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Intel embraces Open Source with Moblin.org
Open Source is all the rage - and Intel is truly involved. In this video from Blip.TV, Doug Fischer, Intel Vice President & GM System Software Division, discusses open source, and Intel’s use of Moblin.org as a true open source project. For more information please join the discussion in Intel’s Open Source Community.
Microsoft takes the driver’s seat with Microsoft Auto 3.0
Windows everywhere - that seems to be the message with the recent expansion of Microsoft’s new place next to the driver’s seat in your car. That’s right, while we have all seen the Sync commercials on television, there is more. The next generation is coming from Microsoft for your car - bringing a true media center type experience in your auto - plus more!
According to the tootechie.com report, “In the past, telematics was for high-end, luxury cars only. But Last week Microsoft and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group announced that the companies will “co-develop” the “next generation” of “infotainment systems.” In other words, you’ll be able to get ‘Microsoft Auto’ (name of the operating system) in Hyundai’s cheap cars by 2010.
CompUSA on Computer America!
Computer America is the longest running syndicated radio show exclusively all about computers - and CompUSA was there this Wednesday to talk about the All-New CompUSA, upcoming store openings and other exciting changes. The CompUSA Director of eCommerce appeared for the ‘Wednesday Madness’ show and was able to pitch his 2¢ in on the debate of Vista.
Show co-host Carey Holzman resoundingly argues against upgrades to Vista on existing XP machines, and I tend to agree. While I don’t think Vista is something you need to ‘avoid’ by any means - I love Vista. But as with anything, a new car, bicycle, etc. - you take a little bit to get settled in, figure out all the controls and get comfortable. Listen to the full two hours of the show right here!
