Cisco & Linux

Cisco is embracing the Linux platform in thier push toward the unified communcations platform.   The Cisco Application eXtension Platform [AXP] is a Linux based avenue that will help push Cisco to the next level.  Unified communications will be the next generation of IP communications.  Read more about this venture HERE

Mandriva has announced/released thier latest distrobution version.  Mandriva, as I recall, used to be Mandrake linux.  I used to run Mandrake Linux years ago.  Some of the features of this latest version boast KDE 4 and other eye popping goodies.  Check it out for yourself at http://wiki.mandriva.com/en/2009.0

Windows 2008 Server

Windows 2008 server is the latest offering in a long line of products from the microsoft corporation.   I have not seen it myself but am somewhat impressed by the feature list.   Today, I was talking with a good friend of mine and this topic came up in the discussion.   He pointed out something that I had failed to recognize in regard to the latest server operating system being offered by microsoft.

My Experiences with Programming Languages

With so many programming languages available to complete any task imaginable, which one is the right choice.  It takes a certain amount of time for anyone to learn the syntax and limitations of any programming language.  With so many options on the table, which ones will provide the greatest return on the time you invest mastering the language?  I will be talking about my personal experiences with various languages and provide some advice to anyone trying to answer the question of... which one should I learn..