Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Hear about discounted Operating Systems, new search engines, a Youtube for Books, and the latest iPhone app. The Computer Guys & Gal are here to answer your questions, and bring you up-to-date on the latest from the tech world. It’s the first Tech Tuesday of the month!
Guests
- John Gilroy WAMU Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers
- Allison Druin WAMU Computer Gal; and the author of "Mobile Technology for Children: Designing for Interaction and Learning"; also the Director of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at the University of Maryland
- Bill Harlow WAMU Computer Guy; and Hardware & Software Technician for MACs & PCs at Mid-Atlantic Consulting, Inc.
Portable Music Players
Sony Walkman Android rumor
1 million iPhones sold in 3 days
Web Browsers
Opera Unite
Twitter
Twitter as status symbol
Twitter as foreign policy?
“Viral” music
Bacterial Orchestra
Bing: A Decison Engine
Study Suggests People Prefer Bing’s Design To Google’s, But Still Won’t Switch
Bing’s first month produces small share gain
Pirate Bay
Pirate Bay – the new Napster?
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Kindle Competition?
Simon & Schuster to Sell Digital Books on Scribd.com
Scribd
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