Nov 19, 2009

Chrome OS Source Code Free Downloaded


Although not yet demonstrated the OS Chrome beta, Google has released the source code is the development of the new operating system. The developers who want to taste something like what Chrome can eventually get the OS source code freely, freely downloaded and modified.

"Starting today, the code is fully opened, which means Google's developers will work with the same path with external developers," said Kris Papakipos, OS Chrome's technical director, at a news conference at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA, Thursday (19/11) as reported by InfoWorld.

In its official blog, Google says there are still many things that must be refined in the development of Chrome the OS so that the open source community involvement will be a big benefit. Emphasized that the development of OS Chrome will also continue to work with projects other speerti open source GNU, Linux Kernel, Moblin, Ubuntu, and WebKit.

Chrome OS source code can be downloaded at the website Chromium project for the OS code base, user interface, and design documents. Designs that are included are still a rough sketch and Google plans to continue to complete it until ready to be released to prospective users. The software developer can even use the source code to create his own version of the operating system. Interested? Do not be late.
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IMO Release Android Smartphone 2.0


IMO seriously working on platform-based smartphone market Google's Android steal artificial start than any other local vendors in the Indonesia market, especially products from China. However, IMO the first products using the S900 still has not Android 1.5 Android 2.0 which is the latest version now.

"Last year we prepared a Android handset again.'s Use Android 2.0 and Maps," said Sarwo Wargono, President Director of PT content Indomedia Pratama (IMO) IMO S900 at the launch in Jakarta, Wednesday (18/11).

Compared to the previous version, Android 2.0 has features and better performance. Include the availability of the API (application programming interface) only for the synchronization and Bluetooth. Android 2.0 also supports multiple accounts and additional features such as scene on camera mode, digital zoom, color effects, white balance, and macro. Internet browsers are available dalma Android 2.0 also already supports HTML5.

Currently only two vendors that have been using Android 2.0 in their products. First, the new Motorola Droid available in the U.S. market. HTC has also announced plans to release new products Android operating system 2.0.

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10 most influential Internet

International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences in New York, the U.S. returned the Webby Awards announced most important events related to the Internet every year. This time, the Webby Awards list 10 most influential events on the Internet in the last ten years.

"The theme that is always inherent in any list we've ever released is the Internet's ability to change the old system and give more convenience to ordinary people," said David-Michel Davies, executive director of the Webby Awards as reported by AFP.

Debut Wikipedia, Facebook, and Twitter which in a short time became a popular service on the internet included in the list. Interestingly, the use of the Internet to campaign in the U.S. which was won by Barack Obama and use Twitter in a protest in Iran also entered.

Here's a list of 10 most historic events on the Internet in the last decade:
1. The expansion of online ad service Craigslist out of San Francisco that revolutionized the distribution of ads on the Internet (2000)
2. Launch of Google AdWords ads that provide the model for all forms of business (2000)
3. Launch Wikipedia are revolutionizing free as a joint project (2001)
4. Termination of Napster file sharing service that even close but it revolutionized the file sharing services (2001)
5. Google opens stock offering that made him more menggurita (2004)
6. YouTube video of the Revolution (2006)
7. To the public launch of Facebook and Twitter (2006)
8. The first debut of the iPhone is revolutionizing the mobile services (2007)
9. Utilization of the Internet in the U.S. presidential campaign (2008)
10. Use Twitter in the protests in Iran (2009)
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