Bill Gaffney is a technology strategist and self-professed geek. He is working with the talented team at LIN Media as their Director of New Media and loving every minute of it.
Note: Everything posted on this site is Bill's personal opinion. It does not represent the views of LIN or its clients.
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November is almost over, when will iPad get iOS4.2
For those of us that quickly grabbed the iPad when it was brought to market, it coincided with the iPhone and iPod Touch receiving iOS 4 which resulted in bittersweet joy. Although the iPad has always worked as expected, it was that glimpse of what could be improved that has hung over it since its release in my opinion.
iOS 4 is the world’s most advanced mobile operating system. And soon iPad owners will get to enjoy its 100+ new features and innovations — including multitasking, folders, printing, and more. Look for iOS 4.2 coming in November for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
For those of you not versed in the update, here's a quick list of the featured you can expect:
- Multitasking
- Organization thru folders
- Unified inbox for email
- AirPrint
- AirPlay
My only concern is that it is now more than halfway through November -- and aside from some developers hearing from Apple that the update is imminent and unfulfilled rumors -- we have no greater clarity. So far they've at least provided a month, so their handling it far better than Verizon's handling of the distribution of Froyo to their supported devices.
Still, that this point -- even as a non-Mac fanatic -- I have faith that Apple will deliver.
Jolicloud Install and Shortcut Keys
Late last week I switched my HP Mini from Ubuntu Netbook Edition to an even lighter Linux install with Jolicloud. So far it has been a good experiment. Being a cloud based OS, its interface is more akin to the iPhone or iPad with apps (mostly shortcuts to websites via Chromium) that the more traditional menu launcher and desktop. And for those who need more, the good ol' Linux standards are still there.
For me, the HP Mini (even with extra RAM) never performed well prompting me to migrate from Windows to Ubuntu and finally to Jolicloud. Given its primary use is internet based access and SSH, a light install with a "cute" layout so far is doing the trick.
Keyboard Shortcuts:
- Alt-F1: Terminal
- Alt-F2: Application text launcher
- Alt-F4: Closes the current app
- Alt-Tab: Switches between apps
- Menu Key: The old application menu
- Tab: From launcher hit tab and type for search
- Windows Key: Toggle between launcher and active app
30 Usability Issues To Be Aware Of - Smashing Magazine
Since human brain has some limits on its capacity for processing information, it deals with complexity dividing information into chunks and units. According to George A. Miller’s studies humans’ short term memory can retain only about 5-9 things at one time. This fact is often used as an argument for limiting the number of options in navigation menus to 7; however there are heated debates about The Myth of “Seven, Plus or Minus 2″. Therefore it’s not clear how the 7±2 Principle can, could or should be applied to the Web. Miller’s studies.
Capo on a bass guitar?
Is there really any reason to ever, EVER put a capo on a bass guitar? Really? REALLY?!?
Vampire Weekend on last week's SNL had a interesting, quirky song (true.. I will listen to it again)... but a capo... really? Damn.
Hearst Jumps Into the iPhone Apps Business
Great read from the Journal! Excited to see publishers get serious about the distribution of their content (beyond print or traditional web sites) as a viable service... but will they offer these app free of ads -- OR -- are they trying to have their cake and eat it too?
Rube Goldberg, OK Go and a quirky little song called "This Too Shall Pass"
Psyched to rolled out six LIN sites with Yahoo! BOSS API
Over the past couple weeks, we've been quietly rolling out a new BETA search for the LIN network of sites. Yesterday we doubled those active by turning up KRQE in Albuquerque, WDTN in Dayton and WWLP in Springfield.
While the time to market has been relatively quick, it is largely due to the intuitive, flexible API that Yahoo! has built.
This initial launch offers our viewers five search paths to help them find what they need:
- News & Articles: 30 days of news that can be sorted by relevance or date
- Images: Thumbnail presentation of pictures from your site (no term)
- Full Site: Any content from any subdomain plus related terms to help target search (no term)
- The Web: The full power of Yahoo search within our frame. This also has related terms to help target search
- Suggestions: For those users that may not know the exact spelling, suggestions are available
If any of our sites are local to you, give them a try and let me know how the search is working out for you. This implementation should allow us to be pretty quick in tailoring to your needs.
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