I’m reading weblogs now for the better part of 3 years and I’m blogging myself for even longer. Reading all the A-list blogs plus some more obscure ones is not only interesting and inspiring but sometimes also annoying. Seeing the internet as a truly global medium I very often wonder how limited the discussion is to basically english speaking countries, specifically the US. While this is definitely one of the most important markets and technological adaptation, broadband availability and VC culture are all in favor of US-based and US-focused operations I’m missing sometimes the relation to region like Europe, Asia, not to speak from other regions like South America or Africa.
In my opinion, understanding they way software is used in non-US countries is key for a truly global success. Obviously, the opposite is true for European software developers: The US market sometimes seems to be very different. Be aware of that and beware – the guys over there are quick.
