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Wordcamp 2008

In the quiet flats of University of California San Francisco Mission Bay campus, bloggers, thinkers, journalists, developers, and inventors melt together for a full day of lectures and learning. The goal of Wordcamp 2008 is to figure out the future of publishing on the web. ...

Tags: Open Source, Blog, Wordpress, Plug-in, Automattic, Wordcamp, Mullenweg 3:00, BuddyPress, Discovery Channel, Al Upton, ChickSpeak, ScholarPress, Netconcepts, Post Title, Akismet, Virality, Diso, Compliment Spam, Monotone, Prologue, GigaOm Daily, Gigalogue, Comments Screen, Blogging, Internet, Andrew Mager

Blog posts 2008-08-16

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Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their money

SilverLight draws circles around Google's gimmickCompare SL's demo w/ that of ChromeOS and see it for yourself the truth: The former completely owns the latter.RE: Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their moneyWhat kool aid are you drinking? NOTHING is secure, and Google wants to take over everything....

Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Ford Motor Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

The weirdest Easter egg ever seen on Facebook

Contra...Isn't that the extra lives/weapons cheat code for Contra on NES?The Konami Codehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konami_CodeInterestingly, the article already makes reference to the Facebook Easter Egg.Funny you should mention that...It's apparently called a Konami code (http://twitter.com/the_pc_doc/status/5813662529)I'm waaaay too young to know that :)RE: The weirdest Easter egg ever seen on FacebookThis is very...

Tags: Web browsers, weirdest Easter egg, Facebook, Easter egg, Konami Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Saft 12.0.2 (Mac)

Saft for Safari is a plugin to extend Safari's features with sidebar, searchable history and bookmarks, full-screen browsing, type-ahead searching, customized Google Search field, URL shortcuts and kiosk mode. Features include: Ad/banner blocking with simple URL pattern matching Add bookmark folder here and add bookmark here in every bookmark...

Tags: Menu, Apple Macintosh, Browser Window, Web Browser, Hao Li, Web Browsers, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-12

Why I'm letting someone else run my Exchange 2010 server

Why ironic?Given that exchange is the de facto standard in business email/cal having their products working as perfectly as possible with exchange is a must. Not only that, they advertise this functionality. Did you expect it to fail miserably? Your expectations must have been low. Heh.It took yearsNative Exchange support...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, E-mail servers, Groupware, Exchage, download page, Apple iTunes, IBM Corp., server

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Screen Shootout: Droid vs. iPhone - Apple.com (Screen Shootout: Droid vs. iPhone)

RE: Screen Shootout: Droid vs. iPhone - Apple.com (Screen Shootout: Droid vs. iPhone)I too would be very bothered by the yellowness of the screen if these pics are acurate.Droid whitesIn looking at each of these pics, the white on the Droid seems very yellow. Is this eactually the case...

Tags: Smart phones, Apple Inc., Droid, Apple iPhone, Screen Shootout

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android; no love for RIM, Palm

To Stay in Business,eventually they will turn to Android.The SAME WAY did HTC and MOTOROLA.and IT will not Take Long!RE: Analyst: Big on Motorola, Android; no love for RIM, PalmRIM forever!droid is cool, but read the comments on the original article.this guy is probably waaaay off.IT Analysts are kind of...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Investment, Handhelds, droid, IT-Analysts, Motorola Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Palm Inc., phone, Pre, v60

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

A visit to Microsoft's first store

I missed an explanation as to why...I should shop there."Three rows of tables displayed hardware from Dell, HP, Sony and Lenovo."The big chains sell those already. Why would I go to a Windows store to buy Dells, HPs, Sonys and Lenovos, when there are several sources for those same computers...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., 64-bit, Microsoft Windows, computer, GPU, Microsoft Windows 7, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Hockey Scout for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)

Hockey Scout for iPhone uses a bunch of sliders to track skills like skating, passing, shooting, and hitting as the game unfolds. If the player does well, you move the sliders up. If he slacks off, you throttle them back. Once you have formed your opinion, you flip the screen...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Brian Beninger, Smart Phones, E-mail, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-10-30

Ubuntu Karmic Koala launches to mixed reviews

Not released yetKarmic koala hasn't been officially released yet and the bug that this article was talking about has been fixed for the official releaseMultiple hard drives issue already fixedThe problem only affected the 64-bit version of the release candidate, and it has apparently been fixed for the final release.wowwow,...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Karmic Koala, Dana

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

E-book reader news and releases round-up

Why e-books ?Using a "normal" paperback book I have indefinite battery life and extreme portability. I have no need to carry a hundred books at one time and can take along a few books for an extended read time just about anywhere and in any travel bag. I...

Tags: E-books, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, e-reader, Apple Inc., E-book reader new, e-book Reader, e-book

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Lenovo's Windows 7 lineup of IdeaPad, IdeaCentre PCs dazzle (Lenovo's Windows 7 lineup of IdeaPad, IdeaCentre PCs dazzle)

Not bad but Apple still much betterNo one else can hold a candle to them, but Some of these PC companies must be getting an ear bashing from MS to come up with some stuff that competes with the Cupertino Style Kingseven the name where Apple comes from is trendyIf...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Lenovo Group Ltd., IdeaCentre PC, IdeaPad, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Finally, some answers to Windows 7 upgrade questions

Except that most software is not 64-bitnor are most drivers. Also, you have a nasty Microsoft enforced warning screen if you are trying to use non-signed drivers each time you boot. Not a killer, but stupid and annoying.Also, as someone else pointed out, if you don't have at least 4...

Tags: Network technology, Microsoft Windows, 64-bit, Windows 7 Upgrade, 32-bit, Microsoft Windows 7, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-25

Nook Clarified: Really solid progress for e-readers

Yesterday, I posted a long analysis of what I thought was right and strangely wrong about the Barnes & Noble Nook. Matt Miller today got a clarification about my main concern, which was that Barnes & Noble seemed to have said, according to several published reports, that Wi-Fi would work...

Tags: E-reader, Barnes & Noble Inc., Wireless LANs, Wireless And Mobility, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2009-10-21

TR Dojo: Five must-have Firefox add-ons

Just Give me the List Thanks.CosignThe last dojo vid was a waste of time telling me about tools I already knew about.Video and Text PleaseMy employer blocks web video clips - it would be great if ZDNet bloggers included even just a brief text summary of the main points along...

Tags: Corporate communications, video, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

B&N Nook beats Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, here's why

Thanks for double-checking on WiFintLooks good butNo international support. Like the Sony not available outside the US. Again Amazon Kindle is ahead of the curve even if the device is not as sophisticatedRE: B&N Nook beats Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, here's whyI have a Kindle, the service for...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, B&N Nook, B&N, Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, Amazon.com Inc., Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

B&N's Nook e-reader: Weirdly unrevolutionary

In addition to this posting, please visit this clarifications posting to get the whole picture. It would be nice to say, as Matt Miller has, that the e-book and e-reader market was revolutionized today. It simply got more interesting. A careful reading of the $259 Nook's...

Tags: E-reader, Device, E-book, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Inc., Wireless, B&N, Nook, Cover-flow, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2009-10-20

HP TouchSmart tx2 laptop brings upgraded multitouch to tablet PC; $799

Nice price point NT.pretty!.. have to test out one of these for our EHR systemIf its good enough, might replace the fujitsu's that cost a small fortune each.why oh why :(Why did you keep the same processor hp, why? :(I was going to buy one in august for school but...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Games, laptop computer, tablet, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP TouchSmart TX2, HP TouchSmart, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Macintosh, game, performance, tablet PC, processor, PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

Safe 1.7 (Mobile)

Safe allows you to store and organize your sensitive data. Your information is protected with your password by using one of the strongest cryptography available: Strong 256-bit AES encryption from the iPhone. In fact, 256-bit AES has been certified by NSA for government use and TOP SECRET information. This way...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Password, Mobile, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-12

Android's Weakest Link

92% Post Consumer Waste RecyclingFirst time I'm mentioning this, but not the first time I've noticed.Isn't this essentially Arrington's comments with a nominal wrap around? And this deserves a by-line?Do you agree with the source? Do you disagree? Don't you have anything to add? Does this matter? Can I get...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Mobile applications, Handhelds, Wireless and Mobility, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Apple iPhone, Weakest Link, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-10-11