The FUD Apple has been able to generate about flash is amazing. As a developer myself that uses Flash in front end interfaces, this battle of words has made me sick to the stomach. Not because either side is wrong, but because Apple is printing lies and falsehood about flash. And, I tend to dislike [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Microsoft'
Apple’s attack on Adobe Flash, it’s all about online video.
May 5th, 2010 · 178 Comments
Tags: Adobe · Apple · DRM · Development · IPTV · Microsoft · P2P · Silverlight · flash · flex · google
The Developer, Tech industries new front line.
August 14th, 2009 · No Comments
As a developer I have noticed of late that it is much easier to get into development. Development tools are all FREE, or can be obtained for a generous period for free and with greatly reduced cost compared to 5-10 years ago.
So what is going on. Development tools are expensive to develop. Why are they [...]
Tags: Adobe · Apple · Development · Microsoft · Silverlight · flash · google
Here comes the Operating System (OS) WARS again.
December 5th, 2008 · 6 Comments
Apple, Microsoft, LINUX, the show down is coming. An OS war to make all past OS wars look like a snow ball fight, is coming. When will it hit… Look for the sign of the “7″.
Seriously, there has never been a more interesting time for operating systems. They are mature. They make your breakfast in [...]
Microsoft turing to the future of computing at PDC with Azure
October 28th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Recent trends developing between the big IT players, Google and Microsoft, are starting to paint a very interesting picture. At PDC, Microsoft recent developer conference, they have announced Azure. What is Azure? Well, it is Microsoft answer to Google and the future business model to carry Microsoft forward in a future where operating systems and [...]
Tags: Development · Microsoft · Silverlight · google
The industry is growing up. DRM is Dead. Long Live DRM.
September 5th, 2008 · No Comments
A long time ago, before I started this blog (Over 2 years ago), I spent a lot of time on writing comments to other blogs. Specifically about DRM and its only real roll, if it had any at all, in the future of digital media. In general I was usually flamed with no one even [...]