The nook Tablet was probably meant as a feature bump/update to the nook Color. They also probably had a higher end tablet. But that one's BOM cost was too high and would be killed by the Kindle Fire. So they probably pulled the planned higher end one, and rebranded the nook Color 'update' as the Tablet. Just a guess.
I believe the Intel's focus for WindRiver is their software tools. Note that WindRiver already markets BSP kits for Linux for OEMs. It includes debuggers, emulators, and build systems. With WindRiver's tools and Intel's hardware they can have a very compelling Moblin Linux solution for potential hardware vendors.
Sean
Because Apple has only one version of software for all markets, regardless of carrier, they may appear to be independent. Yet, this sword cuts both ways. If a big enough customer, e.g., AT&T, says jump, Apple is left with no choice but to make the whole world jump. Apple is responding to one market's requirements by changing software for everyone regardless of the relevance to other parts of the world.
Sean
The real story is the Nokia / Intel announcement of cooperation on Atom/mobile products. Intel seems rather focused on Mobilin for MID with a long term strategy for handsets. While Nokia will be pushing their Ovi stores/maps/content with a new UI for Symbian. I doubt that Nokia ever looked on Maemo for more than an R&D effort. Commercially it was never a success nor a viable consumer product - a geek toy yes, a popular consumer product never.
Maemo is irrelevant. The real thing to watch is the Intel/Nokia relationship on handsets - see how that evolves from processor choice to OS.
Sean
Engineering based firms that hire Computer Science and Computer Engineering undergraduates are struggling to meet their recruitment goals today. Although coming up with new ways to shape the skills and experiences of engineering undergraduates is noble and necessary. It hardly helps with the overall lack of new students majoring in those subjects at university in the first place. This program is an interesting experiment at an elite school. But it hardly has any impact on the lack of students choosing this field.
The other problem I have with it is that the ideas espoused are not terribly new. At the University of Nebraska's School of Engineering students can enter the JD Edwards Honors program with an emphasis in Business.
I tend to not hire CompSci or CompE students from this program because as entry level hires they have incredibly unrealistic expectations about their first job. They all want to transition to management right away before cutting their teeth on engineering design. So we tend to skip them over when we get resumes.
My company has looked at Open Source alternatives for some technology. We are subject to stringent certification process for our aviatoin software. The quality of Open Source code (programming habits, style, algorithms), the comments, the organization, makes use of Open Source a no-go.
I understand the OpenBSD has its origins in NetBSD. I've been using OpenBSD for some time now and was curious if anyone knew any pros/cons of one versus the other.
Thanks.
I remember sitting through a review and one manager noted that a certain employee never stayed later than 5pm at work. I was a bit put off by his logic. If the guy puts in his work and happens to get in on time, that is no reason to dock him.
SUN may have a great kernel design based on their many years of experience. However, on the x86 platform any such gain due to their kernel and other software is lost due to poor HW compatibility. I installed Solaris 10 Beta on my PC and found a variety of issues. I finally gave up and switched back to Debian.
Sean
DragonFly is an operating system and environment designed to be the logical continuation of the FreeBSD-4.x OS series. These operating systems belong in the same class as Linux in that they are based on UNIX ideals and APIs. DragonFly is a fork in the path, so to speak, giving the BSD base an opportunity to grow in an entirely new direction from the one taken in the FreeBSD-5 series.
It was fairly easy to install both Firefox and Thunderbird and then set them up as the default applications for the web and email. My parents have no trouble using the software.
It is not uncommon for Kansas to have a Democratic Governor even though both houses are controlled by the Republicans. In Johnson County Kansas, there is a more moderate Republican appeal. As a result there is constant friction within the Republican party in the state between the conservatives and the moderates. Case in point. Recent primary election in Johnson Count for the right to represent the Republican party in the general election against Rep. Dennis Moore ( Dem. ) pitted Kobach ( Conservative Repub. ) versus Taff ( Moderate Repub.)
Slashdot Mirror
Because Google wants to know more about you for tracking purposes and other business ideas.
Because they are working on Tizen based ones...with an illusion it will sell.
The nook Tablet was probably meant as a feature bump/update to the nook Color. They also probably had a higher end tablet. But that one's BOM cost was too high and would be killed by the Kindle Fire. So they probably pulled the planned higher end one, and rebranded the nook Color 'update' as the Tablet. Just a guess.
I believe the Intel's focus for WindRiver is their software tools. Note that WindRiver already markets BSP kits for Linux for OEMs. It includes debuggers, emulators, and build systems. With WindRiver's tools and Intel's hardware they can have a very compelling Moblin Linux solution for potential hardware vendors. Sean
Because Apple has only one version of software for all markets, regardless of carrier, they may appear to be independent. Yet, this sword cuts both ways. If a big enough customer, e.g., AT&T, says jump, Apple is left with no choice but to make the whole world jump. Apple is responding to one market's requirements by changing software for everyone regardless of the relevance to other parts of the world. Sean
The real story is the Nokia / Intel announcement of cooperation on Atom/mobile products. Intel seems rather focused on Mobilin for MID with a long term strategy for handsets. While Nokia will be pushing their Ovi stores/maps/content with a new UI for Symbian. I doubt that Nokia ever looked on Maemo for more than an R&D effort. Commercially it was never a success nor a viable consumer product - a geek toy yes, a popular consumer product never. Maemo is irrelevant. The real thing to watch is the Intel/Nokia relationship on handsets - see how that evolves from processor choice to OS. Sean
Engineering based firms that hire Computer Science and Computer Engineering undergraduates are struggling to meet their recruitment goals today. Although coming up with new ways to shape the skills and experiences of engineering undergraduates is noble and necessary. It hardly helps with the overall lack of new students majoring in those subjects at university in the first place. This program is an interesting experiment at an elite school. But it hardly has any impact on the lack of students choosing this field.
The other problem I have with it is that the ideas espoused are not terribly new. At the University of Nebraska's School of Engineering students can enter the JD Edwards Honors program with an emphasis in Business.
http://jdedwards.unl.edu/
I tend to not hire CompSci or CompE students from this program because as entry level hires they have incredibly unrealistic expectations about their first job. They all want to transition to management right away before cutting their teeth on engineering design. So we tend to skip them over when we get resumes.
Sean
Did they even selectively breed him with other parrots?
through the vents of a 17" CRT seem to be rather effective in my unfortunate experience....
Does MythTV work with the DishNetwork? From what I've seen it is mostly designed for over the air tuner or cable.
OpenOffice.org or something new?
My company has looked at Open Source alternatives for some technology. We are subject to stringent certification process for our aviatoin software. The quality of Open Source code (programming habits, style, algorithms), the comments, the organization, makes use of Open Source a no-go.
I understand the OpenBSD has its origins in NetBSD. I've been using OpenBSD for some time now and was curious if anyone knew any pros/cons of one versus the other. Thanks.
I guess the British Beagle landers will have to find a new destination.
I remember sitting through a review and one manager noted that a certain employee never stayed later than 5pm at work. I was a bit put off by his logic. If the guy puts in his work and happens to get in on time, that is no reason to dock him.
SUN may have a great kernel design based on their many years of experience. However, on the x86 platform any such gain due to their kernel and other software is lost due to poor HW compatibility. I installed Solaris 10 Beta on my PC and found a variety of issues. I finally gave up and switched back to Debian. Sean
DragonFlyBSD
DragonFly is an operating system and environment designed to be the logical continuation of the FreeBSD-4.x OS series. These operating systems belong in the same class as Linux in that they are based on UNIX ideals and APIs. DragonFly is a fork in the path, so to speak, giving the BSD base an opportunity to grow in an entirely new direction from the one taken in the FreeBSD-5 series.
...Microsoft Contract
Stop Drinking Coffee, and see how your first day sans your morning Cup feels...
to test for Radon!
He's already got 204GB of music that he owns. What does he care if he pimps Microsoft's Subscription service?
It was fairly easy to install both Firefox and Thunderbird and then set them up as the default applications for the web and email. My parents have no trouble using the software.
It is not uncommon for Kansas to have a Democratic Governor even though both houses are controlled by the Republicans. In Johnson County Kansas, there is a more moderate Republican appeal. As a result there is constant friction within the Republican party in the state between the conservatives and the moderates. Case in point. Recent primary election in Johnson Count for the right to represent the Republican party in the general election against Rep. Dennis Moore ( Dem. ) pitted Kobach ( Conservative Repub. ) versus Taff ( Moderate Repub.)
Not only is it ugly but you can knock someone out with it.
At that price they would hope the subscriber price
would offset it.