September 19th, 2008 — Linux Land
By Andrew Min
Windows XP is still the most popular operating system today, despite being ever so slightly outdated. The main reason is that people are comfortable with it. They’re comfortable with the way it looks, the way it works, and the way it acts. That’s a huge reason why many people refuse to switch to Linux, OS X, and even Vista. Luckily, there is hope for Linux evangelists. Just make Linux look like Windows!
September 5th, 2008 — Linux Land
By Andrew Min
When Google filed their Android patent in September 2007, the hype was almost as high as the hype surrounding Apple’s iPhone. Native apps, any phone, any carrier, and open source sounded pretty dang good. But then, Google started losing its jump. Apple picked up speed, added 3rd party native apps, and brought down the price. Meanwhile, Google twiddled their thumbs and announced a few developer contests. Soon, the iPhone was achieveing popularity next to the iPod. And Android? The only ones who remembered it were the Google diehards, a few programming geeks, and the guys at the Buzz Out Loud podcast. Recently, the hype has been picking up, especially since the Android might actually be shipping soon (or, by the time you read this, already been shipped). But Android will still be second-best to the iPhone, unless Google makes some significant steps.