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Did you run out and get Windows Vista today? Well, even though I can’t recommend the upgrade with enthusiasm, I can give you ten reasons why you might care to give it a go at some point in the near future.
1. The new Start Menu can help you find things faster

2. Fast USB sticks can speed up your system instantly

3. Program-independent volume control will keep your sounds in check

4. The Windows Explorer exposes tons of file metadata

5. Parental controls will keep Mum and Dad happy

6. Checking for updates and problem solutions has never been easier

7. Guided Help takes interactive learning to the next level

8. Both wired and wireless network management are smarter

9. There’s an infinitely more stable video driver model in place

10. Hardware-accelerated eye candy on the desktop is awesome

Capping literally years of speculation on perhaps the most intensely followed unconfirmed product in Apple’s history — and that’s saying a lot — the iPhone was announced earlier this month.

For more info see this informative article on Engadget.

Well after five years of waiting Microsoft’s new operating system Vista will be hitting the streets with much fan fare and excitement. Though I doubt many people will be camping out like they did when Windows 95 was released, I am sure that some die-hards will be standing at the doors of retail outlets when they open today.

Now thats its officially here, I’m hearing mixed reviews from pundits and newbies alike. Me? I both love and hate Microsoft’s latest OS. Vista looks slightly better than XP does (and still not half as clean as OS X). The more I use it, however, the more I think the world should likely wait for Service Pack 1 to be released - which is set to hit the digital streets by year’s end, according to reports.

For more info see Microsofts Vista homepage

As written on slashdot.org this morning:

“The official Adobe Linux Flash blog has announced that Flash player for x86 Linux is now final and no longer beta. Every x86 Linux user, at least those willing to load binary software, can rejoice and no longer feel like a second rate citizen. Distribution packages are also available, for example the Macromedia Fedora repository already has the flash player marked for update.”

What this basically means is that Flash is finally cementing its position as the number 1 browser plugin and standardized platform for web technology.

Flash can do a great many things, but possibly the most well known use these days is video.
Whilst many other video formats and codecs have existed for a long time, there has never been such a large install base as flash for any one particular format. This makes your choice simple when deciding how your going to deliver video on the web.