Gartner Hype Cycle technology trends 2009

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/gartner_hype_cycle_2009.php

Great Video on SOA, Cloud Computing and Application Platforms

Davis Chappell here talks about why Java is falling behind .NET.

He also talks about issues with SOA and why the problem is not technical but human in nature.

He also talks about Cloud Computing and future software development trends.

http://channel9.msdn.com/posts/matthijs/David-Chappell-The-Microsoft-Application-Platform-A-perspective/

A must watch video.

7 is the Best

Windows 7 is the best windows since XP

Because it is fast, secure and cool at the same time.

I am running the RC1 for now.

I really like the new Taskbar and the wallpaper sets.

And we have managed API’s available too(including multi touch library) Yay!

I just wish that the price would go down by the time the RC expires

(Currently a new Windows 7 Home premium costs $199. Jeff suggests about a possible low pricing strategy here).