Microsoft historically comes from behind, and history may be repeating itself with Microsoft coming from behind like a tsunami. See this new Xbox TV commercial as an example. This is amazing if it actually works. No more remote control. My life will love me, the price of a Xbox is worth it just for that [...]
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Microsoft Xbox TV blows Apple TV out of the water
October 12th, 2011 · No Comments
Tags: Apple · DRM · IPTV · Microsoft
Mobile developers, set to repeat mistakes
October 3rd, 2011 · No Comments
As a 42 year old developer who started using a VC20 computer when I was 9 years old, I have seen how the world has evolved over the years. It amazes me how we are set to repeat the errors of old. Even with the internet recording the history of programming patterns, the new generation [...]
Tags: Adobe · Apple · Development · flash · flex · google · Microsoft · Silverlight · Standards
Apple’s attack on Adobe Flash, it’s all about online video.
May 5th, 2010 · 179 Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Adobe · Apple · Development · DRM · flash · flex · google · IPTV · Microsoft · P2P · Silverlight
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 [...]
Tags: Adobe · Apple · Development · flash · google · Microsoft · Silverlight
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 [...]