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Python is a language that is used all around the world. It is quite popular along with Java and C++. A little slideshow provided by eweek It ranked 7th as the most popular programming language. Python can be run on basically any operating system, which makes it a great program that can be used on various computers. Python is also supported by a popular phone company called Nokia. There are websites and companies that use python such as Google, Yahoo, Youtube, and NASA. Surprisingly, Python is not named after the snake. It was inspired by the British television series, "Monty Python"

Here is the slideshow and a little more background information about the language. Click here

The CEO of microsoft, Steve Ballmer, announced at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) that the highly anticipated Xbox Project Natal will be released in 2010 near the holiday season. Project Natal is a new approach to the Xbox. It now features motion sensing technology and will probably make wii run for their money. It will feature the same motion sensor like the wii, where it is needed to be placed on top of the TV in order for the persons actions to work. However from what i have seen, there seems that a controller is not needed anymore and it reacts with your hands. For more information about Project Natal, Click here.




Also, Ballmer talks about the new HP/Microsoft Slate. This sleek laptop is touch screen and is more powerful than a phone and as powerful as a computer. It is portable is very efficient for reading - similar to the Kindle E reader. But the Slate is a laptop. It is like a netbook, but i guess the only difference is the touch screen capability. For more pictures and information about the HP slate click here.










Also to add to the list of new releases, Dell is releasing a new ultrasharp LCD monitor that will support a 2,560 x 1,440 Resolution. For more information click here.













While on the topic of technology, Follow my ICT teachers blog here. Three tech related items that are an interesting topic are, Symantic communications, Zoomsafer, and Project Natal

The top ten microsoft programming languages are:
- Visual C++
- Visual C Sharp
- Visual Basic
- Iron Python
- Iron Ruby
- Javascript
- Visual F Sharp
- PHP
- "M"
- Axum

Currently in ICT class, we have used Visual Basic and Python.

You can find more information on The Top 10 Microsoft Programming Languages here.