On October 29, 2009, Ubuntu 9.10 is scheduled to be released. What does this mean for the technological industry? Well, the numerous improved features since 9.04 will only improve upon the Ubuntu experience, providing faster and more efficient computing. As most of you know, Ubuntu is a free Linux OS, providing many features, such of Open Office, for free. Although many don’t use Ubuntu as a primary OS, it is widely used as a secondary OS to Windows or Mac OS X. From a refined GNOME desktop environment to an improved boot experience, Ubuntu 9.10 is packed with many new features. To learn more, click here.
Below is a video preview of Ubuntu 9.10.
If you are using Windows or Mac OS X as your default OS, then Ubuntu can be installed using either the ‘partition’ or ‘virtualization’ methods. A post explaining how to use VirtualBox to ‘virtualize’ Ubuntu on your computer will be posted soon.
The editor sends his apologies for not posting anything lately, but he has been preoccupied with other tasks.
Star Walk is a cool app for the iPhone/iPod touch which allows to you explore the stars and beyond. With this app, you use the core location technology in your Apple device to point you in the correct direction in the sky. From this, you can then explore the vast reaches of outer space by rotating the display with you finger, or simply moving you device around. In addition, you can zoom in and out with your fingers to view stars, constellations, and planets in more detail. Also, when you select stars, constellations, or planets, you can click on the information button to view more details about the object, and be directed to the Wikipedia page about it. With integrated search options, the ability to ‘travel back in time’ and the vast information that accompanies every celestial body, Star Walk is the perfect companion for the average star-gazer.
Check out these screenshots of the app:
Below is a demonstration of the app and a review of it:
This app is available for purchase at the app store for $4.99. You can purchase it by clicking here.
Today was a very busy day for Apple, as they introduced several new technological advancements into the industry. These include the new iPod nano, iPhone 3.0 software, and iTunes 9.
The new generation of the iPod nano now comes in nine different, finely polished colors, which adds to the diversity of them, and allows the consumer to express himself or herself in more unique way.
Perhaps the most exciting and revolutionary new feature of the new nano is the small built-in camera that allows you to video record. Also, you can edit the videos you record with some very cool special features such as thermal, mirror, x-ray, motion blur, sepia, and cyborg. You can then easily upload your media to social networking sites such as YouTube, mobileme, and Facebook.
The next feature of the new nano is the amazing FM tuner. With this feature, you can listen to your favorite radio stations, pause them in live time, and see the name of the song and artist. In addition, you can tag songs you like that you hear, and when you sync your nano, iTunes will allow you to conveniently view and purchase the song(s) you tag.
We are sure that most of you remember what VoiceOver is from previous posts. Well, now VoiceOver has been incorporated into the new nano. With the touch of a button, you can hear the title of the song, and the artist. VoiceOver also speaks in 19 different languages.
Finally, the new nano is also a pedometer, and tracks the number of steps you walk. In addition, your nano (along with other third-party technology) can act as your ‘running coach’.
For more information, visit http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/. Stay tuned for more news about releases from Apple, such as iPhone software 3.1 and iTunes 9!
