Thursday, July 31, 2008

Geeks 1, Rapist 0 - SendMeRSS

It's not often that the Geeks get to help put a bad guy in the slammer but as eWeek the geeks at Seagate Recovery Services managed to recover the video of a rapist's confession that was badly burned in the transfer from the original camcorder tape. The poor DA didn't have the original tape and couldn't read the CD. Defense council claims the DVD has exculpatory evidence so the DA has to produce it.

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Advice To Hasbro On The Scrabulous Kerfuffle - SendMeRSS

Let's do a little-thought experiment for the benefit of Hasbro, the company which owns Scrabble and is trying unsuccessfully to kill Scrabulous. Let's argue the proposition that corporations should ignore most copyright violators, attempt to negotiate a settlement with the most outrageous few, and never, ever sic the lawyers on pirates. Don't fight piracy. Try to make it work for you instead.

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The iPhone's Push App Service Appears - SendMeRSS

While iPhone owners may never get true background applications, the seeds are in place for the next best thing. Select developers are saying the 2.1 version of the firmware has an API for Apple's Push Notification Service.

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How To Stop Firefox From Blocking Google Reader Popups - SendMeRSS

I just found a solution to a problem that was driving me crazy for months, and I'm passing it along now for my fellow sufferers. Firefox was blocking popups in Google Reader, even though I explicitly told Reader to allow popups for the entire domain Google.com. Turns out this isn't a bug (as the programmer joke goes), it's a feature. Read on for the fix.

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Alfresco Releases An Open Source SharePoint Compatible Alternative - SendMeRSS

Alfresco, whose open source enterprise content management (ECM) software has earned it a significant following, is making more waves with the release this week of Alfresco Labs 3, an open source alternative to Microsoft SharePoint.

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What is the Faith of Mumbai Taxis – WagonR or Nano? - SendMeRSS

Earlier we had said that Wagon R is going to replace Mumbai Taxis. Mumbai taxi owners are in talks with Maruti Suzuki for the rights and permission to run the car as taxis on roads.

But don't you think that Tata Nano will be a better option for taxi drivers in Mumbai. The Nano is soon going to launch and it can very well replace the taxicabs. Tata Motors has outfitted the car with safety features and a fuel efficient engine. Driving the Nano seems to be more cost effective for taxi owners.

The People's Car, Tata Nano, is expected to be the next target for the daily city ride. The Mumbai Taximen Union is in a dilemma which car to choose, both are fuel efficient.

Don't you think that Nano has the power to offer more profitable gains? Low cost of the car is attracting more number of taxi owners. Replacing Mumbai taxi with Wagon R will earn them the same but the initial investment would be more.

Moreover, if the Nano is outfitted with air conditioner, the price tag would be much cheaper than that of an air conditioner Wagon-R.

What do you think, who will replace Mumbai taxis, Wagon-R or Nano?
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BMW Launches 530d - SendMeRSS

BMW rejoices its success with the launch of 530d in India.

The five series of BMW is a big threat for the age old Mercedes-Benz in India. The BMW has created a competitive platform of luxury cars in a span of two years. The f\5 series of BMW is not as old as the existence of Mercedes-Benz in India. Yet, BMW is seen to be ahead in the race.

The new 530d is available with more efficient engine, enhanced horsepower, and advanced safety technologies coupled with BMW's USP (Unique selling point), Night Vision. This premium segment sedan is powered by six common diesel rail engine (CRDi) that generates 235bhp.

The company has also introduced two other variants of the car, 520d and 530d Highline. All the car models launched have the highest standards of all-round quality, safety measures coupled with highest levels of comfort and luxury. These new car models are also available in a rainbow of vibrant and sophisticated colours.
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Fiat Develops Two-Cylinder Diesel Engine - SendMeRSS

The Fiat plans to develop a two-cylinder diesel engine for the global car market including India. This two-cylinder engine is mainly designed for small cars and is known as 'Fiat's twin wonder'.

The diesel engine is expected to be manufactured at Fiat's Ranjangaon facility in India. The company also plans to sell the same cylinder to other companies across the global car industry. Fiat has an alliance with the Tata Motors and it was expected to be a confirm consumer for this engine. But Tata Motors is producing its own twin-cylinder for its ultra-cheap car, the Nano.

Maruti does not have any such kind of small diesel to fit in its small cars. But do you think will Maruti approach Fiat for its requirement? Maruti is considered to be Fiat's best stake.

Through the production of this twin-cylinder diesel engine, the company is planning to strengthen its presence in India.
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Mahindra-Renault Venture Sells Renault Cars - SendMeRSS

Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault currently hold a share of 51:49 in the partnership. This partnership was signed between both the companies for manufacturing and retailing their most leading car, the Logan.

But now, with the increasing pressures and challenges, the joint venture desires to extend their retailing partnership to sell Renault's future cars.

Mahindra has no recent plans to introduce more cars to India. That's the reason why the company is willing to extend the partnership with Renault to market the upcoming Renault's car.

Mahindra is keen to make the Mahindra-Renault centre as the distribution network to sell Renault's new cars. The new cars are expected to be launched from Chennai in the next two years. The negotiated partnership between the two companies will be used to sell those cars under the brand of Mahindra-Renault Ltd.

Will Renault agree to the partnership? Will Renault share its success of the proposed cars with Mahindra? Any guesses?

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India’s Most Reliable Cars - SendMeRSS

When buying a car, most of the time people get confused while making a choice among different brands.

Many questions start pondering and swinging in people's minds. Which car is the best? Which car has enhanced safety? Which car has low cost of maintenance? Which is the most reliable car?

The answer to all these questions is given by J.D. Power Asia Vehicle Dependability Survey.

Earlier, it was difficult to judge the most reliable car but J.D. Power and Associates has resolved the issue with just one survey. In India, the first survey was held in January 2008 and results were declared in April 2008.

The survey was based on the number of problems faced by car owners of 30-42 months old vehicles. Ranking was given on the basis of number of problem symptoms per 100 vehicles. Problem categories include exteriors, driving comfort, entertainment system, controls, displays, car engine, heating, ventilation and transmission.

Based on the J.D. Power Asia Vehicle Dependability Survey, 8 Indian cars were considered to be the most dependable. The list of India's most reliable cars include Maruti Suzuki Swift, Maruti Esteem, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Innova, Hyundai Santro, Honda City ZX, Ford Endeavour and Mercedes-Benz C Class.

Now the confusion of searching a good car gets over. You can select any reliable cars from the listing and drive safely along with your chosen car.

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Hyundai Opt India for Small Car Production - SendMeRSS

Many car manufacturers are invading India to make the country a hub for small cars production. The Hyundai Motors being a smart player also plans to make India its global centre for small cars.

The company will use India for manufacturing and exporting small cars and earn higher margins. Cars produced in India are comparatively low in price because of the easy availability of skilled talents as well as low-cost of labour and machinery.

Hyundai has rolled many small cars till date among which few were locally produced. The recognised Hyundai's i10, launched last November, was manufactured exclusively in India. The upcoming Hyundai's i20 model will also be solely manufactured in India.

Hyundai's i10 belongs to the 'A' segment whereas the upcoming i20 will belong to the 'B' segment. The company wishes to line up a portfolio of small cars to offer a wider choice to Indian customers.

Hyundai has set a sales target of around 530,000 units for both the domestic and export market. But inflation and high fuel prices are taking a toll on car sales, thereby reducing the margin.

May be by the end of this year, things get sort out and Hyundai gets a brighter era to continue the launch of its innovative models.

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Is Windows Vista Really that Bad?; The Fall of Scrabulous: A Lesson to IP Pirates

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Is Windows Vista Really that Bad?
This week Microsoft surprised everyone by doing something very un-Microsoft-like. It created a mini viral-marketing campaign around a new OS called Mojave. Except, there is no new OS. Instead, the Mojave experiment was designed to prove that people who claim to dislike Vista aren't really familiar with it. In the meantime, ExtremeTech analysts decided to take a closer look at the much-maligned operating system to see if it really is as bad as some people say. The verdict is one that will surprise you and could cheer Microsoft.
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The Fall of Scrabulous: A Lesson to IP Pirates
I like playing Scrabble and arguing with family about whether or not apivorous (eating bees) is really a word. But I've never tried out the online knockoff Scrabulous. Now I’ll likely never get the chance. The game, which lived on Facebook as a free app, has been forced off. Lawyers and intellectual property rights were involved and while I may feel sorry for all the people who can no longer play the game, I have no sympathy for people who steal other people’s ideas. Get my full opinion on Scrabulous’s demise in my column and then let me know in the forums if you think Scrabble parent Hasbro acted rightly or rashly.
Inside the Cuil Search Engine
Seemingly out of nowhere, two former Google employees (and a team of faceless developers and financial backers) launched Cuil (pronounced “cool”). Featuring a spare interface and, reportedly, three times the number of pages currently indexed by Google, Cuil created near-mania online and in the general media (I was on CNN International and Fox News talking about the upstart search service). Coming from Google employees certainly helped Cuil to get noticed, but can it really compete with the world’s most popular search engine? The critics have not been kind. Columnist John C. Dvorak savaged the service, and our review, though not damning, certainly isn't a rave. Get the full story in these reports.
Benchmark Your System the ExtremeTech Way
If you play any kind of sport, then you know how everyone is always trying to “do it like the pros.” We watch videos of golf pros executing the perfect swing and pay hundreds of dollars for a few hours with a tennis pro. Being able to play even a little bit like any of them is always worth the price of admission. But what if you could do something like the pros without paying a dime? Okay, what ExtremeTech does isn’t a sport, but it is cool. These extreme geeks push technologies in ways most of us can only imagine—until now. Analyst Joel Durham Jr. is pulling aside the circuit-board curtain to show you the secrets of their crazy benchmarking process. It’s a priceless lesson that won’t cost you a dime.
Buying Guide: All-in-One printers
All-in-one printers—those that handle, standard printing, photos, faxing, copying, and even scanning—come in all shapes, sizes, formats, and prices. In other words, the variety is daunting. You can avoid trolling the aisles at Staples by narrowing your choices to the five small office options PCMag reviews.
iPhone 3G Tips and Tricks
PCMag has collected ten great ideas for getting more out of your new gadgets. I suggest you read them so you can justify all the money you’re going to spend on that contract. Speaking of the iPhone (have we ever stopped?), Michael J. Miller has collected the apps that help make communicating on the iPhone a joy.
Videoconferencing Made Easy
No one wants to fly or drive anywhere anymore, and if it’s too expensive for individuals, imagine what it’s like for companies that regularly send dozens of employees around the world. Fugeddaboutit. Traveling for business (and for yourself) is so 2007. These days we want to stay in our home and at our desks, but still get important cross-country and inter-continental work and face-to-face communications done. Videoconferencing is the perfect solution. There’s a whole new generation of products, services, and hardware ready and waiting to help you make the connection. PCMag has looked at all of it. Read the whole package and start saving money on travel today.
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