Linux, Java and container support coming for Microsoft's Azure microservice platform
Microsoft's Azure Service Fabric will be adding support for Linux, Java and containers, according to the latest roadmap. Microsoft may have just launched the first developer preview for its Azure Service Fabric in April, but it has a lot more on its microservices platform roadmap....
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Linux, Java and container support coming for Microsoft's Azure microservice platformMicrosoft's Azure Service Fabric will be adding support for Linux, Java and containers, according to the latest roadmap. Microsoft may have just launched the first developer preview for its Azure Service Fabric in April, but it has a lot more on its microservices platform roadmap....PlatformsJune 21, 2015, 16:6:11Linux, Java and container support coming for Microsoft's Azure microservice platformsource: http://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-java-and-container-support-coming-for-microsofts-azure-microservice-platform/ | June 21, 2015, 16:6:11
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What Microsoft's Blue is and isn't
Windows Blue isn't just a service pack. And it's not a precursor to some other version of Windows due out later this year....
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What Microsoft's Blue is and isn'tWindows Blue isn't just a service pack. And it's not a precursor to some other version of Windows due out later this year....Microsoft/WindowsJune 21, 2015, 16:5:15What Microsoft's Blue is and isn'tsource: http://www.zdnet.com/article/what-microsofts-blue-is-and-isnt/ | June 21, 2015, 16:5:15
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Five operating system alternatives to Windows 8 and XP
On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will stop supporting XP , but most people are not moving to Windows 8 . Indeed, according to a TechRepublic survey, enterprise XP users are especially reluctant to move to Windows 8, so what are you going to use for your desktop in 2014? Here are my five suggestions in the order I think you should consider them....
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Five operating system alternatives to Windows 8 and XPOn April 8, 2014, Microsoft will stop supporting XP , but most people are not moving to Windows 8 . Indeed, according to a TechRepublic survey, enterprise XP users are especially reluctant to move to Windows 8, so what are you going to use for your desktop in 2014? Here are my five suggestions in the order I think you should consider them....TechnologyJune 21, 2015, 16:4:12Five operating system alternatives to Windows 8 and XPsource: http://www.zdnet.com/article/five-operating-system-alternatives-to-windows-8-and-xp/ | June 21, 2015, 16:4:12
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Perfectly legal ways you can still get Windows 7 cheap (or even free)
Windows 7 is more than five years old. Most of the cheap upgrade offers that were available when it was fresh and new are long gone. But if you prefer the familiar Windows 7 interface (or need it for testing and evaluation) you can still find great deals. Here are all the details you need....
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Perfectly legal ways you can still get Windows 7 cheap (or even free)Windows 7 is more than five years old. Most of the cheap upgrade offers that were available when it was fresh and new are long gone. But if you prefer the familiar Windows 7 interface (or need it for testing and evaluation) you can still find great deals. Here are all the details you need....Microsoft/WindowsJune 21, 2015, 16:3:30Perfectly legal ways you can still get Windows 7 cheap (or even free)source: http://www.zdnet.com/article/seven-perfectly-legal-ways-to-get-windows-7-cheap-or-even-free/ | June 21, 2015, 16:3:30
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A MODULAR ‘ETHICAL PHONE’ YOU CAN REPAIR INSTEAD OF REPLACE
THE ECO-FRIENDLY FAIRPHONE was a huge crowdfunding success when it launched in 2013, but it promised more than it achieved. Some 10,000 people bought it before it even existed, and many thousands more followed, eager to support the development of an ethical device. Fairphone aimed to support local economies instead of armed militias by avoiding “conflict minerals” like tin, tun...
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A MODULAR ‘ETHICAL PHONE’ YOU CAN REPAIR INSTEAD OF REPLACETHE ECO-FRIENDLY FAIRPHONE was a huge crowdfunding success when it launched in 2013, but it promised more than it achieved. Some 10,000 people bought it before it even existed, and many thousands more followed, eager to support the development of an ethical device. Fairphone aimed to support local economies instead of armed militias by avoiding “conflict minerals” like tin, tun...HardwareJune 21, 2015, 16:2:32A MODULAR ‘ETHICAL PHONE’ YOU CAN REPAIR INSTEAD OF REPLACEsource: http://www.wired.com/2015/06/modular-ethical-phone-can-repair-instead-replace/ | June 21, 2015, 16:2:32
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ANSWER TO A 150-YEAR-OLD MATH CONUNDRUM BRINGS MORE MYSTERY
IN 1850, THE Reverend Thomas Kirkman, rector of the parish of Croft-with-Southworth in Lancashire, England, posed an innocent-looking puzzle in the Lady’s and Gentleman’s Diary, a recreational mathematics journal:...
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ANSWER TO A 150-YEAR-OLD MATH CONUNDRUM BRINGS MORE MYSTERYIN 1850, THE Reverend Thomas Kirkman, rector of the parish of Croft-with-Southworth in Lancashire, England, posed an innocent-looking puzzle in the Lady’s and Gentleman’s Diary, a recreational mathematics journal:...ScienceJune 21, 2015, 16:1:40ANSWER TO A 150-YEAR-OLD MATH CONUNDRUM BRINGS MORE MYSTERYsource: http://www.wired.com/2015/06/answer-150-year-old-math-conundrum-brings-mystery/ | June 21, 2015, 16:1:40
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NEW APP TELLS ALL YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU’RE FREE TO HANG OUT
DANNY TRINH CALLS it the “blinking cursor” problem. It’s Friday night, you don’t have plans, and you’re wondering who to text. There are a handful of close friends you can shamelessly spam, but beyond that, things are more complicated. Should you message that new friend from work, even though they said they were busy the last two times you tried? Is it weird to hit up tha...
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NEW APP TELLS ALL YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU’RE FREE TO HANG OUTDANNY TRINH CALLS it the “blinking cursor” problem. It’s Friday night, you don’t have plans, and you’re wondering who to text. There are a handful of close friends you can shamelessly spam, but beyond that, things are more complicated. Should you message that new friend from work, even though they said they were busy the last two times you tried? Is it weird to hit up tha...TechnologyJune 21, 2015, 16:0:16NEW APP TELLS ALL YOUR FRIENDS WHEN YOU’RE FREE TO HANG OUTsource: http://www.wired.com/2015/06/new-app-tells-friends-youre-free-hang/ | June 21, 2015, 16:0:16
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Alcatel OneTouch is now the Official Smartphone Partner of the Toronto FC
With this new partnership, Alcatel OneTouch will focus on pre-game fan experiences, social and digital media campaigns, in-game brand advertising and much more. The deal is a multi-year partnership, and for Alcatel it is the first of its kind as it shows the company's major brand investment in Canada. Both companies are excited about this new opportunity, and can see the be...
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Alcatel OneTouch is now the Official Smartphone Partner of the Toronto FCWith this new partnership, Alcatel OneTouch will focus on pre-game fan experiences, social and digital media campaigns, in-game brand advertising and much more. The deal is a multi-year partnership, and for Alcatel it is the first of its kind as it shows the company's major brand investment in Canada. Both companies are excited about this new opportunity, and can see the be...HardwareJune 21, 2015, 15:59:1Alcatel OneTouch is now the Official Smartphone Partner of the Toronto FCsource: http://www.androidcentral.com/alcatel-onetouch-now-official-smartphone-partner-toronto-fc | June 21, 2015, 15:59:1
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Review: Dell Venue 10 7000 Series
Large Android tablets are hard. Most apps aren't formatted to take advantage of the extra screen size, and the frequent implementation of 16:9 aspect ratio means using anything with a screen larger than eight inches is cumbersome at best. The best we've seen from these devices is a focus on gaming or media consumption, but when these devices enter the $400 price ra...
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Review: Dell Venue 10 7000 SeriesLarge Android tablets are hard. Most apps aren't formatted to take advantage of the extra screen size, and the frequent implementation of 16:9 aspect ratio means using anything with a screen larger than eight inches is cumbersome at best. The best we've seen from these devices is a focus on gaming or media consumption, but when these devices enter the $400 price ra...HardwareJune 21, 2015, 15:58:22Review: Dell Venue 10 7000 Seriessource: http://www.androidcentral.com/review-dell-venue-10-7000-series | June 21, 2015, 15:58:22
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June 21, 2015, 15:56:53Computer Backup Solutions � All Systems Go?
Computer Backup Solutions � All Systems Go?
The subject of computer backups has always been a topic of importance when it comes to preserving the data on your computer. These days there are more options available to you in this arena, which can be both a help and a hindrance. On one hand, having more options is helpful because better solutions have been brought to the marketplace from which you can now choose to fit your nee... -
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Share on TumblrJune 21, 2015, 15:53:29Steps to Create and Promote RSS Feeds
Steps to Create and Promote RSS Feeds
RSS, or Really Simple Syndication as it is commonly known, is a technology that gives webmasters the ability to easily distribute and publish syndicated content on the Internet. It seems like all Internet businesses now have RSS feeds available; at least your competitors do. You have finally made the decision that you have to have one. Where do you start?Steps to Creating an RSS ... -
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June 21, 2015, 15:51:55Benefits of Linux VPS Hosting
Benefits of Linux VPS Hosting
Virtual Private Server has now replaced the dedicated servers, as the main servers can be partitioned into numerous server components in which each of them works as an individual virtual server. The benefits obtained are similar to that of the dedicated servers. VPS provides Linux based and Windows based hosting services, where Linux VPS hosting is much more flexible, reliable, att... -
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June 21, 2015, 15:50:28Some FAQs About Audio Books
Some FAQs About Audio Books
My friends and colleagues consider me as the audio books expert. They tell their friends that they know an audio books expert and the outcome is that I keep getting dozens of audio books questions and inquiries each day. I have decided to gather the most frequently asked questions for everyone�s benefit.
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June 21, 2015, 15:46:17Advantages of java programming in software industry
Advantages of java programming in software industry
The modern history of computers was set to change forever when in 1995 James Gosling of Sun Micro systems unveiled Java to the world. Since then, there has been no turning back and Java is the most popular programming language preferred by programmers the world over. It is used to design software as well as a host of other web applications.
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App Annie Announces the Top 52 Publishers of 2014! See Who Made the List
Here at App Annie, we celebrate data as much as we crunch it. That’s why, each year, we highlight the publishers — and individuals — that inspire and lead the app publishing world....
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App Annie Announces the Top 52 Publishers of 2014! See Who Made the ListHere at App Annie, we celebrate data as much as we crunch it. That’s why, each year, we highlight the publishers — and individuals — that inspire and lead the app publishing world....DesignJune 21, 2015, 15:43:10App Annie Announces the Top 52 Publishers of 2014! See Who Made the Listsource: http://blog.appannie.com/app-annie-52-2014/ | June 21, 2015, 15:43:10
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The 10 biggest tech stories: Talk shifts to the 'Apple Watch 2'
The Apple Watch has finally arrived in Apple retail stores. We also heard more about the next iPhone during the week that was.
Here are the biggest technology stories from June 14 through June 20, 2015:...
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The 10 biggest tech stories: Talk shifts to the 'Apple Watch 2'The Apple Watch has finally arrived in Apple retail stores. We also heard more about the next iPhone during the week that was.
Here are the biggest technology stories from June 14 through June 20, 2015:...Apple/iOSJune 21, 2015, 15:42:0The 10 biggest tech stories: Talk shifts to the 'Apple Watch 2'source: http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/06/the-10-biggest-tech-stories-talk-shifts-to-the-apple-watch-2 | June 21, 2015, 15:42:0
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