The trade press is awash in negative Google articles. Here is one of them. I think the author’s comments about “jeopardizing Google itself” are a bit over the top, but Google has hit a very rough patch on many fronts. I find Google + quite different and interesting than Facebook.
Is Google Plus A Social Media Failure?
What Is VMware Thin App Factory?
VMware Thin App Factory sounds like a major step forward for VMware in the area of application virtualization. It is a new tool set that dramatically simplifies application virtualization. Think of it as a P2V for applications. Here is a nice summary article about this exciting new product: https://tiny.
Cybercommand chief opposes U.N. net control
The commander of the U.S. Cyber Command said Thursday that he does not favor giving the United Nations the power to regulate the Internet. You can read about it here.
Adobe to fix Flash flaw that allows webcam spying
A flaw was found in Adobe Flash that can allow a “clickjacking” exploit to turn on your webcam and microphone. Adobe is working on a fix. Networkworld has an article talking about this issue: https://tinyurl.com/bwt7h7p
Impending Hard Drive Shortage
This could really mess things up in the coming months. We are already seeing this hit the distributors and limit what options we can offer. Read the entire article here.
Apple Confirms iOS 5 Bugs Causing Battery Issues for Some iPhones
https://tinyurl.com/5wgmn4p
World record 26 terabits per second data transmission achieved
I remember my first computer experience on a 300 baud modem connected to a DEC terminal printer talking to Erie 1 BOCES in High School in 1974. This is a pretty dramatic jump from those days. Read about it here: https://tiny.cc/c1to5
Are Google Android SmartPhones and Tablets Too Disposable?
This article has an interesting alternative perspective on the Android vs. Apple IOS debate. Apple like RIM controls both the hardware and software which arguably has created platform stability. You can read the article here: https://tiny.cc/7a9ak
1,000 years of data storage on a DVD compatible disc
CDs and DVDs have a useful life of about 10 years. They are susceptible to failure just like previous tape media. This new technology says the data will be preserved for up to 1,000 years. You can read about it here: https://tiny.cc/tty5t
1,000 years of data storage on a DVD compatible disc
CDs and DVDs have a useful life of about 10 years. They are susceptible to failure just like previous tape media. This new technology says the data will be preserved for up to 1,000 years. You can read about it here: https://tiny.cc/tty5t