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Monthly Archives: March 2007

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New Article: Using the PIM API for Java ME, Part 3 – Security Considerations

Part 3 of Using the PIM API for Java ME, covers security considerations when using the PIM API. Will your application protect the user's address book, calendar and to-do list? In part 3 learn how PIM is designed to work in conjunction with…

Texas is the best place ($) for software developers

Michael Yuan has a great post on Texas as the best place for software developers… where he summarizes salary data for the top 10 cities in the U.S. After adjusting for cost of living, the first 5 spots are all Texas, with Austin…

A Day at the Park (Enchanted Rock)

It was supposed to be a fun day at the park… but holding that gigantic rock from tipping over was hard work! At the end I had to let it go… ceo

RIP John W. Backus – Mathematician, Pioneer, Builder, Lead Creator of FORTRAN, and many other

John Backus, a pioneer in programming languages, passed away at the age of 82. He lead the creation of FORTRAN, both the language and its advanced compiler. Also, with Peter Naur, developed the Backus-Naur notation – a (still) very important notation used to…

Carnival of the Mobilists #65

If you haven't yet, check out the latest installment of Carnival of the Mobilists, #65, at Judy Breck's Golden Swamp. Over 15 mobility blog entries, covering topics such as social networking, mobile structure, network environments, and user subjects. Good stuff… ceo

The End of the Internet Radio

Copyright Royalty Board sets webcast royalty rates for 2006-2010 “The U.S. Copyright Royalty Board set new royalty rates for webcasters operating non-interactive radio stations, which will increase annually through 2010 and require Web radio stations to pay for each song streamed to each…

Microsoft to Acquire Tellme Networks

As reported all over the Web, Microsoft is acquiring TellMe Networks. This is big news. TellMe has been a major player in the Voice (web) application space. Microsoft is getting a company with the technology, IP, and experience in both mobile and voice,…

New Article: Using the PIM API for Java ME, Part 2 – Portability Considerations

The second part on using the PIM API for J2ME (JSR 75), Using the PIM API for Java ME, Part 2 – Portability Considerations, is now available at the SDN Mobile Java site. Check it out. “In this installment Enrique explores how to…

The Wireless Carrier as the Gatekeepers of the Internet

The wireless networks are carrier-controlled in many facets: access to the networks, the handsets, the pricing, the deck, the mobile user experience. I kind of “laugh” when I read about debates on mobile/wireless networks vs. network neutrality, as I believe that battle was…

Mobile Monday Austin: Java Technologies for Mobile Handsets – March 19, 2007

Join us to learn about the current major Java initiatives being undertaken by the mobile and wireless industry. Stuart Marks and Gregg Sporar of Sun Microsystem will cover the latest on the Java ME platform and the Mobile Service Architecture (MSA), the new…