Archive for August, 2009
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Attachment reminder for your email client
Has it happened to you that you write a nice long email and mention, please see the enclosed presentation and oops forgot to attach? Thank goodness for this extention. Attachment Reminder for Thunderbird reminds you if you have forgotten to attach a file with your email. It check if you email contains keywords which can […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Linux by Prakash
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Two New Camera from Canon: SX20 and SX120
Canon has launched two new models to replace the SX10 with SX20 and the SX110 with SX120. Both the models have image stabilisation built in. Here is a comparison: SX20 SX120 12 Megapixel 10 Megapixel 20X Optical Zoom 10X Optical Zoom High Definiation Video Recording @ 1280 x 720 Standard VGA quality Video Recording USB […]
No Comments » - Posted in Photography by Prakash
Monday, August 17th, 2009
Linux Netbook returns a non issue
Microsoft has been harping about the fact that there are more netbook returns of Linux, this is not true. Speaking at OpenSource World, a Dell executive deflated Microsoft’s enthusiasm for making a case out of the number of Linux netbooks returned by unhappy customers. <a href=”http://ad.uk.doubleclick.net/jump/reg.software.4159/operatingsystems;tile=2;pos=top;dcove=d;sz=336×280;ord=V83CSUgD9j0AADXF3O4AAAFj?” target=”_blank”><img src=”http://ad.uk.doubleclick.net/ad/reg.software.4159/operatingsystems;tile=2;pos=top;dcove=d;sz=336×280;ord=V83CSUgD9j0AADXF3O4AAAFj?” alt=””></a> Todd Finch, Dell senior product marketing […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Linux by Prakash
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Standardise power cables for laptops
Dell Ideastrom has this excellent suggestion: Standardize Power Cables for Laptops This will be so cool! You don’t need to worry if you forgot to carry your laptop power cord, hotels/airlines can have direct supply for laptop power and the convenience will be amazing. Its also necessary to standardise on the power adaptors for other […]
No Comments » - Posted in Gadgets and Deals by Prakash
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Microsoft A History of Anticompetitive Behavior
The European Committee for Interoperable Systems (ECIS), part of the European Commission, has compiled a detailed repor titled: Microsoft A History of Anticompetitive Behavior and Consumer Harm. “For more than two decades, Microsoft has engaged in a carefully designed and extremely successful campaign to protect and extend its monopolies. Microsoft has repeatedly made market allocation […]
No Comments » - Posted in General,Linux by Prakash
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
Canon 500D/T1i
Canon has launched the 500D/T1i, this fits in between the entry level 1000D and the professional series 50D. This also have video capabilities which all the SLRs are now adding. Key Features 15 Mega Pixel. Same sensor as the 50D, which is a good thing but does megapixel matter any more? Perhaps for some. High […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Gadgets and Deals,Photography by Prakash
Monday, August 10th, 2009
Getting a refund on your Unused Windows
Its very easy to get a computer with what ever hardware configuration you want, you can go on-line and configure it with all possible permutations and combinations. Except for one. Its very difficult to buy a hardware of your choice without Windows. What if you want to use Linux? What do you do? You may […]
No Comments » - Posted in Gadgets and Deals,Linux by Prakash
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
5 Reasons why Linux is Secure against Viruses than Windows
I have been saying this for a while, why Linux is not affected by Viruses This is Nice article which explains: 5 Reasons why Linux is Secure against Viruses than Windows Summary, from the article: User Privileges. No Executables. No Registry. No Internet Explorer (IE) Linux is not soo common like windows. Don’t agree with […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Linux by Prakash
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Linux based Media Center device
The Neuros LINK a disc-less PC designed to be connected to your TV comes with a wireless “Keymote”to control the unit from the comfort on your couch. Like a PC, it is customizable and expandable: 2.8Ghz CPU 1GB DDR SDRAM memory (expandable up to 8GB) Up to 1080p H.264 video playback Support an extensive list […]
