iPhone hang-ups for developers: InfoWorlders Ephraim Schwartz and Tom Yager are noting today that developers appear less than enthused by Apple's pronouncement that they won't be able to create native apps for the device, because it runs a full Safari browser engine. "Of all the ways to write and package software, none is less suited to mobile use than a Web application," notes Tom.
Tuning in to Apple TV: In addition to busily writing about the iPhone and Leopard during this week's WWDC show, Tom Yager has also taken a peek at the Apple TV. "Apple TV combines superior ease of use and superb output quality," Tom finds. "Video and audio quality are very high, and the menu interface is easy and familiar, but only wide-screen monitors are supported."
Linspire and MS sign patent pact: Joining the ranks of Linux companies such as Novell and Xandros, Linspire has penned a deal with Microsoft to guarantee protection for its customers from future patent claims from Redmond. Microsoft recently claimed Linux and related open-source software violate 235 of its patents.