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Although the IPad has only been out a few days, and most of us are not even over the IPad hangovers, Steve Jobs had a big event yesterday to announce new OS 4.0 IPhone features. The iPhone is supposed to be much better now that it is based on the seven “tentpole” features. Unfortunately OS 4.0 can only be supported on either the IPhone 3G or the IPod Touch 3rd generation. You might otherwise have to get some same day loans if you want the operating system.

The first iPhone 4.0 feature is multitasking

Here it is, what people have finally been waiting and hoping would be included in the iPhone OS 4.0. Multitasking for the iPhone isn’t going to be true multitasking. Instead, OS 4.0 iPhone multitasking will be based on “pausing” or “minimizing” the processor load of applications. Games, VOIP calls, and Pandora may continue to run in a dock that will be at the bottom of the screen while applications quickly switch from one to another. Any conversations, such as IM or Twitter, are not currently included in the multitasking on OS 4.0 iPhone operations.

Folders are the second OS 4.0 Feature

One of the most popular hacks for unlocked iPhone and iPad systems was simple – adding folder management. Now users won’t have to hack in the iPhone just to organize their applications into folders as they will be able to with the OS 4.0.

Enhanced mail is the third OS 4.0 feature

The OS 4.0 iPhones will have enhanced mail that creates a unified mailbox. All of your e-mails will be dumped into the same box no matter what source they come from, or into their own folders if you choose. Additionally, OS 4.0 iPhone will be able to sort messages according to conversation.

The iBook is the fourth OS iPhone 4.0 feature

Now, just like the iPad, users of the OS 4.0 iPhone will be able to use the iBook app. Your iPhone will be able to hold many books that you buy, read, and enjoy. It is a simple concept although dangerous to some with a debt management plan.

Enterprise features are the fifth OS 4.0 iPhone features

The fifth feature of the OS 4.0 iPhone is really a suite of features targeted for the 80 percent of Fortune 100 companies that use the iPhone. You will have more VPN options, app distribution, mobile device management, and data protection. If you need help breaking those down, ask your IT guy.

A game center is the sixth OS 4.0 feature

The App store currently has over 50,000 game titles. The new OS 4.0 iPhone will have a social gaming platform like that of the Xbox Live. Achievement tracking, leaderboards, and matchmaking, as well as all the games you could want while wasting time on the bus ride to work.

OS 4.0 iPhone Feature 7: iAd

Steve Jobs didn’t pull any punches when he talked about the advertising platform on OS 4.0 iPhones. To put it bluntly, he said “we think most of this kind of advertising sucks.”Supposedly, iAd will give the opportunity for over 1 billion advertising impressions a day – basically, 10 ads a day will show up on your OS 4.0 iPhone if you use apps for 30 minutes. The ads on iAd, though, look more like apps that run in apps. {Jobs promises “interactive” and “emotion-filled” ads}. Those app developers who take part in the iAds as a part of their applications will get a 40% split from advertising profit.

Availability of the OS 4.0 iPhone?

Developers have access to the OS 4.0 iPhone kits right now. This is so when the OS 4.0 iPhone sales start this summer, there will be a lot of applications available. For any iPad users, the OS 4.0 iPhone is going to be released in the fall.

It is easy for some of us to look back fondly on the era of MS-DOS. In days of old, a simple text command launched a computer program. This command handled all of the inner functions that permitted the code to work. Essentially, you simply needed to type a string of characters into a completely black screen with a single cursor. The fancy operating system developed in response to public demand for graphical content. To the computer novice, this seems much simpler than typing a command. In reality, though, this transition birthed a whole new world of complications to the computing experience.

First of all, graphical representation of your software ties up system resources. While this may not seem significant for a typical user, this is a major issue if you plan on push your computer to its full abilities. As more consumers began buying these operating systems, software developers decided to include more services that anticipate the user’s software. If an operating system were planned out with your favorite software in mind, this would be a good thing. Unfortunately, many software designers attempted to anticipate every single possible application that any user anywhere might think to use. All of this added capability slows your computer down much like some spyware or virus infections.

Linux has gained a dedicated user base because it permits for setups that do very little. Many versions of Linux work in minimalist fashion; you will have to make changes to accomodate programs and dependencies as you need them. While this might feel like a lot of work for most of us, it is awesome when you plan to use your machine to its full potential. Many experienced users prefer a streamlined operating system. However, if you want to dive head first into your favorite programs without much work, the resource heavy systems will support more of what you want to run.

Microsoft’s Windows Vista was arguably the perfect example of the extravagant operating system. Its massive code base anticipated nearly anything a user could attempt to throw at it. Ironically, this led to an complete ideological U-turn for Windows 7. Windows 7 has a streamlined, resource light structure that can finally compete with the lightweight Linux.

Current technology seems to be inspired by the desire to do more with less. In the future, developers will push the limits of technology to satisfy both of these interests. The latest operating system releases by all of the major competitors in the field speak to this consumer demand. There will always be a need for a clever balance between compatibility and operating system memory use.

Fortunately, we are lucky enough to have a robust market of operating system providers. Eachnew release offers different advantages. There are arguments for using all of the various modern operating system which depend heavily on their intended use. When choosing your preferred operating system, you should carefully research its compatibility with software that you intend to use. Each company attempts to satisfy a certain niche market. Your market will be represented by at least one of the major releases at any time. Ask others that use the same software for advice on which operating system to choose.

Geek Choice is a national computer repair company that works hard to help our customers get the most out of their computers. Slow computer performance could be the fault of spyware, malware, or viruses, or it could just be a matter of using the wrong operating system or hardware to fit your needs.

Google’s Chrome OS, perhaps, is the most looked forward to thing in 2010. The fact that everything is going to be on cloud and that users will not require to install anything (any tools, softwares etc.) makes Google Chrome a useful thing. A software that will work both as your operating system and the web browser is a sure thing to have in your computer. Also, it is said that with Google Chrome as your Operating system, it would take only seven seconds to get on to Internet.  Well, that’s definitely too fast!

I did know about all this (the news of Google Chrome OS is everywhere), but was quite surprised to know that Dell has already made available a compatible version for mini 10v netbook users. I found the information on this tech blog – onlygizmos.com. I personally am waiting to use the actual Google Chrome OS, but until then Dell version would be a great thing to play with.

Anybody can download this 10v compatible version from the link given on the post – Dell Honours Geeks, Gives Chrome OS to Play With. You will also find a link to the instruction set on how to download and use the version. It’s a simple work. You can load the file in a USB and then get on using it.

Dell users are sure having a great time getting to use the Google Chrome OS, a 10v version though. Until the actual Google Chrome OS comes out in the market for public usage (and that’s not until 2010), all internet fanatics may use this compatible version by Dell.

But a word of caution: The application may have certain issues, so users are required to be very careful while downloading and using it. WiFi connectivity can cause a lot of problems. Nonetheless, it is worth trying out Dell’s work.