Downloading Windows 10 build 9926? Get KB 3034229 ASAP

6 big changes coming to Fedora 22 Google Web Toolkit dumps compatibility for sake of upgrades

TechBrief January 26, 2015 Downloading Windows 10 build 9926? Get KB 3034229 ASAP Few people expected it, but Microsoft released the Windows 10 January Technical Preview bits at 9 a.m. PT on Friday. If you've been running the earlier tech previews, it's one small step back and several giant steps forward. Stability reports are excellent -- I haven't had any problems on a dozen machines. If you don't yet have your update and are willing to ride the beta roller coaster, sign up for the Insider Program, choose a suitable PC (or VM), and give it a whirl. Now that Microsoft's servers have emerged from terminal meltdown, it should be relatively easy. Also read: Windows 10 January Technical Preview, build 9226, is available now And: Windows 10, inspired by Apple's OS X READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 6 big changes coming to Fedora 22 2. Google Web Toolkit dumps compatibility for sake of upgrades 3. Google defends policy that leaves most Android devices unpatched 4. North Carolina could be next in Google Fiber roll-out White Paper: Box A Mobile Security Checklist Today’s most productive employees are not tied to a desk. These top producers are experts at finding new ways to integrate mobile devices into their daily workflow. Your challenge is to build an IT strategy and architecture that can support this new way of working with easy, reliable, 24/7 access to information, from anywhere in the world. LEARN MORE! 6 big changes coming to Fedora 22 Hold on to your (red) hats. Fedora 22, the next iteration of the "move fast and break things" version of Linux sponsored by Red Hat, is set to arrive on May 19. After the multiple editions introduced in the previous Fedora, what's in store this time? Also read: Fedora 21 rolls three versions of Linux into one OS READ MORE Google Web Toolkit dumps compatibility for sake of upgrades Google Web Toolkit (GWT), which lets developers build browser-based applications in Java and deploy them in JavaScript, is on track for major enhancements this year. The GWT road map calls for two upcoming upgrades, but the latter will break compatibility. Also read: Good news, Java developers: Everyone wants you READ MORE White Paper: Hughes Network Systems, LLC The Omni-Channel Retailer The retail industry is at an inflection point, or “reset moment”, triggered by mass consumer adoption of digital selling channels, particularly “smart” mobile devices. Armed with information instantly available to them in the digital domain, consumers now take “the store” with them wherever they go. LEARN MORE Google defends policy that leaves most Android devices unpatched Google on Friday defended its decision to stop patching WebView, a core component of Android, on versions older than 4.4, aka "KitKat," saying that the huge code base is unsafe to fix. Older editions, by Google's own admission, power more than 60 percent of all Android devices. Also read: 8 ways Lollipop 5.0 reinvents Android READ MORE North Carolina could be next in Google Fiber roll-out Two cities in North Carolina could be the first to benefit from a planned expansion of Google's fiber-optic Internet service. The company is holding events in Raleigh and Durham on Wednesday and Thursday this week, apparently to announce selection of the cities as roll-out locations for the service, according to local TV station WRAL. Construction of the service could begin as early as April, the report said. Also read: Google's gigabit-Internet service in Austin priced at $70 per monthREAD MORE White Paper: Citrix Systems 10 Essential Elements for a Secure Enterprise Mobility This white paper highlights 10 key points encompassing security, user experience, IT operations and BYOD to help your organization realize the full benefits of mobility.LEARN MORE Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.