What is CouchDB?
CouchDB is a new kind of database system. Instead of tables, columns, and rows, it’s just a collection of JavaScript (JSON) documents.
Design your own Kindle (and win it) with Engadget, Amazon, and Adafruit Industries!
The Amazon Kindle is an awesome “Electronic Book” device. We’re getting closer to having a PADD.
Upgrade Rules for Windows 7 RC Users
If you’ve been using a Windows 7 Release Candidate, you need to be aware of these.
Survey says most companies won’t deploy Windows 7
Not really news, but good information to have in your pocket.
The ‘R’ Programming Language
‘R’ is a programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics.
Build a 10 Terabyte Storage Solution for ~$1000USD
The guys Tom’s Hardware are always looking for the next edge – I certainly could put 10TB of space to use!
1TB Hard Drive for <$80 USD @ TigerDirect
The Tom’s Hardware article sent me looking for this – this is really good news!
Google Releases ‘Remote Desktop’ Software Based on NX
NX is an attempt to make the Unix X Windows system a more viable solution for remote desktop display. When Google announced their upcoming Chrome OS operating system, a lot of people were trying to figure out what their new display system would be – the common thinking now is that it will probably be this NX implementation.
Video interview with author of O’Reilly and Associates book: Programming Collective Intelligence
Examples of Collective intelligence might be Amazon’s or Netflix’s “Recommendations” services, or the all-powerful Wikipedia – where the body of knowledge becomes something more than the sum of its parts. If you’re not sure why Collective Intelligence is important, I urge you to read the excellent book Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything.