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Unsurprisingly, IE9 won't be supported on an obsolete OS
Unsurprisingly, IE9 won't be supported on an obsolete OS
Internet Explorer General Manager Dean Hachamovitch all but confirmed today that the next version of Microsoft's Web browser, Internet Explorer 9, will not be supported on Windows XP.
Hachamovitch stopped short of explicitly saying that XP would not be supported, but said that building a "modern browser" required a "modern operating system." IE9 will be heavily dependent on hardware acceleration, courtesy of its use of Direct2D and DirectWrite; neither API is available on Windows XP.
Read it here.
-Ken
Microsoft IE9 developer preview with HTML5 support ready for download
Microsoft IE9 developer preview with HTML5 support ready for download
On March 16, Microsoft is making a first developer preview of Internet Explorer (IE) 9 available for download from www.IETestDrive.com
The IE 9 Platform Preview doesnt include the IE 9 user interface; instead, it is the plumbing, specifically the new Microsoft JavaScript engine (which is codenamed Chakra) and the new graphics subsystem, coupled with a home page full of test sites. Theres no back button and no built-in security. Its basically the IE 9 rendering engine and early developer tools.
Microsoft officials will show off the IE 9 developer preview and discuss Microsofts planned support for more of the emerging HTML5, CSS3 and SVG2 standards with that product during the Tuesday morning Mix 10 keynote.
Read the article here.
-Ken
Hard drive evolution could hit Microsoft XP users
Hard drive evolution could hit Microsoft XP users
Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years.
By early 2011 all hard drives will use an "advanced format" that changes how they go about saving the data people store on them.
The move to the advanced format will make it easier for hard drive makers to produce bigger drives that use less power and are more reliable.
However, it might mean problems for Windows XP users who swap an old drive for one using the changed format.
Read the full Article here.
Compliments to jk2447 for the find
-Ken
Members demand emergency meeting over future of BCS
Members demand emergency meeting over future of BCS
BCS, the chartered institute for IT, is facing a call for an emergency meeting to debate members' concerns about the future direction of the society.
IT consultant Len Keighley, a former member of BCS's governing board of trustees, claims to have the backing of more than 50 members for a motion to call an emergency general meeting (EGM).
Keighley is seeking further support from members for the EGM, which he says would encourage BCS executives to discuss concerns about the direction of the organisation, which was formerly known as the British Computer Society.
Read the Article.
For those that are members, what are your views?
-Ken
IT Professionals stump Jobcentres
IT Professionals stump Jobcentres
The number of IT professionals looking for work has reached unprecedented levels over the past couple of years. The government ploughed an extra £5bn into jobcentres during the recession and partnered with specialist recruitment organisations to help take the strain and become more reflective of the UK workforce.
But IT professionals are often frustrated by the service, known as Jobcentre Plus. Although jobcentres recognise that specialist jobseekers, such as IT professionals, need tailored support, it still insists they broaden their job searches away from IT after three months.
Read here.
-Ken
LPI and NOVELL partnership (LPIC-1 = CLA)
LPI and NOVELL partnership (aka LPIC-1 = CLA)
LPIC ALUMNI ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE NOVELL CLA CERTIFICATION
LPI is pleased to announce that holders of LPIC certifications are now eligible to apply for and receive the Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) certification at no additional cost or exams.
This initiative is the result of a new partnership agreement between Novell and LPI. Under this program those Linux professionals who have earned their LPIC-1 status will also have satisfied the requirements for the Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) certification. To further support this initiative Novell Training Services has formally agreed to include the required LPIC-1 learning objectives in its CLA course training material.
To apply for your Novell CLA, please fill out the required form at Novell. You will need to provide your LPI ID, verification code, name and contact information (NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and...
Bournemouth edges close to Fibrecity broadband status
Bournemouth edges close to Fibrecity broadband status
Work to install fibre optic broadband services across Bournemouth is progressing on track, it has been revealed.
Efforts to install fibre optic broadband services in Bournemouth are on track to be completed at the start of next year, according to reports.
Full Story: Here
Thanks to Alex399 for the link
Google Chrome OS: A Preview
Google Chrome OS: A Preview
Google Chrome OS is Google's new operating system, designed to compete with Microsoft Windows in the netbook market. Chrome OS won't ship a final version until late 2010, but Michael Miller (author of the upcoming book Using Google Chrome OS) got his hands on an early developer copy and has a preview of the new operating system which looks suspiciously like Google's Chrome web browser.
Read the rest of the article here.
-Ken
CompTIA Certification Renewal Policy Clarified
CompTIA Certification Renewal Policy Clarified
Current certificate holders remain certified for life; renewal requirement applies only to certifications earned on or after January 1, 2011
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., January 26, 2010 – CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor neutral skills certifications for the world’s information technology (IT) workforce, today clarified details of its upcoming certification renewal and continuing education policy.
All individuals currently certified in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and/or CompTIA Security+ will retain their “certified for life” status with no requirement to recertify or retest.
Individuals who become certified in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ by December 31, 2010 also will be considered certified for life.
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