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Thinner, better, already sold out—the new new thing in solar?

Solar energy can seem like a green tech fantasy. Energy free for the collection. Found in some of the emptiest spots on earth: deserts, parking lots, urban rooftops, open ocean, airplace wings, at 50,000 feet above the earth. Think about all that sunshine. And a company down...

Tags: Dr., Polymer, Global Solar Energy, CIGS, BUSINESS Global Solar, I-sol, Indium, Manufacturing, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2008-03-26

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iPhone VoIP apps and services

VoIP-sol.com has assembled a list of the various VoIP applications and services that are currently available for the iPhone, including iCall, fring, iPhoneGnome, JAHJAH, Talkety, sipgate, Raketu and Ringfree. Some require a jailbroken iPhone and others do not. Have you had succes with VoIP on iPhone? What is your app...

Tags: Apple iPhone, VoIP-sol.com, Telephony, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking, Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2008-06-23

'Give businesspeople a reason to care about SOA; give them BPM'

'Give businesspeople a reason to care about SOA; give them BPM'That's what I have been saying all alongI wrote a post in response to this article. I agree that BPM is key to SOA initiatives.http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/eai/madgreek/archives/without-bpm-soa-is-sol-22704Business people will never care about SOAIt shouldn't be any surprise that business folks get...

Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Operational planning, Business process automation, Web services, Enterprise software, Middleware, Strategy, SOA, BPM, business process

Discussion threads 2008-02-25

Some systems showing incredible SP1 performance boost - Day 6

Some systems showing incredible SP1 performance boost - Day 6Nothing to be impressed about ...Vista's performance was ridiculous, so any fix would show up as significant improvement.Now, the real question is how does the performance compare with the previous MS OS version (ie: XP). Base on what has being...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Performance management, tech world, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, performance, SP1 performance boost, SP1 performance, incredible SP1 performance, SP1, Day 6, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-02-12

Some+won%27t+have+to+wait+until+March+for+Vista+SP1%2C+after+all

Some+won%27t+have+to+wait+until+March+for+Vista+SP1%2C+after+allIf the code is final, why not release it? ntnt = no textWhat a comical bunch of carp...NTWhy not just get from the web:?No link, this will be deleted. If you are truly that anxious to get RC1 though, you don't have to wait.TripleIIMS: we hate windows usersthey hate...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

Discussion threads 2008-02-07

Saving Internet freedom - for users - from telcos

Saving Internet freedom - for users - from telcosA little thing called competitionTelcos have to compete with cable broadband providers. Competition is the best regulator. Government regulation never works. We pay way to much for our phones due to government regulation, taxes and fees all meant to...

Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Telecom & Utilities, QoS, telecommunications company

Discussion threads 2007-12-13

Apple set to report fruits of busy summer

Apple set to report fruits of busy summerwho cares about the I-PhoneI'm more curious to see the numbers of Apple computers sold in the light of Vista. I know I've seen more Mac computers around among friends and family. Used to be I knew 1 Mac user, just 1 but...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, computer, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-10-22

Is Grandma's Linux called Mac OS X?

Is Grandma's Linux called Mac OS X?if mac os x is for computer-illiteratesthen why can i crack open a shell; code, compile and debug in any number of languages; script the os; create apps with direct access to system-wide frameworks that provide low-level access to graphics, audio, animation, and data;...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, PRODUCTIVITY, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, computer

Discussion threads 2007-10-22

The mystery continues: Why are Windows machines automatically updating themselves?

The mystery continues: Why are Windows machines automatically updating themselves?If MS actually was doing something sneaky......would you really expect the "Microsoft Update Program Manager" to admit it?Stop whining, be thankful...Microsoft knows what is best for you. If left to their own decisions, the average consumer would be overwhelmed by the...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Windows Machines, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system

Discussion threads 2007-10-15

Apple blacklisting hacked iPhones?

Apple blacklisting hacked iPhones?if you hack it, you don't have any right to complainIf you hack your phone - especially changing the carrier - I don't think you have any right to complain about almost any part of your iPhone not working anymore. I've hacked mine - for 3rd party...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., phone

Discussion threads 2007-09-20

American Express mulling iPhone return policy

I received this from a colleague: American Express has a Return Protection line (1-800-297-8019) in which customers (I think limited to gold and platinum, tho not sure) can return products they're unhappy with for any reason within 90 days of purchase. I took advantage of this to exchange an...

Tags: Apple iPhone, American Express Co., Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2007-09-10

iPhone's recessed rationale

iPhone's recessed rationaleRE: iPhone's recessed rationaleYep - headphone jacks, firewire connectors, power supply connectors, they are invariably the failure points on this sort of stuff. I've been using Apple laptops since the Powerbook 100, and the only things that have ever broken on them have been the power connectors. My...

Tags: Engineering, Digital music, Digital media, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, headphone, rationale

Discussion threads 2007-09-09

The 'undo' problem is why web applications aren't there yet

I just screwed up. I accidentally marked all of my Google reader items as read when what I intended to do was mark a specific folder as read. If this was a desktop application I could hit undo and I'd back up, have all of my data the way I...

Tags: Desktop, Web, Web Application, Rich Internet Application, Ryan Stewart

Blog posts 2007-08-30

Best storage strategies for the multimedia PC

Best storage strategies for the multimedia PCCan FreeBSD or Linux use ICH Raid?I’m looking at building a NAS server for my video surveillance DVR at work. need lots of storage I am looking at rack mount cases and boards for this, my question is does the Intel ICH RAID only...

Tags: Operating systems, strategy, RAID, storage, Microsoft Windows, multimedia

Discussion threads 2007-08-26

Skype is back (for some); damage to reputation is done

Skype is back for some; damage to reputation is doneMaybe this is just academically?Well, seems to me this is more important on the academic field than the business field I might be totally wrong. Skype I think is a very good example of the Second Media Age products, and the...

Tags: Telephony, PRODUCTIVITY, VOIP, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, skype, Skype Technologies S.A.

Discussion threads 2007-08-17

Second Life gets a voice; Slashdot adds social news features; Pandora lands on Facebook; Digg vs Netscape (redux)

Second Life gets a voice; Slashdot adds social news features; Pandora lands on Facebook; Digg vs Netscape reduxSecond Life gets a partial voice...Just to clarify your roundup about the Second Life voice client, it's currently only available to Windows and Mac users. Linux users, however, are SOL until the proprietary...

Tags: Second Life, voice, Second Life Get, Linux User, Linux, Facebook, Slashdot, Netscape Communications Corp., Digg

Discussion threads 2007-08-05

Another new Window Live buzzword is born

Another new Window Live buzzword is bornWould you please translate all this......into something I could care about?Microsoft needs a distortion field that gets them back to reality. They are WAY overboard into developer gobbledygook "cloud" stuff and not enough into things that really matter or even make sense to the...

Tags: Servers, Now Microsoft, developer, Sol, server, Microsoft Corp., PC, window, mainframe

Discussion threads 2007-07-26

Sun sets on SunRocket

Sun sets on SunRocketIf Only They Had Listened!Maybe if SunRocket listened to what you've been saying all along with creating strategic partnerships with Cricket Wireless or Metro PCS they might not be closing their doors tonight. ViaTalk and other providers should take note.--RHhttp://www.CheapCellPhoneWireless.comWhat???? Am I SOL?I just paid...

Tags: Telephony, VOIP, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Cable, Network technology, Sun Microsystems Inc., OneSuite, Lingo, SunRocket

Discussion threads 2007-07-16

HTC Omni looks like one slick Windows Mobile device

HTC Omni looks like one slick Windows Mobile deviceummmThe screen resolution sounds pretty impressive, and the built in GPS is an interesting feature... but 128mb ram? What's THAT all about?! And let's face it, the UI is SO important. Nobody does it like Apple does. And...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, PRODUCTIVITY, Keyboards, Operating systems, Handhelds, Monitors & displays, Microsoft Windows, mobile device, Apple iPhone, Omni, phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, High Tech Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-07-04

REM Radio (widget)

REM Radio Marbella, Costa Del Sol, and Spain. Live talk radio feed from Spain in English. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Spain, Radio, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2007-06-29