Posts Tagged ‘operating-systems’

Android and Chrome OS Look Poised to Accompany Other OSes

Could Google’s mobile Android OS and its upcoming Chrome OS–initially aimed at netbooks–both have futures running alongside other operating systems?

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Android and Chrome OS Look Poised to Accompany Other OSes

Why Canonical Should Imitate Apple’s Early Playbook

One of the most indelible images in the history of personal computing came in 1984, when Apple Computer delivered its famous television ad depicting a running heroine throwing a hammer (read, a Mac) at a looming Big Brother-like spectre representing IBM. The ad was directed by Ridley Scott, director of Blade Runner, and is a classic example of how Apple has always sought to reach those interested in alternative technology solutions that may not be market share leaders. On the open source front today, Canonical could do big things with Ubuntu by imitating Apple’s early playbook.

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Why Canonical Should Imitate Apple’s Early Playbook

Mobile Platforms: Same Fight, Different Playground

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before — the reason why so many people choose Windows over alternative platforms is because there are too many choices. All right, hold on to your hats, folks. In a few cases, I think that’s an accurate statement.

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Mobile Platforms: Same Fight, Different Playground