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- 10 skills developers will need in the next five years
- 10 skills developers will need in the next five yearsYou forgot one thing!You need to be able to work for the same or less hourly wage than someone in India, Russia, or China. Qualifications are one thing, but CEOs always go for cheaper. Being able to work for...
- Tags: .NET, Scripting languages, Application servers, Programming languages, Middleware, Development tools, Microsoft .NET, skills developer, Ruby, Java, Adobe Systems Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-04-09
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- Can open source software stop IT failure?
- I'm not so sure #1 is valid#1 is a variation of "many eyes make all bugs shallow"Does it help? Yes. But it also makes the implicit assumption that everyone that can view the code is competent to do so. So it goes back to resource allocation being an issue, if...
- Tags: Strategy, OPEN SOURCE, information technology, IT Failure, F/OSS, software, open-source software
- Discussion threads 2009-10-26
- What Windows7 could mean for Linux
- Success becomes a problemIf Win7 is as trouble-free as advertised, then there will be a mass-migration to it. This will make M$ great money in the short term. But once customers are there, they are less likely to EVER upgrade again! They are "happy" with XP now - save for...
- Tags: SOAP, Content management, Groupware, Collaboration, Azure, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft SharePoint, Windows Communication Foundation, Microsofts, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-10-24
- Runes of Magic Chapter II - The Elven Prophecy 2.1.0.1871 (Windows)
- Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs in terms of gameplay, fun and quality. It features an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,300 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea. To date, Runes of Magic has attracted more than 2 million registered users,...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Customization, Frogster, Games, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2009-09-15
- Are IT grads learning the right skills?
- Not university level informationThe type of information they are referring to is not something that applies to a university level of education. What they are asking for is the specific skills on the implementation of technologies. For example, I can talk all day about certificates and the use of them...
- Tags: Businesses, IT Grad, information technology, developer
- Discussion threads 2009-09-14
- Has Apple quelled smartphone buyer expectations for finished products?
- MOPushing out products too fast seems to be the MO among companies. They want to make a buck, don't they?People seem to be so focused on features, features and even more features that some are blind to the obvious, that the gadget's first duty is to be useful and usable.What...
- Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, I-don't-know-what, smart phone, operating system, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-02
- Why writing a Windows compatible file server is (still) hard
- Why writing a Windows compatible file server is still hardThis article was more chatty...than SMB/CIFS. I was ready for the answer to the riddle about half way through. But other than that... interesting stuff. It makes me want to test the issue. Thanks.Good jobntLolSo A windows feature is...
- Tags: File servers, Storage management, Servers, Operating systems, Windows CIFS, Is it Microsoft, Samba, Microsoft Corp., file server, server, Windows Compatible, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-08-04
- The Apple tablet is a non-starter in Ed without content
- The Apple tablet is a non-starter in Ed without contentEVDO Internet connectivity??EV-DO really?With that only it's a pretty restricted market...there are not many countries were it will work...Better GSM+EDGE+HSPA&HSPA+ /WCDMA (2G -> 2.5G -> 3G -> 3.5G etc. support).CDMA has no longer term future on this planet... RE: The Apple...
- Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Cellular phones, Apple Tablet, tablet, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-07-27
- How to mentor entry level developers
- TechRepublic's Justin James has seen enough mentoring boondoggles to have a good idea of what does and doesn’t work. He shares his ideas about how to have a successful software developer mentoring program. One of my recent TechRepublic polls covered the topic of why we hire entry-level...
- Tags: Developer, Programmer, Mentor, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-07-24
- Microsoft's store foray: Compensating for the tech retail implosion?
- Microsoft's store foray: Compensating for the tech retail implosion?Good pointMS realizes it can't base its business model on inertia, so the retail store is not a bad idea. Also, I feel far more confident with the Apple store employees than I do with the employees at Best Buy, rightly or...
- Tags: Retail, Desktops, Microsoft Corp., retail company, Apple Inc., PC
- Discussion threads 2009-07-20
- Apple Faithful: Arrogance Is Not a Virtue, and Why I Will Never Buy a Mac
- I've often been asked why I don't own a Mac. The answer is simple, and yet complex, and requires a trip down memory lane artwork by Spidermonkey David Morgenstern’s column last week about Psystar’s imminent demise and his accompanying “Good Riddanceâ€...
- Tags: Software, Steve Jobs, Apple Macintosh, PC, Apple Inc., Next Computer, Canon Inc., Fanboy Template Let, Andrew, NeXTStep, Desktops, Hardware, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2009-06-02
- uCertify 70-552-VB Upgrade: MCAD Skills 8.03.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit MCPD.NET 70-552-VB, UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer VB.NET is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 9 interactive practice tests with over 637 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the...
- Tags: uCertify, Exam, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows, Management, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-05-26
- uCertify MCPD.NET - 70-552-VB Exam 8.03.05 (Windows)
- PrepKit MCPD.NET 70-552-VB, Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer VB.NET is an interactive software application that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains nine interactive practice tests with over 637 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the...
- Tags: uCertify, Exam, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows, Management, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-05-26
- Eclipse Ajax Tools Framework faces termination
- Eclipse Ajax Tools Framework faces terminationmore likely M$ FUDThis project is not terminated because of lack of interest, but because it was asimilated by other earth shaking projects.Ajax = deadman walking junkIt's a con-game, and real developers have long figured it out.AJAX: Too many moving partsThe biggest complaint I have...
- Tags: termination, Eclipse, AJAX
- Discussion threads 2009-05-13
- Apple's growth potential: Unleash the iPod Touch
- In this Apple story, it's not about whether you're a Mac or a PC. This time, it's all about the iPod Touch, the shy younger cousin of the iPhone that really hasn't had its moment in the spotlight - until now. Susquehana Financial analyst Jeffrey Fidacaro wrote...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, Apple iPod, Apple Inc., Apple iPod Touch, Digital Music, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-05-12
- NEXT09: deconstructing the enterprise gulf
- Attending NEXT09 was a breath of fresh air for me. As seems to be the way, there's always a good showing by controversial polemicists. You won't for example get two more strident and different speakers than Jeff Jarvis and Andrew Keen. As an enterprisey guy, Keen's assessment...
- Tags: Google Inc., Social Computing, Conference, CODA, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Dennis Howlett
- Blog posts 2009-05-07
- How much does open source cost schools?
- How much does open source cost schools?Why don't YOU share with people the challenges you facedwhen moving entirely to Linux? Oh wait, you didn't? Then why are you asking other people to do it?RE: How much does open source cost schools?Just imagine a world where *nix skills where as common...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, open source, Linux, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-05-05
- Microsoft 'Laptop Hunters' ad backlash 2.0: parodies
- Microsoft 'Laptop Hunters' ad backlash 2.0: parodiesYup, this is proof the ads are working.Don't worry Apple apologists, there were plenty of spoofs made of the Mac vs PC ad series too. Oh, wait, let me guess, [b]those[/b] parodies meant the Mac vs PC ad series was working. [b]This[/b] parody means...
- Tags: Desktops, advertisement, Laptop Hunters, Microsoft Corp., PC, Apple Macintosh, laptop computer
- Discussion threads 2009-04-15
- 10 skills developers will need in the next five years
- Guest post: If you’re a developer looking to get ahead in your field (or in some cases, to simply stay employed), this is not a good time to be complacent. TechRepublic's Justin James lists the skills you’ll want to work on now to maximize your future job prospects. For more...
- Tags: Job, Developer, Web, Agile, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-04-09
- 10 skills developers will need in the next five years
- If you're a developer looking to get ahead in your field (or in some cases, to simply stay employed), this is not a good time to be complacent. Justin James lists the skills you'll want to work on now to maximize your future job prospects.This download is also available as...
- Tags: Developer, Justin James
- Download resources 2009-04-01
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