Windows 8 Developer Preview Available Now! To Everyone!

in , ,

Click here and pick a version to download.

Please keep in mind that this is a preview edition, there will be bugs and it may stop working at any time.  Still, if you are into this type of stuff, want to be on the cutting edge, download it and play around with it to see what's coming out around the corner.

The top things I'm excited about:

  1. Fast sub 10 second boot times.
  2. Tablet features with touchscreen and pen.
  3. System refresh without deleting any of your documents.
  4. New task manager.
  5. Share charm = allows you to share whatever is on your screen with anyone in your address book.
  6. Performance gains overall.
  7. Xbox live integration.
  8. New start menu and UI.

 

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is coming!

in ,

I'm a PC.

I don't use Macs, have never owned one and never saw a need.

However, I do use a lot of Apple products, starting with the 1st generation iPod all the way to my iPhone.

According to the statistics or advertising, I should have a natural affinity with Macs right?

Apple OS X Snow Leopard may just be the final update that gets me to get a Mac Notebook.  It will now support Exchange, allow people to enter Chinese characters through the touchpad, and chances are that soon I will need to support even more Macs in the workplace.

Apple should be applauded for the reasonably priced OS, and OS upgrade (only $49 for up to 4 family Macs!).  Compare that with Microsoft Windows 7!