Google's Android operating system has enjoyed a special place in the hearts of the folks at T-Mobile, so it is no surprise that the HTC Sense UI is getting a nice little makeover for T-Mobile's myTouch 3G phones.
Also known as the HTC Espresso, the myTouch 3G Slide is scheduled to be released in June 2010. Photos and videos have been leaked on the web of the phone's slide-out QWERTY keyboard and revamped custom Sense UI interface.
Some are calling it the replacement for the famous Sidekick phones that gave T-Mobile a place in the smartphone market. There has been no confirmation of this, but the design of the new phone suggests t...
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Mac OS X Apps
Free and open source software has been a part of the Apple culture since the creation of Mac OS X. Many of the underlying components of the operating system are open source, and the browser engine for Safari, called Webkit (which is based on KHTML from KDE) is also free and open source. Still, most applications for Mac OS X are proprietary, but there are some that are freely available for download, use, and in some cases, modification.
What is Free and Open Source?
Open Source means that some or all people can view the source code for an application. Traditionally, there were only two types of rights assigned to soft...
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Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
The latest version of the increasingly popular Linux distribution, Ubuntu, has been released. This release includes long term support (LTS) for three years after the initial release date. Codenamed Lucid Lynx, the available versions include:
Ubuntu Desktop Edition
Ubuntu Netbook Edition
Ubuntu Server Edition
Kubuntu (KDE version)
Edubuntu (for Education)
There are also numerous unofficial derivatives like Xubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, and Mythbuntu.
New Features include:
faster boot times
a new "Me Menu" for social media integration
Ubuntu One (cloud computing services that include online file st...
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Best Operating System
Most of us tend to take the operating systems (OS) on our computers for granted. It’s just something that lurks in the background, carrying out our commands and making sure our computers work properly. And for many, the world of operating systems is restricted to Microsoft’s Windows that runs on maximum number of computers world-wide.
But 2009 has been a good year that saw new versions of just about every operating system. The future has never been brighter on this front.
Not Just Window(s) Dressing
Windows is the most used operating system and is a first and the best option for many. This could very w...
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