Posts Tagged ‘Microsoft’

Windows Phone 7 Launched Oct 11th

Monday, November 15th, 2010

With the recent launch of the Windows Phone 7, I think the major thing they did to set themselves aside from others is the "Live Tiles" function which basically makes everything accessible from one screen.

For Gamers, one aspect they are taking advantage of is the X-box live feature where you can play games through your account via the phone and your X-box live account.

Another potentially beneficial aspect is for those using Microsoft Office, the "Office Hub" Let's you sync directly with so you can have all your important data with you on the go if needed.

Carriers:

  • AT&T
  • T-Mobile

Devices:

  • Samsung Focus
  • LG Quantum
  • HTC Surround
  • HTD HD7
  • Dell Venue Pro

As much as I would like to try this out, it is a Windows Phone with all it's functions. I have a PC already, therefore I think I will stick with my iPhone and Skype for now, or until my needs change.

Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser All Time Low

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Did you know that Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser market share has sunk to its all-time-low in April, at under 60 percent, as reported by NetApplications statistics?


NetApplications browser market share statistics for April 2010.


Personally, I prefer Firefox because of it's easy to use add-on and developer kits.  It is good and bad having several  browser options. Obviously it is good for the user, but  for programmers like us, not that great. Why you might ask?  Even though we have standards not all browsers interpret them the same way, and many people still use old browser versions so making a website requires us to check various versions, meaning more time testing.

Fun Fact #1: Who remembers Netscape? Yes, way back when dial-up was all the rave. Anyways it has been over 10 years since IE won over them.

Fun fact #2: IE has just released Internet Explorer 9 Beta