Python bumps off Java as top learning language

13 things to do with the sun besides getting a tan No, Linux is not dead on the desktop ITworld Tonight July 08, 2014 Share this email Python bumps off Java as top learning language Python has surpassed Java as the top language used to introduce U.S. students to programming and computer science, according to a recent survey posted by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 13 things to do with the sun besides getting a tan 2. No, Linux is not dead on the desktop 3. BOOK GIVEAWAY: SQL Queries for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to Data Manipulation in SQL 4. If Office comes to Android, will anyone want it? 5. 9 of 10 online accounts intercepted by NSA are not intended surveillance target 6. An H-1B whistleblower tries again for justice 7. Three critical laptop accessories for summertime travel 8. Is work-life balance a myth? 9. iPhone 6 expected to launch in late September 13 things to do with the sun besides getting a tan How technology is bringing out the best and the oh-so utterly worst in solar innovation. READ MORE No, Linux is not dead on the desktop In today's open source roundup: The death of Linux on the desktop has been great exaggerated by the media. Plus: The city of Munich saves millions by switching to Linux, and how to find the best desktop for new Linux users. READ MORE BOOK GIVEAWAY: SQL Queries for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to Data Manipulation in SQL Five will win. Enter the drawing today! READ MORE If Office comes to Android, will anyone want it? A help-wanted ad sparks talk of an Android port, but is Android big in the enterprise? READ MORE 9 of 10 online accounts intercepted by NSA are not intended surveillance target Snowden leak shows how Americans' electronic communications are gobbled up by the NSA. READ MORE An H-1B whistleblower tries again for justice H-1B whistleblower Jay Palmer has filed a new complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor, alleging that senior executives at Infosys "retaliated against him by denying him work, bonuses and promotions and terminating him." READ MORE Three critical laptop accessories for summertime travel Before you head out on your great summer vacation, you'll want to make sure you pack well not only for yourself but your laptop as well. READ MORE Is work-life balance a myth? The emergence of mobility, 24/7connectivity and globalized business has made the concept of a 'work-life balance' obsolete. READ MORE iPhone 6 expected to launch in late September Citing a reliable source, MacRumors is reporting that Apple's next-gen iPhone will likely be announced in early-mid September, paving the way for a full fledged launch later in the month. READ MORE GIVEAWAYS: July's giveaways are here. Enter now for your chance to win! App Accomplished: Strategies for App Development Success Whether you're writing your own code or contracting out, you'll find hard-won guidance for your entire mobile app development life cycle. Five will win. Enter now! SQL Queries for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to Data Manipulation in SQL The clearest, simplest tutorial on writing effective SQL queries. Five will win. Enter now! DON'T MISS... Ringing a bell: 11 common phrases and terms that came from obsolete technology IT salaries for the 20 hottest tech skills Quick Look: Ubuntu GNOME 14.04 Haunting photos of a village built to handle electronic waste Willkommen software engineers! 10 countries that pay you what you're worth Follow ITworld Share this email You are currently subscribed to itworld_today as security.world@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2014 ITworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **