You can officially install an open boot loader and a linux shell on the iPhone. Check it out here.
You can officially install an open boot loader and a linux shell on the iPhone. Check it out here.
I’ve been reading a lot recently about people making the “switch” to Google Chrome. I just moved to a Mac for everyday use and I understand why Safari is great now. I also understand why Chrome is great, because I’ve had it installed on my Vista machine since it came out, and recently I’ve been using it more and more. I get it, Chrome is light and fast, Safari is light and fast. WebKit is snappy, Chrome’s engine(s) are snappy.
But… I am sticking with Mozilla and Firefox as my primary browser on both the Mac and the PC. Here’s why:
As far as the downside to Chrome and Safari, they don’t have many of the features that Firefox has. Chrome is a stripped down browser with speed and simplicity as its only hallmarks. Only time will tell if Chrome can build to the level of browser that Firefox currently is. Bottom line here, sure Chrome is awesome, but Firefox is better overall and I don’t see any compelling reason to completely switch to Chrome or Safari. Firefox will get more performance enhancements soon and in the future. In fact, I’m thankful for Chrome because it has heated up the browser wars which is pushing Mozilla even further. This is good for competition. It’s the same reason why I’m thankful for AMD.
Conclusion? Firefox is a better all around browser compared to Safari and Chrome, and Firefox 3.1 will provide the same performance as Chrome/Safari. So at that point, why switch?? Firefox gives you everything you need and could want in a web browser. Also, we don’t truly know the intentions Google has for Chrome. Also, Chrome is build on Gecko and WebKit so it’s really a mix of existing open-source platforms. Mozilla pioneered Gecko and they have made it so much better in the last ten years. They’ve rebuilt it, stripped away the excess and inefficient code. They’ve made Gecko a force to be reckoned with, and we’ll see that early next year. Gecko also has the best adherance to web standards as far as I know with Acid 2 and Acid 3. Firefox 3.1 beats Chrome and Safari in SunSpider tests too.
For all of these reasons and more, I’ll be sticking with Firefox as my primary web browser. Sure, I’ll be using Chrome and Safari frequently, but I don’t see switching to them anytime soon. Mozilla is a company I belive in.
(NOTE: You’ll notice I didn’t mention Internet Explorer or Opera… that’s because in my opinion they are useless browsers. Opera doesn’t have ANY compelling features and is just a non-issue. Internet Explorer sucks and everyone knows that.)
I’ve been reading lots of articles on this and I just shopped around a bit to confirm. It turns out that, indeed, 64-bit computing has become mainstream. Many computers from popular manufacturers like Dell and Gateway are shipping their products with the 64-bit version of Windows Vista as the default choice, and in some cases as the ONLY choice.
This is a good thing for 64-bit progress and it means that especially when Microsoft stops shipping 32-bit versions of Windows, we’ll be able to move on.
From my personal experience, 64-bit Vista works beautifully. I recently installed it as my primary OS on my primary desktop PC and I have not had a single problem. Suddenly, it just works and the extra RAM capability doesn’t hurt anything either. I suggest that if you’re feeling bold, go ahead and take the plunge.
Mozilla is hard at work on the next version of Firefox. The new version 3.1 will feature many requested features that didn’t make it into the time frame of 3.0. The new features include private browsing, tab tearing, enhanced tab switching, enhanced security, and a new javascript engine just to name a few.
The new javascript engine has been dubbed TraceMonkey and is much faster than Safari (WebKit) or even Google Chrome. It is also significantly faster than Firefox 3.0. So look forward to increased performance from Firefox 3.1, especially with web apps like Gmail.
You can test Firefox 3.1 via Minefield.
Adobe has released an update to its AIR Platform today to v1.5. You can find the link below. It will install on Mac, Windows and Linux (in beta form).
Intel has officially shipped the Core i7 “Nehalem” processor line today. The new CPUs all feature quad-core architecture, an integrated memory controller, and a completely redesigned architecture. The new processors demand a new socket, LGA1366 to seat them and the Intel X58 chipset.
One thing I heard today is that the new Intel X58 chipset does not discriminate between nVidia and ATI graphics cards… that means you can install either GPU in your new machine.
Dell has an AWESOME deal on a Core i7 machine right now.
Yep, you read that right – Intel has released the Core i7 CPUs on NewEgg.com. You can now order the 920, 940, and 965 Extreme processors on the website.
You must order an Intel X58 chipset motherboard with LGA1366 socket in order to install the new processor. You can also run DDR3 RAM with this chip and it’ll be screaming fast. Here’s a potential setup for you to try if you have the money:
The Core i7 chip is the fastest CPU Intel has for the desktop consumer market. All of these processors are 4 cores and have a highly advanced (and fast) architecutre. Do a little shopping and see what you can find.
ExtremeTech has a great article on what the CPU wars will be like in the coming year. A great read.
According to neowin.net and engadget, Intel is ready to release their new Core i7 CPUs this month, on November 17th. These chips are the long-awaited Nahalem chips that have received much hype in the tech press recently. Here’s the key paragraph from neowin:
“The chips come in 3 models, 920, 940, and the higher end model 965 Extreme Edition. All models of the chip feature 4 cores, 256 kb L2 Cache and 8 MB Shared L3 Cache, ranging from 2.66 GHz to 3.2 GHz, with 800-1600 MHz 3xDDR3 memory controllers, in a LGA1366 socket.“
My recommended path for the budget builder would be to get a decent LGA1366 board and throw the 920 on it. Grab some DDR3 RAM and you’re off to the races.
As I looked around the usual suspects (NewEgg etc.) I couldn’t find any legitimate sites that offered the Core i7 nor a LGA1366 motherboard. I can’t wait until they do and we can see what the consumer prices are. Here are the bulk prices per CPU:
Core i7 920 – $284
Core i7 940 – $562
Core i7 965 – $999
Basically, if you’re budget conscious but you want the latest and greatest, go for the 920 chip. It beats the pants of off any other comparable processor from AMD or Intel. All in all they will be badass chips and you’ll enjoy some serious speed.
