WOW. What a letdown. I can not believe that this was the subject of endless hype. Here are the quick stats (if you haven't found them somewhere else). A4 1GHz Processor 16GB ($499), 32GB ($599), or 64GB ($699) Flash Memory WI-FI enabled, 3G for $129.99 iPhone OS 4 20 Pin Apple Interface 1024x768 Capacitive Touchscreen Alleged 10 hour battery (with WiFi or without? What about with 3G switched on?) And that's about it. Sure it will play … [Read more...]
Google Apps: They keep adding cool features
January 28, 2010 By
While the entire tech world seemed focused on Apple during the iPad rollout, Google just kept serving in silence, keeping the innovation engines running without distraction. I sure enjoyed the iPad rollout. Although I was a little underwhelmed, I enjoyed watching the presentation and reading about it and enjoyed some good editorials by friends on Facebook. I also enjoyed that Ryan Kamauff used the CTOvision.com blog on 9 Jan 2010 to post comments and … [Read more...]
Current Internet Explorer security flaw even worse than usual ones: Use Firefox or Chrome
January 17, 2010 By
I almost didn't see a need to write this post. Most CTOvision.com readers, I believe, are technically savvy folks who are already avid readers of security and technology news. But you are also a very busy bunch and some of you might not have gotten the word yet. And I thought some of you might appreciate a recap done in a way that makes this easy to explain to others. This is my attempt: An organization of malicious computer experts who have … [Read more...]
Google Surprise: A change in intent regarding China
January 12, 2010 By
Google did something brave today. Something I never thought they would do. They stood up to communist china. And they did what they did with a speed and certainty that should make us all proud. In a blog post on their official site, Google discloses what they know of several attempted penetrations of their Gmail system. They also indicate that there have been unauthorized accesses to user accounts, probably by theft of user passwords. In a blog … [Read more...]
Thoughts for the CTO from 171 BC
January 11, 2010 By
I saw an interesting statement reportedly by Lucius Aemilius Paulus Macedonicus (229 BC-160 BC). This two-time consul of the Roman Republic and noted general during the Third Macedonian War (171 BC - 168 BC) offered guidance prior to his involvement in the war, which may have contributed to his ability to achieve victory in what had previously been a messy stalemated theater. His guidance on advice and the credible sources of advice … [Read more...]