Archive for the ‘Computing’ Category
Dear Microsoft
Dear Microsoft, Windows 7 is pretty good, it might even make up for the Vista cock-up launch. I’m even writing this on the Windows 7 beta. But according to Gizmodo you’re going to make five(!) versions of Windows 7… YOU DON’T NEED FIVE VERSIONS!!! You need one! Keep it simple! Don’t confuse people more than [...]
“Audience” Interactive mirrors
Found this really cool installation via NRK Beta. 64 mirrors on the floor react to people and follow them. Just check out the video :) Link to Chris O’Shea’s homepage.
In: Computing, Cool
Google Chrome browser
Out of left field, Google launched a new browser yesterday. It’s based on Webkit, it has a totally new javascript engine, it’s multi-threaded. Initial tests very damn impressive! It’s really fast, faster than Firefox even with adblock, also feels faster than Opera. It imported my bookmarks from firefox. The design isn’t pretty, but very functional. [...]
In: Computing, Web
Multi Touch finally available on the Dell Latitude XT
When I got my Dell Latitude XT, one of the most interesting features was Multi Touch. But, Dell and N-trig hasn’t delivered on that promise until now. It will support Firefox, Google Earth, Office, IE7(don’t use it!), and some other image viewers. Testing for a couple of minutes here and it works ok, but needs [...]
In: Computing, Gadgets
Singularity a worldwide Flash/Web conference
Aral‘s online Web/Flash conference Singularity goes on sale tomorrow (7/7) . the conference is from 24-26 Oct 2008. An online conference is a really good idea if done right. From networking to openness to the fact that you don’t have to fly anywhere, it looks like Aral is doing everything right. The speaker list is [...]
In: Computing, Flash, Work
Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron first impressions
I have an old laptop for testing, it’s an HP nc6120 1,86Ghz, 1gb ram. Up unitil today it has been running Vista and Ubuntu 7.10. Both running quite well. With the new Ubuntu out I decided to stratch the disk and use the whole hard drive for ubuntu. Installation was a breeze, and fast as [...]
In: Computing, Linux
Mini-Review: ASUS R2E UMPC
Quick review of the asus r2e umpc with gps/bluetooth/3g mobile/1gb ram/80gb pata hd/800MHz(!!!) cpu/vista premium. It cost just under 10.000NOK = €1250 = $1800 First, it is loaded with crap, you have to uninstall for hours, it takes forever to boot, it’s just dead slow for most activities. Why the hell did they choose an [...]
In: Computing, Gadgets
Mini-Review: Sharkoon QuickPort USB SATA dock
I’ll keep this short: It’s pure genius! Hot plug any sata 2.5″ or 3.5″ hard drive. It’s fast, it’s beatiful, it’s the smartest thing I’ve bought for a long time! Buy one and you can be the smartest on your block! (Product page)
In: Computing, Gadgets
Been using Ubuntu 7.10 on my home laptop for two weeks
Been using Ubuntu 7.10 on my HP 530 laptop (Core Duo T5020 1,6GHz, 1gb ram) for two weeks now and it’s time to do a quick summary. My background: I’m a developer, mostly Flash, I’ve used linux for servers at work on and off for 10 years. I use windows XP/Vista for work and home. [...]
In: Computing, Linux
What’s wrong with the PC manufacturers? (and Microsoft)
Setting up a brand new Fujitsu Siemens Q5000 with Vista Pro here, you know, the Mac Mini Clone. It’s taking forever! 45 minutes with wait screens, progress bars and spinning cursors. Why?! I could have set up Vista from a scratch from a DVD quicker, and probably 5 ubuntus and OS X’s in the same [...]