Development tidbits, struggles, revelations, and still some Flash

Just a quick thought that came to mind while reading some of the HTML5 vs Flash banter. One of the big pluses of Flash video is DRM. HTML5 doesn’t support DRM. But wasn’t it just a few years ago we were shouting down with DRM for mp3s? People were pissed they were buying music from iTunes but it only worked on iPods & iPhones.

So the RIAA is evil for enforcing DRM in our music and we revolt against that, but we bash HTML5 for not supporting DRM to protect the networks and MPAA? Maybe we should start pushing for no DRM on video as well?

I always enjoy reading ArsTechnica.  Maybe just me, but always find their articles even keeled.   They provide their input on the Oracle Java lawsuit against Google over Android and the Dalvik VM.

Link: http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2010/08/oracles-java-lawsuit-undermines-its-open-source-credibility.ars

This could represent a good chance for HP and its newly acquired WebOS technology from Palm.  The Oracle lawsuit will at least in the near term make Android adopters pause and think first.  WebOS could be a good alternative, IF (big IF here), IF… HP can move quickly.  Not something they are known for.

And of course, there is also the ongoing rumor of Apple having a Verizon phone as well.   Should make for an interesting future.

Serious lack of updates to my blog. Â Seems like Twitter & Facebook has become the choice of communication. My blog has fallen way behind. Easier to follow me via the Las Vegas Adobe User Group Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114846021888894 or via twitter at http://twitter.com/yapiodesign/

After the having lunch at Cheesecake factory with the wife, we decided to walk off the calamari and head over to the new REI store. We had been looking at a new bike for me (I haven’t been on a bike in 10 years?).  I wanted a hybrid and really wanted disc brakes (if possible).   She got her Novara road bike last year and really liked it, so we just got back with a Novara Big Buzz hybrid for myself.  Also picked up a new helmet and some other accessories. We even got in a few miles (3.2 miles) before the sunset.  Wow.. its been a long time since I road and my butt knows it (even with a new pair of bike shorts & liner).

Realized I was still using WP 2.1 (wow!!).. time to upgrade.

[edit] – Updated my theme while I was at it.