Windows Phones Controlled by PC Through Redfly
Celio Corporation revealed the latest in software where phones run by Windows can now be controlled from any desktop computer. The “Redfly Mobile Viewer” software is now compatible with 54 smartphones and has a screen resolution that reaches up to 1024 x 768 pixels.
This latest technology talks about a software driver that allows any Windows mobile phone to be run from an outside or external device. The PC has to be operating under Windows XP or Windows Vista. Connection between the two devices is done thru USB 2.0 that allows the phone to be fully controllable from the PC. Operations are emulated on on-screen icons of a phone’s buttons like Home, Mail, Send, Web, Start, and End.
Celio further reports that they have increased the speed on USB and Bluetooth connections and has made it compatible with Opera Mobile 9.5 to make it even more stable. It now supports 18 Windows phones from HTC, Samsung and Palm. The Redfly with a seven-inch display costs around $230 and the eight-inch version is at $300. Both have an 800 x 480 video internal screen or an 800 x 600 video external screen.
The Redfly is a netbook that measures 9 x 6 x 1 inches and weighs two pounds. It calls for a phone to be able to operate and is not able to store data, settings or applications of its own. The Redfly is simultaneously the keyboard, charger and screen for the phone.
This idea of running a mobile phone from an external device is not actually original because this has already been done by VNC Server software in 2004. The only difference lies in the higher resolution offered by Celio. Celio president Kirt Bailey reveals his vision that he hopes someday that everyone would only have one computer and that would be his or her smartphone.
Although practical because maneuverability of the cellphone can be done on the netbook, it is still big enough to be a computer itself, minus the applications, data storage and settings of a real PC. Convenience is now a problem because carrying a notebook instead is more functional than carrying the Redfly that will not function at all without the mobile phone compatible with it. Because many buyers saw this loophole, Celio thought of simply creating the new Redfly Mobile Viewer, the software that can run on any notebooks or regular desktop computers.
Linux Can Be the Best Alternative for Windows and Mac
There are a lot of people (users and private individuals alike) who claims that Linux can be a great alternative to Windows and Mac. Many people’s reactions flood the internet. They are continuously giving their comments about the disadvantages and advantages of both operating systems.
One computer system administrator in Seattle claims that Linux operating system can save our computing problems. VanWagner describe the software as “more or less” free for all; since enterprises may want to license the Linux version to acquire an extended technical support. Since this is “free” it can also be enhanced freely by any programmers who can share their piece to other users.
It was also mentioned that one of the most beneficial feature of Linux is its OpenOffice.org suite. It claims to be useful to macro and API developers and the end-users. There are many benefits offered by this application. Including the following:
-It gives a common source base for open source office applications
-It provides a world wide community of developers
-It has an improved interoperability and compatibility which is the result of a common reference implementation, open language independent APIs and XML-based file formats.
-There is an open access to modifications and codes.
-There are unlimited localization and porting.
-There are free binaries
-The developers are allowed to use a technology which is innovative and new. This can involve developers on the code base evolution.
Another benefit of using Linux is the GNU Image or the GIMP. Its uses include photo cropping, combining multiple images, altering colors, converting the different image formats, creating logos and graphics and basic animated images. This is a close alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
Linux also offer versions of Firefox browser and Thunderbird email client from Mozilla.org. These apps answer the needs of users who are fond of web browsing and email.
Although there are about so many good things expressed by Linux users, there are numerous who also cited their disappointments with the product. Starting from the installation, you’ll need to make sure that Linux can support your computer and the graphics already contained in your pc.
Next thing you will have to know is how to configure all the applications to be able to make it work on your system. It’s not impossible to learn the process, but it can be an annoying task. There are a lot of disappointments especially if you cannot find the device and printer drivers you need to get the entire stuff running.
Many would be tempted to switch to Linux as newer Windows software arrives for its users. Windows Vista’s program inefficiency might be a plus factor to this switch. Linux also offer lower costs for their files and programs. But you might still want to have your bootable copy of Windows operating system on hand, if in case, you decide to return to your Microsoft territory.
Cortado Corporate Server 4.0 for the Blackberry Smartphone
Cortado is an independent division that mixes 0ver 10 years of proven expertise in mobile technology with focus on building, marketing, and providing enterprise solutions. Cortado specializes on the eradication of the workplace being bound by location and computer networks. It has successfully combined the workplace with mobile technology through the smartphone so that productivity is increased from any location. Users are no longer tied down to an office because work can be accessible and doable from anywhere around the globe.
Cortado outsmarted them all with new enhancements for BlackBerry smartphones with “classic PC functions with its latest application Cortado Corporate Server 4.0 server. With the mobile business expert Cortado, BlackBerry smartphone users can now manage their corporate network files, print documents and even send fax messages. The latest version can also scan and copy a file, create PDFs, has “Instant Database Access” functions and has a print technology that used to be an impossibility.
The amazing function of being able to scan and copy allows the BlackBerry smartphone’s camera to scan any document. Printing the document is made possible with a Bluetooth or a network printer. You may also fax the document and save it in the corporate network at the same time.
Cortado Corporate Server 4.0 succeeded in including the very first PDF creator for smartphones. This would allow any user to make PDF files and send these write-protected documents straight from the smartphone. It can also retrieve documented reports from any database that can be printed, faxed or sent thru email.
The re-engineering of the Cortado’s mobile print technology enables the smartphone to intelligently match with any printer because of the presence of an appropriate printer driver.
Cortado Enterprise Solutions Sales Manager, Roger Guerrero, explained that the new version offers a new kind of corporate mobility because workflows become faster especially in an economic crisis that is being experienced now.
The 4.0 version can be bought for 1,630 euro or $1995. The amount is already good for 10 users and one year of Update Service and Support.
With Cortado’s vision of making the workplace not location-bound, they have developed a means for busy career people to do their work from anywhere with just a single device, the BlackBerry smartphone. The Cortado Corporate Server 4.0 is the solution to busy people’s problems. Now, people can do two things at a time and not waste resources and time.