Amit Agarwal reports good information about IE 7. He is an indian blogger from Agra.
Does anybody knows when IE 7 will be out?
Friday, March 18, 2005
Firefox - Optimized for Apple G5
Before you go for it let me tell ya these are UNOFFICIAL firefox builds.
Here is the initial post about it.
http://www.beatnikpad.com started building G5-optimized Firefox, pulling from the latest nightly code. These unofficial builds have been created with optimizations for Apple’s G5 processor, found in the more recent Powermacs and the latest iMac models. They should be faster and more responsive than the official builds. Here is its citation on Mac website
Here is the initial post about it.
http://www.beatnikpad.com started building G5-optimized Firefox, pulling from the latest nightly code. These unofficial builds have been created with optimizations for Apple’s G5 processor, found in the more recent Powermacs and the latest iMac models. They should be faster and more responsive than the official builds. Here is its citation on Mac website
AT&T & VOIP
ZDNet reports
"AT&T's Internet phone service, CallVantage, had a paltry 53,000 subscribers at the end of 2004--a lesson in how millions of dollars in marketing and a well-known brand name don't always guarantee success."
"SBC has told federal utility regulators that CallVantage will continue to operate after the merger closes, which should be this year or next. CallVantage will also likely be a centerpiece for future generations of SBC services, once the carrier's fiber-optic upgrade of its antiquated local phone network is completed, SBC executives said."
"AT&T's Internet phone service, CallVantage, had a paltry 53,000 subscribers at the end of 2004--a lesson in how millions of dollars in marketing and a well-known brand name don't always guarantee success."
"SBC has told federal utility regulators that CallVantage will continue to operate after the merger closes, which should be this year or next. CallVantage will also likely be a centerpiece for future generations of SBC services, once the carrier's fiber-optic upgrade of its antiquated local phone network is completed, SBC executives said."
More on GoogleX
Previousy, i published about mirror sites of GoogleX. Now, other version of GoogleX is available.
Jason Schramm has come up with his own GoogleX. Really smoother !! But the images when minimized doesn't look sharp.
A suggestion to Jason. Add some line breaks at the top so that the text box and the images will be vertically centered on the page. It will increase look and feel of your page.
Jason Schramm has come up with his own GoogleX. Really smoother !! But the images when minimized doesn't look sharp.
A suggestion to Jason. Add some line breaks at the top so that the text box and the images will be vertically centered on the page. It will increase look and feel of your page.
More on Google Ad Links
Google Adsense has introduced one more way to show ads on your site. It displays ads in the form of very neatly placed links which take you to more ads about that topic. I have added that to my blog. I really liked it. It seems like it is part of my blog. But so far it has shown links to Google Toolbar, Deskbar and Blogger only. It doesn't match my contents as such. However, if you click on the links it shows more ads but those are also not relevant to my content. I tried placing normal banner ads and it works good. So i decided to place both the ads on my blog for a while and will decide which one to keep.
Currently, i am experimenting with positions of Ads on my blog. Please forgive me if Ads on my blog trouble you a bit. Happy AdSensing !!!
Currently, i am experimenting with positions of Ads on my blog. Please forgive me if Ads on my blog trouble you a bit. Happy AdSensing !!!
Mercury News goes RSS
Mercury News has started RSS feeds for its content. I remember it was a subscription only service few days ago. Good !! i don't have to remember one more password ;-)
Google Opensource
Google Blog reports about code.google.com
We're very happy to be launching code.google.com
today. To begin, we're releasing some developer-oriented libraries and tools. A number of engineers have used their 20% time to ready these tools for release, and will also help build the communities we hope will form around them.
We're also featuring links to all current Google APIs. Come check them out and if you'd like more information, please join our group, subscribe to our feeds, or if you're shy, email us directly. And happy coding!
Thanks Guys. Lots of code for this weekend.
The Open Source Projects page lists few projects from Sourceforge.net. Each project has Discuss link which takes you to the corresponding Google Groups page
The site also lists all the APIs from Google.
We're very happy to be launching code.google.com
today. To begin, we're releasing some developer-oriented libraries and tools. A number of engineers have used their 20% time to ready these tools for release, and will also help build the communities we hope will form around them.We're also featuring links to all current Google APIs. Come check them out and if you'd like more information, please join our group, subscribe to our feeds, or if you're shy, email us directly. And happy coding!
Thanks Guys. Lots of code for this weekend.
The Open Source Projects page lists few projects from Sourceforge.net. Each project has Discuss link which takes you to the corresponding Google Groups page
The site also lists all the APIs from Google.
Free Podcasting Kit for you
Carl Franklin has published a Podcasting kit (via). It will definitely help beginners like me. I heard about Podcasting but i think i should take it seriously. If you are beginner like me first go through his What is Podcast page. The site also lists Podcast Client Software. Carl also does a Podcast named .NetRocks. Wow !!
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Mysterious Magneto
Will it replace Blackberry?
Lots of buzz about it
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000517026446/
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,,1774726,00.asp
http://www.gigaom.com/2005/03/16/microsofts-mysterious-magneto/
Lots of buzz about it
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000517026446/
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,,1774726,00.asp
http://www.gigaom.com/2005/03/16/microsofts-mysterious-magneto/
Amazing use of Amazon WebServices
Check this out http://amaztype.tha.jp/US/Books/Title?q=Dev
It uses Amazon web services to search the item provided and piles it up. Very interesting !!
Use your own search items at http://amaztype.tha.jp
It uses Amazon web services to search the item provided and piles it up. Very interesting !!
Use your own search items at http://amaztype.tha.jp
Sharing videos, clips, trailers and fun
Metacafe is a cool community for sharing the best video clips, trailers, games and funny stuff available on the Internet. Just install it and start getting new content every day, delivered straight to your computer. You can customize your experience by selecting channels and filtering content. Metacafe is ad free: No adware, spyware or pop ups.
Synergy - Multiple computers single keyboard and mouse
Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its own display, without special hardware. It's intended for users with multiple computers on their desk since each system uses its own monitor(s).
Synergy is open source and released under the GNU Public License (GPL).
Redirecting the mouse and keyboard is as simple as moving the mouse off the edge of your screen. Synergy also merges the clipboards of all the systems into one, allowing cut-and-paste between systems. Furthermore, it synchronizes screen savers so they all start and stop together and, if screen locking is enabled, only one screen requires a password to unlock them all. Learn more about how it works.
Yahoo! 360� -
Yahoo! 360� - What is Yahoo! 360�? New social networking tool from yahoo. It offers facilities like
Blog- Create your own blog or online journal. Share thoughts, ideas, experiences, pictures.
Mobile- Send text and photos from your mobile phone to your blog.
Photos- Let your friends view your Yahoo! Photos albums
Lists- Recommend books, music, movies, TV shows
Blast- Share a quick communication your friends can reply to -- an idea, attitude, question, or web link.
LAUNCHcast Station- Let your friends listen to your Yahoo! Music station.
Reviews- Rate and review local restaurants and businesses.
Badnews is it is not open for public yet. But you canregister for
Beta waiting list.
Blog- Create your own blog or online journal. Share thoughts, ideas, experiences, pictures.
Mobile- Send text and photos from your mobile phone to your blog.
Photos- Let your friends view your Yahoo! Photos albums
Lists- Recommend books, music, movies, TV shows
Blast- Share a quick communication your friends can reply to -- an idea, attitude, question, or web link.
LAUNCHcast Station- Let your friends listen to your Yahoo! Music station.
Reviews- Rate and review local restaurants and businesses.
Badnews is it is not open for public yet. But you can
Beta waiting list.
Yahoo buying Flickr ??
alarm:clock alarms yet another hint about Yahoo buying Flickr.
Here are some links where the buzz is going on
http://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/mt/archives/2005/03/yahoo_360_yahoo.php
http://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/mt/archives/2005/02/scoop_siliconva.php
Interesting point to note is that Flickr is still in Beta. :-)
Here are some links where the buzz is going on
http://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/mt/archives/2005/03/yahoo_360_yahoo.php
http://www.siliconvalleywatcher.com/mt/archives/2005/02/scoop_siliconva.php
Interesting point to note is that Flickr is still in Beta. :-)
Microsoft Office Communicator 2005
Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 is an enterprise messenger that integrates communications capabilities (including instant messaging, rich presence, PC-based voice and video, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), and enterprise telephony) with productivity and other communications applications.
Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 will be the recommended client for Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005, which provides a standards-based, enterprise-grade, instant messaging (IM) solution and an extensible, real-time collaboration platform to connect people, information, and business processes seamlessly in real time.
For more info check this post on MSDN blog
Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 will be the recommended client for Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005, which provides a standards-based, enterprise-grade, instant messaging (IM) solution and an extensible, real-time collaboration platform to connect people, information, and business processes seamlessly in real time.
For more info check this post on MSDN blog
Google X Vanishes
The new baby from Google labs is no longer visible. still u wanna look at it ? check it out at these mirror sites
http://home.comcast.net/~rymcvpics/googlex.htm
http://www.theplaceforitall.com/googlex/
MacDaily points out the Google Labs Disclaimer which says
These technologies are still in the beginning stages of development, so they may disappear without warning or perform erratically. If something's not working on this page, please come back and try it again later.
ZDNET reports that Apple has sought patent protection for the "Genie Effect" used in the Dock.
Separately, Apple and Google have a licensing deal for search. Google provides a resident search box in Apple's Safari Web browser.
Important point to note here is the blog entry on official GoogleBlog in not taken down. very Neat ! :-)
http://home.comcast.net/~rymcvpics/googlex.htm
http://www.theplaceforitall.com/googlex/
MacDaily points out the Google Labs Disclaimer which says
These technologies are still in the beginning stages of development, so they may disappear without warning or perform erratically. If something's not working on this page, please come back and try it again later.
ZDNET reports that Apple has sought patent protection for the "Genie Effect" used in the Dock.
Separately, Apple and Google have a licensing deal for search. Google provides a resident search box in Apple's Safari Web browser.
Important point to note here is the blog entry on official GoogleBlog in not taken down. very Neat ! :-)
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Password reminder problem
Kevin Fox writes about typical password forgot scenario. I think almost everybody goes through this scenario when they visit any site after 2-3 week interval.
Currently, IE and Firefox both provide facility to remember password for any site. Firefox has a very good UI for it. You can easily remove any stored password if you want. Maybe Microsoft will introduce such kinda feature in IE 7. The problem with this is if anybody has access to my machine they can visit my account. But this functionality is really handy for sites like MercuryNews.
Toolbar Developers(Google, Yahoo, MSN, ......) should consider this opportunity. This will definitely enrich the browsing experience of users.
Currently, IE and Firefox both provide facility to remember password for any site. Firefox has a very good UI for it. You can easily remove any stored password if you want. Maybe Microsoft will introduce such kinda feature in IE 7. The problem with this is if anybody has access to my machine they can visit my account. But this functionality is really handy for sites like MercuryNews.
Toolbar Developers(Google, Yahoo, MSN, ......) should consider this opportunity. This will definitely enrich the browsing experience of users.
Wanna Free Gmail Invitation
As a part of promoting my blog i am offering free invitations.
Just drop your email address in the comments area and write your view about my blog. If you have a blog add me in your blogroll and do link me from your site ifyou findmy articles interesting.
There is discussion going out about GMail is going public very soon. So Hurry up and book that special email id of yours. ;-)
Happy Blogging
iPod Etiquetts
I am planning to buy an iPod. may be i will go for iPod-shuffle. Knowing this a friend forwarded iPod etiquetts to me.
Remove both earbuds:
Remove one earbud:
Leave ’em in:
Remove both earbuds:
- During a job interview
- Taking your driver’s test
- When your sweetie calls
Remove one earbud:
- Listening for your flight
- Buying groceries
- When a coworker calls
Leave ’em in:
- Visiting the inlaws
- At the laundromat
- When your boss calls
Pay via Mobile Phones
Mobile phone payments for both physical goods and digital content are set to become a mass-market reality. Don't believe? Check this out (via). Thearticle says
Vodafone has already begun contacting service providers to clarify that such services will now be allowed to launch. The operator gives examples of music downloads via the Internet, ticketing, and films delivered to an email address, all paid for via premium SMS. Aggregators like MX Telecom have also begun contacting clients.
does that mean Mobiles will replace our wallets? Nice !
Hey mobile crazy generation, r u ready for it?
Vodafone has already begun contacting service providers to clarify that such services will now be allowed to launch. The operator gives examples of music downloads via the Internet, ticketing, and films delivered to an email address, all paid for via premium SMS. Aggregators like MX Telecom have also begun contacting clients.
does that mean Mobiles will replace our wallets? Nice !
Hey mobile crazy generation, r u ready for it?
Google X
New product from Google Labs - GoogleX
More details on GoogleBlog
lets see when it replaces the official google homepage ?
More details on GoogleBlog
lets see when it replaces the official google homepage ?
Butler - Hurting Google where it feels most
IT seems some people are really angry about Google releasing Autolink feature with Google Toolbar. Found this article on Google Blogoscoped which displayes a photo of page which
1. It links to Google's competitors
2. Removes ads on most Google pages
3. Links to other book sites on Google Print and removes google's link
Future versions are planned to also remove ads in Gmail. This battle of "Autolink" is getting hotter. So far it was limited to war of words on blogosphere where bloggers like Scoble, Tim Bray and others expressed their view about autolinking. This is first time anybody has come up with a tool to "hurt" Google and its main revenue generation source - Ads. Lets see how google reacts to this issue. I think they may come up with some standard on this issue like they introduced "nofollow" tag.
1. It links to Google's competitors
2. Removes ads on most Google pages
3. Links to other book sites on Google Print and removes google's link
Future versions are planned to also remove ads in Gmail. This battle of "Autolink" is getting hotter. So far it was limited to war of words on blogosphere where bloggers like Scoble, Tim Bray and others expressed their view about autolinking. This is first time anybody has come up with a tool to "hurt" Google and its main revenue generation source - Ads. Lets see how google reacts to this issue. I think they may come up with some standard on this issue like they introduced "nofollow
Is GMail out ?
Google Blogoscoped posted an image showing a link on Google Homepage to open account with Gmail. It seems they are planning to make yet another product open to public. Interesting point to see would be whether they still call it Gmail Beta. Lets see.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Must Have Software List
Following is a list of softwares who always resident on my machine(Windows XP):
1. Firefox 1.1
Installed with Extensions
1. Firefox 1.1
Installed with Extensions
- Tabbed Browser Preferences
- GoogleBar
- EasyGestures
- Disable Targets for download
- Download Manager
- GreaseMonkey (found today via Scoble)
Theme
3. IrfanView and Picasa 2- great softwares for photo management
4. ATNotes - Sticky Notes freeware
5. SmartFTP
8. Winzip 9
11. AdAware Se Personal Edition
and our infrastructure people install other softwares like MS Visual Studio.Net, Oracle 9 Client and other stuff so that we could actually work.
I am reviewing few softwares and will publish info about them soon.
Hello Blogosphere
Hello Blogosphere,
This is my first blog entry and my first step into your world. I am planning to publish interesting material found while browsing through the internet. I promise you to provide good food for thought.
Do post your comments and visit often.
Stay Tuned,
ByteBuzzer
This is my first blog entry and my first step into your world. I am planning to publish interesting material found while browsing through the internet. I promise you to provide good food for thought.
Do post your comments and visit often.
Stay Tuned,
ByteBuzzer
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