Frequently Asked Questions

How much do you charge for a web site?

What would you say if I asked, "how much does a car cost?" Exactly. Let's start with this: What do you want to accomplish? Who do you want to reach? What do you want to tell them? Let's start there, and I'll help you figure out the best way to do it, no matter what your budget.

What exactly is a "theatrical interactive movie"?

In 1990, fresh from creating an interactive videowall for a Pfizer trade show booth, I got together with Bob Bejan who created Interfilm, the first-ever theatrical interactive movie. The audience voted on the storyline at strategic points, and my custom laserdisc-based system delivered the video. A series of interactive films and children's programming ran nationwide.

What is Dataton Watchout?

Watchout is a system that controls multiple displays, allowing for perfectly synched videos and panoramas that can span as many projectors or screens as you can come up with. Let me design your content for a truly unique display or show.

What do you mean by "hacker since 1981"?

I got my first modem in 1981, and was inside White Sands within the first two weeks. Since then, it's been a bit more ordinary, like writing custom client/server TCP software long before the World Wide Web even existed.

Is it true that you're a Freemason?

Not only that, but I'm a Past Master of Anchor-Astoria Lodge No. 729, Free and Accepted Masons, Grand Lodge of New York. And I'm proud of our work in the community.