Comments on: Become the Pundit: YOUR Tech Predictions for 2009? http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:17:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Rich Montoya http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18889 Rich Montoya Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:24:14 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18889 It's the economy that will drive things & this will point us to greater efficieny. 1. The internet phone devices will replace many other devices. 2. Build you own computer and other computer do-it-yourself buisnesses will thrive. This include newletter such as this one. 3. Smaller more efficient computers will be on demand as we try to save money wherever we can. 4. The internet will no longer be as free for everyone as it has been so we may see some niche service start where one has to pay for what we need to do. 5. Apple will come under new management but will still do well with new inovations. I'm sure that there will be many other changes that we can not even phanthom but this is my spiel for now. It’s the economy that will drive things & this will point us to greater efficieny.
1. The internet phone devices will replace many other devices.
2. Build you own computer and other computer do-it-yourself buisnesses will thrive. This include newletter such as this one.
3. Smaller more efficient computers will be on demand as we try to save money wherever we can.
4. The internet will no longer be as free for everyone as it has been so we may see some niche service start where one has to pay for what we need to do.
5. Apple will come under new management but will still do well with new inovations.
I’m sure that there will be many other changes that we can not even phanthom but this is my spiel for now.

]]> By: Clare http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18723 Clare Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:21:47 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18723 I work in a UK school,and I see the credit crunch meaning we will have tighter budgets for educational technology. Rather than the current approach to technology in Infant and Junior schools where an ICT suite is established and classes take timetabled lessons specifically in ICT, I see a move to a more integrated approach where the laptop or a netbook is present on every pupils desk. We already have interactive whiteboards in every classroom and I think with wireless technology each pupil will be able to interact with all their fellow pupils through this display medium. Because of the cost of software and hardware and the expertise required to run and maintain a secure school network with all the security updates and data backup, I would not be surprised to see a development where the school 'rents' or uses such as Microsoft software on a 'pay as you go' basis with the data stored on an Internet Service Providers server and a cheaper, simlper netbook is used in the classroom. Perhaps some entrepeneur is at this very moment setting this web service for schools up. .... I work in a UK school,and I see the credit crunch meaning we will have tighter budgets for educational technology. Rather than the current approach to technology in Infant and Junior schools where an ICT suite is established and classes take timetabled lessons specifically in ICT, I see a move to a more integrated approach where the laptop or a netbook is present on every pupils desk. We already have interactive whiteboards in every classroom and I think with wireless technology each pupil will be able to interact with all their fellow pupils through this display medium.
Because of the cost of software and hardware and the expertise required to run and maintain a secure school network with all the security updates and data backup, I would not be surprised to see a development where the school ‘rents’ or uses such as Microsoft software on a ‘pay as you go’ basis with the data stored on an Internet Service Providers server and a cheaper, simlper netbook is used in the classroom. Perhaps some entrepeneur is at this very moment setting this web service for schools up. ….

]]> By: Frank Verano http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18692 Frank Verano Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:20:38 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18692 I predict that the USB (Flash drive) type of storage will take off and will be a big adjunct to the RAM in the older computers that will preclude many pkurchases of new compute. I paredict further that the hard drive as we know it will be phased out. I also predict that (in the longer run) the computer will be come a processor and removable RAM and removable main drive (of the new type.) I predict that the USB (Flash drive) type of storage will take off and will be a big adjunct to the RAM in the older computers that will preclude many pkurchases of new compute. I paredict further that the hard drive as we know it will be phased out.

I also predict that (in the longer run) the computer will be come a processor and removable RAM and removable main drive (of the new type.)

]]> By: Lespaul20 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-18551 Lespaul20 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:25:17 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18551 Vitalization is becoming something that will be very common. In servers and in desktops. The server-client model we all thought/think is ancient is now coming back. Thin-clients will begin to creep into your life in one way or another. This will fit right into the theme of 2009 in technology. Getting the same amount of technology with a much smaller budget. Company's are starting to find that it's not worth spending money on horsepower that never gets used. It's not economical to buy a quad-core machine to only do word-processing when you can visualize the desktop and save in multiple areas. Vitalization is becoming something that will be very common. In servers and in desktops. The server-client model we all thought/think is ancient is now coming back. Thin-clients will begin to creep into your life in one way or another.

This will fit right into the theme of 2009 in technology. Getting the same amount of technology with a much smaller budget.

Company’s are starting to find that it’s not worth spending money on horsepower that never gets used. It’s not economical to buy a quad-core machine to only do word-processing when you can visualize the desktop and save in multiple areas.

]]> By: Gregory Randall http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18545 Gregory Randall Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:44:09 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18545 windows redux ? but seriously in the current economic climate , why not make an offer to IBM ? windows redux ? but seriously in the current economic climate , why not make an offer to IBM ?

]]> By: Aaron http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18544 Aaron Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:34:48 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18544 A reply to Tony L: I am not an IT guy, I just build pretty sites for people. So take it for it is is :) The people who rely on what protection comes built in what box they buy will continue to rely on the same. They will not become any more aware of the world around them than they are. The internet will become no safer than it is because people will become no more intelligent/aware than they are. A reply to Tony L:

I am not an IT guy, I just build pretty sites for people. So take it for it is is :)

The people who rely on what protection comes built in what box they buy will continue to rely on the same. They will not become any more aware of the world around them than they are. The internet will become no safer than it is because people will become no more intelligent/aware than they are.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18543 Aaron Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:27:47 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18543 I read through many of your comments, but not all. So I'm sorry if I'm just repeating what someone else said. I don't have any real predictions for "Tech" in 2009. I think that will always remain the same, being, "Faster More". In terms of web development which is my area of interest: The result of better hardware for the dollar will result in today's video game quality graphics becoming commonplace in motherboards' onboard graphic capabilities. I am excited about this. Since the middle 80's I have been looking forward to virtual worlds on the net. You come to a site, and it asks you to download a language. Okay, that's done in five seconds. Then you can see the sites in full 3D and interact with objects and people. You may download a variant of processing, papervision3D, whatever. But it will be a small addendum to what comes naturally through everyday computing. At my present connection I download 1MB in about half a second. So even with the dl'in of a small language package it will be well worth it for the user to say "yes, I want to see what you have to offer". Java, Flash and javascript are mainstays right now. And in 2009 and 2010 we will see a couple of graphics "engines" become the standard. Innovation becomes technique, and technique becomes program. It will take little more to develop full 3D sites (you walk into a library or mall, you stroll around) than it takes now to write some CSS or HTML. I will have lovely GUIs for developing my sites in totally interactive and visual manner. What does not change is: We want to shop, and we want to see pretty things. :) I read through many of your comments, but not all. So I’m sorry if I’m just repeating what someone else said. I don’t have any real predictions for “Tech” in 2009. I think that will always remain the same, being, “Faster More”.

In terms of web development which is my area of interest: The result of better hardware for the dollar will result in today’s video game quality graphics becoming commonplace in motherboards’ onboard graphic capabilities. I am excited about this. Since the middle 80’s I have been looking forward to virtual worlds on the net.

You come to a site, and it asks you to download a language. Okay, that’s done in five seconds. Then you can see the sites in full 3D and interact with objects and people. You may download a variant of processing, papervision3D, whatever. But it will be a small addendum to what comes naturally through everyday computing. At my present connection I download 1MB in about half a second. So even with the dl’in of a small language package it will be well worth it for the user to say “yes, I want to see what you have to offer”.

Java, Flash and javascript are mainstays right now. And in 2009 and 2010 we will see a couple of graphics “engines” become the standard. Innovation becomes technique, and technique becomes program. It will take little more to develop full 3D sites (you walk into a library or mall, you stroll around) than it takes now to write some CSS or HTML. I will have lovely GUIs for developing my sites in totally interactive and visual manner.

What does not change is: We want to shop, and we want to see pretty things. :)

]]> By: Tony L http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18526 Tony L Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:42:13 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18526 Speaking as an IT manager of a small non-profit organization, Here are my predictions: 1) More organizations will start sharing resources, personnel as well as assets. For example, IT people will be expected to cover multiple organizations. 2) More people will want to work from home / work away from the office. 3) High Speed Internet will become even MORE available in rural areas. 4) People without Antivirus / expired Antivirus will wish they had backed up their data. 5) Under President Barak Obama the information gap will finally start to close. 6) The price of LCD flat screen monitors will continue to drop. 7) Cameras in phones will improve up to a NEW standard of 3.0 M pixels. 8) The Rick Roll will CONTINUE to be popular. 9) The internet will become SAFER as people start to adopt white lists/ black lists / blocked lists / phishing filters, ect. 10) Companies like Simply Super Software that offer a product that "fixes" your computer after a virus attack will become very popular. Speaking as an IT manager of a small non-profit organization, Here are my predictions:
1) More organizations will start sharing resources, personnel as well as assets. For example, IT people will be expected to cover multiple organizations.

2) More people will want to work from home / work away from the office.

3) High Speed Internet will become even MORE available in rural areas.

4) People without Antivirus / expired Antivirus will wish they had backed up their data.

5) Under President Barak Obama the information gap will finally start to close.

6) The price of LCD flat screen monitors will continue to drop.

7) Cameras in phones will improve up to a NEW standard of 3.0 M pixels.

8) The Rick Roll will CONTINUE to be popular.

9) The internet will become SAFER as people start to adopt white lists/ black lists / blocked lists / phishing filters, ect.

10) Companies like Simply Super Software that offer a product that “fixes” your computer after a virus attack will become very popular.

]]> By: Plurb http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18524 Plurb Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:32:16 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18524 Malware will attack Apple Computers OS more aggressively. Virtual Machines will be used to counter over the net. More extensive cyber terrorism utilizing storm clusters and cloud bots. Media will migrate from disc to RAM from brick & mortar to web. Malware will attack Apple Computers OS more aggressively. Virtual Machines will be used to counter over the net. More extensive cyber terrorism utilizing storm clusters and cloud bots. Media will migrate from disc to RAM from brick & mortar to web.

]]> By: Jean http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/comment-page-2/#comment-18513 Jean Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:32:02 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/become-the-pundit-your-tech-predictions-for-2009/#comment-18513 But any change in IT industry? But any change in IT industry?

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