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Just how valuable is Titanium?
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Linux Magazine, Software Development, Technology, Android, Blackberry, iPhone, Palm, Windows on March 08, 2010
Mobile development continues to move at break-neck speed. VC backed startup Appcelerator has just announced version 1.0 of their Titanium development environment which allows developers to create applications for multiple platforms including Mac, Linux, Windows, iPhone and Android. All development is done via "web technologies" such as JavaScript and CSS. They have recently updated their tools to move beyond the "use WebKit" for everything model to actually translate javascript code into native code. I take a closer look at Titanium and the path taken to get there in the market in this week's installment of the Upward Mobility column @ Linux Magazine.
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Custom UI elements for iPhone, iPod and iPad
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Linux Magazine, Software Development, Technology, Blackberry, iPhone on March 02, 2010
If you've ever built an application for the iPod family of devices, you've probably run into the Interface Builder tool. This WYSIWYG tool is the standard means for developers to define and "wire up" their code. In my most recent Linux Magazine article, I explore a technique for creating custom, composite controls all in "code". This comes from my exercise in porting some BlackBerry applications to iPhone.
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Using Sensors in Android
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Software Development, Technology, Android on February 25, 2010
Modern mobile phones boast a healthy array of senors : accelerometers, proximity, even a compass in some iPhones. This article written for IBM's Developerworks website provides an introduction to using sensors for the Android platform. The article is also available in Japanese.
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Android on the run
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Linux Magazine, Software Development, Technology, Android on February 18, 2010
Building Android user interfaces at run time is the topic of this week's Linux Magazine Upward Mobility article.
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Breaking boundaries with Android
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Linux Magazine, Software Development, Technology, Android on February 09, 2010
Android programming is generally done in the Java programming language, however that is not your only option. This week in Linux Magazine, I talk about using the Java Native Interface to extend the platform using C.
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Christian Chamber of Commerce
Posted by: Phil Beach in General Business, Company News on February 04, 2010
On February 17th, Frank Ableson and Barry McGuire of MSI will be presenting business development tips at the Marriott in Bridgewater, NJ (700 Commons Way). The event is hosted by the North Jersey chapter of the Christian Chamber of Commerce. Meeting on the first and third Wednesday of the month, the chamber provides a unique opportunity for Christian business owners. From the chamber website (christianchambercommerce.org):
"The Christian Chamber Of Commerce exists to provide members the opportunity to grow their business through interaction with individuals who share their values and beliefs. This organization serves as a vehicle to bring Believers together to advance the Kingdom of God and their individual enterprise for the Lord Jesus Christ. Our goals are accomplished through programs and events designed to showcase the products and services of our members and supporters."
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Here comes iPad, the prince of pods
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Linux Magazine, Software Development, Technology, iPhone on February 01, 2010
Apple recently announced their latest device, the iPad. Being somewhat of a mobile junkie, I couldn't help but make some observations in this week's Upwardly Mobile column over at Linux Magazine.
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Capturing events on the BlackBerry platform
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Linux Magazine, Software Development, Technology, Blackberry on January 25, 2010
Troubleshooting applications on the BlackBerry platform can sometimes be more art than science -- as it is with most mobile platforms. In this week's Linux Magazine column, we demonstrate the use of the EventLogger class to aid in capturing important events on the BlackBerry platform.
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What about Android’s Early Adopters?
Posted by: Frank Ableson in Linux Magazine, Technology, Android, iPhone on January 20, 2010
Android is moving. And fast. Unfortunately for many early adopters, their favorite Operating System has left the station with new passengers and the next train seems to be a distance off.
When you purchase a phone with a two year attachment... you're pretty much stuck with it, unless you're willing to part with a good chunk of change by breaking the contract or purchasing a new phone outright. The Android devices prior to Droid and now Nexus One are stuck on older versions. G1 and ADP users are likely to never move beyond version 1.6. All the goodies have really shown up in version 2.0 and later.
Perhaps Android should emulate Apple's model with updates for everyone, delivered through iTunes. Here are some more thoughts on it @ Linux Magazine.
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Student Success
Posted by: Phil Beach in Education on January 20, 2010
Congratulations to three students who recently took MSI's Office Certification course. All three students passed their exam with flying colors! MSI is an approved vocational training school for the State of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our most popular vocational program, Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification Training, is ideal for individuals who are looking to improve their technical skill set and better their potential in the workforce. This vocational training includes Microsoft Office certification testing in the area of your choice, right at our testing facility!
Do you want to invest in your personal education to stand out in your workplace and achieve greater success in your future? If so, read about your future education here.
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