Linux: Red Hat Version 6

After reading the article linked below I am excited. The annual Linux Summit has started with the new news that Red Hat Version 6 will be making it's debut soon. The first Beta has been made and released with a select few able to use it after this week. This raises so many questions of, what will they think of next? The coolest aspect of open source technology has to be that it is ever changing with the world developing it as time goes on. I look forward to the new version and I can't wait to see what new stuff it brings!

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/red-hat-to-hand-off-enterprise-linux-61-rc1-at-summit-this-week/8784

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Apple Sues Samsung; And Any Other Challengers!

Apple is known for being a little lawyer happy in respect to keeping their "iproducts" safe and sound. They have shown much dismay and aggression for Samsung who they accuse of "ripping off" ideas from patents, trademarks, and  trade dress registrations. Very odd to me that the South Korean based Smasung would take this lightly as they sell some integral pieces of top selling apple products like the iPhone and iPad. Moreover, Where is google in all of this? The have managed to keep their noses clean and out of Apple's black book while working with a number of the companies that Apple has sued in the past for similar reasons.
Check out the rest of the story here:
 http://www.itnews.com/smartphones/31383/analysis-apple-v-samsung-suit-sidesteps-google

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Riot Games: Work Harder, Play Harder!

Riot Games has been featured recently in The St. Louis Business Journal in regards to expansion, growth, potential and becoming a core player in the gaming industry. The LA based company has opened an office in the St. Louis, MO area and added 10 new employees under Scalability Architect Scott Delap. The plan is to hire an additional 20 more this year alone! The move to St. Louis is welcomed by the area IT talent as Riot Games spokesman Chris Heintz said, "St. Louis has tech talent and plenty of engineers. We certainly want to grow the game scene here." The St. Louis office will be a great addition to the already 200 employees and 120 to come.

The most impressive portion of the article was the time lines that Riot Games has grown into the one of the world's most valuable start ups. Founded in 2006 and already valued at $250 million with an estimated revenue of $50 million. These projections are only predicted to grow with Chinese powerhouse Tencent, a $50 billion company, becoming the majority investor in a deal said to be worth more than $350 million. With the pipeline into the Chinese market there is nothing stopping Riot Games from continuous growth in a ever growing market!

Congrats Riot Games; we all look forward to seeing your continued success!


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Gosling Going Google!

That's right! James Gosling, best known for creating the programming language Java, has accepted an offer to work with Google. One might say "So What!" or "Who Cares?" but this is a pretty big deal. Creating a programming language is not and every day, month or year occurrence. Any true IT'er should know and realize the reach and the flexibility "Java" goes into many areas of IT. Some of the most common companies, and games and phones are all ran on a Java platform.

Now the man that brought Java to the world will be working for the company that brings so many new things to the world every day. I ask; what is next? What on earth could they, Google, be working on that needed James Gosling's attention? Better yet, what are they working on that grabs James Gosling's attention?

I am very excited to see the new and innovative things that the teaming of Gosling and Google will bring to the industry. Good luck Java Man!

Check out more details at the article listed below:


http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/What-Gosling-Could-Do-for-Google---and-Vice-Versa-72181.html

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Google moves into Kansas City!

One of the most recognizable names in not only the US but the world is opening up a new location in the mid-west. Today I heard the good news that Google will be opening a broadband office in the Kansas City area. I had heard speculation in the past of a new office opening in the state of Missouri or Kansas but I never saw any concrete evidence until now. For a mid-westerner, like myself, this is great news! This opening could not only boost the job market; but also promote very talented and IT focused individuals to settle down in this area. Many have heard that Google's application process is anything but easy; it is not, trust me! Some have said the process involves an IQ test, background test, drug test, and I'm sure I have left a few. There is nothing wrong with that! Google is one of the coolest places to work int he world. IT bring's new meaning and taste to the ".Com" environment. But hopefully with this new office opening the mid-west will continue to grow as a hub for big business in IT. Check out more about the new Google office at the link below!

http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2011/03/30/full-coverage-google-picks-kansas.html

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Joe Catalano
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iPhone 5 Rumors, Maybe Coming in Summer 2011?

The iPhone/ lifeline have the world in frenzy while continuously revamping itself to appeal to a hungry consumer. Not long after the iPhone 4 made its debut the new iPhone 5 is leaking rumors little and big. The link below will take you to an article with some teasers for what is to come with the eventual release of the new version. Whether it is a new and improved camera or more sensitive touch screen the iPhone will always strike the eye of any consume as it has evolved from a status symbol to not only a smart phone, iPhone has become "the" smart phone. The status symbol effect is still taking place however it who has the newest iPhone that is considered the "elite." I personally disagree with Apple's processes of stringing along a consumer with small updates to an accessory but it is making them millions. Though it may be morally displeasing to me; I cannot argue with the numbers they put up.

Some of the new iPhone 5 features leaked to the public; some of which are pretty ideal. The larger screen could make it appeal to a newer demographic of older consumers. The slide-to-text could make it more versatile to a younger texting market. I know I can not stand trying to work a touch screen effectively and often times look like a monkey trying to crack a coconut. Getting back to a previous point of status symbols, the new iPhone is being showcased in not black, not white, but metal. The pictures of the metal casing make it look cutting edge and classy at the same time. Hopefully the metal casing will make it more durable to drops and other issues that relate to the iPhone breaking.

Only time will tell to see what new features Apple gives to the already acclaimed and cutting edge iPhone 5. For now check out the link below to see pictures of what the soon to come iPhone 5 will look like.


http://inventorspot.com/articles/iphone_5_larger_screen_metal_back_and_it_aint_coming_june

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New 64G Apple iPhpne, Lost and Found

This story is hilarious. Recently, March 18th, a 27 year old software engineer from Apple was getting off work and decided to venture to a nearby bar for an after work drink. When stopping in the the bar scene this software engineer misplaced what could have been one of the most important items he has ever been in possession of. He left the unveiled 63Gig iPhone sitting at the bar! This prototype had not leaked out to the market or was really even a topic of discussion in the IT news. I never thought I would say "what a good time to lose your keys, wallet or car;" but WOW! I would rather lose anything I own rather than misplace this unseen prototype that he might not even have permission to bring outside of the building.

This really is one of the funniest stories and a worst nightmare. Check it out!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ytech_gadg/20100420/tc_ytech_gadg/ytech_gadg_tc1694

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