Tesla Model S: Google Chrome, Third-Party Apps

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Model S To Get Google Chrome, Third-Party Apps:
"The Model S from Tesla may also be integrated with Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Chrome, which would be an advanced version compared to the current one, primarily for web apps. Musk talked about an Android emulator that can be featured into the Model S to benefit from its Linux platform. Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model S is already equipped with an AT&T network with an infotainment screen
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At present, Model S software is based on Linux and Qt application development framework. So, the new framework will facilitate software developers to create a hassle free apps or port existing apps from Android."

The Scala Programming Language

The Scala Programming Language


Demystifying Scala with Netflix's Dianne Marsh on the Hanselminutes Technology Podcast: Fresh Air for Developers

Dianne Marsh presenting "Dr Scalalove" at ScalaBay Netflix - YouTube
(start about 8:00)

Windows 8.1 Jittery Mouse Solution?

Windows 8.1 comes with some nice improvements, but some changes are problematic:
a new "high DPI" handling makes many applications (including Windows Explorer!) look "fuzzy",
and likely for same reason mouse movement is not smooth, it is jittery, almost unusable sometimes.
That may be result of set scalling to 125% or 150%, but is a real problem anyway.
The issue with mouse movement may be less pronounced if this option is disabled:
WINDOWS 8.1 WARNING FOR GAMERS: ISSUES WITH UNPLAYABLE MOUSE LAG IN MANY GAMES : windows:
"Control Panel > Mouse > Pointer Options > 'Enhance pointer precision' checkbox : OFF"



Windows 8.1 mouse issues FIX | Fluxbytes

Mouse pointer stutters or freezes when you play certain games in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2