Blogs » Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs Fri, 25 May 2012 22:49:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 What does your laptop or netbook skin look like? http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/08/03/what-does-your-laptop-or-netbook-skin-look-like/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/08/03/what-does-your-laptop-or-netbook-skin-look-like/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:37:54 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/08/03/what-does-your-laptop-or-netbook-skin-look-like/ Hi everyone, just a fun post to brighten up your week! 

My laptop "art" was featured as the Shwaag Sighting of the week this week - click the link to view it!  Of course, I've got the big Intel logo on there ... would you expect anything less?  :-)

It got me wondering ... how many of you are into skinning your laptop or netbook with skins and stickers?  Does anyone have anything really cool that they'd like to share showing off an Intel sticker or logo?  Post a link to your image here and the best ones will make it to our Facebook page and you'll be (almost) famous!

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/08/03/what-does-your-laptop-or-netbook-skin-look-like/feed/ 0 Join us for the Adobe & Intel Application Lab, July 21 http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/07/09/join-us-for-the-adobe-intel-application-lab-july-21/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/07/09/join-us-for-the-adobe-intel-application-lab-july-21/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:02 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/07/09/join-us-for-the-adobe-intel-application-lab-july-21/ If you are an experienced Adobe AIR developer and will be in San Francisco on July 21, make sure to come join us for our first Adobe & Intel Application Lab, happening downtown at the Adobe offices, 601 Townsend Street! 

We'll be talking all about a new Adobe AIR application development opportunity for the Intel AppUp Center.  After the briefing, you will be able to use machines in our open lab with Adobe Flash Builder 4 to do some coding.  Our Intel & Adobe experts will be available to answer your questions about Adobe AIR and the Intel AppUp Center.  There will be food & beer, pizza and giveaways - and we'll end the night with a raffle for software, netbooks & other prizes!

The event is free but registration is limited to the first 200 attendees - and seats are going so fast!  Sign up today at:
http://www.adobeintelapplab.com

Adobe & Intel

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/07/09/join-us-for-the-adobe-intel-application-lab-july-21/feed/ 0 Our first Intel Application Lab was a big success! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/06/10/our-first-intel-application-lab-was-a-big-success/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/06/10/our-first-intel-application-lab-was-a-big-success/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:54:15 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/06/10/our-first-intel-application-lab-was-a-big-success/ We held our first Intel Application Lab a few weeks ago in San Jose, California and it was quite a success! 

We had over 100 attendees come to the San Jose Marriott to learn about all the benefits of enrolling in the Intel Atom Developer Program.  Attendees also learned how to use our Windows and Moblin C/C++ SDKs to easily upload their apps to the Intel AppUp center.  As a special treat, we had Adobe evangelist Lee Brimelow discuss the ins and outs of developing with the Adobe AIR runtime and considerations when creating Adobe AIR apps.  We raffled off netbooks to several lucky attendees and our Intel experts answered many good questions during an active Q&A session.  We ended the day of learning with a dinner and networking reception.

Watch the short video below to hear comments from a few attendees at the event!

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/06/10/our-first-intel-application-lab-was-a-big-success/feed/ 0 Intel Atom Developer Program going "Into Tomorrow"! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/03/19/intel-atom-developer-program-going-into-tomorrow/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/03/19/intel-atom-developer-program-going-into-tomorrow/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:54:48 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/03/19/intel-atom-developer-program-going-into-tomorrow/
My very smiley headshot!
My very smiley headshot!
I had a blast at GDC 2010 last week and wanted to share with you the most fun part of the conference for me; my interview on "Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline"!  I've known Dave, Rob and the crew for awhile, but I've never had the opportunity to be on the program.  What a cool experience it was!
 
Although I was very nervous, it was fun and exciting.  Dave is a wonderful host and the whole crew is so experienced that the taping ran like a well-oiled machine.  If you're not already a fan of the program, I HIGHLY recommend that you cruise over to intotomorrow.com and check out the latest show page from GDC 2010, which was broadcast directly from the Intel booth.  There are some great GDC photos on the page as well as the show MP3s.  Prepare to be hooked after you listen!
 
Dave and I discussed the Intel Atom Developer Program and all the great benefits for developers enrolling in the program.  Enrollment is free for a limited time, so sign up now to lock in your $99 savings!  Stay tuned for the "Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline" netbook app that will be in the Intel AppUp Center soon for all you big fans out there ...
 
A special thanks to Dave, Rob, Erasmo, Daniel & Angela for making my first radio broadcast experience a great one!
 
 
 
 

 

Gina & Dave during the pre-interview

Gina & Dave during the pre-interview

Gina's fan club watching live

Gina's fan club watching live

On the air!

On the air!
]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/03/19/intel-atom-developer-program-going-into-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Visit Intel Atom Dev Program @ GDC 2010 http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/03/04/visit-intel-atom-dev-program-gdc-2010/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/03/04/visit-intel-atom-dev-program-gdc-2010/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:06:34 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/03/04/visit-intel-atom-dev-program-gdc-2010/ Game Developer Conference 2010

Next week is going to be an exciting week for the Intel Atom Developer Program; we're going to the Game Developer Conference in San Francisco! 

We hope to see you all there at booth #1212 in the main expo hall, Moscone South.  The booth is open Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12 from 10AM to 6PM and on Saturday, March 13 from 10AM-3PM.

Stop by our Intel AppUp Center kiosk, enroll for the Intel Atom Developer Program and receive a free, limited-edition tee-shirt!  If you're already enrolled in the program, just bring your User ID to the kiosk for verification and the tee-shirt is yours!

At the booth, we'll be letting everyone know about our newest phase of the Intel Atom Developer Challenge which launches on March 9, 2010; stay tuned for details!  Develop & submit an app to the Challenge and you can win some fantastic prizes!

We also have a "Develop & Optimize Your Game for Netbooks" session taking place on Friday, March 12 at 9AM in Moscone South Hall, Room 310.  Intel Software Engineers Orion Granatir and Omar Rodriguez will be discussing all the considerations you need to take into account when developing applications for netbooks.  They'll also discuss the benefits you'll enjoy by enrolling in the Intel Atom Developer Program.  All attendees at this session will be eligible to win a brand new netbook featuring an Intel Atom N450 (Pinetrail) processor!  Seats are limited to approximately the first 200 attendees, so arrive at the session early for your best chance at admission.  Attendees will also receive Intel USB sticks with our Intel Atom Developer Program SDK and assorted other helpful files for folks getting started with our program.

Also on Friday, March 12 at 2PM in our booth area (#1212) we will be videotaping developers talking about what is important to them and what they think about our Intel Atom Developer Program and other Intel products & services.  If you want to participate, come on by - we'd love to hear what you have to say!

Can't attend the show in person?  Follow our updates in this blog and also view our photos and videos from the event, all posted on our Intel Atom Developer Program Fan Page in Facebook.  We'll also be sending tweets from our Twitter account, @Develop4Atom.

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2010/03/04/visit-intel-atom-dev-program-gdc-2010/feed/ 0 Developers, here's your chance to win a netbook! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/11/20/developers-heres-your-chance-to-win-a-netbook/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/11/20/developers-heres-your-chance-to-win-a-netbook/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:51:11 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/11/20/developers-heres-your-chance-to-win-a-netbook/ What do you have planned over the holiday break next month?  In your free time, how about coding a small app and then entering it for a chance to win a netbook?  If that sounds interesting, head over to our Intel Atom Developer Challenge to learn more.  Create a netbook application to submit to the challenge and if you are one of the first 100 validated applications, you win a netbook.  It is that simple and it's going on now!

Now I know you have tons of questions, but if you check out the webpage it explains everything in full detail.  The official rules are also there for you to read through and if that doesn't answer all your questions, our forum is a place where you can post questions and receive replies.  You can also comment below under this blog post - we read all of your comments!

Become a fan of the Challenge and then download our snazzy backgrounds for your computer!  The .zip file contains the Intel Atom Developer Challenge backgrounds in full screen (1600x1200), widescreen (1920x1200), netbook (1024x600) and a special Moblin netbook graphic (1024x600) to fit the interface.  Enjoy and share with others!

Also, if you're sharing or commenting on Twitter, our hashtag is #winanetbook! 

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Ever wonder what would happen if you gathered your community's most wild & crazy (and influential!) developers together and let them present whatever they want for 5-minutes in front of a large audience?  We'll be finding out on November 11 @ 6PM at the second Developer Ignite event in Gilbert, AZ!  From Javascript to crowdsourcing, GPS to database refactoring, and agility to webhooks -- it's all loud, proud, and NERDY ... for 5-minutes at a time.

Developer Ignite is presented in the O'Reilly "Ignite" format, and if you're never watched an Ignite event before, it is quite entertaining.  Each presenter gets 20 slides that change after 15 seconds; making each presentation last for exactly 5 minutes.  You have to be quick and to the point with no frills!  Presenters will tell you it's all about practice and choosing your words wisely to get your point across in 5 minutes, which is sometimes difficult with a topic as complicated as immutability!

If you're local in Arizona, definitely come down and watch the show on November 11th; find all the details at intel.com/software/ignite.  And even if you're not in Arizona, don't worry - we've got you covered.  Follow our Socialping live Twitter feed wall, view the photos on our Facebook fan page (click the Photos tab after the event), and view the event video on our webpage.  You can also download some snazzy backgrounds for your viewing pleasure (at the top of our webpage)!

Developers, get ready to IGNITE!

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/11/11/developer-ignite-2-brings-nerd-to-gilbert-az/feed/ 0 The countdown to IDF 2009 has begun! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/09/18/the-countdown-to-idf-2009-has-begun/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/09/18/the-countdown-to-idf-2009-has-begun/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:33:09 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/09/18/the-countdown-to-idf-2009-has-begun/ Hey everyone!  We have been very busy planning an amazing show for you at Intel Developer Forum 2009 next week in San Francisco, CA.  If you're in the area, purchase a 1-day pass and come on down to hear a keynote and tour the Technology Showcase ... you'll be glad you did!

If you can't make it in-person to see us at the show - don't worry - we've got you covered.  Stay in touch at our official IDF website or on Facebook to watch the keynotes and read all the exciting news as it happens.  As a bonus, be among the FIRST to find out about our special IDF announcement for developers by signing up with your email address at http://www.newlegendswanted.com. 

I hope to see you all at the show!
 

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/09/18/the-countdown-to-idf-2009-has-begun/feed/ 0 Want a free exhibition pass to SIGGRAPH? http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/07/09/want-a-free-exhibition-pass-to-siggraph/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/07/09/want-a-free-exhibition-pass-to-siggraph/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:38:29 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/07/09/want-a-free-exhibition-pass-to-siggraph/  
We are sure getting excited to meet you all in-person at SIGGRAPH in New Orleans on August 3-7!

Want to attend the show but can't afford a pass?  No problem!

Come by and join our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/intelsoftwarenetwork.  Then write a message on our wall asking for your complimentary SIGGRAPH pass courtesy of Intel and I will message you directly with the registration information. It's that simple!

Need details on what we're going to be up to at the show?  Well we've got them.  Check out our Intel @ SIGGRAPH page and watch in the upcoming weeks for blogs, tweets and Facebook updates about our activities.

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/07/09/want-a-free-exhibition-pass-to-siggraph/feed/ 0 "Just Ask" Us Anything About Software http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/07/01/just-ask-us-anything-about-software/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/07/01/just-ask-us-anything-about-software/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:09:47 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/07/01/just-ask-us-anything-about-software/

Want to win a $25 gift card to the ultimate nerd paradise, ThinkGeek.com?  It's easy with Intel Software Network!

Just Ask us anything about software running on Intel Architecture and you'll automatically be entered in our drawing.  That's it!  No strings; we just want to know what you're curious about and how we can help answer your questions.

Questions will be accepted through July 16 and you can enter multiple times - so what are you waiting for!  Start asking today!

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/07/01/just-ask-us-anything-about-software/feed/ 0 Become an Intel Software Network Fan on Facebook! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/06/23/become-an-intel-software-network-fan-on-facebook/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/06/23/become-an-intel-software-network-fan-on-facebook/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:53:37 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/06/23/become-an-intel-software-network-fan-on-facebook/ Howdy Developers and Facebookers!  Yesterday Intel Software Network created a brand-new Facebook fan page and we're excited for all of you to join!

We'll be using the fan page to post updates, relevant news & website highlights to keep everyone informed of all the great things we're up to.  If you have suggestions about our website or Facebook pages, make sure to leave us a note on the wall.  We'll also post any ISN event notices on our Facebook page so you can keep informed on where we'll be and when.

Surf on over to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Intel-Software-Network/94251532337 to find the fan page; become a fan and let the software development fun begin!  :-)

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/06/23/become-an-intel-software-network-fan-on-facebook/feed/ 0 Get Excited About Developer Ignite! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/06/19/get-excited-about-developer-ignite/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/06/19/get-excited-about-developer-ignite/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:30:11 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/06/19/get-excited-about-developer-ignite/ Hey Arizona developers! I hope you'll come join Intel Software Network for our Developer Ignite event on July 22, 2009.  It proves to be a very interesting evening!  This is a free event where you can listen to short presentations from developers about a wide range of topics.  Or, if you're feeling adventurous, you can be one of our Ignite presenters!  Come by for networking and free food & beverages.  Need more details?  Find them here.

Thanks to the Tempe Nerds for the June 19 meetup with free lunch; it was a good time!  I hope to see you all at the upcoming Developer Ignite event!

Tempe Nerds Meetup

Tempe Nerds Meetup (Gina on the right)

Tempe Nerds Meetup

Tempe Nerds Meetup (About 40 nerds)

Tempe Nerds Meetup

Tempe Nerds Meetup (Nerds & menus)

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/06/19/get-excited-about-developer-ignite/feed/ 0 Intel Game Demo Challenge Judges Announced! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/29/intel-game-demo-challenge-judges-announced/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/29/intel-game-demo-challenge-judges-announced/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 21:59:12 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/29/intel-game-demo-challenge-judges-announced/ Howdy gamers! I am very pleased to say the judges for this year's Intel Game Demo Challenge have been announced and what a superstar panel it is!  (AND I'm not just saying that because I am one of them!).  Will Wright?  Sid Meier?  I've got those two gaming rockstars to thank for a large missing gap of time in my life from being addicted to playing Spore, Sim City and Civilization!  It's an unbelievable panel that has not ever been seen in the past years we've held this contest.

I hope all of you developers are working very hard on your entries; we need to give these great judges some meat to sink their teeth into!

Read what Ben Kuchera has to say about the panel on Ars Technica.  Also, check out the full list of judges for yourself.  And for heaven's sake, if you don't have your entry in yet, you don't have much time left to get started!  Visit our site for more information; the deadline for entries is July 1, 2009!

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/29/intel-game-demo-challenge-judges-announced/feed/ 0 SIGGRAPH is coming up; make plans to attend! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/14/siggraph-is-coming-up-make-plans-to-attend/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/14/siggraph-is-coming-up-make-plans-to-attend/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 16:55:30 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/14/siggraph-is-coming-up-make-plans-to-attend/ SIGGRAPH 2009 in New Orleans, LA is coming up August 3 through 7 - I hope you're busy making your plans to attend now since it will be a blockbuster show!  25,000 professionals and students are expected to attend this year - I cannot wait to see everyone! 

Intel will have a large booth in the exposition hall (#2217) as we did last year, so we hope you'll swing by to chat and then stay awhile to check out a presentation in our booth theater, view our latest hardware & participate in demonstrations!  We'll have plenty of experts on hand to discuss relevant trends & topics including rendering, animation, modeling, concept/design, and asset management.

Intel will also be sponsoring the SIGGRAPH Studio in the center of the 3rd floor at the convention center.  Here you will be able to use the latest technologies to let your imagination run wild to create something out of this world!  There will be approximately 70 PCs just waiting for you to come by with your ideas.

Check our official Intel @ SIGGRAPH site for the latest updates or follow us on Twitter to stay in the loop.  If you have any suggestions for us, we'd love to hear them!  Just leave a comment in the space below. 

As always, I am looking forward to seeing you all at the show!

]]> http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/14/siggraph-is-coming-up-make-plans-to-attend/feed/ 0 Game Dev Educators: A contest for your students! http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/12/game-dev-educators-a-contest-for-your-students/ http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/12/game-dev-educators-a-contest-for-your-students/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 00:57:05 +0000 Gina Bovara (Intel) http://software.intel.com/en-us/blogs/2009/05/12/game-dev-educators-a-contest-for-your-students/ Calling all game development educators!  Your students can benefit from being involved in our Intel Visual Adrenaline Game Demo Challenge going on right now!  Students from a wide range of disciplines can enter, including those with a focus on video game development, art, computer science, music/composition, computer programming, and much more.  Students can form small teams where one student may code the game play, another may do the code threading, another may design the soundtrack, and yet another can develop the game art; it's a great group activity.  Your students will also receive trial licenses of our most popular Intel® Software Product tools to help them develop and perfect their entry!  See our contest Terms & Conditions page for more details.

The majority of our entries are usually from small developers and student groups. In fact, past winners have included student teams from DigiPen Institute and other educational institutions.  A group or educational class can win any of the prizes offered, but only one person or corporate entity will be awarded any prizes (for tax purposes).

So what are you waiting for?  The deadline for phase 1 entries is July 1, 2009.  This could be a great opportunity for your students to learn teamwork, code real world game development projects and win some great prizes to boot!  If you have questions about getting your class involved with this contest, feel free to comment at the end of this blog post or to contact us through our Game Demo Challenge forum.  Game on!

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