The electricity of Google

Posted by jonamerica on November 28th, 2007

energy.gif Google has decided to throw it’s weight behind a new initiative to make renewable energy more affordable than coal. Called RE<C, the program will support research in solar, wind, and geothermal technologies in an attempt to create a renewable energy source that can generate electricity more cheaply than burning coal. This is another step in Google’s “commitment to a clean and green energy future.” Last spring Google announced they would be carbon neutral by the end of 2007.


Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by jonamerica on November 22nd, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Hope your day is great with love and joy, and that you have much to be grateful for. Eat lots of turkey!

Mmmm Turkey


Is Linux the “poor-man’s” OS?

Posted by jonamerica on November 14th, 2007

Everex TC2502 gPC Even as Microsoft strives to expand it’s operating system exposure in foreign markets, Linux gets a boost at home from the nation’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart. Two weeks ago the king of discount shopping introduced a $200 PC. Now, the initial production of 10,000 units has sold out, which has some wondering if Linux has found the niche market it needs to become more mainstream.

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A faster, safer Web

Posted by jonamerica on November 13th, 2007

Use OpenDNSI started playing around with OpenDNS today, and it looks very useful. OpenDNS is a free service that uses DNS to block dangerous, adult, or unwanted Web sites. Personally, I feel pretty safe browsing the Web, and don’t really worry about malicious content or phishing sites. What really irks me are those fake sites that come up when you mistype a domain name. OpenDNS watches for those typos and redirects you to your intended site, which is fantastic for those of us who’s keyboards are defective (or who just can’t type).

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A tiny phone, or giant pen?

Posted by jonamerica on November 8th, 2007

Pen phoneThe trend to make cell phones smaller is admirable, in some cases. I don’t know anyone that says, “Boy, I really miss my 1.75 lbs Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, it was like holding a brick to my head!” Yet, sometimes things can be taken too far. Take a look at one of the latest concept designs for a giant pen. I mean, a small phone. At first glance you might think, “wow that’s cool,” or you might think, “wow, that’s dorky.” I think, “Why!?”

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