September 13, 2011
Windows on ARM, Android on Intel/AMD
A belated good morning! I dropped the girls off at their schools and head to work. Today I listened to my latest CD of the Month on the drive in. In this month's CD Stephen Ray discussed Abraham. Michelle has to teach her 20/20/20 class this morning and get a radiation treatment this afternoon.
In other exciting news today our septic system is getting pumped, as we do every two years. Another in the joys of living a semi-rural lifestyle. Well water, septic systems, and propane for heat.
Seeing the President waving his new bill in yesterday's press conference, I couldn't help but think of a teenager with his first term paper. But like forgetting a bibliography or footnotes, the budget to pay for it is not there.
Image: President's Bush and Obama at a recent prayer memorial service. (related link)
Cartoon: OK. So we can't compare Social Security to a Ponzi scheme. Can we compare it to Bernie Madeoff? (related link)
Via AmerLifeLeague: “Prolifers need to help New Hampshire defend its sovereign right not to give tax dollars to clinics committing abortions.” Story details.
Google: All Future Versions of Android Will be Optimized for Intel x86 as well as ARM. Windows coming on ARM. Android coming on x86. It's going to be interesting in a couple of years.
Via iowahawkblog: “I want to gather a group of bright young activists who want to better the world by working in Washington. Then ship them to Antarctica.”
This afternoon Microsoft is giving industry pundits a sneak peek at the upcoming Windows 8 which will run on Intel/AMD processors but also ARM processors like those we make at Qualcomm. Below are some of the comments from a die hard Apple pundit.
Via Ihnatko: “VERY MUCH liking what I see about Microsoft Windows8 so far. This could be fantastic if they get devs on board and make it all really work.”
Via Ihnatko: “I think Apple and Microsoft have just thrown Android Tablet out an airplane. Its prime chute has failed. Google's next step is critical.”
Intel Claims Next Chip Will Run Your Laptop For 24 Hours On One Battery Charge. Outlasting my phone?! ;-P Yes, I'm being sarcastic... a little.
Michelle called to say her radiation treatment went a little different today. They radiated that area from both the front side and the back side. It looks like what they plan to do from here on out.
Been having the most surreal day, debugging hardware that's in a lab all via a Remote Desktop connection. I can even power cycle everything via a web browser interface. What fun is it working on prototype hardware if you don't have to sit in the lab anymore? ;-] Anyway, off to the house. Michelle is going to a cancer support group meeting tonight.
Left work around 6:30 and had a smooth drive home. I offered up the Sorrowful Mysteries and then listened to the rest of the CD that I mentioned earlier. Despite Michelle being away, the house was still standing and kids were doing their homework.
Had a simple chili dinner, catching up with the kids. Got the boys tucked in bed with their prayers. Feeling pretty tired myself. Michelle arrived just as I head to bed and had a good meeting. Good night all!