eHarmony.com
Worst Websites list is eHarmony.com. The site claims to be the `#1 trusted online dating site for singles'. However, Time.com seems to differ. According to it, after making users answer some 436 compatibility survey questions and taking its premium charges ($21 to $60 a month), the site many a times delivers terrible recommendations -- or worse, even rejects users as unmatchable.
eHarmony.com's advice to users to continue with it for several months to improve their odds of finding a soul mate too looks self-serving, considering that the longer a user stays with the site, the more he pays.
Evite.com
Evite.com, a popular online invitation and social planning website. Time.com writes that the site is crying for an overhaul. In today's time when UGC (user-generated content) rules the roost, Evite's fill-in-the-blanks approach appears clumsy and dated. The ads on the site too are said to be intrusive, and navigation a drag.
The site has also been rather slow in adopting some of the media-sharing tools that have become almost a standard way of the Web. Incidentally, many of these features are said to be in development.
Meez.com
The virtual hangout Meez.com too makes it to the Worst Websites list. It may be a trend to tack poems, photos, icons, logos etc onto e-mail messages, however, the 3D animations and other digital doodads created with the help of Meez and other sites of its ilk - Blingee, Iconator - are just plain annoying, writes Time.
Plus, these also end up clogging the recipient's inbox with unnecessary bits. Though the Meez.com insists that the app is not a spyware or an adware, however, it still slows down one's computer.
MySpace.com
This name will surely surprise most Netizens. For, MySpace is not only one of the most popular social networking sites, but also happened to be the no. 1 social networking site till sometime back.
However, lately the MySpace community seems to have become infested with marketers and other opportunists who create false profiles and spam other users, all under the guise of “making friends.”
According to Time.com, though MySpace has always been known to carry loads of profiles of fictional characters, created to help market a movie or promote some brand, the recent `bait-and-switch tactics' have turned the things a bit sad.
Source : indiatimes
Monday, November 30, 2009
Mobile Number Portability charges in India
Mobile Number Portability (MNP), which allows users to retain their number even if they switch operators, will be introduced in two phases, the telecoms regulator said, first in the metro cities and the so-called Category A telecom zones and in other areas by March 20.
The regulator also notified certain charges associated with MNP and said switching charges for users must not exceed Rs 19. However, operators are free to levy any amount less than or equal to this charge.
The regulator also notified certain charges associated with MNP and said switching charges for users must not exceed Rs 19. However, operators are free to levy any amount less than or equal to this charge.
Mobile Number Portability Features
Mobile Number Portability Features
- The subscriber who wishes to port his mobile number should approach the Recipient operator (the operator to whom the subscriber wants to port his number). The Subscriber may be required to pay porting charges, if any, to the Recipient Operator.
- A subscriber holding a mobile number is eligible to make a porting request only after 90 days of the date of activation of his mobile connection. If a number is already ported once, the number can again be ported only after 90 days from the date of the previous porting.
- MNP facility shall be available only within a given licensed service area.
- The subscriber making the porting request is required to have cleared all the bills issued prior to the date of porting request. He shall give an undertaking that he has already paid all billed dues to the Donor Operator as on the date of the request for porting and that he shall pay dues to the Donor Operator pertaining to the mobile number till its eventual porting and that he understands and agrees that in event of non-payment of any such dues to the Donor Operator, the ported mobile number shall be liable to be disconnected by the Recipient Operator.
- A subscriber may withdraw his porting request within 24 hours of its submission to the Recipient Operator. However, the porting charges shall not be refundable.
- The regulation envisage a maximum time period of 4 days for the completion of porting process in all licensed service areas except in the case of J&K, Assam and North East licensed service areas where the maximum time allowed is 12 days. However, efforts will be made to further reduce the porting period.
- Access Providers are required to implement All Call Query method.
- The Originating operator shall be responsible to route the call to correct terminating network.
Orange Livebox displays its code free
Relatively quietly, Orange posted the site Livebox open source software when the operator releases the list of licensed software free or open source used by the modem router for Internet access. More mystery, like his comrades, the Livebox uses elements and essentially free under GPLv2.
That site gives this view by focusing on the Livebox version 1, 1.2 and 2. If necessary, it is possible to have access to source code elements listed. It remains strange that inequality seems to appear between these versions, which begs questions about the completeness of certain lists. Sagem has perhaps not played the game as much as Thomson (who bought Invetel).
For Sagem Livebox labeled 1, the list of open source software is on the fingers of one hand and a little more for the Livebox 2, unlike the case of Thomson (Livebox 1). It becomes suspicious when, for the Livebox 1.2, Sagem and Thomson are put in one basket, and this time the Linux kernel (for example) is shown for both. It is probably too early to draw real conclusions, since the page on the Livebox 1.2 is still marked in construction. The riddle should eventually clear up a priori.
Via the Neuf Box 4 Open Source Software, you can access the source code for the Neuf Box 4. For Free, the question has always been more controversial. Free position has always been that "when a product that uses a soft GPL is sold, the seller must provide the sources of soft GPL. Free does not sell the Freebox, it is owned by Free, c 'is a termination of its network, the sources need not be provided.
That site gives this view by focusing on the Livebox version 1, 1.2 and 2. If necessary, it is possible to have access to source code elements listed. It remains strange that inequality seems to appear between these versions, which begs questions about the completeness of certain lists. Sagem has perhaps not played the game as much as Thomson (who bought Invetel).
For Sagem Livebox labeled 1, the list of open source software is on the fingers of one hand and a little more for the Livebox 2, unlike the case of Thomson (Livebox 1). It becomes suspicious when, for the Livebox 1.2, Sagem and Thomson are put in one basket, and this time the Linux kernel (for example) is shown for both. It is probably too early to draw real conclusions, since the page on the Livebox 1.2 is still marked in construction. The riddle should eventually clear up a priori.
Via the Neuf Box 4 Open Source Software, you can access the source code for the Neuf Box 4. For Free, the question has always been more controversial. Free position has always been that "when a product that uses a soft GPL is sold, the seller must provide the sources of soft GPL. Free does not sell the Freebox, it is owned by Free, c 'is a termination of its network, the sources need not be provided.
Dell offers Chromium OS before its time
Dell uses the open source foundation of the future OS of Google Chromium for OS propose to hold a netbook Mini 10v. Experimental support.
One key to the time in field experiments. Engineers who work for the manufacturer Dell rushed on the basis of Chrome open source OS to provide a first contact for users with a 10v Mini netbook. A specially adapted version of Chromium OS as an image of 8 GB to put on a bootable USB key (image file to a USB key to install the operating system).
Doug Anson explains the procedure to follow, said that without a network connection Chromium OS is not interesting, not surprisingly, the OS is free to the dedicated web and its applications as the central element Chromium browser (Google Chrome for the final version of Google).
The startup time is not that of 7 seconds but approaching the expected 12 seconds. If Doug Anson has taken particular care that the Wi-Fi Adapter Broadcom is functional in the image proposed Chromium OS, he noted several problems, including the order of 5 to 10 minutes before the connection manager network does not allow the user to view the different access points and choose your connection. It also underlines the fact that this is a support of the OS is highly experimental and totally unstable.
Dell is known for offering pre-installed operating system Ubuntu on some models. Google Chrome OS must appear on the first computers in the second half of 2010 through OEM partnerships. Google has already given names such as Acer, ASUS, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo or Toshiba but not Dell. The manufacturer will he continue to experience Chromium OS in its own corner?
One key to the time in field experiments. Engineers who work for the manufacturer Dell rushed on the basis of Chrome open source OS to provide a first contact for users with a 10v Mini netbook. A specially adapted version of Chromium OS as an image of 8 GB to put on a bootable USB key (image file to a USB key to install the operating system).
Doug Anson explains the procedure to follow, said that without a network connection Chromium OS is not interesting, not surprisingly, the OS is free to the dedicated web and its applications as the central element Chromium browser (Google Chrome for the final version of Google).
The startup time is not that of 7 seconds but approaching the expected 12 seconds. If Doug Anson has taken particular care that the Wi-Fi Adapter Broadcom is functional in the image proposed Chromium OS, he noted several problems, including the order of 5 to 10 minutes before the connection manager network does not allow the user to view the different access points and choose your connection. It also underlines the fact that this is a support of the OS is highly experimental and totally unstable.
Dell is known for offering pre-installed operating system Ubuntu on some models. Google Chrome OS must appear on the first computers in the second half of 2010 through OEM partnerships. Google has already given names such as Acer, ASUS, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo or Toshiba but not Dell. The manufacturer will he continue to experience Chromium OS in its own corner?
Firefox: 50% of users satisfied after Update
The Mozilla Foundation is seeking as much feedback as possible from its users. To this end, several pages in Mozilla version U.S. show in their lower right corner a triangular orange button. This is the case of three pages considered critical by Mozilla: the page that presents sites, extensions and tips to start with Firefox, the page first launch the browser and the What's New page.
That orange button to send a smiley representative experience more or less happy with the web browser on that page and leave comments in the form of complaints with the desire for more information or to make the desire for improvements to Firefox.
In recent weeks, over 16 000 users have clicked on the button Get Feeback following the automatic display of the What's New page after updating Firefox. Even if the extrapolation of a general feeling for all Firefox users is a bit random, Mozilla still draws some lessons and considers that just over half the users are satisfied with the Firefox experience. A feeling prevails also in a first use of Firefox.
Not everything seems rosy, however, and a number considered significant user (no figure given) has left comments in connection with the desire to want to get rid of the page, setting up a page of home that has not been saved. One last bug that should be corrected with the next update to Firefox.
That orange button to send a smiley representative experience more or less happy with the web browser on that page and leave comments in the form of complaints with the desire for more information or to make the desire for improvements to Firefox.
In recent weeks, over 16 000 users have clicked on the button Get Feeback following the automatic display of the What's New page after updating Firefox. Even if the extrapolation of a general feeling for all Firefox users is a bit random, Mozilla still draws some lessons and considers that just over half the users are satisfied with the Firefox experience. A feeling prevails also in a first use of Firefox.
Not everything seems rosy, however, and a number considered significant user (no figure given) has left comments in connection with the desire to want to get rid of the page, setting up a page of home that has not been saved. One last bug that should be corrected with the next update to Firefox.
Eee PC 1201T first netbook from Asus AMD
The Eee PC family is about to commit his first infidelity. Even if it has already allowed some differences in succumbing to the charms of the chameleon, the manufacturer today announced a netbook with AMD solution, while no model had hitherto totally rejected Intel.
A week after launching the Eee PC to 1201N NVIDIA Ion and failing to have made a double take, then Asus made a 180 degree turn and announced the Eee PC 1201T. Almost identical in terms of aesthetics, it actually houses a platform AMD Congo, originally intended to fill the gap left between netbooks and notebooks conventional, composed by a processor double heart low-voltage AMD Athlon X2 clocked Neo at 1.6 GHz and a graphics chip ATI Radeon 3200 that supports decoding of high definition video like the GeForce 9400M integrated solution NVIDIA Ion. We also find 2GB of RAM and hard drive 250 GB
Windows 7 Comes Home Premium with a 6 cell battery, it would according to the manufacturer an endurance of 4 hours, slightly less than its elder combining Intel and NVIDIA. The launch date and accurate pricing for this Asus Eee PC 1201T are still unknown.
A week after launching the Eee PC to 1201N NVIDIA Ion and failing to have made a double take, then Asus made a 180 degree turn and announced the Eee PC 1201T. Almost identical in terms of aesthetics, it actually houses a platform AMD Congo, originally intended to fill the gap left between netbooks and notebooks conventional, composed by a processor double heart low-voltage AMD Athlon X2 clocked Neo at 1.6 GHz and a graphics chip ATI Radeon 3200 that supports decoding of high definition video like the GeForce 9400M integrated solution NVIDIA Ion. We also find 2GB of RAM and hard drive 250 GB
Windows 7 Comes Home Premium with a 6 cell battery, it would according to the manufacturer an endurance of 4 hours, slightly less than its elder combining Intel and NVIDIA. The launch date and accurate pricing for this Asus Eee PC 1201T are still unknown.
AOL, a system for producing content in mass
If the concepts of the AOL logo next move anywhere on the Web, Tim Armstrong, chief executive of Internet portal, has unveiled the group's strategy for content. Indeed, the company is finalizing a system for mass production of items of different natures. This initiative is of course to attract Internet users but also advertising agencies, so as to blur the boundaries between journalism and advertising.
Interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, the CEO stated: "content is one aspect of the web has not been exploited up to its potential." The technology allows to analyze queries made through search engines and many other data to determine exactly what users want to read and thus to provide spaces for dreams advertisers. The editorial team of AOL will work so closely with advertisers, although it would appear that they have no right to control what is written.
Other companies use similar technology as the Associated Content and Demand Media. According to several sources Tim Armstrong also possess several actions in these start-ups. In 2009 the turnover of Demand Media is estimated between 200 and 300 million dollars with more than one million articles written in pole position and contributors to YouTube. AOL would therefore follow that example and most of the 500 editors permanent group added 3000 seed.com freelance network. When a subject is identified by the analysis system, rather than producing a single article, AOL will now be able to offer several different angles of approach. Once the article submitted by a freelancer, different filters are applied to ensure that the content has not been plagiarized or does not contain inappropriate words. The item will then be submitted to a publisher who will read it and then publish it.
Besides the prediction of subjects potentially treatable, the AOL system is also capable of determining the price a potential advertiser would pay for ads to put his side of an article or video. Indeed, this calculation will determine the salary of a freelancer. AOL promises, at least, share and advertising revenue to over $ 100 a freelance.
Interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, the CEO stated: "content is one aspect of the web has not been exploited up to its potential." The technology allows to analyze queries made through search engines and many other data to determine exactly what users want to read and thus to provide spaces for dreams advertisers. The editorial team of AOL will work so closely with advertisers, although it would appear that they have no right to control what is written.
Other companies use similar technology as the Associated Content and Demand Media. According to several sources Tim Armstrong also possess several actions in these start-ups. In 2009 the turnover of Demand Media is estimated between 200 and 300 million dollars with more than one million articles written in pole position and contributors to YouTube. AOL would therefore follow that example and most of the 500 editors permanent group added 3000 seed.com freelance network. When a subject is identified by the analysis system, rather than producing a single article, AOL will now be able to offer several different angles of approach. Once the article submitted by a freelancer, different filters are applied to ensure that the content has not been plagiarized or does not contain inappropriate words. The item will then be submitted to a publisher who will read it and then publish it.
Besides the prediction of subjects potentially treatable, the AOL system is also capable of determining the price a potential advertiser would pay for ads to put his side of an article or video. Indeed, this calculation will determine the salary of a freelancer. AOL promises, at least, share and advertising revenue to over $ 100 a freelance.
Mobile Internet Devices (MID) in turmoil Publi
What Future for Mobile Internet Devices, or MID (Mobile Internet Devices), developed by Intel and its partners? Competing UMPCs, or Ultra Mobile PC invented by Microsoft, the MID are mini computers connected over 3G or WiFi equipped for most of a GNU / Linux.
But the MID are not always popular among the general public despite the democratization of netbooks incorporating a chip or the latest 3G smartphones like the Nokia N900. According to Digitimes, several companies have actually announced their intention to leave the MIDI (Mobile Internet Device Innovation Alliance), the Intel alliance designed to develop such products.
The latter would rather now instead develop a new range of products, SmartBooks pushed by Qualcomm of the digital book readers increasingly popular. What is the difference between a MID and a SmartBook? The latter also operates a GNU / Linux but has the characteristic to be optimized for mobile use, for instance by being always connected, even being on standby, like a simple mobile phone.
The question is whether Intel will encourage its partners - such as Quanta, Compal, BenQ, Gigabyte or Asus - to launch by mid 2010, mid exploiting its next mobile platform "Moorestown". And if mobile users the plebiscite.
But the MID are not always popular among the general public despite the democratization of netbooks incorporating a chip or the latest 3G smartphones like the Nokia N900. According to Digitimes, several companies have actually announced their intention to leave the MIDI (Mobile Internet Device Innovation Alliance), the Intel alliance designed to develop such products.
The latter would rather now instead develop a new range of products, SmartBooks pushed by Qualcomm of the digital book readers increasingly popular. What is the difference between a MID and a SmartBook? The latter also operates a GNU / Linux but has the characteristic to be optimized for mobile use, for instance by being always connected, even being on standby, like a simple mobile phone.
The question is whether Intel will encourage its partners - such as Quanta, Compal, BenQ, Gigabyte or Asus - to launch by mid 2010, mid exploiting its next mobile platform "Moorestown". And if mobile users the plebiscite.
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