Posted on 2007 under Software, Computers |
29
Nov
Slogging through tens of seconds of load times when Office 2004 fires up is nobody’s idea of fun, but speedy Intel compatibility isn’t the only thing that Office 2008 will bring next year. The new version will have a feature to export PowerPoint presentations to your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPod video/classic by way of iPhoto, so you can run through your previous quarter’s sales reports in the comfort of a tiny, tiny screen. Or you can get an Apple TV-Out cable and project it onto a TV, which would be the smart thing to do. Office ‘08 should be available in January at MacWorld.
Posted on 2007 under Linux, Software, Computers |
28
Nov
The Zonbu Mini is about to get a portable friend. Zonbu has just revealed its Everex-built Zonbu Notebook, which will be hitting the market in Q1 2008. The $279 upfront pricetag is quite a bit heftier than the $99 Mini, but the subscription fee remains the same at $14.95. Specs are quite the improvement on the Mini, with a 1.5GHz VIA C7-M processor, 60GB HDD, DVD-RW / CD-RW drive, VIA Chrome9 HC integrated graphics, WiFi and a 15.4-inch 1440 x 900 display. Zonbu claims up to three hours of battery, and of course all those “hassle-free” promises and managed Linux software of the original. In a world of $399 Eee PCs and cheaper Black Friday bargains, a $279 laptop with a hefty subscription fee might not seem like such a steal, but it’s not hard to see the appeal for a first-time PC buyer, and it certainly bests the Mini. The best news is that if you’re willing to put up with some beta software, Zonbu is selling the Notebook as of today for those risk-taking luddites out there.
Posted on 2007 under Linux, Software, Computers |
26
Nov
Whenever we think of desktop, we think of Windows. But this scenario is changing day by day says, as per a survey conducted by Linux Foundation’s latest annual survey. Though the survey has not yet been completed, more than 20,000 respondents suggest so.
The Linux Foundation says that earlier only developers and engineers were the one to use Linux OS. Thanks to the advancing virtualization technologies, now common man uses this operating system in his/her office or home.
Distros, Ubuntu are some of the popular Linux choices amongst people for home or business uses. While, Red Hat and Suse seem to be well accepted in offices. Read more… »
Posted on 2007 under Software, Miscellaneous |
8
Nov
The Gas pumps at 3500 stations will soon receive an interesting upgrade. Google Maps will be integrated in to these pumps to help people find their way. However, it isn’t all as good as it sounds as the Google Maps integrated (with small colour screen) will only direct you to local landmarks, hotels, restaurants and hospitals as well as other places selected by the gas station owner. Once you find your destination the directions can be printed out. Door to door mapping may become available at a later date which is why the service as it is now, isn’t that impressive.
Google will not be displaying adsense ads on the map pages and instead, coupons will be made available while filling up. These coupons will be provided by local retailers if they so wish to participate.
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