[OPLIN 4cast] OPLIN 4Cast #150: OPLIN 4Cast #150: Big tech news & Halloween links

[Bobbi Galvin]

*OPLIN 4Cast #150:
OPLIN 4Cast #150: Big tech news & Halloween links
*October 28, 2009


  /4casting technologies that could have an impact on public libraries./

There was big tech news this week from the big vendors, such as the 
release of Windows 7 
<http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/reviews/2009/10/windows-7-the-review.ars?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss>, 
IE 8 <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/Internet-explorer/default.aspx>, 
and Droid 
<http://www.slashgear.com/verizon-droid-gets-previewed-at-droid-army-predicted-2461680/>.

Assuming you have already read all about those, we have compiled some 
fun examples of how Halloween has creeped its way into social media.

    * 12 Awesome Social Media Halloween Pumpkin Carvings
      <http://mashable.com/2009/10/28/halloween-pumpkin-carvings/>
    * Talk to Dead Celebrities With Twitter's First Séance
      <http://mashable.com/2009/10/12/tweance/>
    * Facebook apps that add howl to Halloween
      <http://www.google.com/reader/view/?tab=my#search/halloween/28>
    * Halloween Horrors: 5 Spooky TV Shows You Can Watch Online
      <http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/10/7-cool-tv-shows-halloween/>

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Bobbi Galvin
OPLIN Customer Relations & Support
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