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Abstract Adobe Systems Incorporated is an American computer software company founded in 1982 and headquartered in California. The company has historically focused upon the creation of multimedia and creativity software products, with a more-recent foray towards RIA (Rich Internet Application) software development. Adobe Integrated Runtime, also known as Adobe AIR, is a cross-platform runtime environment for building […]

Abstract Steven Spielberg, that most American of filmmakers, has chosen to adapt a distinctly un-American property. The classic Hergé comic  “The Adventures of Tintin” has been translated into more than 50 languages since its first appearance in a Belgian newspaper in 1929. Spielberg has said that he first discovered Tintin in 1981, when someone told him the retro-styled heroics […]

  Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo, Diciembre de  2011 Abstract The owl is the bird of magic and darkness, of prophecy and wisdom. Following the Harry Potter series, there seems to be a strange fascination for owls. After reading 7 books, many of us have fallen in love with the famous wizard´s companion, Hedwig, a snowy owl. Who wouldn´t love […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo, Noviembre  2011 Abstract Cloud computing is here. Running applications on machines in an Internet-accessible data center can bring plenty of advantages. Yet wherever they run, applications are built on some kind of platform. For on-premises applications, this platform usually includes an operating system, some way to store data, and perhaps more. Applications running in […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo, Octubre  2011 Abstract Zynga is a social network videogame developer located in San Francisco, California. The term Zynga is said to be the name of a pet bulldog of one of the original founders. You may or may not have heard of Zynga before, but more than likely you have heard of one or some of […]

Abstract Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product,   over Internet, just like electricity. So, it is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The name cloud computing was inspired by the cloud symbol that is often used […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo, Agosto  2011 Abstract Oracle (in ancient Greece, someone in touch with the deities; from Latin, oraculum or divine announcement)   is one of the most important leading supplier of software in the world for information management systems but it is best known for its sophisticated relational database products (notably Oracle 9i up to Oracle 11 g), which are […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo, Julio  2011 Abstract What is Java? Isn’t it a coffee drink? Yes, but that’s not what we’re talking about here. We are talking about the computer language which has become very popular for its multiple applications. Java is a simple,  object-oriented, network-savvy, interpreted, robust, secure,   neutral architecture, portable, high-performance and dynamic language . It was developed […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo Abstract What do these fine creatures have in common: cheetah, puma, jaguar, panther, tiger, leopard, snow leopard and lion? Yes, they are all part of feline family. Yes, they are all carnivores. But most importantly for our purpose now, is that they are all names of versions of Apple OS X Operating System for […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo, Mayo   2011 Abstract “We are all stardust…” Every element on earth, except for the lightest, was created in the heart of some massive star, Carl Sagan said. This is a simplistic conclusion of the big bang theory, whereby the original chemical element of the early universe was hydrogen . Beyond that, the elements themselves (carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, etc.) […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo Abstract The emergence of a new ecosystem that could have a significant impact on the larger overall economy, named “ apps”, those silly  little applications that  do a little bit of something in your smartphone, tablet or PC, are becoming of great importance in the software industry. Apple & Google have fostered this amazing ecosystem where […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo, marzo   2011 Abstract The biggest social media hit of 2011 will be Quora which is now considered as the new kid on the block that has captured the attention of alpha geeks and early adopters. Quora is a collection of questions and answers that is created, edited, and organized by everyone who uses it. The […]

Ana Lilia Careaga Mercadillo, Marzo 2011 Abstract Once I read that: “The Web is your browser”, and it is true indeed. Most Internet users probably remember the days when Internet and Netscape navigator competed for every single user. Internet Explorer was eventually victorious as it became the most widely used Internet browser. Internet users are well aware of […]