Posted: 02 Feb 2010 05:45 PM PST

Android has been the current booming sector in this tech era and Windows Mobile seems to be falling behind, as Windows Mobile 7 has been postponed due to time constraints.Windows Mobile users may also want to try out Android and see how it is.If you remember Android was available on selected HTC devices, but now it's possible to Dual boot with Windows Mobile thanks to the latest boot loader Gen.Y DualBoot.Taimur posted a emulator/software by the name Haret which enabled Windows Mobile phones to run Android OS simulataneously.But the disadvantage was the requirement of booting into Windows Mobile first and then run Android using Haret.But with Gen.Y DualBoot, it’s easier for Windows Mobile users to dual boot Windows Mobile and Android OS on the very same phone.

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Steps to Dual Boot Windows Mobile and Android

Step 1 : Get Android OS for your device by finding the Android thread within the "ROM Development" forum of your device over at XDA forums. And then load the files onto your memory card.

Step 2: Download the Boot loader Gen.Y DualBOOT (choose the file based on your screen resolution from 4 versions available: QVGA, VGA(internal storage), VGA(external storage), WVGA ) and install to main memory.

Step 3: Reboot your device. You would see a bootloader screen after a few seconds. If this fails to work, you'll have to manually launch dualBOOT by going to /Program Files/Gen.Y.

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MSI possibly coming up with a iPad rival

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 04:59 PM PST

With Apple coming up with iPad,MSI or Microstar International, is about to release Nvidia Tegra based tablet device in the second half of 2010. The device was shown at CES, but after the iPad underwhelming for some, the device is in the talks again. According to the company Sales Director Sambora Chen, the specifications of the device are as below.

Features:

10 inch touch screen
Priced at ~$US 500
Wireless support, light weight and thin
Featuring all functions of a regular notebook
A flexible tablet specification – different models based on market demand

This would be a Android based tablet and for the time being we can only imagine how it’s “light weight” is going to weigh and how it’s “thin” specification is going to measure out finally. And after all the talk was given by a Sales director, so we only can speculate if it’s going to be a serious challenger or meet the specifications (or even surpass) that of an iPad.

But anyway, from the looks of pics, it sure looks interesting. And the fact that it’s going to be released under different models, based on market demands – which can mean that there can be some cheaper models too. If there are, they are ought to be priced low with some compromise in the specs area, What’s say.Check out pics from Engadget.

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Windows Home Server Vail Spreads into the wild

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 03:50 PM PST

Vail the codename for the next version of Windows Home server has been released into the wild and is available from unverified sources.This has been also referred to as WHS v2.As a result, UI has got a significant change and it now looks more or less like Windows 7 because of the "Desktop Experience" of WS2008R2, which is installed and enabled by default on WHS "Vail".Microsoft didn’t comment on this one officially.One of the Microsoft spokesperson said

“We are not ready to discuss future products but will certainly let you know as soon as more details become available.”

The leaked copy contained the following info

Windows Home Server – a server operating system with Microsoft, which is targeted at home users (as the name implies) for use in home networks. Windows Server ® Code Name "Vail" is the next generation version of Window Home Server. Vail builds upon both on-premises and cloud technologies to deliver a best-in-class solution for home networks and SOHO. Out of the box, Vail provides simple file sharing, remote access, home computer backup, expandable storage through Drive Extender, and media streaming both inside and outside the home. Vail also contains an application catalog and product-wide extensibility model so that new services such as anti-virus, online sharing, and home automation can be seamlessly and easily added to the solution. Vail will be available pre-installed on systems by OEM partners, and a standalone software package will also be available for those who want to build their own systems.

Unlike the previous version which was based on the WS2003 code this is based on the Windows server 2008 R2 and would only feature in the 64 bit edition.

Some of it’s features include

Built on the RTM bits of Windows Server 2008 R2.
Will come in 2 flavors, HOME STANDARD and HOME PREMIUM
Runs on 64-bit CPU
Requires a minimum of 160GB HDD.
Server "Desktop Experience" is installed OOB (meaning Aero, Media, etc).
Built-In HomeGroup Support (unlike WS2008 R2)
WHS Console is now the "Dashboard", and has a cleaner Add-In model (all pages are now addIns).
There will be an online catalog for add-ins hosted by Microsoft.
While there is a "Recorded TV" option in the folders, there does not presently appear to be deeper media integration. That may come in later builds.

Robert McLaws who gave "Vail" a shot found a built-in App Store (Online Add-in Catalog) in the OS which is perhaps going to provide all the add-ins for Windows Home Server Console. The App Store however at this CTP stage isn't operational yet.WHS "Vail" requires a system with at least 2Ghz x64 processor, 1GB of RAM, and a minimum of 120GB HDD.

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Firefox for Maemo released

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 04:44 AM PST

Firefox is now made available for Maemo OS users especially the users of Nokia N900.Few days back the RC1 version of Fennec the Mobile version of Firefox was released and soon after the final version of Firefox Mobile is released.Some of its features include tabbed browsing, Cool address bar location based browsing, safe browsing, private mode, sync functionality etc.Interesting part is the support for addons similar to the ones in the desktop version of Firefox.There are around 4o addons as of now , but the number is increasing rapidly.You can get them at Firefox mobile add-on website.

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