Dec
08
Google has been in the news a lot lately… new technologies, new innovations, new products… It’s all about Google. And that is why I think they are eventually going to take over the world. Well, the technological world, at least… Here are a few recent “waves” (no pun intended) Google has been making: Google Introduces …
Nov
25
Google recently released the open source for Chromium OS. Out about a year earlier than the scheduled release of Chrome OS, Google mentions their eagerness “to engage with partners, the open source community and developers.” The project is available here: Chromium OS. If you are eager to engage with Chromium OS, PCWorld has a few …
Nov
19
Google hosted a press event this morning at its Mountain View headquarters to give updates about the Google Chrome OS. If you weren’t able to catch the live stream of Google VP Sundar Pichai and Engineering Director Matthew Papakipos, here’s a light overview. Google Chrome OS is open-source. There is no target price set yet. …
Nov
11
I thought I would continue the theme of freeware (okay, maybe it’s not a theme with just one article on free/entry-level programs) with a list of other useful programs. Um, wasn’t the economy getting better? Or did I hear the rumors wrong? There seem to be layoffs happening left and right. I guess it gets …
Sep
21
Seriously. Who owns, personally owns, all the software they need?Nevermind want. No one does. No one I know at least. Adobe, Microsoft, Corel all rock. Of course. They’re great. But they might as well be Pretty Pony Design Software, as far as my home computer endeavors are concerned. Thank god for freeware. There is some pretty …
Jul
24
With the upcoming release of Windows 7 on October 22nd, you may be thinking about upgrading your operating system. In the past, Microsoft often confused customers as to which Windows edition to choose by not providing logical feature upgrades between editions, and by offering too many different SKUs. With Windows 7, Microsoft is simplifying the …
Jul
08
Late last night, Google posted a new blog entry announcing their plans to develop a Google Chrome Operating System. A natural progression following their successful Chrome Browser, the Google Chrome OS will be their attempt to re-invent what an operating system should be. Their aim is to create a lightweight, open source OS that is …
Jul
02
A new movement has started in the world of database programming. A small group of programmers and start-up companies are developing new ways of managing large amounts of data. They claim that relational databases like MySQL are too constrictive and slow, and they are developing their own ways of dealing with all of their data. …
Jun
30
Licensed, paid for software is great for large applications and complex tasks. But what about all the lightweight, small programs you use for simple, specific jobs? The amount of free and open source software available for download grows larger every day, and here is a list of some of my favorites. 1. Firefox Hands down …
May
26
The on-going battle between RealDVD and Hollywood is almost over. Last Thursday, federal judge Marilyn Patel heard the closing arguments from RealDVD, as well as lawyers from the MPAA and the 7 major movie studios that brought the case against RealNetworks. She is expected to give her ruling at any time. Back in September, the …
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