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- Mozilla: Still too dependent on Google for revenue; Can it diversify?
- well its in Google best interest ...that mozilla is healthy and and kicking .... anyone claiming monopole they point out that they support Mozilla foundation big time ...Google keep its competition alive they should do more invest in ubuntu ... so they...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed
- Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Microsoft shares a few tidbits on IE9 and (lots) more on Silverlight 4
- Safari? What Safari ? :-)http://www.tgdaily.com/software-features/39495-safari-4-beta-first-browser-to-hit-100-score-in-acid3-testI know, Steve doesn't like Apple but you're supposed to be a journalist? ;-)Google chrome?IE like Microsoft is stumbling around in a new ecosystem in which spending thousands of dollars is not an option.Plus, it locks you into a insecure OS platform with...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Adobe CTO: Flash in the future
- I wish it was Flash in the pastFlash is the antithesis of open platforms. It has made the internet into a cesspool of whiz-bang crap-ola. It adds no value to the sites it is used on and could be replaced with Ajax on almost all.The sooner Flash goes away the...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- Who needs an Office app? Google Docs, Calendar & more all work on Nokia N900
- I like the direction this is headingThose keys look awfully small compared to your thumbs (or maybe you have HUGE thumbs ;-) ).In any event, I like the look of the future. You need a foldable, netbook size BT keyboard the size of a cigarette pack, a little stand, all...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-14
- Why Google released Closure Tools
- another nail in M$ coffinIt seems Google is second to FSF to send M$ to its grave.You are an idiot....First of all did you even read the article...Not only the article makes no senselike your idiotic rant aggainst MS but it contains several errors.AJAX is javascript and is not unique...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-06
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5.5 (Mac)
- Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most...
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- Mozilla Firefox 3.5.5 (Windows)
- Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking, tab-browsing, integrated Google search, simplified privacy controls, a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most...
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- LiMo has a second phone
- Web appsWeb apps, based on HTML5, SVG, WebGL, etc., really need to be given some priority in the industry. Otherwise, app developers will go crazy trying to develop & support local apps, for all of the different mobile OS platforms out there.RE: LiMo has a second phoneI adore Linux and...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-04
- Adobe Shockwave haunted by critical security holes
- > Adobe Shockwave haunted by critical security holesShould Adobe rename parts of their software suite not only this one as Shockware? ;-) The simple justification is that it was shocking to the vendor.On one of my machines with all security software up to date and running in the background, visiting...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-03
- Five interesting new details about Verizon's Moto Droid
- HTML5 a "nonstandard"?Isn't HTML5 a "nonstandard", in that it hasn't been approved yet?I can't wait for my new ....... after 2 deal to arrive! Sounds like this phone rocks. That combined with Verizon Wireless coverage this should be a big winner!So the big "savings" from using a "free"...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- Intuit enhances Quickbooks by bringing cloud apps to desktop software
- Why not go completely to the cloud?Intuit should take their products completely to the cloud. Then users could access them from any device (smartphone, PC, tablet, eReader, etc.) running any OS (Windows, OS X, Ubuntu, etc.).With HTML5 rapidly advancing in modern web browsers (desktop & smartphone), Intuit could even deliver...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- What's new in Android 2.0? Part 1: User features
- Some REALLY great functionalityThere's some REALLY great functionality in Android 2.0!Hopefully, Android's HTML5 features mesh well with the iPhone's HTML5 features. This will allow developers to build web apps that target both platforms.WebkitBoth browsers are using the same engine, so there should be compatibility.It's nice to see mobile browsers get...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-27
- MSFT versus GOOG - there's a big gap
- Countering Google[i]At the current rate of Google?s revenue growth, 7 per cent, it would take it more than 3 years to reach Microsoft?s current quarterly revenue.[/i]The above is true if you assume MS will have no growth over the next 3 years. I don't think that will be the case....
- Discussion threads 2009-10-23
- Free Silverlight streaming service to be replaced by paid Azure-hosted service
- Ought to be interestingSilverlight is the means by which Netflix streams their on-demand content. I cannot help but wonder if MS cut a deal with the new Blockbuster service.Does MS support "open internet", or do they want us to pay for itDoes MS support "open internet", or do they want...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- Is the Google Android platform the upcoming smartphone of choice?
- Android will winThe ATT exclusive and the other closed Apple policies for iPhone have kept the door open and now Google is in. The fact that Goole is behind it and that all the phone mfgs. and carriers will be using it bodes well for quick adoption and a buzzing...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-16
- Google challenges e-readers by taking e-books directly to browser
- Kindle Format?Did they also say how they propose to display Kindle's proprietary format in your browser?Oh myDunraven, go get a good strong cup of coffee, drink it down, and read the article again. You just aren't awake yet.This is cool!NTRE: Google challenges e-readers by taking e-books directly to browserAnyone...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-15
- Next-gen operating systems: Facebook on steroids?
- Chrome OS is a key building blockThis is why I think the concept of Chrome OS is so powerful.Sure you will be able to use your web apps offline, like desktop apps (thanks to HTML5/Gears), but the core functionality of the apps will live in the cloud. And because the...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-07
- Adobe has the iPhone surrounded with Flash, but security headaches loom
- Flash 9 is already availableThe web browser is called SkyFire and Flash on it works very nicely.RE: Adobe has the iPhone surrounded with Flash, but security headaches loomI'll try not to do my banking on my cell phone.Problem solved!RE: Adobe has the iPhone surrounded with Flash, but security headaches loomWhat...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-05
- Fourth type of cloud computing
- Close, but no cigarThere is no requirement that a cloud be publicly accessible. In many cases, corporations use cloud products to supplement existing production. In that case, the public access is via the existing security scheme and the cloud assets are never directly accessible via public IP.Also, there...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-05
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