Archive for August, 2007

Linus Torvalds Explains Why Open Source Works

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Linus Torvalds, initiator of development of the Linux Kernel and who is often described as the open source champion, interested in licensing only insofar as it affects his ability to share code and improve software more quickly. When asked, which is more important, sharing code or empowering users - he responded ...

Windows Live Folders Changed To “Windows Live SkyDrive”

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

The Windows Live Folders now is called Windows Live SkyDrive. And the Windows Live SkyDrive team announced few more features: An upgraded look and feel — new graphics to go along with your new features! "Also on SkyDrive" — easily get back to the SkyDrives you’ve recently visited Thumbnail images — we heard you ...

Pop-up Ads Coming Onto Mobiles Also

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Now those annoying pop-up ads are coming soon on mobiles also. While the most popular mobile advertising mechanisms so far are banner or text ads in mobile web pages, According to this news report, some startups advertising companies Mobile Posse and Acuity Mobile are working to provide pop-up ...

Google Sidesteps Mobile Reports

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

Yesterday there was news about the secret GPhone Google is supposed to be working on and that is targeted at mobile advertising. Today BBC reported that 'Google has refused to deny mounting speculation that it is working to produce its own brand mobile phone.' The Google statement said: "What our users and ...

Google Phone Targeted At Mobile Advertising

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Google has been investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the cellphone project. Though the reports of the Google's Mobile Phone are not new, latest news says that the phone is targeted at the lucrative mobile advertising market and that Google has developed ...

Windows Live Folders Sign-up is Open

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Couple of days back, I made a post about Microsoft's Windows Live folders, which was under limited beta. Now sign ups are open for a limited time. Act fast and sign up before they close it again. I just have signed up and its looks like a cool free service. Here is ...

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