Ben Jarman

It has been a long time since I posted on my blog so it’s time to update. Life is Good, still going strong with Technest report podcast, working toads my license, cross country starts soon, and I have begun some new DIY projects. Not much more to say. Oh by the way I will continue my Movie reviews. Summer started, I thought then I would catch up. Anyway it will be soon……. Follow me on twitter to get all my updates. benjar12 is my twitter handle

This weekend I have been catching up on all the movies that I have missed. These are my thoughts on the movies.

The first movie I saw was, Angels & Demons. It’s about a Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and Vittoria Vetra From CERN, they work to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.  I have to say that this was my favorite movie so far. I didn’t read the books, so I didn’t know what to expect. It’s two and a half hours long, but the way it flowed it felt more like an hour long movie. There were so many twists and turns, that kept me on the edge of my feet. I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoyed the Da Vinci Code, likes a good mystery, and to anyone who has nothing better to do on a Friday night.
Overall I would give this 4.5 stars. The only thing that I disliked about this is that all of the answers fall out of the sky; it needs to take a little more time.

As you know Microsoft is the dominating market, but Linux has been getting bigger and bigger. Recently Linux has more then 2% of the computer market. This is the first time we have ever seen this. Personally I believe this Is happening because, of all of the ultra portables or more commonly known as net books. If you take a look at any retailer’s website I guaranty you will see two options to configure with. One being windows XP and the other being with Linux.
I am interested in seeing how windows 7 will impact the market. Linux has been taking the net book market because, vista was not made to run in that involvement. I hope to see windows 7 make the changes needed to really support the ultra portables that are becoming more and more popular.
As a Linux user I will be the first to say it’s not perfect. Being I am a little more then a basic user  work ok without a GUI in some aspects, as well as I don’t mind jumping through some hoops to install software. What about an average user, who has used a mac or pc there whole life? Are they will to relearneverything they know? Once Linux has adaptedto fit the average users needed to will take off. ubunto is on it’s way. Aalready one of themost popular distros, has the potential to take a huge chunk of the market. (all of my info came from the following site http://www.w3counter.com/globalstats.php)

I meant to post this sooner, but life gets in your way. Anyway, Alex Luft, Lizette Gagne, and I recorded late last night. it is Up for any of you who want to view it here. In this episode I wasn’t very active, because I had allot of background noise and I didn’t want it to interfere with are quality. We covered iPhone rumors, advertising on the web, Google stuff, and a whole lot more. I’m always looking for suggestions, so please post a comment, or email ben at technestreport.com, and help us make it better.

I found an article while I was on Digg.com that got my attention. Build a diy tough screen. I can do it I just need to find the funding. easier said then done. anyone who wants to check it out go to http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/maximum_pc_builds_a_multitouch_surface_computer
on MaximumPC they first have an article on what they did, then they have a video, and after that step by step instructions. I think it’s awesome that they are some willing to release the plans right on the Internet. instead of showing us and leaving it at that. there not bad plans ether. Ya there are more articles that have been doing this for along time but this is the first that really jumped out at me. if you are into  diy stuff give me an email at ben at technestreport.com I’m always looking for new ideals. also keep an eye out for a new podcast. eventually i will have a diy podcast, and possably a vidcast farther down the road.

I Got tired of twitter, and didn’t have anything else todo. So I had time to go through cydia’s apps. Complete retheme of my phone. Anyway check them out below.