Category Archives: OS

25 mar

Overuse of the Term: Software Architect!

***, Architecture, Clusters, Design, OS, PHP, Programming, Rants
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

The term “Software Architect” has been widely blown up over the past 10 to 15 years in the job market. But lately it has widely spread to the small business market, almost out of control. I would say, more times … Continue reading →

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17 mar

Google Puts Android and Chrome Under Same Boss

*, Android, ChromeOS, Electronics, Google, News
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

Didn’t I just post something about this the other day?

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9 mar

Android’s Extensibility and Potential Growth vs Who?

***, Android, Apple, Chrome, Electronics, Google, Hardware, iPhone, Linux, Microsoft
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

Android is open source and available on a variety of devices, all with many different memory and processing limitations. You can easily tie into the system, even without rooting, in order to take any phone and turn it into a … Continue reading →

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6 mar

The New Video Game Console: Valve Steam Box

***, 3D Graphics, Electronics, Games, Hardware, Internet, Linux, Microsoft, News
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

Both Microsoft and Sony have announced their plans to release both the Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 by the end of 2013. What is surprising and all of the sudden, is the sudden hat in the ring, from the ever … Continue reading →

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5 mar

How Linux Developers Windows Hackers Switch to Mac

**, Apple, History, Linux, Mac, Microsoft, Windows
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

There has been a talk the past month about the rise of Mac and fall of Windows. It isn’t like Microsoft and Windows has been completely wiped off the map, but it is true that at any tech related conference … Continue reading →

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4 mar

HackTip – Linux 101 – Understanding Processes

*, DIY, Linux, Programming
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

One of the most basic Linux tips, using the terminal to manage processes.

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25 feb

CEO Friday: Why Not to Hire C# Developers

***, .NET MVC, C++, ColdFusion, Entertainment, Java, Linux, Microsoft, Objective-C, PHP, Ruby, Windows
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

Hold on just a second. These are not my words. Exactly two years ago, this post came out, explaining why over at Expensify, they do not hire C# Programmers. Not because they were not talented, not because they are Microsoft … Continue reading →

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18 feb

Ubuntu Tablet to be Announced After Several Tab Hacks

**, Android, Car Computing, Companies, Electronics, Hardware, iPad, Linux, Mobility, News, Windows (Mobile)
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

It seems like the mobile strategy for Ubuntu is well on its way, well earlier than previously thought, the Ubuntu Tablet is rumored to peek it’s head in the next coming weeks, a lot of people saying as early as … Continue reading →

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17 feb

MongoDB and WordPress, PHP, SDLC, and Others

***, Architecture, Cloud Computing, Clusters, Databases, Internet, Linux, PHP
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

With all the cloud software out there, Box.net, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud and others, it feels like the days of RSYNC and ROBOCOPY may be coming up against some stiff competition. RSYNC is the premiere way to transfer files to … Continue reading →

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16 feb

Take a Tour of a 6 Screen / Monitor Setup

*, 3D Graphics, Apple, Browsers, Electronics, Hardware, Mac, Media, Mobility
Posted by Phillihp Harmon

Four years ago, 8 GB of RAM was a lot. Today, people are looking to 32 GB RAM systems, and as screens get cheaper and real-estate grows, the need for RAM grows with it. Whether it be 3x 46inch screens, … Continue reading →

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