Category: Software

Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that it is preparing competitive procurement opportunities for qualified small businesses to support the company’s work on the International Space Station (ISS).

Boeing’s Space Exploration division, headquartered in Houston, will issue restricted competitions for small and diverse businesses with NASA program experience.

The technical disciplines associated with the solicitations are:

• software engineering
• program integration and configuration management
• engineering design and analysis
• safety and mission assurance
• avionics and systems engineering
• logistics and maintenance.

“In today’s business environment, many small businesses bring innovative and cost-competitive solutions that can complement our business in support of these Houston-based programs,” said Russell Carroll, director of Supplier Management for Boeing Space Exploration.

“Boeing has been a leader in providing opportunities to small businesses in the Houston community for nearly half a century.”

Boeing’s legacy in human spaceflight programs spans four decades. The company has worked on every major human spaceflight program since the beginning of the Space Age.

“Our small-business outreach efforts are an opportunity to listen to representatives from the community and facilitate a process to select the best suppliers to support our Boeing team and offer the best value to NASA,” Carroll added.

“With these latest opportunities, we are especially interested in suppliers that possess proven experience with human spaceflight programs.”

Business representatives who would like to receive more information can contact Small Business Liaison Kevin Howard in Houston at 281-226-4381 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Prospective small businesses must submit a completed supplier profile (provided by Howard) no later than Feb. 7 to be eligible to participate.

Boeing is the prime contractor to NASA for the ISS. In addition to designing and building all the major U.S. elements, Boeing also is responsible for ensuring the successful integration of new hardware and software — including components from international partners — as well as for providing sustaining engineering work for the ISS.

About Boeing Defense, Space & Security

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world’s largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft.

Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 68,000 employees worldwide.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Adam Morgan, 281-226-4030
Space Exploration
[email protected]

Ed Memi, 281-226-4029
Space Exploration
[email protected]

Astrodemoniac on XDA-Developers have posted these hints for improving even further the web browsing user experience on the HTC HD2.

Increase Scrolling FPS
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Opera\Info]
PanFps=50

Increase Zooming FPS
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Opera\Info]
ZoomFps=50

Values over 50 have no effect.

Lower Default Zoom (Really takes advantage of the HD2 beautiful screen)
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Opera\Prefs\Adaptative Zoom]
Default Zoom=100

Give it a try and let us know the effect below.

Via Pocketnow.com

I recently came across this amazing app on the Windows Mobile Marketplace. The 5001 Amazing Facts Lite app has a great User Interface. Its is not one of those app that looks like it was quickly put together and put on the marketplace. The devs have created an elegant and intuitive UI …

Read more at BestWindowsMobileApps here.

I know you guys have been waiting for what we have, and I personally have tried to get the news to you as quick as possible, so here it is:

1) WMPoweruser Series ROMz- Yes that’s right, we have our own ROM series. The ROM series will run on the Touch Pro2(of course), Touch HD2, Touch Diamond2, Touch Pro, Touch Diamond(maybe) and more phones to be confirmed. You might be asking what is different from these ROMz compared to  others…… well nothing really, this ROM was made from the description you gave use 10 days ago. The most important part of the ROM is stability and we try to achieve that as best we can. The following attribute we tried to accommodate is Speed, no one wants a slow and stable phone.

The ROMz will be released as we receive them from the cooks, and it will include the cooks name, the download link and their donate link(Because they deserve it, and they worked hard to get everything you wanted in a short time). The first ROM which is currently uploading is the Touch Pro2, so that will be out soon.

The ROM series will grow to other devices as we see fit. The ROMz will be updated every 2-4 weeks and we will always ask you 5 days before the Due update period to give us your Device names and the things you like changed and we will work on getting that for you. We worked hard on this and we all hope you like it, thanks to all the chefs and designers that will be listed as their ROMz come in.

2) WMPoweruser Mobile site- This one we are trying to figure out a way to get it going, but we will try and launch it as soon as possible.

3) WMPoweruser Mobile App- We are also working on this, we did not plan for a mobile site or app, but since a lot of members seem to want that, we will try our best to meet your demands.

Again This is a gift to you the readers and to the person that made this site possible Surur, so this gift is for you guys and him, as a thank you. We hope this helps some of our users and hopefully you will have your device being powered by a device specific WMPoweruser user series ROM and  while viewing our mobile site.

From All of us here at WMPoweruser and the Cooks

P.S: I am sorry for the tease I just always wanted to be like apple and make an incredible vague and over hyped post. I apologize, and I hope you are as excited about this as we are.

PocketLava turns your phone into a 60’s lava lamp. As in real Lava Lamp, once the lamp is ignited wax need some time to begin create bubbles.

The app has no "user interaction",  in other words you cannot move bubbles with your fingers, or do anything other than relax and staring at them. This is also on purpose – on a real lamp you cannot "touch" bubbles, and the app is meant to be a realistic simulation.

Everything is calculated in real time with complex math formulas (the app calculates lava bubbles shape, position, and heating, and also interactions between bubbles, rotation and many more variables).

The app comes in a Light version, and also a Donation-ware Pro version which allows to change the physics, viscosity, bubble radius and cooling time.

The app supports QVGA, WQVGA, VGA and WVGA.

Read more and download the app here.

Speccy é uma aplicação desenvolvida pela Piriform, a mesma empresa que desenvolve o conhecido CCleaner.

Esta ferramenta permite-lhe obter informações acerca do seu computador, incluindo um resumo de todo o hardware e detalhes acerca da marca, modelo e estado do processador, memória ram, placa gráfica, motherboard, discos rígidos, drives ópticas e placa de som.

Com o Speccy, qualquer administrador de sistemas poderá facilmente obter as informações acerca do hardware do seu computador e assim diagnosticar possíveis causas de problemas que tenham ocorrido.

Tal como as restantes aplicações da Piriform, o Speccy é grátis e está neste momento em fase Beta. Pode efectuar o download da aplicação aqui.

WebTuga – Speccy – Informações do hardware do seu computador

Base screen	swipe down	swipe up	swipe up again

Manilla modding has a long history, but with Manilla 2.5 requiring a lot more horse power than Manilla 2.1 there has been a bit of a split in the modding community, with many hacks only coming to the 2.1 version used by most people.

Thankfully the latest one, by Co0kiemonster, is intended directly for the HTC HD2 and brings some neat features.

The mod brings the standard 16/20 QuickLinks mod, and extended appointments view, clear view, grid view in add program and multiline text labels.

Read more about the mod and download it from XDA-Developers here.

MobiPDFScanner is a very useful app which has a bunch of uses. It can be used for archiving old documents when you don’t want the paper copies lying around, for sending a bunch of images to someone over the internet or just to help keep some photos organized. The interface is fantastic…

Read the full review at BestWindowsMobileApps here.

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Psykedelik-HTC, clearly inspired by the HTC HD2, has created this drum machine application for Windows Mobile.

The software features:

• Possibility to save the samples as you want
• The sample packs available
• Using G-Sensor
• Using the vibration

Read more about the app and find the download link here.

Microsoft is a large company with fingers in many pies, and when it comes to working with business it is difficult to keep all your clients in the dark.

Therefore it is no surprise that news of Windows Mobile 7 is starting to show up as agenda items in Microsoft’s event planners – how would business clients be able to know which event to plan to attend if they do not have enough notice?

MSFTKitchen noticed Windows Mobile 7 being discussed at the Energize IT 2010, will be held in Canada on March 30, 2010 in the session is titled “From the Client to the Cloud V 2.0.”

Windows Azure. Office System 2010. Visual Studio 2010. Windows Phone 7. The Microsoft-based platform presents a bevy of opportunities for all of us. Whether you are an IT Manager, Developer, or IT Pro knowing how these will impact you is critical, especially in the new economic reality.

To start the day we will explore the Microsoft-based platform through a scenario that will demonstrate different points of view – from developer to IT Pro; from consumer to the information worker. From the client to the cloud, this fun-filled demo-intensive exploration will excite you about the possibilities of the Microsoft-based platform. You’ll see how to build next generation applications with technology like Silverlight, .NET 4.0 and Visual Studio 2010. You will find out how to consume those applications on a variety of devices, like mobile devices running Windows Phone, netbooks and PCs running Windows 7, as well as the web. You will learn about how the Microsoft-based platform allows you to connect with your colleagues no matter where you are –office, coffee shops, or your own living room. You’ll also see how you and your colleagues can be even more productive with Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010.

In the afternoon we will split in two tracks focused on managing and deploying infrastructure, and the development process. These tracks will help you answer the question “How do I get to the latest technology from my current reality?” You’ll learn about the technical details required for you to be ready to implement some of the technologies demonstrated in the morning sessions and help offer a clear learning and experimentation roadmap, and action plan.

EnergizeIT: From the Client to the Cloud is your opportunity to learn how to harness the power and flexibility of the Microsoft-based platform from the client to the cloud.

In short, it seems, after the announcement, all secrets will be off and Windows Mobile 7 will be discussed pretty freely.

Read more at MSFTKitchen here

The World of Windows Mobile has been compromised by Android. The HTC HD, which was once the best Windows Mobile devices is slowly becoming the best Android ported device. Earlier this week an Android port was made for the HD and that port came with Sense UI and Android 2.1 software. That means if you own an HD and have the newest dual booting system, you can get this going on your device. The files can be found on XDA and remember this is not perfect yet, they are some missing things like:

Working:
-Radio Fully Works.
-SMS Fully Works.
-Vibration.
-USB Charging and Debugging.
-Touch screen.
-Keyboard.
-Microphone.
-Front Speaker.

Not Working
-Wifi
-GPRS
-GPS
-Bluetooth
-External Speaker
-HTC Widgets. (Thinking of getting rid of them)
-Other things (Will be determined during the process of testing)

Get the files:XDA
Via:MobileOSNews

P.S If Anyone gets this going, please let us know and make a video

Dining out with friends is one of life’s little pleasures nothing stimulates decent conversation better than a delicious meal served with refreshing beverages. The last thing you want to do with a belly full of food is indulge in advanced mathematics to split the bill ….

Read more at BestWindowsMobileApps here.

We last wrote about this app nearly 6 months ago, and it certainly took its time getting to market (and is in fact not quite here yet.) 

WinMoSquare is now in open beta and allows most of the functions of the FourSquare location-based game to be accessed.

To get into the beta e-mail the developer or leave your e-mail at Touchality, who did some work on the app, here.

Beginning today, the Star Wars Galaxies Galactic Civil War: Forces Under Siege game update is available for Rebels and Imperials alike. Sony Online Entertainment is also offering eligible former players the opportunity to come back to Star Wars Galaxies for free between February 1 and March 1. With the balance of power in the galaxy at stake, anyone who can tote a blaster or lend support is needed on the front lines! Eligible player accounts will be automatically reactivated – players can simply log in to rejoin the action! For those who choose to re-subscribe before the free period ends, a special in-game painting will be given as a reward.

FEATURES: Star Wars Galaxies Galactic Civil War: Forces Under Siege includes new, massive invasion warfare scenarios in three major cities featuring:

New Gameplay:

• Cities will display Imperial or Rebel banners and faction-specific NPCs, quests, terminals and pylons depending on which faction is in control
• Added support for Factional Mercenaries. Neutral players can align themselves with either faction to participate in city conflicts and earn rewards
• Mayors of player cities are able to set their city’s factional alignment from the management terminal
• Fight battles within newly implemented Planetary Regions to determine which faction controls a planet

New Interactive Structures:

• Defend cities by manning barricades and building defensive turrets
• Assault enemy cities and take out defense structures and key enemy personnel with the might of AT-AT or Hailfire missile attacks

All New Profession-Based Quests:

• Contribute to the battle with profession-specific quests that let players bolster defending or invading forces
• Improve and repair defensive structures, revive fallen soldiers, heal fatigue, entertain demoralized troops, slice terminals, scout and sabotage patrol points, and more

Epic New Rewards:

• Battle-specific quests such as manning barricades, building turrets and treating wounded soldiers, now grant tokens that can be cashed in for new rewards, including: faction-specific clothing including capes, cloaks and battle-scarred armor; Entertainer glow sticks; bombing-run binoculars; an upgraded personal shield generator and multiple new weapons