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Entries Tagged as 'Microsoft'

Microsoft Xbox TV blows Apple TV out of the water

October 12th, 2011 · No Comments

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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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Tags: Apple · Microsoft