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1. Comment - Silverlight 4 to do for PCs what HD DVD couldn't

   (Sep 9, 2009 - 11:13 PM)

   One of the challenges that Silverlight is still facing is multi-platform compatibility. Even though MS Windows dominates the market, Mac/Safari and Linux users still have no easy way to see Silverlight-powered content. That is the main reason why many companies are delaying adoption of Silverlight, and why some switched back to Flash. Technically, Silverlight is better in many respects. Practically, it is lacking compatibility compared to Flash/Flex. And, until SL runs on all platforms, Flash/Flex most likely will dominate the market.

2. Comment - Step one in the process: Microsoft files appeal of Word injunction

   (Aug 19, 2009 - 5:50 PM)

   Office is one of the most profitable product lines at Microsoft. Do you think they would let it slide?

3. Comment - New Windows Live Movie Maker debuts, says good-bye to XP for good

   (Aug 19, 2009 - 5:47 PM)

   A good way of forcing people to abandon XP, and upgrade to Win7 I guess...

4. Comment - Intel's Atom and the return of the thin client

   (Mar 15, 2009 - 5:39 PM)

   Even though you cannot compare today's thin client with a mainframe thin client, my concern is that the server can eventually become a bottleneck, and scaling may eventually become an issue. Smart Client is still a more popular approach in many IT shops, which may render current Devon boxes obsolete sooner than expected, if requirement for a Smart Client becomes a necessity.
   Windows 7 (netbook edition) on such boxes may become a long-lasting marriage, though.
   Negative thoughts apart, the concept is very interesting cost- and ecology-wise.

5. Comment - Apple Safari 4 beta raises the bar for speed, compliance

   (Feb 26, 2009 - 8:59 AM)

   Guys, don't take it so negatively.
   Yes, the test setup is not ideal, but it should send a message to other competitors: "beat me". We, as consumers will only win.
   Don't forget that the speed and compliance to the standards is only one side of the coin. There are many other factors that you have to consider: security, extensibility, stability, etc... I am wondering how Safari competes in those categories.
   As a web developer, I really hope that all the new versions of the browsers will have much greater level of compatibility than they currently have. Multi-browser support is a huge project time killer.