Whilst reading my feeds, I just found two things that made me laugh, and applaud Android.
Android - 1
Those of you who have an iPhone (not me :-]) will know how it took over a year for someone to bring Skype to the iPhone, and even then, it is still a bit crappy.
Well, iSkoot has just brought Skype to Android and what's that? 3 weeks after it's release on the T-Mobile G1? Hehe, and guess what, apparently it is quite good :-)
Android - 2
I just read a guide on how download & install the Android SDK (which includes an emulator) for Ubuntu. (Instructions in the next post!). Hmmm.. funny how the Android SDK was released with so little trouble, and yet the iPhone's has so much controversy surrounding it, and it still only has a Mac version available (when you sign up for a Dev account).
Android - 2 ; iPhone - 0
Firefox 3.1
I may be a bit late, but Firefox 3.1 (beta 1) was released last week, and since then I have been trying it out. With the new TraceMonkey enabled, JavaScript is super-fast now and I have also noticed a few UI improvements (shown in the picture).
Among the less noticeable features (well ones you won't encounter as much) are location awareness on WiFi networks and a built-in OGG player. If like me, you were itching to have a play around with 3.1, Tom of Tombuntu posts a very good guide here.
Test Drive Firefox 3.1 beta 1
Have Fun with It!
Advice - Dell Inspiron
Hi everyone, I was wondering if any of you could give me some advice.
I am thinking about buying a laptop, and I have finally decided to just buy a normal laptop instead of a netbook.
I am on a limited budget (around £350), and the best Ubuntu Laptop I have found so far is the Dell Inspiron 1525 (the only Ubuntu Laptop from Dell UK) however before I purchase it, I was wondering:
- If any of you have bought an Inspiron 1525 and your experience with it
- Or if any of you have found another great (but cheap) Ubuntu laptop and wish to recommend it
If you have time, could you either email me or post a comment about the above
Thanks Everyone!!