Friday, March 20, 2015
5 Reasons To Try Fedora 21!
Fedora 21 is well on its way to being released in early December, and it brings with it a ton of goodies! Plus, since Fedora is known for being a cutting-edge distribution, there will be a lot of interesting software and technologies that you’ll get to use. Since Fedora moves so fast, it’s important to have these new releases.
Let’s take a look at what one of the most popular distributions will be offering with its upcoming release.
Finally, A New Fedora Release!
When Fedora 21 finally hits in early December, it will have been approximately a year since the last release. Since Fedora is such a fast-moving distribution, it’s been quite painful to remain on Fedora 20 for this long, but the wait will be well worth it. Can we just be happy that we will have a new release to play with?
Fruits Of Restructuring
After Fedora 20 was released, the Fedora Project decided to go through some restructuring of how they did things in order to be more competitive in the future. This shift was going to take some time, so we all knew that we might have to stick with Fedora 20 for a lot longer than we’ve ever stuck to any Fedora release before. But now, that restructuring is complete, and Fedora is offering a new lineup. We now have Workstation, Server, and Cloud images, where Workstation is the new name for the desktop Fedora images that you know and love. I bet this new name was “inspired” by Red Hat, but the name thankfully doesn’t mean the Fedora desktop suddenly became business only.
New Software
Fruits Of Restructuring
After Fedora 20 was released, the Fedora Project decided to go through some restructuring of how they did things in order to be more competitive in the future. This shift was going to take some time, so we all knew that we might have to stick with Fedora 20 for a lot longer than we’ve ever stuck to any Fedora release before. But now, that restructuring is complete, and Fedora is offering a new lineup. We now have Workstation, Server, and Cloud images, where Workstation is the new name for the desktop Fedora images that you know and love. I bet this new name was “inspired” by Red Hat, but the name thankfully doesn’t mean the Fedora desktop suddenly became business only.
New Software
Of course, after waiting for so long, it’s hard not to be excited about the new software that will be included. The kernel will be at least version 3.17 (although Fedora 20 has been good about updating the kernel), and you’ll get updated desktop environments with GNOME 3.14, KDE 4.14, and MATE 1.8. The GCC compiler has been updated to version 4.9, which will produce faster and more efficient machine code. GNOME’s support for Wayland has also improved quite a bit, so it’s not unreasonable to think that the Wayland display server could become the default in Fedora 22. There are even KDE 5 packages that you can try out if you’re interested in that.
Improved Polish
Despite only being an alpha, a lot of writers around the Web say that Fedora 21 is very polished and stable. I certainly have to agree with them, as I haven’t come across a single issue while playing around with it. Polish was a criticism quite common to Fedora, and during the restructuring the developers made an effort to fix that. I’d say they did a very good job, and it can only get better with the beta and final release.
COPR Repositories
While not necessarily new for this release, Fedora is also emphasizing the use of COPR repositories, which are akin to Ubuntu’s PPAs. This is an effort to make it easier for third-party developers to make their software available for Fedora, which is a key part toward increasing Fedora’s adoption rates. Fedora used to be the go-to distribution, but lost that position once Ubuntu rose to prominence. I’m very interested to see how well these will be used.
Getting the Pre-Release
Improved Polish
Despite only being an alpha, a lot of writers around the Web say that Fedora 21 is very polished and stable. I certainly have to agree with them, as I haven’t come across a single issue while playing around with it. Polish was a criticism quite common to Fedora, and during the restructuring the developers made an effort to fix that. I’d say they did a very good job, and it can only get better with the beta and final release.
COPR Repositories
While not necessarily new for this release, Fedora is also emphasizing the use of COPR repositories, which are akin to Ubuntu’s PPAs. This is an effort to make it easier for third-party developers to make their software available for Fedora, which is a key part toward increasing Fedora’s adoption rates. Fedora used to be the go-to distribution, but lost that position once Ubuntu rose to prominence. I’m very interested to see how well these will be used.
Getting the Pre-Release
Getting the alpha (or if you read this a bit later, the beta) is very easy. Just head over to this page, which will always show you the latest pre-release version of Fedora. From here, you can download the ISO image by your preferred method, burn it to a DVD or write to a USB drive, and boot from that prepared media. Just be sure that if you install it to your computer (or virtual machine) that you immediately check for updates, because there’s a good chance that there will be a lot of changes that can improve your experience even more.
Fedora 21: The Most Polished Release Yet
Fedora 21 is quite an exciting release that I’ll continue to follow through the rest of the alpha and beta phases. If you haven’t ever tried Fedora before, then this may be the best release to try out once it’s final. If you already use Fedora, then be sure to upgrade when it comes out as you’ll be very pleased.
What’s your opinion of the new-look Fedora? Will you be trying it out? Let us know in the comments!
Fedora 21: The Most Polished Release Yet
Fedora 21 is quite an exciting release that I’ll continue to follow through the rest of the alpha and beta phases. If you haven’t ever tried Fedora before, then this may be the best release to try out once it’s final. If you already use Fedora, then be sure to upgrade when it comes out as you’ll be very pleased.
What’s your opinion of the new-look Fedora? Will you be trying it out? Let us know in the comments!
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
GNOME 2 is back: Ubuntu MATE is now an official flavor
Ubuntu MATE is now an official flavor of Ubuntu.
Yes, that means Ubuntu is giving a stamp of endorsement to GNOME 2 once again. You don’t need to switch to Linux Mint—just install the Ubuntu MATE disc and get a desktop that works like it did before Ubuntu's Unity and the GNOME Shell came along.
Meet MATE
If you’re using Linux, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the MATE desktop.
It’s a continuation of the old GNOME 2 desktop code. The developers are continuing to improve how it works with new technologies without dropping everything and starting from scratch. This makes it more controversial than projects like Linux Mint’s Cinnamon desktop, which use take modern code and try to make it behave more like a traditional desktop, instead of bringing the old GNOME 2 code forward. GNOME 3 now also offers a Classic Mode to appeal to users who want a more traditional desktop experience.
But never mind the competitors, and never mind which project will have the easiest time coping with new technology in the future. The MATE desktop works well today. If you don’t want to play with new stuff, if you’re comfortable with GNOME 2, or if modern desktops just seem too unwieldy, it’s a great option. This is a core strength of Linux: When users don’t like desktop changes, they can bring the old desktop forward. Windows users are stuck with however Microsoft wants the desktop to work this year.
If you’ve ever used GNOME 2—in other words, used Ubuntu before Unity, or many other Linux desktops before GNOME 3—you’ll feel right at home. It’s GNOME 2, but polished and made modern to work well with the rest of the underlying system. For users who’ve never used it before, that means a traditional desktop taskbar, an easy application menu that doesn’t take up the full screen, no integrated shopping search results, and a simple interface that just gets out of your way.
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What an “official flavor” means
The official recognition doesn’t mean Canonical will start offering Ubuntu MATE instead of its home-grown Unity desktop—far from it. It puts Ubuntu MATE on par with other official flavors like Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, Ubuntu Kylin, Lubuntu, Mythbuntu, and Ubuntu Studio. Ubuntu offers a list of these flavors on its web page.
This recognition is an official endorsement of Ubuntu MATE going forward, and that means more press and recognition. It also means the Ubuntu MATE project gets access to Canonical’s infrastructure, which it can use to host its ISO images for download and automatically build and test them.
Want to try it yourself? Despite the first beta release of 15.04 being its first release as an “official flavor,” you’re probably better off grabbing a more stable release like Ubuntu MATE14.04 LTS from the Ubuntu MATE Project’s website.
Source : http://www.pcworld.com/article/2893647/gnome-2-is-back-ubuntu-mate-is-now-an-official-flavor.html
Source : http://www.pcworld.com/article/2893647/gnome-2-is-back-ubuntu-mate-is-now-an-official-flavor.html
Fedora 22 reaches Alpha -- Linux fans, download it now!
While the world oohs and ahhs over the latest Apple hardware, the open-source community just keeps on trucking along. Rather than take out a mortgage for the new MacBook running OS X, Linux fans can take solace knowing that their favorite distros remain free and run great on less expensive hardware. In other words, the Linux community doesn't get fancy keynote addresses, but what it does get are solid products in both the kernel and associated operating systems.
My favorite Linux distro is Fedora, because it is free -- both in cost and ideology. The operating system ships without restricted or closed-source software; it is pure, modern and well-supported. Today, Fedora 22 achieves Alpha status, meaning the final version inches ever so closer. Will you give the pre-release operating system a try?
"The Alpha release contains all the exciting features of Fedora 22's editions in a form that anyone can help test. This testing, guided by the Fedora QA team, helps us target and identify bugs. When these bugs are fixed, we make a Beta release available. A Beta release is code-complete and bears a very strong resemblance to the third and final release. The final release of Fedora 22 is expected in May", says the Fedora team.
The team further explains, "we need your help to make Fedora 22 the best release yet, so please take some time to download and try out the Alpha and make sure the things that are important to you are working. If you find a bug, please report it -- every bug you uncover is a chance to improve the experience for millions of Fedora users worldwide. Together, we can make Fedora rock-solid. We have a culture of coordinating new features and pushing fixes upstream as much as feasible, and your feedback will help improve not only Fedora but Linux and free software on the whole".
Workstation users -- which is what you most likely are -- will see the following changes.
- The GNOME Shell notification system has been redesigned and subsumed into the calendar widget.
- The Terminal now notifies you when a long running job completes.
- The login screen now uses Wayland by default. This is a step towards replacing X with Wayland, and users should not actually notice the difference.
- Installation of GStreamer codecs, fonts, and certain document types is now handled by Software, instead of gnome-packagekit.
- The Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) now features better notifications, and uses the privacy control panel in GNOME to control information sent.
- The Nautilus file manager has been improved to use GActions, from the deprecated GtkAction APIs, for a better, more consistent experience.
- The GNOME Shell has a refreshed theme for better usability.
- The Qt/Adwaita theme is now code complete, and Qt notifications have been improved for smoother experience using Qt-based apps in Workstation.
- The libinput library is now used for both X11 and Wayland for consistent input device handling.
- Plasma 5, the successor to KDE Plasma 4, is now the default workspace in the Fedora KDE spin.
- The Xfce spin has been updated to Xfce 4.12 just in time for the Alpha release. This release has an enormous number of improvements, including HiDPI support, improvements to window tiling, support for Gtk3 plugins, and many improvements for multi-monitor support.
This is an Alpha release, so please do not install it on a production machine. There most certainly will be bugs, and you risk losing important data. With that said, testing on a virtual machine is ideal, so I urge you to go that route instead.
You can download the vanilla GNOME version (my suggestion) here. If you prefer the alternative desktop environments (spins) such as KDE, Xfce or Mate, you can get them here.
Will you try it? Tell me in the comments.
Source : http://betanews.com/2015/03/10/fedora-22-reaches-alpha-linux-fans-download-it-now/
Source : http://betanews.com/2015/03/10/fedora-22-reaches-alpha-linux-fans-download-it-now/
Monday, March 16, 2015
New Chromebook Pixel can't stop people laughing at Chrome OS
Apple wasn't the only company to release a laptop without enough holes on it this week, Google did one too.
Its updated Chromebook Pixel is another divisive lump of hardware, winning some fans for its design and lofty (for a mid-range laptop) Intel spec, but also triggering waves of hatred among people who don't consider anything other than a custom build of Linux to be a proper OS.
Google says it's aiming the new Pixel at developers, a fact some think is just an excuse to hide the fact that no one outside of the Google clique cares about Chromebooks.
Because they're not proper computers. Or are they? All we use any computer for nowadays is looking at the internet, so what's wrong with an OS that's just a posh browser? Lots of things, says the commenters of the internet, who would seemingly rather use Windows Vista for eternity than lower themselves to Chrome OS.
Nine gigs, 128 bits, loads of pieces
On Yahoo, conversation turned to people boasting about how much their alternative "rigs" cost and then how much people hate Google in general.
Reader John cut to the chase with his paranoid Pixel review: "In short, it's the perfect spyware machine. Everything we do, we do it for you? And with the Chrome Remote Desktop the spying does not stop with your online content, but moves on to your 'private' computer as well. Isn't it great?"
Reading between the lines, we think John's got some special bookmarks he doesn't want out in the public domain.
Commenter David B thinks the pixel is way over-specced for the job of browsing the Daily Mail web site's selection of adverts and occasionally tabbing to Facebook all day, asking: "What exactly do you need a fast processor for if it can't run any software? Nobody needs an i7 processor to use Chrome."
C Menstein was even more dismissive in the snooty way people usually are when discussing Chrome OS, saying: "Just buy a real computer."
Although in dissing Chrome you're sort of accidentally saying Windows is the best, which isn't a particularly cool thing to do on the internet, not even when signed in under a disposable anonymous alias.
Your mum
Answering the question "who is it for?" asked by The Verge, reader Ceejw explained: "Seems like it's for Google Employees and Chrome OS developers (Also Google I/O attendees). Google just sells it to the public to make back some of the R&D costs."
Which is literally exactly who Google said it was for, so you're quite right.
Brandon Whumpries, or perhaps that's meant to be Brandon W Humphries, enjoys the fact that Chrome is locked down and therefore also aimed at the common, command-line-fearing man, as he can use it to control the lives of those less capable than himself.
He told the audience: "I like that it is limiting. Makes it secure and idiot proof for my family and other tech-phobic people. It's really not for anyone who is knowledgeable enough to install a linux distro. It's for the people who use windows because they don't know any better, its was just there, and wind up being confused by it/screwing it up."
Let's hope his wife and kids never find the comment in which he said "idiot proof for my family."
Lilmoe suggests giving Chrome OS the time of day is being unfair on Windows and specifically Windows RT, the tablet OS that got a right kicking, asking: "Why is Chrome OS getting a pass when it's relatively FAR less capable? Why were Windows RT devices criticized and Chromebooks praised?"
Dunno. Steve Ballmer?
Chrome effect
The Guardian also went for the "still just Chrome" angle in its headline, and readers tended to agree.
Alejandro Ballesteros recoiled at the thought of blowing that much money on something he can't tinker with all weekend for something to do, saying: "I thought the best thing about Chromebooks was price, as someone may have mentioned already, I'd rather (as I did) spend £700 on an ultrabook and install Ubuntu."
Reader BBPO8 thinks that's stupid and exactly the opposite of what you should do, though, as you buy ultrabooks for yourself and Chromebooks are for your mum and the rest of your idiot family, explaining: "Most reviewers miss the point of the Pixel, and Chromebooks in general. For 90% of what computer users do, they are ideal. You don't waste your time on updates or fending off malware and viruses. It boots up in under 10 seconds. To coin a phrase, 'It just works'."
Reader Max Watson, meanwhile, made a mess of standing up for the device, commenting: "I have a Pixel and it's the best computer, and personal computer experience, I've ever owned. And no, I'm not a Google employee. Nor am I a developer (I run a software business)."
Not a developer, just the owner of a software business. Entirely different things.
VMware expands desktop virtualization to Linux!
- VMware's VMware Horizon desktop virtualization software suite will soon deliver virtual Linux desktops over a network, in addition to the Microsoft Windows desktops it has long provided for remote workers.
The company has launched an early access program for customers to test a version of Horizon 6 that can package server-based Red Hat and Ubuntu Linux desktops so they can be accessed from remote computers and mobile devices.
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Although Windows remains the dominant platform for enterprise desktops, at least a small percentage of organizations use Linux instead, according to market reports.
VMware Horizon for Linux Early Access Program addresses this market segment of Linux desktops. The software is designed to allow administrators to control their organization's Linux virtual desktops with the same tools that they use to manage their Windows virtual desktops.
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) software can be handy for organizations that have mobile workers who need to access applications and desktop environments from multiple devices. Virtual desktops can also simplify the large-scale management of software and operating systems.
VMware's Horizon 6, released a year ago, consolidated VMware desktop virtualization products into a single suite. The suite covers both the back-end management of the desktops and applications as well as the delivery of this software to different end-user devices such as mobile phones and computers.
Thursday, the company updated Horizon 6 with additional capabilities for managing three-dimensional images and for integrating into software defined networks (SDNs).
The software now supports VMware NSX, which is the company's set of technologies for virtualizing network resources, allowing administrators to set up and tear down virtual networks more quickly.
To enable 3D graphics, VMware has worked with graphics card maker Nvidia to use that company's virtual GPU technology on the server side so that it can deliver rich graphics to the remote desktop. The software also provides a way for remote applications to access files from a thumb drive plugged into the user's machine.
VMware Horizon starts at $250 per seat, and is sold in lots of 10 or 100.
Source : http://www.infoworld.com/article/2896574/virtualization/vmware-expands-desktop-virtualization-to-linux.html
Oracle's piping hot new pot of Java takes out the trash (faster) JDK 8 Update 40 improves memory handling, JavaScript support
- Oracle's latest update to the Java Development Kit doesn't add any new language features or change any APIs, but it still includes a number of enhancements that should please Java developers and users.
Released on Tuesday – a couple of weeks ahead of Java SE 8's first birthday – Java Development Kit 8 Update 40 (JDK 8u40) improves performance, memory management, and JavaScript support and includes updates to the JavaFX UI framework for accessibility and OS X compatibility.
It also fixes quite a few bugs, as usual, but none of them are security vulnerabilities this time around.
Java's Garbage First (G1) garbage collector gets some polish in this release. The new version will attempt to perform full garbage collections less often, resulting in fewer long pauses while the system frees memory.
The notion of "memory pressure" has also been added to the JDK, where memory pressure goes up as the system starts to run out of resources. Beginning with JDK 8u40, Java will try to reduce its resource demands when memory pressure runs high to avoid out-of-memory errors. This could lead to reduced performance, but Oracle says this was an intentional choice.
In addition, Oracle has improved how the JVM's Native Memory Tracking (NMT) diagnostic feature scales when running on large systems, so that it no longer affects performance "beyond what is considered acceptable for small programs."
Besides addressing memory issues, the release includes multiple optimizations for Project Nashorn, a feature introduced with Java 8 that allows developers to mix Java code with JavaScript where both run on the JVM. Nashorn's script engine should now run faster, and JDK 8u40 introduces the Nashorn Class Filter, which gives developers tighter control over which Java classes can be accessed by JavaScript code.
The Java Packager Tool, which creates standalone applications that can run on systems that don't otherwise have a Java Runtime installed, has also been improved. These self-contained applications can now be passed command-line arguments and be assigned file type associations by the OS. They also now support multiple entry points, so that several different products can be included in the same package.
These standalone applications are particularly useful for deploying to online shops like the Mac App Store. One problem, however, has been that the JavaFX media stack for OS X was implemented in QTKit and Quicktime, which have been deprecated by Apple. As a result, JavaFX-based applications that used the media stack could not be submitted to the Mac App Store. In JDK 8u40, these portions of JavaFX have been ported to the newer AVFoundation framework, making apps created with them eligible for submission to Apple's store once again.
JavaFX has been enhanced with a few new UI controls. Plus, JavaFX controls are now compatible with assistive technologies. On Windows and OS X, they can now be read by screen readers and traversed using a keyboard, and JavaFX also now supports a high-contrast mode for better visibility.
A full list of the changes in JDK 8u40 is available in the official release notes, here.
The new release is available via the Java auto-update mechanism or from Oracle's website, here. It doesn't have long to live, though. Java Runtime Environment releases expire when a new version with fixes for security vulnerabilities becomes available, and Oracle's next Critical Patch Update fix-fest is due to hit on April 14.
Those still running Java 7 have more to worry about, though. April 2015 is also when Oracle will stop providing new updates to that older version of the platform, except for those customers with extended support contracts. ®
12 Ways Android Is Still Better Than iOS 7!
With the recent tidal wave of Apple news — from the arrival of the latest iPhones to the release of iOS 7 — faithful Android users may feel fed-up with the i-Everything hoopla.
Android deserves a little love!
Even though iOS 7 has been reeling in some rave reviews and is undeniably sleeker and better than any previous Apple OS, it still falls short of Android in several areas.
While "once an Android, always an Android" may not ring true for everyone, here are some reasons not to make the switch.
Endless Sharing Options
In iOS apps, you can only share content via a few basic choices like Message, Mail, Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr. In Android, however, your app world is your oyster: You can move content through any installed app with sharing capabilities.
Third-party Software Keyboards
There aren't many complaints about the typing experience on iOS 7, but Android still offers more options. You can replace Android's default keyboard with any third-party alternative (like the easy-to-use and fairly self-explanatory Swype).
More Customization, As Usual
If you want to customize your smartphone, the sky's the limit with Android. Alter whatever you want. You can even download an iOS 7 theme, if that's what you're into.
Visible File System
- When you plug your Android phone into your computer, you can see a file system just like the one you'd work with if you were searching for something on your computer. It's as easy as drag-and-drop. Apple doesn't give you that kind of access to all your files.
Better Notifications Bar
- Even though iOS 7 revamped the iPhone Notification Center, Android's is still better. When you see something in Android's notification drawer, you can take action and respond without opening whatever app first (for example, I could email Cody without first separately opening the mail app).
Images with Contact List
- Android can automatically import photos for your contacts (or allow you to set them yourself), so it's much easier to see your friends' pretty faces in your virtual address book than it is with iOS 7.
Multiple User accounts to be set on the same Android tablet
- Share your Android-running tablet with your family or co-workers? If so, you can set multiple user accounts on one device, limiting the information that each user can see. Can't do that on the iPad.
Google Now Trumps Siri
- When you're asking natural language questions, Google Now is extremely quick and can parse web pages to find the most relevant information. Siri, on the other hand, automatically searches Bing, not Google. Got to hand it to Apple in one department though: Siri is better than Google Now with "assistant" commands, like when you want to set up an internal calendar event.
Multimedia Ease
- Android doesn't care where your music comes from. Apple and iOS 7, however, require iTunes if you want to load your iPhone up with songs (and you need iPhoto if you ever want to access your photos).
More Free Applications
- Android's Google Play Store doesn't always offer better quality, but it does offer far more options than the App Store.
Unlock Options
Screenshot
- On most Android phones, you can unlock your device to any app you want, which saves time in the long-run if you have certain apps that you always use.
Phone Unlock Options
- Okay, sure, the new iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner is pretty cool, but Android offers several different unlocking options, and definitely more than any non-5S iPhone.
Source : http://www.businessinsider.com/12-ways-android-is-still-better-than-ios-7-2013-9?op=1
Top 5 reasons why to choose Computer Science over Information Technology!
You've been wondering what the hell is the difference between this two courses. Is Information Technology suits you? Or Computer Science is actually the best for you? You choose! But first, let me give you a little background of what is IT? and what is CS?.
In IT ....
- students will study network and database design in depth, and receive an introduction to basic theory and applied mathematics. Successful IT candidates will possess strong critical thinking skills; IT professionals are tasked with resourcefully and cost-effectively applying the tools at their disposal.
In CS ....
- students will learn the fundamentals of different programming languages, linear and discrete mathematics, and software design and development. Computer scientists study the machine itself and understand how and why various computer processes operate the way they do.
Simply put, computer scientists can talk to computers. The field is based in mathematics—the language of computers. Computer scientists understand why computers work and can create a program or operating system that does what you want it to do.
So are you ready for the Top 5 Reasons to choose CS over IT?
1. SALARY. Yes Salary!
- What's basically the first thing that comes into your mind when choosing a course? Of course, salary! In 2014, Stanford University (San Francisco, California) conducted a survey to batch 2012-2013 graduated students with major in computer science. Within a year of working, A whooping ranging from $65,000-$125,000 is the total salary they have earned. But here in the Philippines computer science graduates can have a starting salary ranging from 25,000-55,000 pesos over to the Information Technology graduates with a starting salary ranging from 15,000-40,000 pesos. So you might wan't to take the opportunity to work abroad if your main reason is to become rich as Bill Gates within a year.
2. Companies love Computer Science Graduates!
- You heard it right, We are more flexible with the range of job opportunities that most of the companies need today. A CS degree will expose you to a wider variety of technical skills necessary for a variety of jobs that such as software development, programming, network administration, gaming, and database management. Also it teaches you how to create, develop, and manage software or applications so you have a more specific set of skills which can also be a good asset and better overall .
3. Computer Science is a Road to many fields!
- Computer science education will give you a solid grounding in logic, strategic thinking and teamwork. And of course, CS will enable you to do cool things with software! Through your elective choices you can choose to specialize in databases/data mining, networking and systems, artificial intelligence, security, or software engineering.
4. You are really a "SCIENTIST"
- When you say computer science, we can be called SCIENTIST. It's cool, And it's a pleasure to be called a "Scientist" by some professionals because you are a graduate in a science related course right? When we say scientists, we study even if we are working. We create and explore in new dimensions so that we can make a solution to the upcoming problems that we might face. We are the creative minds behind applications and programs, designing and building programs and applications for computers and technological devices.
5. It's just CS is alot and way more better than IT!
- Aside from the said reasons above. We're like the roots in the trees and IT is just the leaves or maybe the fruit . IT degrees usually cover far more topics than Computer Science degrees, which could limit your exposure to in-depth programming fundamentals. You may learn how to write for one type of programming, but it may be more difficult to change and learn another type later. While on the other side, Computer Science is primarily about sharpening your programming abilities. You don’t just learn how to write code, but in the lesson plans for many online IT degrees you also learn why the code works on your computer the way it does.
So Are you ready for your chosen course? Will it Information Technology or Computer Science?
I hope this article helps you! Cheers!
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Microsoft promises faster Windows 10 updates!
If you're getting antsy that Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview hasn't seen an update since late January, you're not alone. After an early leak, Microsoft has confirmed that it will be increasing the pace of new build releases for Windows 10.
Microsoft General Manager of the OSG Data and Fundamentals team Gabriel Aul confirmed on Twitter that the company is testing a new build candidate internally. After that testing is finished, Microsoft would roll out the new build to preview customers, but Aul did not give a timeline for when that will happen.
"We have a good build candidate with some new features I think you'll like," Aul said in a Twitter post. "Running through our internal rings now."
Stepping into the fast lane
At this time, Microsoft allows Windows 10 Technical Preview customers to choose how often they receive updates. More adventurous customers who prefer to experience new features and functionality ahead of everyone else could join the "Fast" ring, while users who want a more stable experience can choose the Slow ring.
Fast ring customers will get to see updates first, but because the software is still in the technical preview stage, all the bugs may not be worked out. Slow ring customers trade in the experience of being first to try out new features with a more reliable build.
As Microsoft is increasing the rate of release of new builds, the company is advising customers to move over to the slow lane if they want a more stable experience.
"No new build today, but we will be posting an announcement in Insider Hub. Suggesting people who want lower risk to move to Slow," Aul cautioned. "For now we've decided to try to increase pace of Fast, and that means letting people know first."
If you're a business or enterprise user, or if you're running Windows 10 Technical Preview on your only computer, you likely want to move to the Slow ring.
Pulling over
If you're not in a rush to try all of the latest features and additions to Windows 10 Technical Preview in the Fast ring, you can pull over and move to the Slow ring.
From your Windows 10 system, click on the Start Menu and choose PC Settings. You'll want to choose the Update and Recovery option, and navigate to Preview Builds. From there, you can choose to go with the Slow or Fast build.
Aul's comments apply to Windows 10 for tablets, laptops, and desktops. Updates for the Windows 10 for phones technical preview will roll out on a different schedule.
- Read our full coverage of Windows 10
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