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Oracle buys Sun; Now owns Java; Becomes a hardware player;

Oracle buys Sun; Now owns Java; Becomes a hardware player;Bye, MySQL nt.RE: Oracle buys Sun; Now owns Java; Becomes a hardware player;Its altogether different area and will not be very easy for Oracle to go thorugh entire integration process. I hope Oracle keeps its focus in what it does...

Tags: Programming languages, OPEN SOURCE, Databases, Now Let, Oracle Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., hardware, Oracle-buys-Sun, hardware player, Java, MySQL, IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-20

WinDVD 8 and AACS key revocation

Ive had a few questions from readers regarding the implication of the AACS key for WinDVD 8 being revoked (as covered on, for example, Slashdot).First off, has the AACS key for WinDVD 8 been revoked? The answer is yes, as you can read in this press release by InterVideo:To...

Tags: Software, HD-DVD, DRM, Blu-ray

Blog posts 2007-04-11

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News to know: Windows 7; Google Dashboard; Driving while texting; Steve Jobs; Droid

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic" Dana Blankenhorn: What the Google Privacy Dashboard can...

Tags: Steve Jobs, Google Inc., Web, Dana Blankenhorn, Verizon Communications Inc., Mary Jo Foley, Dashboard, Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Channel Management, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing

Blog posts 2009-11-06

Open source needs successful champions

Open Source powers the Internet period!Open_Source powers the ENTIRE Internet withrouters/switches/servers you name it like Microsoft sitting behind caching Linux distroname servers.Now you tell me what does it need now???It is the FUTURE of smart devices, appliancedriven infrastructure, just like VMware using a Linux derived kernel and it is #1...

Tags: Linux, software cost, Linux Distro, open source, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

ID3 Editor 1.13.9 (Mac)

ID3 Editor is a small and simple MP3 tag editor, which offers the ability to edit the most wanted attributes of the ID3 tags in one window. Although iTunes offers a good interface for editing tags, it does have a few important attributes missing, e.g. 'copyright' and 'encoded by' which...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, MP3, Tag, Pa-software, ID3 Editor, MP3 ID3 Tag, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-11-04

Psystar: From Hell's Heart, I Stab at Thee!

No matter who they have to sueApple will never allow competition.agreedthey want as much profits as they can make.too bad their computers aren't very good for anything other than the basics and some visual/audio work ;)with that said, i believe that apple will have its future in their i-products (ipod,...

Tags: Hacking, SECURITY, Apple Inc., hardware, Psystar, OSX

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Friday Challenge: What can your OS do that mine can't?

My OS can break 5% global desktop market share!Sorry Mac and Linux! :PBetter/Larger Hardware/Software SelectionMy operating system Windows has a better and larger library of available applications, and a larger ecosystem of supported hardware.Why do you insist in behaving as an idiot?Hope what they're paying you is enough to compensate...

Tags: Operating systems, MSF, OS Installed, operating system, Ubuntu, Linux, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

With Motorola Droid, Verizon puts doubts about Google Android platform to rest [review]

Looks pretty nice, one comment on the article tho...[i]Further, Android 2.0 offers universal search, surfacing Web pages (history, bookmarks, etc.), contacts, applications and more all from the same search field widget. It?s a welcome addition.[/i]This is actually a feature of Android 1.6 and so not exclusive to the Droid or...

Tags: Smart phones, Motorola Inc., Google Android, Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid, Verizon Communications Inc., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Google, Android 2.0 sticks fork in GPS devices

It would also be great if Android could automatically re-route you in real-time, when things like the Bay Bridge suddenly close. This means munincipalities automatically posting closures on a web site, that all providers can use in real-time. Munincipalities could also distribute traffic in real-time. Lots of possibilities to replacing...

Tags: Handhelds, Mobile operating systems, Smart phones, GPS, Google Inc., Google Android 2.0, GPS Devices, battery, Google Android

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Will OpenSolaris survive Oracle?

We can only hope so! It would make a much better back end than what linux has to offer. Solaris has always been a solid performer and is a real UNIX, not some hacked up clone like linux. The best option for Oracle would be to ditch linux...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Sun Solaris, Oracle Corp., OpenSolaris, Open Solaris

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Why Android is beating Windows Mobile

So, the analysts have it wrong.because they do not agree with your assesment, but they have it correct when they do?That seems quite selective, but then again, it could be true. That is why when I see anaylyst that believe that Android (for as good as an operating system that...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, operating system, Microsoft Windows, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Ding Dong, The Vista's DEAD!

Vista is still alive here..."Vista definitely improved"Vista-preinstalled SP1/SP2 Just Works, so I have no immediate plans to upgrade to Windows 7. Right now, I don't want to tempt fate.I don't see why people get all emo over Vista's UAC. It doesn't bother me.Yes, everyone says that Windows 7 is better...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-10-24

Windows and Office cash cows take a hit in Microsoft's first quarter

BURN BABY BURNNice to see Microsoft start the downward spiral.Don't get too happy...Every company has a blip in its future - just wait until the next quarter.When you're on top the only way is down.Happened to all those on top at some point....IBMNovellGMLotusLike so many other companies?But then again, the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, NOW IT, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Windows 7 killer deals commence; 7 days of PC specials, $30 OS upgrade

That Best Buy deal ain't bad at all......stop Geek Squad at the door take the merchandise pop in the Ubuntu CD's and I'm ready to go. Thanks Win 7 for the cheap hardware.Apple should be offering deals now, tooJust to steal some thunder from the Win 7 (vista 2.0) over-hype.Fanboi...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Snow Leopard, Media Center PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Was Windows 7 totally your idea?

W7: Whose ideas?It is pretty clear that Apple and Microsoft "borrow" from each other. I don't think that's a problem, all competitors "borrow" each others' ideas and the consumer wins.What is clear, though, is that Microsoft did listen to alot of people but it wasn't those people that use...

Tags: Desktops, Crispin, Microsoft Corp., PC, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Is the IBM Client for Smart Work an alternative to 7 for schools?

Windows 7 looks like a genuinely good OS. Reasonable system requirements, high levels of usability and stability...What's not to like? Well, the price, of course. Volume educational licensing runs around $70 a seat for Windows 7 Professional upgrades. Then there's the actual upgrade process. Major rollouts...

Tags: Ubuntu, IBM Corp., Ubuntu 9.10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Roi/Tco, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-10-21

Windows 95 wiped out last PC competition

Installed only on IBMAt least, isn't that what wiped out OS/2?OS/2 was a great OS, but everyone heard about Windows through marketing and away the lemmings go. The interesting twist is that Apple's limited hardware base is still getting them more customers. Apple is starting to show up as...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UNIX, Microsoft Windows 95, PC, operating system, IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows, IBM OS/2, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Disco XT DJ 5.5.6 (Windows)

Disco XT is a software for professional DJ mixing, automation and music playback. Works with iTunes and iPods. All music and playlists in iTunes are instantly available in Disco XT and keeps in sync with changes made to iTunes. Includes dual audio deck with user definable EQs and spectrum, looping,...

Tags: Audio, Playlist, Microsoft Windows, Waveform, Apple iTunes, Disco XT, Automix, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-10-21

Spring Design debuts Google Android-based e-book reader, Alex

Myself, I do not even want a separate device, no matter how cheap. AND, I want to be able to read my books on any of my devices, such as smart phone, netbook, or desktop.ExactlyI would like to read my eStuff on my desktop, laptop or any other device. I...

Tags: E-books, Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Google Android, Google Inc., e-book Reader, e-book, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Best 'bang for the buck' graphics cards

No Love for NVIDIA?I'm a little disappointed you only mention one GeForce card as if they can't compete with ATI. I'm sensing either sponsorship or bias, Adrian... but if it's genuinely based on performance, I'd love to see some benchmarking and justification for the claim.They just killed off......half the cards...

Tags: Video cards, HD 4890, card, ATI Technologies Inc., NVidia Corp., video card, graphics

Discussion threads 2009-10-16