Report Suggests Decline in Microsoft’s Windows 8 Software Sales (MSFT)

December 28th, 2012

Report Suggests Decline in Microsoft’s Windows 8 Software Sales (MSFT)

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A report released on Thursday suggests that software company, Microsoft Corporation(MSFT) may be taking a hit with their Windows 8 software, having a direct affect on ODD manufacturers.

Digitimes reported that as a result of declined sales of the software, many manufacturers in the optical disk drive (ODD) business will see negative effects in the next quarter.

The decline in PC sales are expected to reduce purchases on ODD equipment by 5-10% in the first quarter. The report also stated that although Japanese manufacturers are estimating a flat quarter, manufacturers in US, China, and Taiwan are being conservative with their production.

However, sources estimate that Intel(INTC) will see improved earnings in the second half of 2013.

Microsoft shares were mostly flat during premarket trading Thursday. The stock is up 3.5% YTD.

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for more info:http://www.dividend.com/news/2012/report-suggests-decline-in-microsofts-windows-8-software-sales-msft/

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New Mexico Software now Net Medical Xpress Solutions

December 28th, 2012

New Mexico Software now Net Medical Xpress Solutions

Albuquerque-based New Mexico Software Inc. has undergone an official name change to Net Medical Xpress Solutions Inc.

The change becomes official on Jan. 1, according to a news release.

“Our new company name, which we have been using as a d/b/a for the past year, better reflects what we do and who we are as a premier provider of medical services and support on the Internet,” CEO and president Dick Govatski said.

NMXS specializes in emergency room telemedicine for neurological, cardio and behavior medicine needs. It has a staff of physicians that assist emergency room personnel in determining treatment for severe and immediate urgent medical problems through a proprietary video conferencing hardware and software.

“Our mission remains simple: To provide the most comprehensive diagnostic and clinical exams for health care professionals in rural and [remotely] located facilities that would otherwise not have coverage.

The name change does not affect the company’s outstanding common stock, according to officials. When certificates are surrendered for any purpose, replacement certificates will have the new name.

NMXS is located at 5021 Indian School Road NE.

for more info:http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/morning-edition/2012/12/new-mexico-software-now-net-medical.html

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Ubuntu doubles down on Unity, will focus on mobile and the cloud in 2013

December 28th, 2012

Ubuntu doubles down on Unity, will focus on mobile and the cloud in 2013

In less than a decade, Ubuntu has become the most well-known desktop Linux variant. With its heavy focus on user interface and usability, it’s easy to see why Ubuntu has become a popular introduction to the world of Linux. Recently, the developers have switched away from traditional interfaces to a more streamlined UI called Unity. The new look alongside integration with Amazon search from the desktop have raised the ire of a number of Linux diehards. Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu, has recently made a blog post explaining the plans for Ubuntu in 2013. Anyone expecting a change of heart about Canonical’s recent UI and UX decisions is in for some disappointment.

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Shuttleworth addresses his detractors by saying, “If you’ve been arguing over software licenses for the best part of 15 years then you would probably be fine with whatever came before Ubuntu.” Essentially, he dismisses the hardcore Linux enthusiast by implying Ubuntu isn’t designed for them. Instead, he is focused on Ubuntu becoming approachable and usable by the largest number of people. While the goal of making a free and open-source operating system for the whole world is incredibly admirable, it shouldn’t come at the expense of the community that has made Ubuntu into the juggernaut it currently is.

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The South African millionaire continues to explain that in the coming months, Ubuntu development will be focused heavily on moving into the tablet and smartphone space while simultaneously focusing on cloud computing. While this is undoubtedly the best way forward, it will obviously rub some Linux enthusiasts the wrong way. A vocal minority of Linux users and developers are stuck in a 1990s mindset where the desktop is king, and everything should be focused on power users. With that sort of thinking, Linux has never become a substantial player in the desktop space — but taking its powerful underpinnings and making it approachable has made Android one of the most widely used consumer operating systems in the world. The idealism underpinning Ubuntu hasn’t always been implemented perfectly, but Canonical is making huge strides in usability. Hands down, Ubuntu is the most interesting and progressive consumer oriented Linux distribution available today.

It would be ridiculous to think Ubuntu would stop iterating on the idea of a user-friendly Linux distro just to please some uppity neckbeards. However, it would be nice if the Canonical leadership weren’t so openly hostile towards their detractors. Instead of eye rolling and explaining that Ubuntu isn’t made with them in mind, Canonical should embrace the vocal minority. Throw them a bone by highlighting how easy it is to switch to vanilla Gnome, KDE, or Xfce, and embrace how diverse the Linux community can be. In turn, the old school Linux fans shouldn’t expect Ubuntu to stagnate simply for their comfort. The times they are a-changin’, folks.

for info:http://www.extremetech.com/computing/144217-ubuntu-doubles-down-on-unity-will-focus-on-mobile-and-the-cloud-in-2013

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Firefox 64-bit will live on through nightlies after user backlash

December 27th, 2012

Firefox 64-bit will live on through nightlies after user backlash

Mozilla is backtracking on its decision to kill the 64-bit version of Firefox following heavy backlash from users. Last month, managing engineer Benjamin Smedberg called for coders to cease development of the 64-bit builds, calling them a “constant source of misunderstanding and frustration” due to lousy support for plug-ins, performance enhancements and bug fixes, which effectively made 64-bit users second-class.

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To an extent, it sounded like Smedberg thought Mozilla would be doing folks a favor by forcing them to use the 32-bit browser, which is better supported all around. However, many 64-bit users disagreed quite strongly with that notion — especially those who regularly hit the 4GB memory limit of the 32-bit browser. That negative response has prompted Smedberg to announce a modified plan that serves as a compromise.

Although Mozilla still plans to force 64-bit users on to a 32-bit version of Firefox through an automatic update, the developer will continue to provide nightly builds of the 64-bit browser. It seems this move would help transition those running 64-bit variants to a more secure 32-bit version of Firefox, while folks who are hell-bent on running the 64-bit version can always redownload and reinstall it after the forced migration.

Additionally, Smedberg plans to change the default first-run and update page for 64-bit builds to tell users they’re running unsupported software. He also wants to disable the browser’s crash reporter, enable click-to-play plugins by default as well as reduce engineering loads by discontinuing 64-bit tests and on-checkin builds — we’re not entirely sure what that entails, but it simply sounds like less developmental focus.

for more info:http://www.techspot.com/news/51176-firefox-64-bit-will-live-on-through-nightlies-after-user-backlash.html

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Pizza Hut Hong Kong’s ‘Cheesy Opera’ Offering Is A Pizza On Top Of A Pizza (PHOTO)

December 27th, 2012


Pizza Hut Hong Kong’s ‘Cheesy Opera’ Offering Is A Pizza On Top Of A Pizza (PHOTO)

Pizza Hut Singapore shocked us last week with an insane pizza-within-a-pizza offering, but it seems Pizza Hut Hong Kong is giving its sister chain a run for its money. Behold! The “Cheesy Opera” pizza, which is pizza on top of a pizza!

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The pizzas’ description is a doozy, so pay close attention. All versions of the offering feature a pizza base with a “Twisted” cheese crust topped with chicken, ham, beef, pork, tomato, oregano with a red onion on tomato, which is then topped with a smaller, thin crust pizza with one of two topping combinations.

One is the “Cheesy Opera Pizza,” which comes with smoked Canadian ham, beef, pork, pepperoni, Japanese cucumber, mushroom, pineapple, green pepper and black olives on tomato sauce. The other, the “Cheesy Opera Pizza with Scallop,” sounds a bit funkier to us — it comes topped with scallop, clam meat, Japanese cucumber, mushroom, peach and red pepper on pesto sauce with a swirl of honey mustard sauce.

Do either of those options sound appetizing to you? We’re not so sure they do to us. And why are they called “Cheesy Opera” pizzas? We’re at a loss.

for more info:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/26/pizza-hut-cheesy-opera_n_2365205.html

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