The new version of Yahoo! Mail will enable users to send free text messages to mobile phones.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007: Yahoo! Inc. has launched the new version of Yahoo! Mail that will allow you to send free text messages from Yahoo! Mail to mobile phone numbers in India, the US, Canada and the Philippines. You can also send instant messages (IM) from Yahoo! Mail to members of Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. The new version also includes speed and performance enhancements as well as productivity refinements. However, when I checked my account, the facility to send text messages to mobile phones was not active.
"We have always been focussed on making it easy for people to connect to those who matter most to them, and during the beta testing period of the new Yahoo! Mail, we were able to incorporate a number of enhancements based on valuable feedback from our users," said John Kremer, vice president, Yahoo! Mail."
Now, with the all-new Yahoo! Mail, we're creating a more social e-mail experience. In addition, we wanted to make sure that people have the best possible Web mail experience regardless of their geographic location, preferences or system, so we're continuing to offer our trusted Yahoo! Mail Classic interface," added Kremer.
A co-branded version of the new Yahoo! Mail will also be available in the fall to customers using the following broadband Internet services: AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet, Verizon Yahoo! and Rogers Yahoo! Hi-Speed Internet. The new Yahoo! Mail will be available this fall to Yahoo! Small Business Mail users as well.
Both the new Yahoo! Mail and Yahoo! Mail Classic are offered as free services with unlimited e-mail storage, accessible from virtually any computer or mobile device connected to the Internet, without the need for a software download.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Listen WORLDSPACE Radio On Your PC!
MSN and WORLDSPACE join hands to take the satellite radio online on MSN India.
WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio and MSN India, along with A R Rahman, have announced the launch of five WORLDSPACE stations on MSN India. This move gives music lovers 24 hour access to their favorite stations Farishta (Hindi film classics), Sparsha (Kannada), Spandana (Telugu), Gandharv (Hindustani classical) and Shruti (Carnatic music). online at http://in.msn.com/worldspace at USD 9.9 only per month.
Velu Shankar, senior advisor, content and programming, WORLDSPACE India Pvt Ltd said, “We are delighted with our strategic partnership with MSN India. We believe that with this initiative we will help bridge the needs of Indians across the globe to be closely connected with their roots and Indian culture, and provide a platform to savor songs online even when they do not have access to WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio.”
“WORLDSPACE has been instrumental in popularising satellite based digital radio in India,” said Jaspreet Bindra, country manager, online service group, Microsoft - India. “This association is part of our commitment to our users in bringing the best of entertainment online. Users now can listen to their favourite music online. Together with WORLDSPACE, we shall continue to provide the best of music to all users.”
A R Rahman, brand ambassador for WORLDSPACE and one of the leading music composers said, “Technology is breaking barriers and going beyond geographical boundaries helping musicians gain recognition outside India, and at the same time making their music available worldwide. This breakthrough will enable millions of music lovers to stay tuned at all times.”
Elaborating on the partnership, Krishna Prasad, executive producer, MSN India said, “While music on the net is gaining popularity today, users in India today do not have many radio stations online to listen to the music they love. Now, users in India can log on to MSN India and listen to music that is relevant to them, in their own language while experiencing the digital quality that WORLDSPACE offers."
WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio and MSN India, along with A R Rahman, have announced the launch of five WORLDSPACE stations on MSN India. This move gives music lovers 24 hour access to their favorite stations Farishta (Hindi film classics), Sparsha (Kannada), Spandana (Telugu), Gandharv (Hindustani classical) and Shruti (Carnatic music). online at http://in.msn.com/worldspace at USD 9.9 only per month.
Velu Shankar, senior advisor, content and programming, WORLDSPACE India Pvt Ltd said, “We are delighted with our strategic partnership with MSN India. We believe that with this initiative we will help bridge the needs of Indians across the globe to be closely connected with their roots and Indian culture, and provide a platform to savor songs online even when they do not have access to WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio.”
“WORLDSPACE has been instrumental in popularising satellite based digital radio in India,” said Jaspreet Bindra, country manager, online service group, Microsoft - India. “This association is part of our commitment to our users in bringing the best of entertainment online. Users now can listen to their favourite music online. Together with WORLDSPACE, we shall continue to provide the best of music to all users.”
A R Rahman, brand ambassador for WORLDSPACE and one of the leading music composers said, “Technology is breaking barriers and going beyond geographical boundaries helping musicians gain recognition outside India, and at the same time making their music available worldwide. This breakthrough will enable millions of music lovers to stay tuned at all times.”
Elaborating on the partnership, Krishna Prasad, executive producer, MSN India said, “While music on the net is gaining popularity today, users in India today do not have many radio stations online to listen to the music they love. Now, users in India can log on to MSN India and listen to music that is relevant to them, in their own language while experiencing the digital quality that WORLDSPACE offers."
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Difference between PayPal and Google Checkout
We have been using both Paypal and Google checkout for various reasons and there are places where we can use both .
the following article in timesofindia lists out some features and differences between them.
Google Checkout Vs Paypal
It's been a year since Google Inc launched its much-anticipated payment service, and I've been curious whether a company known best for its search engine can deliver a money service as good as industry leader PayPal. In many ways, I found Google Checkout much easier to use. I can pay for merchandise in fewer steps and more easily understand my account options. But the ultimate test is whether Checkout works with the tasks for which I've been using PayPal, and the answer is no. Checkout works well as an online wallet, a way to store credit card numbers and addresses so you don't have to retype all that information each time. PayPal functions more like a bank account: You can do much more, such as receiving money, but the array of options can be confusing and add steps to the shopping process. Both are free to set up and make payments, and signing up is easy. With Checkout, you provide at the outset an e-mail address — through Google's Gmail or any other provider — along with your credit card, billing and shipping information. PayPal requires only your e-mail address and basic details to start and asks for your credit card or bank account information later as needed. (Google accepts payments via credit or debit cards only, while PayPal lets you withdraw funds from a regular bank account.)
In terms of buying goods, what I like about Checkout is its consistency and simplicity. The layout and process are familiar whether I'm shopping at the Web site for Starbucks Corp, RadioShack Corp or a small outfit called Weloveipod. I simply click on a "Google Checkout" logo, sign in, review my order and accept. There's a pull-down menu at the review stage where I can choose standard, express or other shipping option. PayPal's look and feel vary, and it's not as seamless as Checkout. Like Checkout, PayPal offers merchants various ways to integrate the service with their own online stores. That's good because sole proprietors will have different needs from a large merchant like Southwest Airlines or Toys "R" Us. But while the back end may vary, Checkout manages to make the front end appear consistent to the customer. It took seven steps — compared with Checkout's four — to place a Starbucks order with PayPal. First, I encountered a PayPal screen where I must verify the information I have with the payment service. I then had to choose a shipping option separately and create a separate account with Starbucks. It's worse at Toys "R" Us. I had to retype my billing and shipping information even though PayPal had all that. But Checkout isn't accepted where it counts. Google claims tens of thousands of merchants accepting Checkout, compared with millions claimed by PayPal. Online auctioneer eBay Inc, which owns PayPal, doesn't allow its auction sellers to accept payments from Checkout. And some smaller merchants take PayPal only (Some merchants accept Checkout but not PayPal, but none are places I'd regularly shop at.) Unlike Checkout, PayPal sometimes lets you make one-time payments without creating an account, though the merchant then gets your credit card information to complete the transaction. Normally, PayPal, like Checkout, limits what it shares. Of course, merchants will need your name, shipping address and sometimes your phone number.
Checkout will sometimes give merchants your billing address and the last four digits of your credit card as well, while PayPal says it won't unless you use the one-time option. On the other hand, PayPal shares your e-mail address with merchants that request it, while Checkout lets you keep that private — and Google will forward receipts and other important e-mails to you. PayPal is better abroad. You can buy goods from about 190 markets with PayPal compared with some 140 for Checkout. With PayPal, you can receive money in about 50 countries, while Checkout accepts US and UK merchants only. And while PayPal is offered in 17 currencies, Checkout deals only with dollars and pounds. Most importantly, Checkout won't let you receive money with regular accounts — you'd need a special merchant account and provide a Social Security number or federal tax identification number. I haven't used PayPal often to receive money, but it sure came in handy when I've needed to. Of course, PayPal's versatility also leads to complications. With Checkout, you either have a regular account for making payments only or a merchant account for receiving payments. PayPal offers three types of accounts, all letting people send and receive payments, but each with different fees and restrictions. You also have additional options within each account type to boost your trust level. For example, you can connect a PayPal account with a regular bank account to lift spending limits. But doing so makes subsequent payments by credit cards more cumbersome — PayPal obviously wants to avoid their higher processing fees. With both Checkout and PayPal, consumers are charged nothing to send money or make payments.
Merchants are charged based on transaction amounts. Checkout's rates are much easier to understand: It's 2 percent plus 20 cents per transaction; fees are waived through the end of the year and beyond that merchants can receive subsidies by spending money on Google search ads. With PayPal, fees depend on your account type, monthly sales amounts and whether the buyer is sending money from a bank account or credit card. Simplicity wins any day. Unfortunately, until Checkout is more widely adopted by merchants and begins to let regular account holders receive money, I must accept PayPal's complexities to fully engage in e-commerce.
the following article in timesofindia lists out some features and differences between them.
Google Checkout Vs Paypal
It's been a year since Google Inc launched its much-anticipated payment service, and I've been curious whether a company known best for its search engine can deliver a money service as good as industry leader PayPal. In many ways, I found Google Checkout much easier to use. I can pay for merchandise in fewer steps and more easily understand my account options. But the ultimate test is whether Checkout works with the tasks for which I've been using PayPal, and the answer is no. Checkout works well as an online wallet, a way to store credit card numbers and addresses so you don't have to retype all that information each time. PayPal functions more like a bank account: You can do much more, such as receiving money, but the array of options can be confusing and add steps to the shopping process. Both are free to set up and make payments, and signing up is easy. With Checkout, you provide at the outset an e-mail address — through Google's Gmail or any other provider — along with your credit card, billing and shipping information. PayPal requires only your e-mail address and basic details to start and asks for your credit card or bank account information later as needed. (Google accepts payments via credit or debit cards only, while PayPal lets you withdraw funds from a regular bank account.)
In terms of buying goods, what I like about Checkout is its consistency and simplicity. The layout and process are familiar whether I'm shopping at the Web site for Starbucks Corp, RadioShack Corp or a small outfit called Weloveipod. I simply click on a "Google Checkout" logo, sign in, review my order and accept. There's a pull-down menu at the review stage where I can choose standard, express or other shipping option. PayPal's look and feel vary, and it's not as seamless as Checkout. Like Checkout, PayPal offers merchants various ways to integrate the service with their own online stores. That's good because sole proprietors will have different needs from a large merchant like Southwest Airlines or Toys "R" Us. But while the back end may vary, Checkout manages to make the front end appear consistent to the customer. It took seven steps — compared with Checkout's four — to place a Starbucks order with PayPal. First, I encountered a PayPal screen where I must verify the information I have with the payment service. I then had to choose a shipping option separately and create a separate account with Starbucks. It's worse at Toys "R" Us. I had to retype my billing and shipping information even though PayPal had all that. But Checkout isn't accepted where it counts. Google claims tens of thousands of merchants accepting Checkout, compared with millions claimed by PayPal. Online auctioneer eBay Inc, which owns PayPal, doesn't allow its auction sellers to accept payments from Checkout. And some smaller merchants take PayPal only (Some merchants accept Checkout but not PayPal, but none are places I'd regularly shop at.) Unlike Checkout, PayPal sometimes lets you make one-time payments without creating an account, though the merchant then gets your credit card information to complete the transaction. Normally, PayPal, like Checkout, limits what it shares. Of course, merchants will need your name, shipping address and sometimes your phone number.
Checkout will sometimes give merchants your billing address and the last four digits of your credit card as well, while PayPal says it won't unless you use the one-time option. On the other hand, PayPal shares your e-mail address with merchants that request it, while Checkout lets you keep that private — and Google will forward receipts and other important e-mails to you. PayPal is better abroad. You can buy goods from about 190 markets with PayPal compared with some 140 for Checkout. With PayPal, you can receive money in about 50 countries, while Checkout accepts US and UK merchants only. And while PayPal is offered in 17 currencies, Checkout deals only with dollars and pounds. Most importantly, Checkout won't let you receive money with regular accounts — you'd need a special merchant account and provide a Social Security number or federal tax identification number. I haven't used PayPal often to receive money, but it sure came in handy when I've needed to. Of course, PayPal's versatility also leads to complications. With Checkout, you either have a regular account for making payments only or a merchant account for receiving payments. PayPal offers three types of accounts, all letting people send and receive payments, but each with different fees and restrictions. You also have additional options within each account type to boost your trust level. For example, you can connect a PayPal account with a regular bank account to lift spending limits. But doing so makes subsequent payments by credit cards more cumbersome — PayPal obviously wants to avoid their higher processing fees. With both Checkout and PayPal, consumers are charged nothing to send money or make payments.
Merchants are charged based on transaction amounts. Checkout's rates are much easier to understand: It's 2 percent plus 20 cents per transaction; fees are waived through the end of the year and beyond that merchants can receive subsidies by spending money on Google search ads. With PayPal, fees depend on your account type, monthly sales amounts and whether the buyer is sending money from a bank account or credit card. Simplicity wins any day. Unfortunately, until Checkout is more widely adopted by merchants and begins to let regular account holders receive money, I must accept PayPal's complexities to fully engage in e-commerce.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Hollywood Records Rolls Out New CD Format
CDVU+, the new CD technology, offers an easy-to-navigate digital magazine format.
Saturday, July 21, 2007: Disney's music label Hollywood Records has launched a new music format -- CDVU+ technology -- in a bid to help ailing CD sales. The new musical experience 'reads' like a digital magazine full of exclusive content, hidden 'easter eggs', and interactive goodies that, once downloaded, can be accessed both on and offline. CDVU+ replaces the traditional CD booklet/jewel case with eco-friendly packaging while still offering an unprecedented amount of content.
Abbey Konowitch, general manager, and Ken Bunt, senior vice president, marketing, Hollywood Records, were joined the label's hot young pop-punk trio, Jonas Brothers, to announce that the band's upcoming album, 'Jonas Brothers' due out 7 August 2007, will be the music industry's first release via the CDVU+ (pronounced 'CD view plus') technology.
With CDVU+, 50-page interactive digital package is printable and can be downloaded and then accessed both on and offline. CDVU+ also provides song lyrics, 10 different video segments with the band, behind the scenes footage; link to Flickr.com and JonasBrothers.com offers fans continually updated information and content. CDVU+ also offers customisable autographed poster creator where fans can upload their own image into different band scenarios; hidden links to exclusive content only available via CDVU+."
While the CD is still the primary means by which people consume music, it is also true that music fans are increasingly turning to the Internet to connect, research and consume music," said Abbey Konowitch. "To address the changing consumer expectations, we've created a recognisable physical product that also serves as a key to unlock content that is exclusive, interactive, tailored to the band's fans and updatable."
Added Ken Bunt, "We enlisted the services of Zinio, the leading digital publisher of magazines and books, which successfully produces, securely delivers and sells digital editions of print publications."
Ref: http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/fullnews.asp?edid=20487&magid=11
Saturday, July 21, 2007: Disney's music label Hollywood Records has launched a new music format -- CDVU+ technology -- in a bid to help ailing CD sales. The new musical experience 'reads' like a digital magazine full of exclusive content, hidden 'easter eggs', and interactive goodies that, once downloaded, can be accessed both on and offline. CDVU+ replaces the traditional CD booklet/jewel case with eco-friendly packaging while still offering an unprecedented amount of content.
Abbey Konowitch, general manager, and Ken Bunt, senior vice president, marketing, Hollywood Records, were joined the label's hot young pop-punk trio, Jonas Brothers, to announce that the band's upcoming album, 'Jonas Brothers' due out 7 August 2007, will be the music industry's first release via the CDVU+ (pronounced 'CD view plus') technology.
With CDVU+, 50-page interactive digital package is printable and can be downloaded and then accessed both on and offline. CDVU+ also provides song lyrics, 10 different video segments with the band, behind the scenes footage; link to Flickr.com and JonasBrothers.com offers fans continually updated information and content. CDVU+ also offers customisable autographed poster creator where fans can upload their own image into different band scenarios; hidden links to exclusive content only available via CDVU+."
While the CD is still the primary means by which people consume music, it is also true that music fans are increasingly turning to the Internet to connect, research and consume music," said Abbey Konowitch. "To address the changing consumer expectations, we've created a recognisable physical product that also serves as a key to unlock content that is exclusive, interactive, tailored to the band's fans and updatable."
Added Ken Bunt, "We enlisted the services of Zinio, the leading digital publisher of magazines and books, which successfully produces, securely delivers and sells digital editions of print publications."
Ref: http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/fullnews.asp?edid=20487&magid=11
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Technology on the right path
Now we can control the electricity and switch off appliances remotely.
Switch off power via internet
For people who cant get on to the article, here it is for your convenience :
Imagine you are at the airport and are suddenly doubtful whether you switched off the air conditioning system in your room. Not to worry. Instead of cancelling your flight to save yourself from being slapped with a humongous electricity bill on your return, simply log on to www.connectgaia.com. Once you enter your webpage, you can remotely switch off lights, air conditioners and just about anything.
Connectgaia is a worldwide intelligent network launched by Gurgaon-based KLG Systel a month ago to optimise and reduce electricity consumption. Leveraging advanced metering, sensors, proven IP communication technologies and a robust IT backbone, www.connectgaia.com works through intelligent devices installed at the customer's premises. There is no software to install or maintain.
The hardware, comprising of 'gaiaeco' and 'gaiacell' units, is connected directly to the three phase utility supply after the electricity meter. These units have power meters that measure electrical parameters both on inlet as well as the outlets. Gaiacell measures appliance level parameters and communicates that with gaiaeco via radio frequency. The gaiaeco and gaiacell outlets are connected to digital switches enabling you to switch power on or off remotely.
To facilitate data transmission between gaiaeco and the website, a GPRS modem is built into the product. To measure, visualise, analyse, control and save the energy consumption, you simply need to login to your personalised user account. Information stored in the database will be accessible to you in clear graphical as well as textual format. And you will be able to draw clear inferences from the information enabling you to manage the energy usage.
The electrical parameters can be monitored on a real time basis and the information can be viewed online.
The website is refreshed every 15 minutes. It helps in optimising your energy consumption by catching wasteful practices by pinpointing lights, appliances, computers etc. being left 'on' after work hours. It can help cut peak charges by reducing non-essential loads during heavy use times.
The system's sensors can also be used to define rules and set schedules for switching on/off machines and equipment. Explains Kumud Goel, promoter of KLG Systel: "Being a web-based solution it empowers the end user to use it from any where across the world and caters to the requirement of multi location offices and industrial units." He claims the system can help you save upto 50% of your existing electricity bills and related operational costs.
Connectgaia is built on IBM's communication protocols, database and middleware technologies. Says Goel: "IBM has been deeply involved in designing, developing and maintaining the software for KLG. This solution has been built on IBM SOA architecture with its inherent flexibility to quickly, easily and economically support rapidly changing business needs."
The box, which needs to be connected to the electricity meter, comes in various models with prices ranging from Rs 20,000-50,000. There is also a monthly subscription fee ranging between Rs 300-500.
The customer can choose the model depending on the rating, or the number of loads he wants to monitor and control.
Switch off power via internet
For people who cant get on to the article, here it is for your convenience :
Imagine you are at the airport and are suddenly doubtful whether you switched off the air conditioning system in your room. Not to worry. Instead of cancelling your flight to save yourself from being slapped with a humongous electricity bill on your return, simply log on to www.connectgaia.com. Once you enter your webpage, you can remotely switch off lights, air conditioners and just about anything.
Connectgaia is a worldwide intelligent network launched by Gurgaon-based KLG Systel a month ago to optimise and reduce electricity consumption. Leveraging advanced metering, sensors, proven IP communication technologies and a robust IT backbone, www.connectgaia.com works through intelligent devices installed at the customer's premises. There is no software to install or maintain.
The hardware, comprising of 'gaiaeco' and 'gaiacell' units, is connected directly to the three phase utility supply after the electricity meter. These units have power meters that measure electrical parameters both on inlet as well as the outlets. Gaiacell measures appliance level parameters and communicates that with gaiaeco via radio frequency. The gaiaeco and gaiacell outlets are connected to digital switches enabling you to switch power on or off remotely.
To facilitate data transmission between gaiaeco and the website, a GPRS modem is built into the product. To measure, visualise, analyse, control and save the energy consumption, you simply need to login to your personalised user account. Information stored in the database will be accessible to you in clear graphical as well as textual format. And you will be able to draw clear inferences from the information enabling you to manage the energy usage.
The electrical parameters can be monitored on a real time basis and the information can be viewed online.
The website is refreshed every 15 minutes. It helps in optimising your energy consumption by catching wasteful practices by pinpointing lights, appliances, computers etc. being left 'on' after work hours. It can help cut peak charges by reducing non-essential loads during heavy use times.
The system's sensors can also be used to define rules and set schedules for switching on/off machines and equipment. Explains Kumud Goel, promoter of KLG Systel: "Being a web-based solution it empowers the end user to use it from any where across the world and caters to the requirement of multi location offices and industrial units." He claims the system can help you save upto 50% of your existing electricity bills and related operational costs.
Connectgaia is built on IBM's communication protocols, database and middleware technologies. Says Goel: "IBM has been deeply involved in designing, developing and maintaining the software for KLG. This solution has been built on IBM SOA architecture with its inherent flexibility to quickly, easily and economically support rapidly changing business needs."
The box, which needs to be connected to the electricity meter, comes in various models with prices ranging from Rs 20,000-50,000. There is also a monthly subscription fee ranging between Rs 300-500.
The customer can choose the model depending on the rating, or the number of loads he wants to monitor and control.
Friday, June 29, 2007
What a grand welcome ...
What a grand welcome for these folks ... tempts me to be one at the receiving end for a change :)
Job retention is going to be a big issue very soon
Job retention is going to be a big issue very soon
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Web 2.0
If I were a student, the following Youtube presentation is all I need.
Talks about how the text , digital text has changed over a period of time from HTML to XML and the future.
A must know for every IT person.
Talks about how the text , digital text has changed over a period of time from HTML to XML and the future.
A must know for every IT person.
Wiki
Have you folks started using Wiki for documenting your projects ? If not, think you should move right away. Its a decent and a must tool for most of the projects
Some of the ways i use it for :
1) documentation
2) update status email to my clients - it does automatically when a page is updated
3) traceability on the changes. you can track your changes and see the milestones you crossed. Works if you do a postmortem analysis of the project.
Some of the ways i use it for :
1) documentation
2) update status email to my clients - it does automatically when a page is updated
3) traceability on the changes. you can track your changes and see the milestones you crossed. Works if you do a postmortem analysis of the project.
Monday, May 21, 2007
MYSQL
MY SQL has taken the world by surprise over years. It has been growing rapidly and has come up as the sole choice of database tool from startup to mid level enterprises across the world.
Thought some technical background and architecture of this software could help this blog audience to take it to the next stage.
MY SQL Architecure
Awaiting the new release on this and its features. Huge enterprises have always been reluctant to get onboard. Future would prove how costly it was to them.
Thought some technical background and architecture of this software could help this blog audience to take it to the next stage.
MY SQL Architecure
Awaiting the new release on this and its features. Huge enterprises have always been reluctant to get onboard. Future would prove how costly it was to them.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Microsoft Internet Explorer Patch problem
Folks watch out if you are planning to patch your system.
http://infotech.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2060307.cms
Installing Microsoft's latest six-bug patch earlier this month proved costly for many computer users. Many of them discovered to their horror that they were not able to use Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) after installing the six-bug patch.
Acknowledging the problem, the Microsoft security managers have now published some temporary fixes for the problem. In a blog posting, Christopher Budd, a programme manager with the Microsoft Security Response Team (MSRC), said, "The issue here is that after applying the update, these users may then see the 'File Download -- Security Warning' dialogue box raised when starting IE." He added, "After you close the dialogue, you cannot start IE."
According to Budd, the problem exists for those users who have moved the Temporary Internet Files directory to some other location. If this has been done, Internet Explorer would no longer have access to the folder in the new location and would refuse to start.
Though the IE team said that it is looking into the issue, the MSRC has generated a support document with two workarounds to fix the problem. The first is to return the cache folder to its previous, default location. The second is to grant the required permissions to the folder in its new location.
However, some users on the Windows Update support forum claimed that they had not moved the Temporary Internet Files (TIF) directory, but still had problems with their IE7.
Microsoft added that the problem affects IE7 on both Windows Vista and Windows XP SP2.
http://infotech.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2060307.cms
Installing Microsoft's latest six-bug patch earlier this month proved costly for many computer users. Many of them discovered to their horror that they were not able to use Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) after installing the six-bug patch.
Acknowledging the problem, the Microsoft security managers have now published some temporary fixes for the problem. In a blog posting, Christopher Budd, a programme manager with the Microsoft Security Response Team (MSRC), said, "The issue here is that after applying the update, these users may then see the 'File Download -- Security Warning' dialogue box raised when starting IE." He added, "After you close the dialogue, you cannot start IE."
According to Budd, the problem exists for those users who have moved the Temporary Internet Files directory to some other location. If this has been done, Internet Explorer would no longer have access to the folder in the new location and would refuse to start.
Though the IE team said that it is looking into the issue, the MSRC has generated a support document with two workarounds to fix the problem. The first is to return the cache folder to its previous, default location. The second is to grant the required permissions to the folder in its new location.
However, some users on the Windows Update support forum claimed that they had not moved the Temporary Internet Files (TIF) directory, but still had problems with their IE7.
Microsoft added that the problem affects IE7 on both Windows Vista and Windows XP SP2.
Liquid Widths
This has been around for almost a year and has gained popularity among the end users. So far, I havent heard any huge disadvantages from using this .
My site would defenitely have liquid widths ...even if its difficult to tweak. Its going to be the future.
would it really work for flash based sites ? any examples of websites implemented this ?
My site would defenitely have liquid widths ...even if its difficult to tweak. Its going to be the future.
would it really work for flash based sites ? any examples of websites implemented this ?
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Ruby on Rails and PHP
Not sure how many folks have implemented or even heard about this Ruby on Rails.. its a very interesting framework and does a good job. Ofcourse has its own merits and demerits.
Anyway for some fun, here is an ad ..
Anyway for some fun, here is an ad ..
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
AJAX Deal
Whats the big deal about AJAX.
Agree it does wonders in few ways. But the same POST/GET process occurs as with pageloads. The difference is it happens transparently. But not necessarily quicker . Therefore, developers must be concerned with providing the user visual clues as to what is happening so they don’t think the system is hung on extra long data loads due to network latency, etc
Bottom line :
I wont bet my money on all websites and webpages to use AJAX. May be some pages in my site, you bet YES .
Agree it does wonders in few ways. But the same POST/GET process occurs as with pageloads. The difference is it happens transparently. But not necessarily quicker . Therefore, developers must be concerned with providing the user visual clues as to what is happening so they don’t think the system is hung on extra long data loads due to network latency, etc
Bottom line :
I wont bet my money on all websites and webpages to use AJAX. May be some pages in my site, you bet YES .
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Quest for technical excellence
Hi Guys
Welcome aboard on the flight to take up your career to new heights. We are going to share all the knowledge that we have got to empower each and every individual to flourish in their career. There are always plenty to learn in this current scenario of globalisation. So buckle on your seat belts and enjoy the ride.
Cheers
Learner
Welcome aboard on the flight to take up your career to new heights. We are going to share all the knowledge that we have got to empower each and every individual to flourish in their career. There are always plenty to learn in this current scenario of globalisation. So buckle on your seat belts and enjoy the ride.
Cheers
Learner
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