one registers for Yahoo Messenger and then one registers for Meebo beta web based IM. Then chat at Meebo; chat with Yahoo Messenger doesn't seem to work on all office machines. Interesting.

The Meebo widget can be added to one's blog also, but it isn't functional. Good practise, however.

There has been some problem with Yahoo Messenger chat and the actual key strokes. Although, we don't know the full syntax, sometimes the space bar seems to lock up the computer when trying Yahoo Messenger. Messages without punctuation may work better. Also, one sends a message with the Enter key (which requires tacit knowledge; one looks for a Send button to click in vain). This is confusing. When customers log on to library computers on LINKcat the OPPOSITE is required. That is, using the Enter key doesn't work; one must click on the Send button. So it goes.

IM and some confusion

Several office colleagues have decided to choose IM through Yahoo messenger with Meebo. It is confusing to continously create account IDs and passwords; but, of course necessary. The placement of Meebo would seem to require a webpage or blog, but the relation of IM choice to Meebo is unclear. Fortunately, the more saavy collegues will probably enlighten me. Again, tricks of the trade are necessary.

It is interesting that IM can allow one to be contacted immediately. This would allow workers to work at home. Whereas, workers often ask one another questions, these could be IMd at point of need--even to a home based worker. Also, workers can contact one another from one library building to another. Interesting. With cell phones one might even be "on call" for advice during off hours (paid per call, of course).