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FUTURISTIC PROPOSAL

2009-09-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

MAC OS X

2009-08-30T09:44:00.000-07:00

Mac OS X is a line of computer operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc., It is the tenth major version of Apple's operating system for Macintosh computers. Previous Macintosh operating systems were named using Arabic numerals, e.g. Mac OS 8 and Mac OS 9. The letter X in Mac OS X's name refers to the number 10, a Roman numeral. It is therefore correctly pronounced as the number 10 in this context , though pronouncing the letter "X" is a common mistake for users.

Mac OS X's core is a POSIX compliant operating system (OS) built on top of the XNU kernel, with standard Unix facilities available from the command line interface. Apple released this set of software as a free and open source operating system named Darwin. On top of Darwin, Apple layered a number of components, including the Aqua interface and the Finder, to complete the GUI-based operating system which is Mac OS X.Mac OS X introduced a number of new capabilities to provide a more stable and reliable platform than its predecessor, Mac OS 9. Many aspects of Mac OS X's architecture are derived from Openstep, which was designed to be portable—to ease the transition from one platform to another. Mac OS X includes its own software development tools, most prominently an integrated development environment called Xcode. Xcode provides interfaces to compilers that support several programming languages including C, C++, Objective-C, and Java. For the Apple Intel Transition, it was modified so that developers could build their applications as a universal binary, which provides compatibility with both the Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macintosh lines.

10.0 (Cheetah)

· The first major release of Mac OS X, Apple’s desktop and server operating system.
· It was released on March 24, 2001 for a price of US$129.

System Requirement

·Supported Computers: Power Macintosh G3, G3 B&W, G4, G4 Cube, iMac, PowerBook G3, PowerBook G4, iBook (The original "Kanga" PowerBook G3 was the only G3-based Mac not to be supported by Mac OS X).
·RAM required:
o 64 MB minimum
o 128 MB recommended
·Hard Drive Space: 1.5 gigabytes
o 800 MB for the minimal install

10.1 (Puma)

·The second major release of Mac OS X, Apple’s desktop and server operating system.
·It was released on September 25, 2001 as a 'free update' to version 10.0.

System Requirement

·Supported computers — Power Mac G3, G4, G4 Cube, iMac G3, DV, eMac, PowerBook, or iBook
·RAM required — 128 megabytes(unofficially 64 megabytes minimum)
·Free hard drive space — 1.5 gigabytes

10.2 (Jaguar)

·The third major release of Mac OS X, Apple’s desktop and server operating system.
·It was initially available on 23 August 2002 either for single-computer installations, and in a "family pack", which allows five installations on separate computers in one household.

System Requirement

·Supported Computers: PowerMac G3, G4, early PowerMac G5, iMac, eMac, PowerBook G3 or G4, or iBook computer
·Amount of RAM Required: 128 megabytes (Although 256MB to 512MB is highly recommended by many people who have used Mac OS X v10.2.8 as the real amount of RAM used when only the Operating System is running is around 200MB, but it can be run with as low as 96 MB)
·Processor Type: PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 running at 233 MHz or higher.

10.3 (Panther)

· The fourth major release of Mac OS X, Apple’s desktop and server operating system.
· Apple released Panther on October 24, 2003.

System Requirement

· PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor (at least 233 MHz)
· Built-in USB (indicative of a New World ROM being present)
· At least 128 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
· At least 1.5 GB of available hard disk space
·CD drive
·Internet access requires a compatible service provider; iDisk requires a .Mac account

Video conferencing requires:

· 333 MHz or faster PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor
· broadband Internet access (100 kbit/s or faster)Compatible FireWire DV camera or web camera

10.4 (Tiger)

·The fifth major release of Mac OS X, Apple’s desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers.
·It was released to the public on 29 April 2005 for US$129.95.
·Was included with all new Macintosh computers, and was also available as an upgrade for existing Mac OS X users, or users of supported pre-Mac OS X systems.
·It is the first version of any released Apple operating system to work on Apple-Intel architecture machines (Apple machines using x86 processors).

System Requirement

·A PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor running at 333 MHz or more
·Built-in FireWire
·At least 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or 1 GB recommended)
·At least 3 GB of available hard disk space; 4 GB of disk space including the Xcode 2 Tools
·DVD drive (CD media exchange was available; offer ended 19 March 2007)

10.5 (Leopard)

·The sixth major release of Mac OS X, Apple’s desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers.
·Leopard was released on 26 October 2007

System Requirement

·Processor must be any Intel, PowerPC G5 or G4 (867 MHz and faster)
·DVD drive (for installation of the operating system)
·At least 512 MB of RAM (additional RAM (1 GB) is recommended for development purposes)At least 9 GB of disk space available.

FEATURES

Apple introduced many new features with each new release of OS X. One of the major differences between the previous versions of Mac OS and OS X was the addition of the Aqua GUI, a fluid graphical user interface with water-like elements. Furthermore, every window element, texts, graphics or widgets was drawn on-screen using the anti-aliasing technology. ColorSync, a technology introduced many years before, was improved and built into the core drawing engine, to provide color matching for printing and multimedia professionals. Also, drop shadows were added around windows and isolated text elements to provide a sense of depth. New interface elements were integrated, including sheets (document modal dialog boxes attached to specific windows) and drawers.

The human interface guidelines published by Apple for Mac OS X are followed by many applications, giving them consistent user interface and keyboard shortcuts. In addition, new services for applications were included, which included spelling and grammar checkers, special characters palette, color picker, font chooser and dictionary; these global features are present in every Cocoa application, adding consistency. The graphics system OpenGL composites windows onto the screen to allow hardware-accelerated drawing. This technology, introduced in version 10.2, is called Quartz Extreme, a component of Quartz. Quartz's internal imaging model correlates well with the Portable Document Format (PDF) imaging model, making it easy to output PDF to multiple devices. As a side result, PDF viewing is a built-in feature.

·Version 10.3 - Apple added Exposé, a feature which includes three functions to help accessibility between windows and desktop. Its functions are to instantly display all open windows as thumbnails for easy navigation to different tasks, display all open windows as thumbnails from the current application, and hide all windows to access the desktop. Also, FileVault was introduced, which is an optional encryption of the user's files with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-128).

·Version 10.4 - include Automator, an application designed to create an automatic workflow for different tasks; Dashboard, a full-screen group of small applications called desktop widgets that can be called up and dismissed in one keystroke; and Front Row, a media viewer interface accessed by the Apple Remote. Moreover, the Sync Services were included, which is a system that allows applications to access a centralized extensible database for various elements of user data, including calendar and contact items. The operating system then managed conflicting edits and data consistency.

·Version 10.5 - all system icons are scalable up to 512×512 pixels, to accommodate various places where they appear in larger size, including for example the Cover Flow view, a three-dimensional graphical user interface included with iTunes, the Finder, and other Apple products for visually skimming through files and digital media libraries via cover artwork. This version includes Spaces, a virtual desktop implementation which enables the user to have more than one desktop and display them in an Exposé-like interface. Mac OS X v10.5 includes an automatic backup technology called Time Machine, which provides the ability to view and restore previous versions of files and application data; and Screen Sharing was built in for the first time.

Finder is a file browser allowing quick access to all areas of the computer, which has been modified throughout subsequent releases of Mac OS X.

Quick Look is part of Mac OS X Leopard's Finder. It allows for dynamic previews of files, including videos and multi-page documents, without opening their parent applications.

Spotlight search technology, which is integrated into the Finder since Mac OS X Tiger, allows rapid real-time searches of data files; mail messages; photos; and other information based on item properties (meta data) and/or content. Mac OS X makes use of a Dock, which holds file and folder shortcuts as well as minimized windows. Mac OS X Architecture implements a layered framework. The layered framework aids rapid development of applications by providing existing code for common tasks.

References: wikipedia.com

Oracle Buys Sun

2009-08-06T05:13:00.000-07:00

What do you think is the effect of Oracle buying Sun? It says that the Oracle Company and Sun have an agreement of MERGING. Those two are famous and commonly known. They are the largest software enterprise company. At this point, they would have a great cooperation in their partnership for having a time to combine their powers. But when we say Oracle Buying Sun its another issue anymore. Then again I know they had different skills, I know they can make great partnership and they had opportunity to create a new thing that will totally fame. Merging two great and commonly known company is a great pleasure to enhance more for enterprise and create mo trends in our industry.

What do you think would Bill Gates do about this? We know more about Bill Gates works, He had made more trends in our industry. We've encountered great things about the products release by Bill Gates.In this kind of situation, Bill Gates will encountered a merge company to compete them. They must not affect about those issue, they must focus or studied more interesting that they can present and can beat them. I know there are some circumstances that can affected from Bill Gates.But then again they must find more ways that cannot affect to their business and we dont know this could be the way to beat them.

To you as a student using Java, how will this later affect your learning on the language? For me, In our industry, there are always changing and I know when the days comes up there are always changes. Learning the language of Java is great and much better to know more and more about it so that I can master it. But when talking about this issue. It's not said that you as a student it will totally affected but there are only changes in this issue, but you can continue your study. Well, it depends if the Oracles works will be effect to all then again thats another story and there will be a very huge changes.

these are my answers about the topic: Oracles buys Sun.

OCZ Neural Impulse Actuator Gaming Headband

2009-07-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

Players are complaining about their slow mouse and high pings time. Why don't you try the OCZ Nueral Impulse actuator Gaming Headband. This is the gaming headband that actually works off your brain waves. It delivers a satisfying gaming experience. This is basing on muscles action rather than brainwaves. To make it work, first,if you want to forward, you must have to give a it a little bit of motion like raising your eyebrows and keeping them raised. Or if you want more dramatic like jumping or firing, you must give it a more sudden action just like clench your jaw or blink hard. This is focusing on our brain action, not using the keyboards and mouse but only your mind. This is kinda difficult in first place but it is enjoy because your actually your the one who play on the screen. It's just like any other macro program. You can assign up to 3 events per brain spike, they can also be any keystroke or mouse click. Where others have to practice reaction times, you can use reflex-based game play to get the better of your opponents by cutting your reaction time by 50%.

The headband uses carbon nanofiber-based sensors to provide the highest possible dynamic range for the recording of bio electrical signals that are amplified and digitized and further de-convoluted into computer commands.

This is also cool because you can just sit and relax while playing video games. And you can even eat while playing. This technology was developed through muscle parts of the head and the brain. It’s like a step forward to 3d video game helmets. The one that you can see on TV. Tough they are still trying to make a real virtual gaming helmet.

My Book World Hard Drive

2009-07-21T07:01:00.001-07:00

Are you having a problem about your files in your personal computer and you want to carry those many files?Do you want an easiest way to access your files anywhere or at anytime?

We present you the Western Digital My Book World Hard Drive. Th is is a hard drive that's simply connects to your home network and streams media to you Personal Computer. It can also connects to the Xbox though it is not easy to access, but make sure you have the right codecs when you want to play. The My Book World Hard Drive is so easy to set up. First, Connect an Ethernet cord to your router and then power it up. But before you can access, you must have to install the software, which is an extra step that we didn't have to do with other hard drives. The My Book World Hard Drive's software is self - explanatory and maps out the network hard drive is automatically to windows. For a normal hard drive, it is ready to operate in My Computer.

One of the best Feature in My Book World Hard Drive is they included to access t your hard drive in the world using only the Internet. To access in the Internet, you must need to sign up for a MioNet account, which is the internet service western digital uses. Whenever you power up the hard drive, automatically start sup the MioNet service. Your must need Java to make all of this work, once you get into the applet, automatically you can copy files as simple as it. If you want to avail this product just visit their site. This My Book world Hard drive (Storage) Device is only $200 in online. This is much more useful since home networks are becoming more and more common. What have you waiting for? Order now on Online :D!

Audeo NeckBand Voicless Phone Calls

2009-07-20T09:17:00.000-07:00

Fantastic! isn't !?

This is one of the latest new input devices. It is a neckband that translates thought into speech. The Audeo sensor is a highly integrated, extremely sensitive sensor of neurological activity. It noninvasively detects electrical activity at the surface of the skin. The Audeo actively processes this activity to make it a robust control signal. This control signal can then be connected to a speech engine in various ways to give back to a person, the ability to communicate. By interpreting and picking up nerve signals has been used to demonstrate a voiceless phone call. The name of this device is think n spell. Some scientists at Ambient Corporation are bent on improving their "Audeo" wireless neckband which taps into nerve signals being sent to the vocal chords and vocalizes those "thoughts" for you. Users have to specifically think about voicing words for them to be picked up by the band, but it saves them from saying potentially sensitive things while on a cellphone in public. The device is also being aimed at those who have lost the ability to speak due to diseases. Currently the device can only recognize roughly 150 words and phrases, and has a decent delay between "speaking" with your mind and the computer vocalizing the words for you though it still needs upgrade. This device can make the current communication technology take a step forward. This device can also be used for military purposes because of its stealth features the device can be used by the SWAT forces in America for surprise tactics instead of the hand sign ways.

This device was introduced by Michael Callahan in the USA. The process of this device is from the neurological transmissions or vibrations it transforms into audio then it encrypts the vibrations with the audio then it transmits it into the cpu of the device then it sends a signal to the phone or to another device and by that they can communicate with each other.

Mini Hot Printer

2009-07-02T18:44:00.001-07:00

Is that a printer?....

One of the great things about camera phones is that you can take pictures almost anywhere you go. But to share them with others you usually have to pass around your phone. Or they end up trapped with all those other digital pictures on your computer – or someone else’s machine after you email them – and never leave the land of pixels to become a print.

But with Dell’s Wasabi PZ130 pocket-size printer you can quickly give your photo subjects and friends something more tangible in the form of a physical picture.
The 7-ounce Wasabi measures just 4.8 x 2.8 x 0.9 inches and produces 2-x-3-inch borderless color prints in under a minute. It uses an inkless printing process called Zink, and Dell offers photo paper in either a 24 pack for $12 or a 48 pack for $20. Plus, the paper comes with a sticky backing so that the photos can be used as stickers for things like scrapbooking and tagging bags and belongings.

The Wasabi printer works with Bluetooth phones so that you can wirelessly print pictures, and it also has a PictBridge connector for printing directly from compatible digital cameras. Dell claims that the printer is easy and intuitive to use, with simple buttons and indicators. And for a limited time, Dell is also making it easier to buy with a price of $99; it regularly sells for $149.

Get Wasabi while it’s hot.