Browser wars summed up

I recently “upgraded” to IE 9 on one of my systems.  Remember that  ”upgrade” doesn’t mean “better.” This cartoon sums up the browser wars pretty damn accurately.

Google Plus

I like the circles concept of google plus.  I’ve only been on a couple of days though and and just getting the hang of it. If you are interested in it and want an invite, let me know.  

Lowest cost Android tablet on the market

Currently I would have to say that title belongs to the Nook.  Ya, ya…Barnes & Noble tells you it that it just an ebook reader, but it’s running a crippled version of Android that you can root pretty easily. It’s pretty straightforward, and you can find just about everything you need at nookDevs. Once you [...]

Local backup of GMail

Wired has the details.  I’m already using the Thunderbird method. I’ll probably use the GetMail method on the linux box as well.

Mucking with Android

I’ve started to muck with Android. Details to follow.

Two new Android phones

AT&T is finally carrying an Android based phone, this one is made by Dell, and called the Mini 3. This phone has been selling overseas already, so the specs are pretty well known. 3.5-inch 640×360 display, Bluetooth, 3 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash, microSD, and GPS.   Two things catch my eye, no WiFi and [...]

The Droid

Verizon has finally gotten what could a be a viable iPhone replacement.  A phone running the latest version of Google’s Andorid OS and a growing supply of applitions. I haven’t got my hands on one yet, but I’ve read a few reviews that state it stands up quite well in head to head comparisons with [...]

More colleges using google for student email systems.

I reported just over a year ago, that Worcester State College replaced its Microsoft Exchange based email system for Google Apps for student email accounts. According to the Google blog, they have a lot of company now. I see this sort of outsourcing of a basic IT function as a win for both the students [...]

Bad move by Apple

Apple barred the new Google Talk App from the iTunes App Store. The initial claim was that the app duplicated core services of the iPhone. To get around Apple’s monopolitics ban, point your iPhone browwer to www.google.com/talk. There has been other fallout from Apple’s ban, besides pissed off customers, the FCC is asking questions and [...]

I called the Chrome OS back in October

Google announced an OS based on Chrome, this is supposed be a seperate OS than Android, which is already shipping on smartphones and has been ported to netbooks. The Chrome OS is based on open source LINUX code, and Google plans on freely distributing the OS. This can’t make Microsoft very happy. Back in October [...]

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