Aggreg8: A Social Networking Site For IT Pros

Microsoft has launched a new social networking site for IT professionals called driverheaven.net. What will set Aggreg8 apart from the others? The answer is probably nothing. In a blog post by Garth wrote," It will not let me sign in! What is the point of having a site where you can't see anything before you sign in? Why so secretive? This goes against the idea of what a community is all about. A community has public areas and announcements so far all I have been able to see if that this is a private group more like a secret society instead of a community." Party on Garth! Another drawback to the site is users need a Microsoft Passport account to sign in. With two similar sites that are more established Aggreg8 would have to improve their site features and user friendliness to attract visitors. If Microsoft wants Aggreg8 to be taken seriously by other IT professionals it seems they have some issues to overcome. If they don't the Garth's of the world will let them know. Tag: Add to Del.icio.us | Digg | Reddit | Furl Bookmark Murdok: Mike is a staff writer for Murdok for the latest ebusiness news.