Windows 7 arrives in October! So what?

Jeff — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:32:25 +0000

Microsoft is scheduled to release Windows 7 on the 22nd of October. The replacement for the less-than-popular Vista. The initial reviews and information provided on Windows 7 look promising. An updated interface with improved usability, a more functional task bar, less restrictive security measures… it all sounds good.

So, what does a new operating system (OS) mean to you, the strategic communications professional and/or site owner? Let’s find out…

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Google Announces Lightweight Chrome OS

Jeff — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:20:51 +0000

On July 7th, search engine giant Google announced the Google Chrome Operating System (OS). Google has already successfully produced office administrative tools, including the very successful Gmail cloud-based email service. But an OS is an entirely different animal. Compatibility with third-party software and hardware is a challenge that Google hasn’t experienced yet.

I’ve had a Gmail account for years, and have been using Google Docs for the last few months. While these tools are fine for the basics of what they do, I often find myself longing for more robust features. It also appears that the various development teams at Google don’t talk very much, since functionality is not as seamless between applications as it should be. The basic concept of seamless integration of Google’s existing technology into the OS will be vital to its success.

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