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Google as Pirates?

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Krishna

Bruce Eckel, one of my favorite book authors, has a thinly disguised anti-Microsoft screed titled “The Cathedral and the Pirate” with Google Chrome OS used as a bludgeon. Apparently, Microsoft is a cathedral and Google is the pirate which can … Continue reading →

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Why Google Chrome OS is Overrated

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Krishna

Farhad Manjoo of Slate takes down the upcoming Google Chrome OS: But here’s the crucial sticking point for Chrome: Because it’s based on a Web browser, every app developed for Chrome will also run perfectly on Windows or the Mac. … Continue reading →

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Bing Search Engine in Action

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Krishna

Microsoft’s new search engine Bing is out. At first glance, it looks better visually than Microsoft’s previous attempt, live.com. The organization of results with easy access to search history, related searches and businesses is well done. I also like the … Continue reading →

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The Disappointment of Internet Explorer 8.0

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Krishna

Microsoft’s neglect of Internet Explorer over the years has finally caught up to them. IE 8, while a significant improvement over IE 7, lags behind Google Chrome and now the latest Apple Safari browser. Here are some of the significant … Continue reading →

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