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Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of JulyLooks like they're actually learning from us...well, more specifically they're learning from our mall security guards. There better not be any stairs or steep ramps at the Beijing Olympics!

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Discussion threads 2008-07-04

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Are there really too many Windows editions?

Are there really too many Windows editions?Are there really too many Windows editions?Nope!Still, from a consumer point of view, he wants one version, 20 bucks,enable any features you want. The multiple versions are ONLY for Microsoft's benefit in order to extract more money from YOU the eager customer.There is something...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, SKU, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-10-10

'A device that will blow the roof off all previous Blackberrys'

'A device that will blow the roof off all previous Blackberrys'Add a JAVA JREThan I'll be happy.

Tags: Handhelds, RIM BlackBerry

Discussion threads 2008-10-10

Is OpenOffice good enough?

Yes. OK, obviously there's more to this story than my tongue-in-cheek answer. This came up after one of our supercool, power user secretaries (who is an Office 2003/2007 wiz) ran a training session for the other secretaries in the district. The other secretaries are largely...

Tags: Secretary, Training, OpenOffice, Open Source, Office Suites, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-10-10

Happy Runner 2 ("Happy)

A continuation of one-button platformer with added Time counter, 23 brand new levels, switcher an item which turns the movement direction 180 degrees, which adds a lot of new possible level designs. Everything is packed into high difficulty to challenge ambitious players. This version is the first release on CNET...

Tags: Maurice Zarzycki

Software downloads 2008-10-10

Garmin Nuvi 265WT

The Garmin Nuvi family of portable navigation devices PNDs is growing constantly, and the GPS manufacturer has added a new line called the Nuvi 2x5 series that focuses on providing high-end features for an affordable price. The flagship model of this line is the Garmin Nuvi 265WT, and it offers...

Tags: Keyboards, GPS, Network technology, POI database, Garmin Nuvi, Garmin Ltd., Garmin Nuvi 265WT

Product reviews 2008-10-09

Look who's buying Vista Home Basic (hint: it's not home users)

Who's buying new PCs with Windows Vista Home Basic? Judging by the name, you'd assume those OS editions would be loaded on underpowered machines for starving students and penny-pinching families. But you'd be wrong. Based on my observations of the PC market over the past year or two, I think...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Small-business Buyer, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2008-10-09

New MacBooks and MacBook Pros: $800 and Mini-DVI (updated)

New MacBooks and MacBook Pros: $800 and Mini-DVI updatedBetter not leave out Firewire portsWould be nice if the added some more ports to the MacBook Cripple . . . Air.RE: New MacBooks and MacBook Pros: $800 and Mini-DVI updatedI'm happy to wait until Tuesday to find out more about the...

Tags: Notebooks, Mini-DVI, New MacBooks, Apple MacBook, MacBook PROS

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

Apple invites press to 14 October notebook event

Apple invites press to 14 October notebook eventMy Bitterness May Finally EndI had the biggest sigh of relief today when I read the news of Oct 14. For months (years?) we've been wading through rumors and disappointment so to know that Apple will FINALLY give the non-iPhone/iPod community some attention...

Tags: Notebooks, notebook, notebook event, Yay, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

Is Microsoft's fatal flaw the computer?

Is Microsoft's fatal flaw the computer?Not realy, their flaw isThey honestly believe they know vastly more than everyone else, refuse to listen, and miss major oportunities.Not a fatal flaw, but MS recognizes the need to change.MS became dominant, the big dog with selling it's and only it's OS on PCs...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., fatal flaw, flaw, computer, operating system

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

Asus ships Eee Box PCs with malware

Asus ships Eee Box PCs with malwareAsus ships Eee Box PCs with malwareThis is a deliberate attempt by Asus to get people to move away from Microsoft Windows and get the Asus eee's with linux installed. I hope Microsoft sues them for negligence. After that people will not want...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, ASUS, Eee Box PC, malware

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

RIA podcast goodness

There are a couple of news bits on the podcast front that should make anyone interested in RIAs happy. One, Coté and I are getting back in the routine of doing RIA Weekly. We're celebrating by rolling out a brand new RIAWeekly.com domain. Now that summer is over and we've...

Tags: Rich Internet Application, Podcasts, Internet, Ryan Stewart

Blog posts 2008-10-09

Happy Runner (zip)

A one-button platformer where you control the square in its quest to reach the right side of the screen while avoiding hazards. This is a simple platformer game with no special characteristics other than quite high difficulty level to challenge ambitious players. This version is the first release on CNET...

Tags: Maurice Zarzycki, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-10-09

Palin the reformer? In fact, a pattern of stonewalling and hiding

Palin the reformer? In fact, a pattern of stonewalling and hidingPalin Yes - Obama NoIt amazes me the the Left's knee-jerk reaction to Sarah Palin, when you have Barry Obama with his association with unrepentant terrorist William Ayers and anti-American bigot Jeremiah Wright. And never mind the fact Obama...

Tags: Obama, Sarah Palin, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Discussion threads 2008-10-08

Yahoo-AOL: An integration nightmare on deck

Yahoo-AOL: An integration nightmare on deckYAhOoLIt would be quite interesting.Yahoo is running just fineI use many of their services, and I wish people would just leave it alone. It makes money, so it won't go broke. Who cares if it is making as much as Google? Who...

Tags: Investment, integration nightmare, Yahoo! Inc., America Online Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-08

Is the BlackBerry Storm touchscreen system better than the iPhone?

I just got done reading Matthew Miller's preview of the BlackBerry Storm, RIM's first BlackBerry that's replaced the keyboard with a touchscreen system -- one that you must physically depress with your finger to manipulate (resulting in a "satisfying click," as many reviewers have reported). My question...

Tags: Touch Screen, Apple iPhone, Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry, Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-10-08

Forget about the name - The real question is how many flavors will Windows 7 come in?

Forget about the name - The real question is how many flavors will Windows 7 come in?They'll all be bitter.Don't get me wrong. I'm what passes for a happy Microsoft user, but all the "flavors" have and shall continue to leave a bitter taste and confused consumers. Another plus for...

Tags: Home entertainment, 64-bit, Operating systems, Games, SKU, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft NEEDS, real question, home theater

Discussion threads 2008-10-08

Will Windows 7 get a new name for its release?

Will Windows 7 get a new name for its release?Following Steve's PhilosophyAs you so accurately noted, Steve has a knack for whole numbers as we know from his Microsoft Office reign. Office 12 (2007), Office 11 (2003), Office 10 (XP or version 2002), Office 9 (2000) and these were the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Vista R2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, new name

Discussion threads 2008-10-07

Why Agile development matters [podcast]

Why Agile development matters [podcast]Agile Development beyond ITMichael -- happy to see your talking about this topic the very same day as me: http://tinyurl.com/3shth7. What strikes me is so many people think this is strictly an IT topic when the more sophisticated business users are expecting and wanting exactly the...

Tags: Podcasts, Strategy, podcast, Agile Development, information technology

Discussion threads 2008-10-07

Microsoft quietly halts sales of third-party activation offering

Microsoft quietly halts sales of third-party activation offeringWhat now if you use MS SLPS?This is a very disconcerting time for software vendors. With a major recession on the way, they need all the help they can get to fight piracy and offer flexible revenue-generation options for their customers to stand...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, piracy, ISV, Microsoft Corp., sales

Discussion threads 2008-10-07