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The Florence GTUG has published the slides of the Google App Engine Intro event, the meeting will be in 29 April with the introduction to the GAE basics , by Alberto Mancini, and with DataStore and BigTable , curated by Luca Masini.

While on 6 May, Florence will host GTUG  Ikai Lan a Google Developer Advocate, May 6, the event will be replicated in Palermo on May 10: Booking is open.

Read more at Palermo GTUG official website

one of our developers is working on a project to create a handler for the Android emulator that solves the annoying problem that every day we slow down!

read the full story on his blog “Android Emulator Controller”

or download it here

This month for the monthly GTUG Palermo meeting, we show to you how to develop an Android Applications, with us Massimo Carli author of “Android Developers guide” (the first italian book regarding android developing) a showcase with the developers (including me) ..and much more..don’t miss the meeting at the Mondadori Multicenter (Via Ruggero Settimo, 16 – Palermo) when? in April 21 at the 17.30

visit the official GTUG Palermo website: http://sites.google.com/site/palermogtug/eventi/04-2010

Thanks to Roberto Chibbaro, this year we will have a WordCamp in sicily…join us http://wordcamp.it/catania2010/ and submit your feedback, ideas or suggestions!

In March, the Windows team announced the upcoming release of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2, but did not set a date of availability.
At the time, Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc said, “For Windows 7, SP1 includes only minor updates, among which are previous updates that are already delivered through Windows Update. SP1 for Windows 7 will, however, deliver an updated Remote Desktop client that takes advantage of RemoteFX introduced in the server-side with SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2.”

do you think that is it ready for your hands?

watch this video..and then choose if you are ready to have an apple Ipad..Test performed by PCWorld

A three-legged dog walks into a bar and says, “I’m lookin’ for the man who shot my paw…” While you’re groaning at that, check out this tripedal Sicilian taking an extra-limbed stroll down the street.

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You have a small netbook and so many gadgets and USB hub you are repulsive? Use this Multi Infinite gadgets you will not have problems with USB and USB ports.

Cool apps that surprise and delight mobile users—built by developers like you—are a huge part of the Android vision. To support you in your efforts, Google launched the Android Developer Challenge, which will provide awards for great mobile apps built on the Android platform.

visit the official ADC 2 website and take part to the challenge!