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Geeks.com gadget review

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:55:02 -0400

Geeks.com sent us in for a review three interesting computer parts: a Bluetooth stereo headset, a 16 GB CompactFlash card, and a cleaning brush for camera lesnses. Read in for more.

Windows Mobile 6.1 Reviews

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:46:54 -0500

A review of Windows Mobile 6.1: "It leaves all of Windows Mobile 6's core strengths and weaknesses intact. On the positive side, Windows Mobile is still a flexible OS with unparalleled Windows and Exchange support, and the greatest number of handset choices by far. No matter which carrier, manufacturer, or form factor you choose, you'll find a Windows Mobile device to suit your taste." Ars reports that Microsoft has announced a desktop-grade browser for Windows Mobile, scheduled for Q3 2008. One more here.

Amanda 2.6.0 Released

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:01:23 -0500

Amanda developers released Amanda 2.6.0 today. This is a significant update to Amanda with improvements in ease of installation and configuration, security, scalability and robustness. Amanda 2.6.0 is available for download (in both source and binary-package form) here.

LiMo Foundation completed LiMo Platform Release 1

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:45:51 -0500

LiMo Foundation, a global consortium of mobile leaders delivering an open handset platform for the whole mobile industry, announced today the on-schedule availability of LiMo Platform Release 1. The LiMo Platform is the world's first globally competitive, Linux-based software platform for mobile devices.

Create Both HD-DVD & Blu-Ray HD Discs on Plain DVD-R Discs

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:02:38 -0500

The time may come where you will have to burn both a Blu-Ray disc for your family, and an HD-DVD disc for your boss who got hurried out and bought that HD-DVD player just so he can show off to all of you who waited for the format war outcome. Besides, while the HD format war is over, there are still over 1.3 million HD-DVD devices out there. I have modified some HD authoring methods found on the net in a way that 80% of the work to be done is the same for both formats, and with the rest 20% of the work only taking an additional 10 minutes for each format to be muxed and burned. Blu-Ray method is here, HD-DVD method here (methods are identical up to step #7). Not only that, but you won't even need an HD burner, as these methods exersise plain DVD-R discs and they are using freeware and/or op

Linux mobile group announces SDK strategy

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:08:52 -0500

The LiMo Foundation has announced it will release a series of application software development kits (SDKs) for its mobile phone specification in the second half of the year. The strategic rollout will include SDKs for native Linux, Java, and Webkit.

Linux distro revamps for UMPC market

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:08:29 -0500

Taiwanese Linux distributor Linpus Technologies has re-emerged with a new distro targeted at ultra-mini PCs (UMPCs), Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and low-cost laptops. Linpus Linux Lite features a dual-mode user interface -- one for newbies and the other for experienced Linux users.

Motorola ROKR E8 First Thoughts Preview

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:07:06 -0500

Motorola has taken the wraps off a new Linux-based phone with a strong focus on music, the ROKR E8. This device will be one of the first using a mobile version of Linux put together by the LiMo Foundation.

Nokia's Symbian S60 Touchscreen UI Unveiled

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:53:32 -0500

Gizmodo has a video of Nokia's prototype touchscreen-based Symbian S60 interface. The first devices might be ready as soon as end of 2008. In the meantime, Nokia announced their highest-end S60 smartphone, the N96. It's pretty similar to the N95, but with the addition of a DVB-H receiver for digital TV signals in Europe and Asia, 16 GB of flash storage, and the N-Gage platform built-in.

Linux phone news

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:40:35 -0500

LiMo Foundation plans SDK for mid 2008 and ACCESS Linux Platform gets integrated with MontaVista Mobilinux. Elsewhere, Android at Mobile World Congress was shown.

ARM May Demo Android Reference Design Next Week

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:41:34 -0500

ARM, the company behind the processors used in the majority of smartphones, will reportedly soon be showing off a reference design of a device running Google's Android operating system.

First sub-$100 3G Linux reference phone for emerging markets

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:23:58 -0500

The Purple Magic is a sub-$100 3G Linux feature phone offering video telephony, music playback, high-speed Internet browsing and video streaming. The Purple Magic phone serves as a reference design for phone manufacturers creating entry-level 3G handsets.

HP iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld First Impressions Review

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:31:58 -0500

The iPAQ 210 is a traditional handheld that HP put on the market just a few days ago. It offers an impressive list of features, including a VGA screen, dual memory card slots, and a fast processor.

Mobile Firefox seeks UI feedback

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:52:41 -0500

The Mozilla Foundation has released prototype user interfaces (UIs) for its upcoming mobile version of Firefox, and is seeking comments. While not final, these UIs could easily be incorporated in the final product, according to a blog post by Mozilla developer and project lead Doug Turner.

Nokia acquiring Trolltech

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:52:57 -0500

Nokia and Trolltech ASA have entered into an agreement that Nokia will make a public voluntary tender offer to acquire Trolltech. Trolltech is a provider of software development platforms and frameworks. In addition to the key software assets, its team will be incorporated to Nokia's development structure.