1. What do you think is the effect of Oracle buying Sun?
Less than a month after it walked away from a $7 billion deal with IBM, Sun Microsystems says that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with database and enterprise software giant Oracle. Oracle will acquire Sun common stock for $9.50 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $7.4 billion, or $5.6 billion net of Sun’s cash and debt. It’s been approved by Sun’s board of directors.
“Oracle will be the only company that can engineer an integrated system -– applications to disk -– where all the pieces fit and work together so customers do not have to do it themselves,” said Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. Loose translation: IBM, you’d better watch out. Oracle now has the same kind of hardware and software capabilities, including providing large storage and computing clusters, that make IBM a fearsome player in the corporate arena.
2. What do you think would Bill Gates do about this?
I feel that if Mr. Gates has it in his heart to help others not as fortunate as himself, then God Bless him. A person that gives from his heart will receive 10 fold. He is reaping the benefits of that saying. I pray that he will continue to have good health for himself and his entire family. Keep up the good work Bill, God Bless you, and as far as the scholarship fund. We need that for those that have the dream and just can't get there! Those dreams can be answered because of people like you. I have been blessed because I've worked for companies that have taught me the use of the computer (Microsoft programs). I love it! Because of that training I have been able to get good paying jobs. I have brought up five children by myself, have 7 grandchildren and more to come. I taught my children to use the computer, on poor computers I've had, but they learned. I have one son that comes to my house to use the little computer I have, and does beautiful work on websites for his brother who is starting out in the music business, with what I was able to teach him as well as by trial and error, he has done a great job. I am by myself age 50, and still trying to learn and will keep trying to learn until I die. Scholarships have been the source of many a successful person, without those monies, many would have not been able to get where they are today. The lawsuits are due to the jealousy of others. That jealousy has been following Mr. Gates for years because of that success. Again GOD BLESS YOU BILL GATES! Love Dee
3. To you as a student using Java, how will this later affect your learning on the language?
Unlike what you might find in some books and articles, programming cannot be actually learned in 7, 21 or even 365 days.It is a cumulative process that builds up your skills day after day and year after year. However, programming can also be fun and rewarding (mentally, spiritually and financially). This guide does not promise to give a magical easy way to becoming a programmer, and the ordering of the steps is not sacred, but you'll get a general outline of how to become a programmer in one of the modern programming fields.
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Logitech MX Air Mouse Review!
Published August 25, 2008 at 01:16:11 PM, by Victor Lin
Logitech proves once again that it's on the cutting-edge of mouse innovation. Their latest mouse is the MX Air, with Freespace technology.
With Logitech's motion-sensing Freespace technology, you not only control your mouse pointer by waving your hand, but you can also control your favorite media by doing simple gestures in the air. If you prefer the traditional way of using a mouse, you can try out the new touch-sensitive scroll wheel.
Design Incredibly lightweight and futuristic looking, the MX Air mouse looks like a spaceship straight out of a sci-fi movie. The mouse has sleek curves and sports a piano finish on the top and a chrome finish on the bottom accented by a yellow-orange glow to show the mouse's buttons.
When using the mouse in the air, you can hold it like a pointer and use the four middle buttons below the scroll wheel to navigate. The main button, which functions as the left-click, is raised so it's easier to find.
Features:As with most mice these days, the MX Air mouse has laser-precision tracking when being used on the desk. But this isn't just another mouse. The MX Air incorporates a touch-sensitive scroll panel that allows you to control the scroll speed with a flick of your finger. Employing an inertial scrolling mechanism, the scroll panel adjusts the speed of the scroll based on the speed of your finger movement. For example, if you want to scroll down a page faster, quickly flick your finger down to scroll faster similar to scrolling on an iPhone or iPod touch.
In the airIn the air, you can utilize Logitech's Freespace and Gesture Commands to control your favorite programs. The Freespace technology allows you to point in any direction, thus freeing you from needing to point at any screen or receiver like on a Nintendo Wii. Using the Gesture Commands, for example, you can turn the volume up by pressing and holding the volume button and moving your hand left or right. You can also use the mouse as a remote control to control playback of movies or music on your media PC. You can use the play/pause button, setup a gesture to allow you to skip tracks/scenes, or you can simply use the mouse as a traditional mouse to control your favorite media. All customization is setup using the SetPoint setup program included on a CD.
UsageThe mouse has a variety of uses. When on the desk, the mouse is very responsive as a normal mouse. The scroll wheel may need to be adjusted since it can be too sensitive right out of the box. If you are using the mouse on a media PC, you can use it to control playback or volume when playing your media by using the four middle buttons. This mouse could come in handy for those who do a lot of presentations for work by utilizing the mouse in the air. You can move the mouse pointer in the air instead of having to have it on a flat surface. You don't even need to point at the screen.
The mouse comes with a charger and an on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse.
The battery supposedly lasts 5 days without needing to charge, however, as always, results may vary.
The mouse can also be used up to 30 feet (10 meters) away from the micro-receiver.
Performance and Conclusion : The mouse feels very natural in your hand whether on the desk or in the air. On the desk, the mouse conforms to your hand due to its lower profile. In the air, the mouse should be held like a pointer - fingers under the mouse, with your thumb on the four middle buttons. The four middle buttons are placed comfortably for ease of use with the main selection, or left click, button raised.
Pros
Using your mouse in the air
Sleek design
Charger included
Cons
Not Mac compatible
Price ($149!! Yikes!!)
The MX Air shows off Logitech's latest mouse innovations. It may take awhile getting used to using the mouse in the air, but once you get the hang of it, the mouse is great. The only major downside is the price. The mouse is priced out of range for most home users. You should probably wait until Logitech comes out with a more affordable model since the price doesn't justify the added feature of using a mouse in the air.
Published August 25, 2008 at 01:16:11 PM, by Victor Lin
Logitech proves once again that it's on the cutting-edge of mouse innovation. Their latest mouse is the MX Air, with Freespace technology.
With Logitech's motion-sensing Freespace technology, you not only control your mouse pointer by waving your hand, but you can also control your favorite media by doing simple gestures in the air. If you prefer the traditional way of using a mouse, you can try out the new touch-sensitive scroll wheel.
Design Incredibly lightweight and futuristic looking, the MX Air mouse looks like a spaceship straight out of a sci-fi movie. The mouse has sleek curves and sports a piano finish on the top and a chrome finish on the bottom accented by a yellow-orange glow to show the mouse's buttons.
When using the mouse in the air, you can hold it like a pointer and use the four middle buttons below the scroll wheel to navigate. The main button, which functions as the left-click, is raised so it's easier to find.
Features:As with most mice these days, the MX Air mouse has laser-precision tracking when being used on the desk. But this isn't just another mouse. The MX Air incorporates a touch-sensitive scroll panel that allows you to control the scroll speed with a flick of your finger. Employing an inertial scrolling mechanism, the scroll panel adjusts the speed of the scroll based on the speed of your finger movement. For example, if you want to scroll down a page faster, quickly flick your finger down to scroll faster similar to scrolling on an iPhone or iPod touch.
In the airIn the air, you can utilize Logitech's Freespace and Gesture Commands to control your favorite programs. The Freespace technology allows you to point in any direction, thus freeing you from needing to point at any screen or receiver like on a Nintendo Wii. Using the Gesture Commands, for example, you can turn the volume up by pressing and holding the volume button and moving your hand left or right. You can also use the mouse as a remote control to control playback of movies or music on your media PC. You can use the play/pause button, setup a gesture to allow you to skip tracks/scenes, or you can simply use the mouse as a traditional mouse to control your favorite media. All customization is setup using the SetPoint setup program included on a CD.
UsageThe mouse has a variety of uses. When on the desk, the mouse is very responsive as a normal mouse. The scroll wheel may need to be adjusted since it can be too sensitive right out of the box. If you are using the mouse on a media PC, you can use it to control playback or volume when playing your media by using the four middle buttons. This mouse could come in handy for those who do a lot of presentations for work by utilizing the mouse in the air. You can move the mouse pointer in the air instead of having to have it on a flat surface. You don't even need to point at the screen.
The mouse comes with a charger and an on/off switch on the bottom of the mouse.
The battery supposedly lasts 5 days without needing to charge, however, as always, results may vary.
The mouse can also be used up to 30 feet (10 meters) away from the micro-receiver.
Performance and Conclusion : The mouse feels very natural in your hand whether on the desk or in the air. On the desk, the mouse conforms to your hand due to its lower profile. In the air, the mouse should be held like a pointer - fingers under the mouse, with your thumb on the four middle buttons. The four middle buttons are placed comfortably for ease of use with the main selection, or left click, button raised.
Pros
Using your mouse in the air
Sleek design
Charger included
Cons
Not Mac compatible
Price ($149!! Yikes!!)
The MX Air shows off Logitech's latest mouse innovations. It may take awhile getting used to using the mouse in the air, but once you get the hang of it, the mouse is great. The only major downside is the price. The mouse is priced out of range for most home users. You should probably wait until Logitech comes out with a more affordable model since the price doesn't justify the added feature of using a mouse in the air.
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