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Google Chrome for Linux and Mac is Out (for Fun)

September 17, 2008 · Comments 

While Google was getting down and dirty to release their version of Google Chrome for Linux and Mac users, CrossOver Chromium got into the scene. This new browser uses a similar codebase with Google Chrome.

I haven’t tried CrossOver Chromium yet as I’ve always been a Windows person, but the screencaps show that Google Chrome and CrossOver Chromium are very much alike:

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CrossOver Chromium on Ubuntu Linux

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Written by Gemma Baltazar · Gemma Baltazar is currently making out as a full-time freelance web designer and programmer. Prior to this, she worked as a maintenance engineer in a Japanese company. Much of her experience in Information Technology was gained from working as an IT specialist and instructor in a military training institution and an international computer school. One of her blogs, The Lady Programmer talks about her freelance life, experience and tips. She puts in bits of news about technology, gadgets and other computer-related stuff.

Windows 7: Microsoft Finally Listens to the World

August 19, 2008 · Comments 

I think Microsoft has finally decided to listen to the voice of their customers – else their business gets out (it’s possible!). They had learned their lesson well from marketing their Windows Vista product. Microsoft has been insistent on pushing their Vista-installed notebooks into the market. But many consumers expressed preference in using Windows XP on new laptops. Microsoft eventually gave way and pushed their deadline for these consumers.

Even with the 64-bit power that my computer is set to have, I am still all up for Windows XP 64-bit version because it is compatible with most software that I have.

Windows 7 is a new project which will be released after Windows Vista. This time, Microsoft decided to listen to their customers by putting up a new blog in their line of MSDN blogs. Even if they had only two posts written out on their blog, they got over a hundred of comments written out and many of these are suggestions of some kind.

Instead of spending on publicity and insisting consumers to upgrade to Windows Vista, I guess Microsoft realized that they should also be attuned to the voice of their customers. In my case, even if I get to have the Vista software, would it run so fast on my existing hardware? I would not be enjoying the Aero look that Microsoft had always be boasting before this software launch.

I believe that with this move and the blog publicity that they are building, Microsoft will be successful in getting their Windows 7 out on the market.

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Written by Gemma Baltazar · Gemma Baltazar is currently making out as a full-time freelance web designer and programmer. Prior to this, she worked as a maintenance engineer in a Japanese company. Much of her experience in Information Technology was gained from working as an IT specialist and instructor in a military training institution and an international computer school. One of her blogs, The Lady Programmer talks about her freelance life, experience and tips. She puts in bits of news about technology, gadgets and other computer-related stuff.

Up for a programming challenge? Join Google Code Jam

June 27, 2008 · 3 Comments 

Google Code Jam is back. Google Code Jam is an annual coding competition open to all professional and students programmers who are up to the challenge of competing against the clock and with other programmers around the world.

If you’re up to the rush of the competition and if you think you have what it takes to win, then register now.

Registration started last June17, 2008 and will end at July 17, 2008. The competition will begin at mid July and will continue in August, in which contestants will compete in online round with other contestants around the globe. If you are lucky enough to be in the top 500, you will advance in the on-site competition at a local Google office to compete against other programmers within your same region. The top 500 will be cut down to 100 top coders who will compete head-to-head at the search giant’s Mountain View bunker in California this November.

And what’s really great about this contest is that Google Code Jam lets you program in the coding language and development environment of your choice. You don’t have to adjust in any language or environment, the contest is very flexible.

Whether you just want to practice your coding skills or you’re serious in winning this programming contest, this contest will enhance your coding abilities, creativity, and ingenuity to solve a series of challenges. This is also a great opportunity for all Filipinos out there to prove that we can top in the programming world.

If you have any questions or inquiries, just visit http://code.google.com/codejam/

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Written by Hanne Rebollos · Ennah is currently taking up B.S. Computer Science and Information Technology Major in Systems and Software Engineering at Asia Pacific College. Her life as a comsci student is really tough. Nevertheless, she makes it fun and exciting. =D