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ZA Tech Show: Episode 44

Posted on January 12th, 2009 by Simon

In our first episode of 2009 the ZA Tech Show recorded live at the MTN domestic game between the Cobras and Titans at Supersport park. We also welcome Candice Jones from ITWeb – a new voice on the show. We discuss:

  • Console sales in 2008.
  • Twitter and other social network hackers.
  • The Apple keynote at Macworld and hacks of live blogging streams from the event.
  • The criminal banking system in South Africa.
  • Operating system wars heat up with the arrival of Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex, Windows 7 and OS X Snow Leopard in 2009.
  • Some of the changes coming in Windows 7.
  • Is Linux lagging in terms of user interfaces?
  • Palm is back with a new smartphone – the ‘Pre’ – and operating system called webOS.
  • MTN’s acquisition of Verizon South Africa is going ahead.

And much more…

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