Article archive - page 7
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An Open Internet call to arms
Australia's proposed internet filter is winning the emotional argument, not the technical one. We need a voluntary one-day 'censor the net' demonstration to show the public what's at stake.
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iPad - ALMOST great
The iPad hardware is outstanding in its simplicity but is a little weak presently on the software but will get better.
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2010: The year the Netbook turns into the Web-book
Netbooks are drifting away from their lightweight roots, so 2010 should belong to web books and tablets. What are the traits of these network-first devices, and why they will reshape consumer computing?
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Why I'm interested in AWS Spot Prices for EC2
EC2 spot pricing turns compute into a real market, and that changes architecture choices. This is a sketch of a self-healing system that blends spot and on-demand instances to chase value.
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2010 will be the year Apple and Google have a cage fight
2010 is going to be a cage match between Apple and Google for mobile dominance. With Android's rapid growth and iPhone's ecosystem pressures, the battle lines are clearly being drawn.
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SPDY could gain acceptence - with some innovation
Google's SPDY could speed up the web, but browser upgrades alone are too slow. Gateway and router-level proxies are needed to accelerate adoption and deliver benefits to all sooner.
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AdMob purchase opens door to new funding models
The AdMob purchase by Google paves the way for some interesting developer funding opportunities
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One feature away from desktop Linux
There is only one real reason Linux isn't ready for prime time desktop usage - but it is close.
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Web Directions South 2009 - Cloud Sourcing the Business
Notes from a Web Directions South talk on cloud computing that outlines public, private and hybrid models. It walks through infrastructure, platform and software services with business examples.
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An unofficial endorsement of the Android platform?
Facebook's official Android app signals that the platform is now a serious iPhone rival. It removes a key Apple differentiator, and sets up a fierce Android vs iOS battle.