Category Archives: Technology

Blogs about technology (Programming, web development, and other computer/internet technologies, etc.).

How to install Flash, Python, and Java on Ubuntu 10.10

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Humair

Just some quick tips on how to install Flash, Python, and Java on Ubuntu 10.10. Flash and Python are pretty straight-forward. However, installing Java is slightly more complicated since Sun’s (now Oracle) Java 6 has been removed from the Ubuntu … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash, Java, Linux, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Python, Technology, Ubuntu | Tagged Install Flash, Install Java, Install Python, Ubuntu 10.10 | 1 Comment

iPad or Galaxy Tab or Tablet PC

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Humair

Samsung recently released its Android-powered tablet, Galaxy Tab. In contrast to Apple iPad’s 10-inch screen, the Galaxy Tab has a 7-inch screen.

Posted in News, Technology | Tagged Android, Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab, iPad, Microsoft OneNote, OneNote, Pogo Sketch Stylus, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Skyfire, tablet, tablet PC | 2 Comments

Blekko – a new search paradigm

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Humair

Blekko, a $24 million venture-backed project that’s been in the works for three years, launched into Beta this past Monday, November 1, 2010.

Posted in Internet Search, Technology | Tagged ant, automated indexer, Blekko, bot, CMEA Capital, crawler, Marc Andreessen, Ron Conway, Search, slashtag, slashtagging, slashtags, software agent, spider, U.S. Venture Partners, web crawler | Leave a comment

Using the VI Java API with VMware ESXi

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Humair

Earlier this year, when I first thought to test out the VI Java API, I estimated I would spend several hours learning the API just to write a simple test program. I was surprised when in less than two hours, … Continue reading →

Posted in Java, Programming Languages, Technology, Virtualization and Cloud Computing | Tagged ESX, ESXi, VI Java API, VI SDK, virtual machine, vmware | 5 Comments

The Power of Virtualization – a competitive edge

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Humair

In today’s world, technology and science play a huge role in competitive advantage. Those who know how to exploit the power of technology to help them meet their goals will exceed with less effort and will accomplish more with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, Virtualization and Cloud Computing | Tagged ESXi, hypervisor, Infrastructure Client, Popek and Goldberg, Virtual Machine Monitor, VirtualBox, virtualization, VMM, vmware | 2 Comments

Oracle – Running with Java

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Humair

Today at the “Bay Area JUG Roundup 2010” at Oracle’s office in Redwood City, I got my first glimpse into what the future of Java may be under Oracle. It was a fun event and a good sign that Oracle … Continue reading →

Posted in Bay Area JUG Roundup 2010, Java, Programming Languages, Tech Events, Technology | Tagged Bay Area JUG Roundup 2010, IBM, James Gosling, Java, JUG, Oracle, Sun, Sun Microsystems, Tiobe Index | Leave a comment

UC Berkeley Java Certification

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Humair

I just finished up my last class to get the UC Berkeley Java Certificate. The program is offered by UC Berkeley Extension, an arm of UC Berkeley. The program consists of taking and passing three Java programming courses spanning 90 … Continue reading →

Posted in Programming Languages, Technology | Tagged J2EE, Java, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension, UC Berkeley Java Certificate | Leave a comment

Google App Engine goes Java

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Humair

At a Google Technology User Group meet-up last night, I listened to a presentation by a Google App Engine Engineer, Jeff Scudder. This past Sunday night Google announced the support for Java on there App Engine service. Previously, the only … Continue reading →

Posted in Development Tools, Google App Engine, Technology | Tagged Buddypoke, Eclipse Plug-in, Google App Engine, Google Web Toolkit, GWT, Java, Silicon Valley Google Technology User Group | 2 Comments

Linux with Windows Apps

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Humair

In terms of using Ubuntu Linux as my laptop operating system, I have often been put in the predicament of needing to use applications that either I only have for Windows or applications that are not available for Linux. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Applications, Linux, Operating Systems, Technology, Tips & Tricks | Tagged linux, ubuntu, VirtualBox, virtualization, vmware, windows, Wine | Leave a comment

IPv6 Presentation at Sun Microsystems

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Humair

On January 31st, 2009, at Sun Microsystems, I gave a presentation on IPv6 and the Hurricane Electric (HE) Tunnelbroker. The speech was given during the SupperHappyDevHouse 30 event and you can download the presentation slides here. The event attracted a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Presentations, Protocols, Tech Events, Technology | Tagged Hurricane Electric, IPv4, IPv6, SHDH, SHDH 30, SHDH30, Sun Microsystems, SuperHappyDevHouse, SuperHappyDevHouse 30, Tunnelbroker | Leave a comment