Tech News!

[birge]

First week results shows that Windows 7 is more demanded than Vista Windows 7 Beats Vista By 234% In First Week Sales (http://digg.com/d319QCL)

Wrong knowns about DNS What DNS Is Not (http://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=1647302)

[tahoemnts]

First week results shows that Windows 7 is more demanded than Vista Windows 7 Beats Vista By 234% In First Week Sales (http://digg.com/d319QCL)

Wrong knowns about DNS What DNS Is Not (http://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=1647302)

Interesting. Is W7 that much better? Or is it a result of marketing and the need for the "new thing"?
http://www.thepictureshare.com/img/j/B.jpg

[birge]

Interesting. Is W7 that much better? Or is it a result of marketing and the need for the "new thing"?
http://www.thepictureshare.com/img/j/B.jpg

I guess both.
Plus there is increasing consumption of computers. When I was in highschool, I just got a PC. When I was in collage, I got PC and Notebook. Now, I got a Netbook, a Notebook and a desktop computer :)

[birge]

Logitech buys Lifesize:
Logitech buys video-conferencing firm LifeSize (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10394831-92.html?tag=mncol;title)

About the new programming language of Google; Go!
[Its mascot is really cute!]:D

Google hopes to remake programming with Go (http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10393210-264.html?tag=mncol;title)

[birge]

Google's safe search lock. Don't worry, your children are safely surfing now.;)

There's No Sex When Google Shows You Colored Balls (http://digg.com/d319l1h)

Wolfram Alpha will be the member of Bing family.

Bing - How Many Calories in a Burger? What?s 2^2^2^2^2? Bing and Wolfram - Alpha Have the Answers (http://www.bing.com/community/blogs/search/archive/2009/11/11/how-many-calories-in-a-burger-what-s-2-2-2-2-2-bing-and-wolfram-alpha-have-the-answers.aspx)

[birge]

Google is working on more speeder web protocol called SPDY:

SPDY Gonzales: Google Continues Its Push To Take The Web To Breakneck Speeds (http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/12/spdy-gonzales-google-continues-its-push-to-take-the-web-to-breakneck-speeds/)

Youtube is getting more and more HD'ier :):) : YouTube Blog: 1080p HD Is Coming to YouTube (http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2009/11/1080p-hd-comes-to-youtube.html) :cool:

[birge]

If you are interested in the history of the Internet, this article is just for you:
The History of the Internet in a Nutshell (http://digg.com/d31A6Cu) :)

About DNSSEC (DNS Security): What is DNSSEC and what is waiting for us? :confused:
Technology Review: DNS Security Protocol Gains Momentum (http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/23954/?a=f)

[birge]

Will URL and Browser Bar be buried in to the dusty pages of history?? :
http://factoryjoe.com/blog/2009/11/16/the-death-of-the-url/

I really appreciate backing-up tools!
Five Best Online Backup Tools (http://lifehacker.com/5405041/five-best-online-backup-tools)

[birge]

Google opens its new image-search facility::)
Official Google Blog: Explore images with Google Image Swirl, now in Labs (http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/explore-images-with-google-image-swirl.html)

If you really loved IE 8 and look forward to IE 9, sorry you have to wait for little bit more:
Internet Explorer 9 not coming at PDC (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10399672-56.html)

[nickh]

If you really loved IE 8 and look forward to IE 9, sorry you have to wait for little bit more:
Internet Explorer 9 not coming at PDC (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10399672-56.html)

Do people love any version of IE?

IE6 was unbelievably insecure (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer_6#Security_issues) and supported web standards so poorly that YouTube no longer supports IE6 (http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/14/youtube-will-be-next-to-kiss-ie6-support-goodbye/). IE7 doesn't pass the Acid2 or Acid3 tests (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer_7#Standards_support), and IE8 only gets 20/100 on the Acid3 test (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer_8#Standards_support). Talk about not supporting web standards and making life difficult for everyone.

However, I'm looking forward to IE9 simply because it will have better support for web standards.

[birge]

Do people love any version of IE?

IE6 was unbelievably insecure (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer_6#Security_issues) and supported web standards so poorly that YouTube no longer supports IE6 (http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/14/youtube-will-be-next-to-kiss-ie6-support-goodbye/). IE7 doesn't pass the Acid2 or Acid3 tests (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer_7#Standards_support), and IE8 only gets 20/100 on the Acid3 test (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Explorer_8#Standards_support). Talk about not supporting the web standards and making life difficult for everyone.

However, I'm looking forward to IE9 simply because it will have better support for the web standards.

:) Haha!
Chrome rulaz!! :cool::cool:

[birge]

Office 2010 and Sharepoint 2010 betas are ready to test:

PDC2009: Office and SharePoint 2010 Betas Available (http://onespot.sfgate.com/technology/2009/11/18/a/533047959-pdc2009-office-and-sharepoint-2010/)

Aa-ow. Aol will sell ICQ:

AOL to Sell ICQ Instant-Messaging Service (http://kara.allthingsd.com/20091118/aol-hires-bankers-to-sell-off-icq-as-internet-service-starts-to-shed-non-core-assets/)

[RichardLeik]

Lol. Seems like they are spitting out versions just for the heck of it. IE8 was no where near perfect and I think they should start putting out some real improvements on security and speed instead of features.
That's why I'm a huge fan of Chrome. It's simplicity and speed amaze me.

[birge]

Lol. Seems like they are spitting out versions just for the heck of it. IE8 was no where near perfect and I think they should start putting out some real improvements on security and speed instead of features.
That's why I'm a huge fan of Chrome. It's simplicity and speed amaze me.

Like I always say, "In Chrome (Google) we trust" :D:D

[birge]

Goooood morning!! :)

Little bit more about IE 9.0 and Google:

Firstly, you can read the specs and expectation about IE 9.0 from this link:
Internet Explorer 9: what you need to know (http://digg.com/d31ATxa)

From Google side:
Chromium OS Source released (http://digg.com/d31AWE0)
and if you want to give a shot with Chromium here is a how-to for you: Want To Try Out Google Chrome OS For Yourself? Here’s How. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/19/guide-install-google-chrome-os/)

[birge]

After 80's and 90's we begin to call 2000's :eek: Time goes by so fast... Whatever, here are 20 best gadgets of last decade: The 20 Best Gadgets of the Decade (2000-2009) (http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2009/11/the-20-best-gadgets-of-the-decade-2000-2009.html?p=2)

Google Chrome OS review: Google's ChromeOS: Ten observations (http://blogs.computerworld.com/15133/googles_chromeos_ten_observations)

[birge]

Google Product Search review:

Google Product Search Gets Review Summaries & Big Picture “Gallery” View (http://searchengineland.com/google-product-search-gets-review-summaries-gallery-view-30345)

After iPhone worm, watch out for Facebook worm, too! :eek:

Facebook worm wants you to "Click da' button baby!" | Geek.com (http://www.geek.com/articles/news/facebook-worm-wants-you-to-click-da-button-baby-20091124/)

[birge]

Java 7 has some new feature, such as Language:
New language features in Java 7 (http://code.joejag.com/2009/new-language-features-in-java-7/)

New Opera is both browser and server:
Opera 10.10: Web Browser and Web Server In One (http://mashable.com/2009/11/24/opera-10-10/)

[birge]

Windows 7 gives no blue screen... It gives BLACK!!! :confused::eek:
Microsoft looking into Windows 'black screen of death' problem (http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2009/11/microsoft_investigating_windows_black_screen_of_de ath.html)

Good-bye to Gears, welcome to HMTL5: What's powering Web apps? (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/11/google-gears.html)

[birge]

What was popular at 2009?
Google: Zeitgeist 2009 (http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist2009/)

Microsoft defends itself about “Black Screen” issue
Microsoft says black screens not caused by security updates (http://blog.seattlepi.com/microsoft/archives/186837.asp)

[birge]

Intel's new big boy: 48 core in single Cloud Server Cpu! :)Intel Unveils 48-Core Single-Chip Cloud Computer (http://hothardware.com/News/Intel-Unveils-48Core-SingleChip-Cloud-Computer/)

Google announced a new online web-developers tool to measure site stats: :cool: Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: How fast is your site? (http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-fast-is-your-site.html)

[birge]

Say welcome to the Public DNS of Google! It's really fast :D
Official Google Blog: Introducing Google Public DNS (http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/introducing-google-public-dns.html)

After Farmville, we'll have meet with Petville:
FarmVille maker unleashes PetVille (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10408925-2.html?tag=mncol)

[birge]

While using Facebook, you need to watch out:
The Top 4 Risks You Face When You Use Facebook (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-top-4-risks-you-face-when-you-use-facebook/)
Everything about HTML 5
Everything you need to know about HTML5 | News | TechRadar UK (http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/why-html5-is-here-today-and-not-2022-654828)

[birge]

Snow Leopard tips and tricks:
100 Snow Leopard Tips, Tricks, and Features (http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/100_snow_leopard_tips_tricks_and_features)

Google is working on real-time search [like a Twitter search]
Google Aims To Push The Speed Of Light With Realtime Results. Seriously. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/12/07/google-realtime/)

[birge]

Do you know those facts about Internet?
A Day in the Internet (http://www.onlineeducation.net/internet/)
New hardware projects for memory expanse:
Five ways to revolutionise computer memory - tech - 07 December 2009 - New Scientist (http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20427370.600-five-ways-to-revolutionise-computer-memory.html?full=true)

[birge]

Why Apple always win? [Apple doesn't play by the rules. It reinvents them. Nice quote!]
Why Apple succeeds, and always will (http://www.betanews.com/joewilcox/article/Why-Apple-succeeds-and-always-will/1260336742)

IBM’s new servers' mainframe is Linux
IBM's newest mainframe is all Linux (http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9142007/IBM_s_newest_mainframe_is_all_Linux_)

[birge]

Re-Use your old computer and build a media server!
Build an OS X Friendly Linux Media Server From Your Old PC (http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_make_your_pc_media_server)

Most "green" gadgets:
Best Green Tech Concept Gadgets of 2009 (Slideshow) (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/12/best-green-tech-concept-gadgets-of-2009-slideshow.php)

[birge]

2010 is approaching. I find two predictions about Social media and Web trends for 2010. We'll see they are valid or not very soon! :D

Social Media: What's Next? (http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/technology/article/social-media-whats-next-adam-ostrow)
Five Technologies That Will Keep Shaping the Web in 2010 (http://sixrevisions.com/web-development/five-technologies-that-will-keep-shaping-the-web-in-2010/)

[birge]

Parallels’ Small Business Panel updated!
Parallels Small Business Panel 10.1 Updated (http://www.thehostingnews.com/parallels-small-business-panel-10-1-updated-12188.html)

Google URL shortener: goo.gl
Official Google Blog: Making URLs shorter for Google Toolbar and FeedBurner (http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/making-urls-shorter-for-google-toolbar.html)

[sgoodman]

Say welcome to the Public DNS of Google! It's really fast :D
Official Google Blog: Introducing Google Public DNS (http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/introducing-google-public-dns.html)

When I try to go to Granite Canyon (http://www.granitecanyon.com), I get redirected to Google Public DNS. I wonder if Google bought Granite Canyon?

[birge]

Hi,
I checked the WHOIS record, it looks like still belong to Granite Canyon.

Granitecanyon.com - Granite Canyon - OpenDNS | Internet Navigation And Security (http://whois.domaintools.com/granitecanyon.com)

[sgoodman]

When Google made the announcement on their blog, they made it sound like their engineers developed Google Public DNS from scratch. But when I tried to go to the Granite Canyon (http://www.granitecanyon.com) Public DNS, I get redirected to Google... so I'm thinking that Google just bought Granite Canyon and re-branded it.

Shane.

[birge]

When Google made the announcement on their blog, they made it sound like their engineers developed Google Public DNS from scratch. But when I tried to go to the Granite Canyon (http://www.granitecanyon.com) Public DNS, I get redirected to Google... so I'm thinking that Google just bought Granite Canyon and re-branded it.

Shane.

Hmm you may be right. Let's wait and see :)

[birge]

The hottest PC technology for 2010 (http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/the-hottest-pc-technology-for-2010-657850)

If you STILL don't have an idea about Google Wave: The idiot's guide to Google Wave (http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/the-idiot-s-guide-to-google-wave-655127)

[birge]

Marry Xmas Everyone!

Now they are attacking you through your RAM!
http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerability_management/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=222002720

You may have not seen but there are some other operating systems!
10 operating systems you've never heard of (http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/10-operating-systems-you-ve-never-heard-of-657469)

[birge]

What were the tech trends of 2010?
2009 Technology Gadget Year in Review (http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4340454.html?page=1)

The Best Alternatives to Every Apple Product (http://gizmodo.com/5431521/the-best-alternatives-to-every-apple-product/gallery/)

[birge]

Getting connected: a history of modems (http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/getting-connected-a-history-of-modems-657479)

I already said that... Social Media addiction is REAL!! :eek:
Social networking joins addiction list...O rly? (http://digg.com/d31DyT9)

[birge]

Why 2009 was the year of Facebook?
Facebook more than doubled its number of users this year (http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/dec/28/facebook-users-social-network)

Top 10 Tech Stories of the Decade (http://www.pcworld.com/article/185511/top_10_tech_stories_of_the_decade.html)

[birge]

I wish you a wonderful and meaningful 2010 and here come the first tech news of 2010: :D

Deciding the font of your website; little tips!
To Serif or Sans-Serif, That is The Question (http://designora.com/tutorials/sans-serif-font/)
2010 web predictions from pcworld:
10 Ways the Internet Will Change in 2010 (http://www.pcworld.com/article/185768/10_ways_the_internet_will_change_in_2010.html)

[birge]

Kids are aware of everything. Social networks and kids: How young is too young? (http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/11/02/kids.social.networks/index.html)

Chrome or Safari? My humble and biased opinion: Chrome :D I <3 Google!
Google Chrome more popular browser than Apple Safari (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/6931319/Google-Chrome-more-popular-browser-than-Apple-Safari.html)

[tahoemnts]

I'd have to agree. Chrome for sure.
http://www.thepictureshare.com/img/j/B.jpg

[greenmatter]

Kids are aware of everything. Social networks and kids: How young is too young? (http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/11/02/kids.social.networks/index.html)

Chrome or Safari? My humble and biased opinion: Chrome :D I <3 Google!
Google Chrome more popular browser than Apple Safari (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/6931319/Google-Chrome-more-popular-browser-than-Apple-Safari.html)

On the Mac Safari is superior. Havent tried it on PC yet though.

http://www.imgsnatch.com/img/n/9.jpg

[TellMeSomethingIDont]

care to offer a couple main advantages of Chrome over Safari?

[InfoJunkie]

How do you check the "who is"? And is there any disadvantage to having your website ownership info private?

[melissas]

I hate IE... can it please die already?

[AlwaysAwesome]

I stopped using IE a long time ago. Mozilla is the one for me!

[coaiiutuihok]

hello cool cool well:confused:

[SmartSmith]

Mozilla or bust for me!

[melissas]

wow - did you actuall y just say you were looking forward to an IE version?

hear that? that was the sound of hell freezing over :p

[keithsan]

Love firefox but need to give chrome a good ride.