Tag Archives: Software Industry

Is Computer Science Dead?

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Katrin Becker

Just heard on Mark Guzdial’s blog that “Georgia Tech’s College of Computing is now considering a proposal to remove Smalltalk from the required curriculum in favor of C++.” This is another nail in the coffin of CS. There is great … Continue reading →

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Look out SMART Technologies – the writing may be on the wall, and it isn’t yours.

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Katrin Becker

In Today’s MIT Tech Review: A Better, Cheaper Multitouch Interface A new pressure-sensitive pad could improve large and small touch screens. I’ve thought for some time that the SMART Technologies’ White Board which is marketed so vigorously to Alberta schools … Continue reading →

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When will Tech Companies figure out that it’s actually GOOD business to have a DRM that isn’t draconian?

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Katrin Becker

There’s a big todo about EA’s DRM – and rightly so. It’s  no wonder Spore is being pirated at amazing rates. You know – many people would be willing to pay for it (and NOT try to steal it) if … Continue reading →

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