Senin, 16 Mei 2011
THE CHROMEBOOKS are COMING
The Chromebooks are Coming
Google has announced that Chrome OS based notebook computers will be available from Samsung and Acer starting June 15. Chromebooks are intended to offer a new type of user experience by eliminating many of the hassles typically associated with PCs and notebook computers that run traditional operating systems. For example it cuts down start-up time to a few seconds, immediately being connected to the Internet, eliminates the need to install and maintain software, and minimizes the frequency of recharging the battery.
This is accomplished by using the Linux-based Chrome OS to shift much of the maintenance of software and data to the web. Software on the Chromebooks will be automatically updated and your data automatically backed up on the web.
Samsung's basic model includes Wi-Fi (3G optional), 2 GB RAM, a 16 GB solid state drive, and an Intel 1.66 GHz dual-core Atom CPU. It has a 1280x800 pixel 12 inch display, 2 USB ports, an SD card reader, and a SIM card slot. It weighs in at 3.2 pounds.
The central application of the Chromebook is the Chrome browser which kind of takes the role of the operating system and the desktop environment. The opening tab of the browser contains links for YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail, the Chrome Web Store, Scatchpad, and a couple of games.
Minggu, 15 Mei 2011
HOT ISSUE.....!!!!!!
Let's face it, the Linux install base is shrinking. No, of course I don't mean numbers, I mean the actual size of the devices onto which Linux is installed. Just like with Alice's trip down the rabbit hole, we're seeing our favorite OS embedded on smaller and smaller hardware. This month, we talk about some of those places and teach you how to make a "Drink Me" bottle for your own projects.
Reuven M. Lerner starts us out with Backbone.js. Making Web applications, whether big or small, is an invaluable skill. Every Web device supports JavaScript (for the most part), and Backbone.js helps make those Web apps seem like traditional desktop applications. Mick Bauer provides Part II of his series on DNS cache poisoning, which can affect all users. Whether you are using a Droid in your pocket, Linux on your lap or a server in your workroom, DNS is how you get things done on-line. Everyone is vulnerable, so be sure to read up!
If installing Linux on something as mundane as a phone isn't your cup of tea, you'll likely be interested in Anton Borisov's article on the Linux-powered spider robot, hexapod. A device right out of a science-fiction movie, and also my nightmares, the spider bot is powered by Linux. Anton interviews its creator, Matt Bunting, and explains how it works. Tom Parkin talks about bugs this month too, although his article is a little less creepy. Tom shows how to de-bug embedded Linux platforms with GDB and Python. If you're a Linux developer, chances are you're familiar with GDB. Tom demonstrates version 7, which now has Python support.
Reuven M. Lerner starts us out with Backbone.js. Making Web applications, whether big or small, is an invaluable skill. Every Web device supports JavaScript (for the most part), and Backbone.js helps make those Web apps seem like traditional desktop applications. Mick Bauer provides Part II of his series on DNS cache poisoning, which can affect all users. Whether you are using a Droid in your pocket, Linux on your lap or a server in your workroom, DNS is how you get things done on-line. Everyone is vulnerable, so be sure to read up!
If installing Linux on something as mundane as a phone isn't your cup of tea, you'll likely be interested in Anton Borisov's article on the Linux-powered spider robot, hexapod. A device right out of a science-fiction movie, and also my nightmares, the spider bot is powered by Linux. Anton interviews its creator, Matt Bunting, and explains how it works. Tom Parkin talks about bugs this month too, although his article is a little less creepy. Tom shows how to de-bug embedded Linux platforms with GDB and Python. If you're a Linux developer, chances are you're familiar with GDB. Tom demonstrates version 7, which now has Python support.