Archive for category Computers

Google Voice is now available for everyone.

Posted by nephi513 in Computers, Cool Gadgets, In the News on June 22, 2010

I have been using google voice since it started.  Actually longer, since I started with Grandcentral before google bought them.  I have always loved it.  Now you don’t have to wait for an invite from someone to get your own google voice phone number.  If you don’t know what Google voice is, check out the video below.  Or you can check out the Google Announcement here.

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Using Swype on my android / Archos 5

Posted by nephi513 in Computers, Cool Gadgets, Software on June 16, 2010

Well I’m useing Swype on my Archos 5 and it seems to be working better. I can see my speed improving. I’m amazed how well it can determine what I’m typeing. Excuse me I ment Swyping. If you don’t know what Swype is check out the video below.

Sorry it is on windows ce and not android. It was the best and shortest example I could find. Wow I’m getting faster.

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Finally Something concrete on Portal 2

Posted by nephi513 in Computers, Software on June 16, 2010

What is portal 2.  Well, it the sequal to one of the best games I have ever played in my life.  I will let you see the Portal 2 trailer below for more details.

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Dell makes page on what’s great about Linux/Ubuntu

Posted by nephi513 in Computers, Software on June 16, 2010

I randomly came across this page today.

Ubuntu Keeps getting better.

It looks like Dell is doing more to support the sale of it’s Linux pre-installed computers.  It’s got a nice comparison of windows vs Ubuntu Linux.

I already use Ubuntu full time on my laptop and I also use it on my server.  Both are working great with no hic-ups.  Nice to see linux moving up.

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No 64-bit Adobe Flash for Linux! Why! Why!

Posted by nephi513 in Computers, In the News, My Opinion, Software on June 15, 2010

I can’t stand having to need hacks in Linux to get flash working. I don’t really care about the FLASH VS HTML5 fight going on, but if Adobe keeps this type of crap up, I hope HTML5 will win. Then I only have to care about a browser and no more stinking plugins that continually crash my browser. And that is on Windows or Linux.

Oh, there is my rant for the day. Thanks for listening.

Link to PC World about the news.

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