The more we learn about Microsoft's Office 365 and new pricing, the more it is essential to look at:
Alternatives to Microsoft Office
Alternatives to Microsoft Office
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Monday, 25 February 2013
Linux, Tizen News
Posted on 08:52 by Unknown
Linux Gaming
Steam for Linux Client Hits Ubuntu Software CenterH4cked Off: Valve's Team Fortress 2 freebies are good news for Linux - 18 Feb 2013 - Computing Opinion
Linux General
Linaro extends Linux ARM to networking gearWhich Linux admin tools and tricks would YOU stake your career on? • The Register
Small Business Trends: Linux & Open Source in 2013
Tizen
Update: I removed some comments here about what Bada and Tizen are as they were incorrect. The Smartphone OS world is getting pretty crowded, I'll provide better information in another post.Bada goes buh-bye: Samsung will merge Bada OS with Tizen
Sunday, 24 February 2013
MWC News (Android and Chips)
Posted on 15:43 by Unknown
If you don't know what Mobile World Congress is, think CES, but in Europe and more smartphone oriented.
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Important ChromeOS News
Posted on 15:19 by Unknown
The coverage of the Chromebook Pixel often left out the most important news at the launch event. The Pixel itself is really not all that interesting... it is an overpriced demo of what might be commonplace a few years from now.
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Microsoft; More Bad News
Posted on 14:51 by Unknown
Good news for Microsoft seems rather hard to come by these days. I thought maybe it was just me... I mean I admit I've got negative feelings toward Microsoft. But even the Windows faithful are not pleased. Consider this article from Windows pundit Paul Thurrott: Feeling Blue: Microsoft, You’re Releasing it Wrong. Basically he's come to the realization that Windows 8 is significantly flawed and that Microsoft is going to be very slow about fixing it. This has got to rough for him, he's the co-author of: Windows 8 Secrets.
I remember complaining to the Microsoft Developer Network about their atrocious web site (it lost my order for the second year in a row). At one point I wrote something like, "You cannot even run a simple web-based shopping cart, and you want me to do cloud development on Azure?". Well, have a look at this story: Microsoft's Azure service hit by expired SSL certificate. Several news sites are reporting that this has happened at least once before. SSL certificate expiration is anything but unexpected... how could they let this happen twice? (Or even once?)
A general article about Microsoft malaise: Microsoft is sinking in a sea of Android.
I remember complaining to the Microsoft Developer Network about their atrocious web site (it lost my order for the second year in a row). At one point I wrote something like, "You cannot even run a simple web-based shopping cart, and you want me to do cloud development on Azure?". Well, have a look at this story: Microsoft's Azure service hit by expired SSL certificate. Several news sites are reporting that this has happened at least once before. SSL certificate expiration is anything but unexpected... how could they let this happen twice? (Or even once?)
A general article about Microsoft malaise: Microsoft is sinking in a sea of Android.
Added Tegra 4 Benchmark Result
Posted on 13:51 by Unknown
I have added the NVIDIA Tegra 4 GeekBench result from PC Magazine to the Arm vs Intel Benchmarks page.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Android News
Posted on 19:56 by Unknown
Android news is simply huge, you would not believe how many things I don't put here. If you have ideas about what you like to see most, or an idea of a better way of organizing the information, please leave a comment!
Like Apple's App Store, Google Play is too crowded and not very good a letting you do precision searching.
3 Top Android App Store Alternatives to Google Play | CIO Blogs
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Like Apple's App Store, Google Play is too crowded and not very good a letting you do precision searching.
3 Top Android App Store Alternatives to Google Play | CIO Blogs
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Non-Android, Linux Phone/Tablet News
Posted on 19:35 by Unknown
I'm putting a break right here to see how many people are reading about these new OSs.
(I cannot see pageviews that come via RSS reading, so I have to put in a "jump break" to force a click-through.)
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(I cannot see pageviews that come via RSS reading, so I have to put in a "jump break" to force a click-through.)
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Chromebook Pixel is Real
Posted on 19:31 by Unknown
Well the Chromebook Pixel is real, here is Google's announcement.
Here is a Register article with more details.
I feel it is seriously overpriced.
I'm glad they did announce it; Chromebook news has been running 10x higher than normal, with a terrible signal to noise ratio.
Linux Skills in Great Demand
Posted on 19:12 by Unknown
This seems to pop up everywhere...
Hiring managers: “A good Linux-head is hard to find” | VentureBeat
Survey: Bosses are DESPERATE and GAGGING for Linux skills • The Register
DICE HOLDINGS, INC. : 2013 Linux Jobs Forecast: Pressing Need for Linux Talent | 4-Traders
Linux Professionals Receive Higher Salaries: Dice
Survey shows companies need Linux talent and they need it bad | ZDNet
Hiring managers: “A good Linux-head is hard to find” | VentureBeat
Survey: Bosses are DESPERATE and GAGGING for Linux skills • The Register
DICE HOLDINGS, INC. : 2013 Linux Jobs Forecast: Pressing Need for Linux Talent | 4-Traders
Linux Professionals Receive Higher Salaries: Dice
Survey shows companies need Linux talent and they need it bad | ZDNet
Strange, Possibly Humorous News
Posted on 19:03 by Unknown
These are oddball articles I run across as I monitor the news for this blog.
Chubby Checker App Lawsuit Filed Against HP For Penis Length Estimator
Carnival rescue bus breaks down while bringing passengers home
Russian Dash Cams Capture the Sublime, Seedy and Scary
U.S. Postal Service to launch new clothing line in 2014
This next is a cartoon... I cannot say what it is about without spoiling it.
The Joy of Tech :: Don't judge me.
Chubby Checker App Lawsuit Filed Against HP For Penis Length Estimator
Carnival rescue bus breaks down while bringing passengers home
Russian Dash Cams Capture the Sublime, Seedy and Scary
U.S. Postal Service to launch new clothing line in 2014
This next is a cartoon... I cannot say what it is about without spoiling it.
The Joy of Tech :: Don't judge me.
Saturday, 16 February 2013
Smartphone News
Posted on 12:08 by Unknown
Gartner: Worldwide sales 4Q12: Android 69.7%, iOS 20.9%, Blackberry 3.5%, Windows Phone 3.0%
Gartner Says Worldwide Mobile Phone Sales Declined 1.7 Percent in 2012
IDC: Worldwide sales 4Q12: Android 70.1, iOS 21.0%, Blackberry 3.0%, Windows Phone 2.6%
Android and iOS Combine for 91.1% of the Worldwide Smartphone OS Market in 4Q12 and 87.6% for the Year, According to IDC
Microsoft's mobile push may be too late
Android dominates Sprint's top 5 rated devices
Gartner Says Worldwide Mobile Phone Sales Declined 1.7 Percent in 2012
IDC: Worldwide sales 4Q12: Android 70.1, iOS 21.0%, Blackberry 3.0%, Windows Phone 2.6%
Android and iOS Combine for 91.1% of the Worldwide Smartphone OS Market in 4Q12 and 87.6% for the Year, According to IDC
Microsoft's mobile push may be too late
Android dominates Sprint's top 5 rated devices
Microsoft Office, Clearly Time to Replace It
Posted on 11:57 by Unknown
The Problem:
Despite rampant price drops across the Software Industry, Microsoft wants to charge you more for Office. They are trying to force you into a subscription model.Microsoft: Buy Office 365, Not Office 2013. Or You'll Be Sorry
Why Office 365 and Office 2013 may not be right for you
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ChromeOS News
Posted on 11:04 by Unknown
The Chromebook Pixel: is it a hoax?
Chromebook Pixel Existence Still a Mystery
'Chromebook Pixel': the Google PC we've been waiting for?
Chromebook Pixel (Google Link) to also support Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs and LTE connectivity, report says
My take is that the video was probably a hoax, but that something actually does exist. It is unclear precisely what that is though.
One things is certain, the Chromebook has finally captured the attention of the Trade Press:
Is Google getting Chromebooks ready to compete with Windows 8?
The potential of the Chromebook franchise
This is fascinating:
To get products into more hands, Google will open its own stores by the end of the year
Chromebook Pixel Existence Still a Mystery
'Chromebook Pixel': the Google PC we've been waiting for?
Chromebook Pixel (Google Link) to also support Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs and LTE connectivity, report says
My take is that the video was probably a hoax, but that something actually does exist. It is unclear precisely what that is though.
One things is certain, the Chromebook has finally captured the attention of the Trade Press:
Is Google getting Chromebooks ready to compete with Windows 8?
The potential of the Chromebook franchise
This is fascinating:
To get products into more hands, Google will open its own stores by the end of the year
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Android News (Lots)
Posted on 19:55 by Unknown
Until now, HP was the only remaining PC OEM to not adopt Android in some fashion:
HP To Adopt Android For Upcoming Mobile Devices
Android apps run on: Android, MacOS, Windows 7, Blackberry 10, and now Windows 8:
BlueStacks brings Android apps to Microsoft Surface Pro
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HP To Adopt Android For Upcoming Mobile Devices
Android apps run on: Android, MacOS, Windows 7, Blackberry 10, and now Windows 8:
BlueStacks brings Android apps to Microsoft Surface Pro
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Benchmarks Page
Posted on 22:54 by Unknown
I've added a Benchmarks Page to the blog. It contains comparisons of current processors, both Intel and ARM. If there is one you would like to see added, just say in the comments below.
Over time I expect to add processors to the page and will leave a quick post on the blog saying what I've added.
Over time I expect to add processors to the page and will leave a quick post on the blog saying what I've added.
Saturday, 9 February 2013
4Q2012 Numbers Show Microsoft is Truly Failing with Windows 8
Posted on 20:03 by Unknown
We're starting to get real numbers from 4Q2012 and it is increasingly clear that Microsoft has failed with Windows 8. Bizarrely, Microsoft seems to be blaming OEMs for the failure, even though their own hardware efforts failed spectacularly.
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Android News
Posted on 19:58 by Unknown
My guess about the "Chrome" Android is that they have a Native Client version of Android. This would mean that any Chrome browser could run Android apps.
Are Android apps for Chromebooks on the way?
This looks really convenient. I wish Google and Microsoft made it this easy.
Dropbox releases sync API for iOS and Android
So long as you only use a subset of API calls, putting your Android app on Blackberry 10 is as simple as repackaging it.
Android developers are going to love BlackBerry 10
Note: Intel powered, it's a shame it's such a low end chip though (significantly less than a Tegra 3).
Asus could be working on a cheap, Intel-powered Android tablet
Food for thought...
Could Android replace Windows?
Are Android apps for Chromebooks on the way?
This looks really convenient. I wish Google and Microsoft made it this easy.
Dropbox releases sync API for iOS and Android
So long as you only use a subset of API calls, putting your Android app on Blackberry 10 is as simple as repackaging it.
Android developers are going to love BlackBerry 10
Note: Intel powered, it's a shame it's such a low end chip though (significantly less than a Tegra 3).
Asus could be working on a cheap, Intel-powered Android tablet
Food for thought...
Could Android replace Windows?
Strange, Possibly Humorous News
Posted on 19:47 by Unknown
Apple Patents Crowdsourced, Peer-To-Peer Mobile Banking That Could Use iTunes To Provide Cash On Demand
Crazyflie Nano quadcopter is a $173 open source, programmable flying machine
North Korea's leader seen photographed using Android smartphone
Too busy to clean your tablet screen? Here's a $17 robot that does it for you
Crazyflie Nano quadcopter is a $173 open source, programmable flying machine
North Korea's leader seen photographed using Android smartphone
Too busy to clean your tablet screen? Here's a $17 robot that does it for you
Friday, 8 February 2013
ChromeOS News
Posted on 17:50 by Unknown
My guess about the "Chrome" Android is that they have a Native Client version of Android. This would mean that any Chrome browser could run Android apps.
Are Android apps for Chromebooks on the way?
Consensus is that HP's first Chromebook is less than desirable.
HP's First Chromebook: Big Screen, Little Else
Windows pundit Paul Thurott's made this rant about Chromebooks.
Microsoft’s PC Partners Continue to Seek Windows Alternatives
In the end his "solution" is that Microsoft should make it's own hardware... have you seen the new Microsoft Surface Pro? The depth of its bad design is breathtaking. Even he in his reviews has to struggle to find good things to say. How can he not see that Windows 8 is the problem?
This next item is almost certainly a hoax, the second article explains why. There were dozens of articles about this though, amazing, Chromebook news treated like the next iPhone news.
"Chromebook Pixel" with 4M Pixels, Designed By Google
The 'Chromebook Pixel'? Not so fast, bucko | Computerworld Blogs
This is a great list of Chromebook shortcuts... unfortunately not all that well organized, but I found several things I had not known before.
Google Chromebook - Tips To Master Chrome OS
Are Android apps for Chromebooks on the way?
Consensus is that HP's first Chromebook is less than desirable.
HP's First Chromebook: Big Screen, Little Else
Windows pundit Paul Thurott's made this rant about Chromebooks.
Microsoft’s PC Partners Continue to Seek Windows Alternatives
In the end his "solution" is that Microsoft should make it's own hardware... have you seen the new Microsoft Surface Pro? The depth of its bad design is breathtaking. Even he in his reviews has to struggle to find good things to say. How can he not see that Windows 8 is the problem?
This next item is almost certainly a hoax, the second article explains why. There were dozens of articles about this though, amazing, Chromebook news treated like the next iPhone news.
"Chromebook Pixel" with 4M Pixels, Designed By Google
The 'Chromebook Pixel'? Not so fast, bucko | Computerworld Blogs
This is a great list of Chromebook shortcuts... unfortunately not all that well organized, but I found several things I had not known before.
Google Chromebook - Tips To Master Chrome OS
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Linux News
Posted on 22:03 by Unknown
New Linux distro will target disabled users | PCWorld
Writing a Gnome app? Do it in JavaScript, say developers | ZDNet
Jonathan Blow criticises Linux dev tools | Game Development | News by Develop
Ubuntu phone launch set for early October 2013 'in two large geographic markets'
Microsoft looking to release Office for Linux in 2014 | ExtremeTech
Microsoft may be seeking protection from Linux with Dell loan | CFOworld
Desktop Linux Gains Share in Recent Months | PCWorld
Writing a Gnome app? Do it in JavaScript, say developers | ZDNet
Jonathan Blow criticises Linux dev tools | Game Development | News by Develop
Ubuntu phone launch set for early October 2013 'in two large geographic markets'
Microsoft fearing Linux?
Microsoft looking to release Office for Linux in 2014 | ExtremeTech
Microsoft may be seeking protection from Linux with Dell loan | CFOworld
Desktop Linux Gains Share in Recent Months | PCWorld
Smartphone Market Share (some real numbers)
Posted on 18:52 by Unknown
As I had calculated earlier in this post, Kantar WorldPanel was wrong, Apple did not get the majority of the US market in 4Q2012.
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Microsoft Surface Pro Reviews
Posted on 17:56 by Unknown
First I'll do my own mini-Review. I only used the Surface Pro in Best Buy, so this is not from an extensive time with it. (I had a Surface RT, for nearly two weeks, before deciding it was flat out bad and taking it back.) I agree with Mary Jo Foley (link inside the links below): it is worse that the Surface RT.
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Monday, 4 February 2013
Demo of an ARM-based Laptop
Posted on 15:08 by Unknown
This demo is of an ARM-based laptop. In the first part it shows the laptop running Ubuntu Linux and LibreOffice. A brief portion at the end examines what Android on a laptop/desktop might look like.
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Saturday, 2 February 2013
Android News
Posted on 13:07 by Unknown
Carbon for Android Backs Up Your Phone, No Root Required
Android Developer News
Are Android apps for Chromebooks on the way?Google Play Store to surpass Apple App Store in revenue by the end of the year, report says
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Launching Soon Android Operated Devices
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Launching Soon Android Operated Devices
Upsetting news for Apple
Has Apple lost its cool to Samsung?
IDC: iPad Now Under 50 Percent Market Share and Falling
British retailers found recommending Samsung smartphones over Apple's
IDC: iPad Now Under 50 Percent Market Share and Falling
British retailers found recommending Samsung smartphones over Apple's
Android Gadgets
ChromeOS News
Posted on 13:06 by Unknown
Google touts the benefits of Chromebooks over iPads
Google’s silvery Samsung Chromebook could be gold
Google announces that 2,000 schools now use Chromebooks, up 100% in three months
Are Android apps for Chromebooks on the way?
Why the Linux netbook crashed and burned
Microsoft should worry about Chromebooks as much as it worried about Linux desktops
Is Microsoft driving PC makers to Google Chromebook and Android?
Google’s silvery Samsung Chromebook could be gold
Google announces that 2,000 schools now use Chromebooks, up 100% in three months
Are Android apps for Chromebooks on the way?
Why the Linux netbook crashed and burned
Microsoft should worry about Chromebooks as much as it worried about Linux desktops
Is Microsoft driving PC makers to Google Chromebook and Android?
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