Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Salesforce Recently Rolled Out Salesforce Chatte, Social Networking for Enterprises
??A??few days back, Salesforce.com, the famous cloud computing company , announced?? the Beta program of Social Neworking tool for Enterprises, Social Chatter. The software will be available during the calendar year of 2010. Customers will be able to access Chatter’s real time feed anytime?? and anyplace through iPhone or Blackberry. Companies are having a hard …. Read the original article : Salesforce Recently Rolled Out Salesforce Chatte, Social Networking for Enterprises.
US troops allowed access to Twitter and Facebook
LONDON – US troops are to be allowed to use social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook following a review of internet use and security.
The BBC quotes defence department officials as saying that the benefits of using social media now …. Source : US troops allowed access to Twitter and Facebook.
The New iPhone App, TigerText can Help Cheating Spouses
?? Using TigerText, user can set a time??limit about the text message to stay after it is read. When the limit exceeded, the message will disappear from the recipient’s phone, the sender’s phone and any servers. After this, you can not forward the message to anywhere, store the message or sold it to a flashy …. Read the original article : The New iPhone App, TigerText can Help Cheating Spouses.
How to Install and Configure DKIM On Postfix With dkim-milter (2.8.x) on 64 bit CentOS 5
The following document was written after countless hours of research and experimentation, in the hope that you will not have to waste as much time in setting up DKIM on Postfix as we had to. The documents in internet on this subject are mostly old and deals with an old version of DKIM Milter.
What is … Original article on : How to Install and Configure DKIM On Postfix With dkim-milter (2.8.x) on 64 bit CentOS 5.
Academy ponders action against ‘Locker’ producer who sent e-mails soliciting Oscar votes
‘Lockergate’?: Producer apologizes for e-mails
LOS ANGELES – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of “The Hurt Locker” who sent out multiple e-mails urging academy members to vote for his movie in the Oscar best-picture category and “not a $500 million film,” an obvious reference to close-competitor “Avatar.”
The …. Read the original article : here.
How to use iPhone for Controlling Household Electronic devices
iPhone is fast gaining the status of all-purpose gadget with bags of apps for almost everything. One of its most enticing functions include the ability to double up as a remote control for limited features on your iTunes’.?? However, the developers have decided to break it out of the conventional usage. It might be …. Source article on Gaea Times at : How to use iPhone for Controlling Household Electronic devices.
Woman shares abortion experience live on Twitter, YouTube
NEW YORK – A woman took to her Twitter page to tell all about the abortion she was going through – step by step.
Angie Jackson, 27, wanted to “demystify” abortion, and so shared it on Twitter, YouTube and her personal blog.
“I’m doing this so other women know, ‘Hey, it’s not nearly … Read : Woman shares abortion experience live on Twitter, YouTube.
Ed Miliband becomes latest victim of ‘Twitterjacking’ scam
LONDON – British Labour politician Ed Miliband has become the latest victim to have his Twitter account hacked by wrongdoers who are bent on embarrassing politicians.
The ‘Twitterjacking’ scam has caught out a series of politicians including the Leader of the House of Commons, Harriet Harman.
It was supposed to be …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Ed Miliband becomes latest victim of ‘Twitterjacking’ scam.
National Conference demands apology from Opposition for Facebook slur
Jammu, Feb 27 (ANI): The ruling National Conference has demanded an apology from the state’s main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for depicting three generations of the Abdullah family as ‘3 Idiots’ on social networking site Facebook.
Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather slammed the PDP for ’stooping low … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : National Conference demands apology from Opposition for Facebook slur.
Hawaii newspaper deal may lead to Honolulu becoming single-newspaper town
For sale: a newspaper in paradise
HONOLULU – Honolulu barely escaped becoming a one-newspaper town about a decade ago. Many believe the death of one its two dailies is inevitable this time around.
The parent company of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin announced Thursday it was purchasing longtime rival The Honolulu Advertiser, the largest newspaper in Hawaii, and would …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Hawaii newspaper deal may lead to Honolulu becoming single-newspaper town.
Is the Latest Union Budget a Good or Bad News for Indian IT Industry?
??Although, 2010-11 Union Budget has brought some good news for the construction, hospitality, banking, education and pharma sectors, but, it does not generate any good news for IT industry. The Finance minister didn’t mention anything about the extension of Tax Rebate in this budget for IT industries.
Since, the tax break ends in Mar 2011, outsourcing [..] Read the original article: here.
Wisconsin senator critical of NBC handling of online access to Olympics
Kohl critical of NBC online Olympic coverage
WASHINGTON – A Democratic senator criticized NBC on Friday for its handling of online access to the Vancouver Olympics, calling it unfair and restrictive.
Sen. Herb Kohl of Wisconsin, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel, wrote NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker to complain about an NBC policy … Read : Wisconsin senator critical of NBC handling of online access to Olympics.
Twitter prodding users to update settings to create more ways for people to find each other
Twitter wants users to update their personal info
SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter is prodding its users to update their personal settings to create more ways for people to connect on its communications service.
The request will pop up when Twitter users log into their accounts.
Some accountholders have already seen the information boxes, labeled “Be found on Twitter.”
A … Original source on Gaea Times at : Twitter prodding users to update settings to create more ways for people to find each other.
VMWare buys EMC information technology management business for $200 million
VMWare buys EMC IT management business for $200M
PALO ALTO, Calif. – VMware Inc. will acquire part of EMC Corp.’s Ionix information technology management business for $200 million in cash.
Under the terms of the deal, EMC will retain the Ionix brand and full reseller rights.
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter.
Shares of VMware, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : VMWare buys EMC information technology management business for $200 million.
Summary Box: Cheaper computers and software bring special effects even to amateur movies
Summary Box: Being a home special effects wizard
HOMEMADE EFFECTS: Movies popping up online have explosions, spaceships and other visual effects that once had been possible only for big Hollywood studios.
TECHNOLOGY’S MARCH: The falling costs of computing power, effects software and cameras are making it easier for everyday people to augment homemade videos.
DEDICATION REQUIRED: Producing the …. Source article : Summary Box: Cheaper computers and software bring special effects even to amateur movies.
AP forms unit to sell digital subscriptions, advertising; plans fee-based iPad app
AP takes aim at consumers with new digital unit
DENVER – The Associated Press is setting up a division to help the news cooperative, newspapers and broadcasters sell digital products directly to readers on the next wave of Internet-connected devices such as Apple’s iPad.
The AP’s chief executive, Tom Curley, announced the new business unit, called AP …. Original source : AP forms unit to sell digital subscriptions, advertising; plans fee-based iPad app.
Palm shares continue slide after weak forecast; UBS, Kaufman cut ratings
Palm shares continue slide after weak forecast
NEW YORK – Shares of Palm Inc. continued their slide Friday, hurt by a sales forecast that cast doubt on prospects for its new smart phones in a fiercely competitive market.
The stock was down 19 cents, or 2.9 percent, to $6.34 in afternoon trading. That follows a 19 percent … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Palm shares continue slide after weak forecast; UBS, Kaufman cut ratings.
Earnings Preview: Dish Network Corp. 4Q earnings, expect increase in subscribers
Earnings Preview: Dish Network Corp.
PHILADELPHIA – Dish Network Corp., the nation’s second largest satellite TV operator, reports fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens on Monday.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Englewood, Colo. company is expected to add subscibers in the fourth quarter – the third quarter in a row – partly as a result of an … Read more >>>.
Police at LA port to carry cell phone cameras to increase surveillance at massive complex
Mobile cameras increase surveillance at LA port
LOS ANGELES – Police patrolling the Port of Los Angeles have a new tool to help improve surveillance at one of the nation’s busiest ports.
A mobile technology company announced Thursday it will provide officers with software that will enable them to capture live video using their cell phone cameras. … Original article on : Police at LA port to carry cell phone cameras to increase surveillance at massive complex.
Raytheon wins $886 million Air Force contract to improve GPS satellites
Raytheon wins $886 million Air Force contract
WALTHAM, Mass. – Raytheon Co. was selected by the U.S. Air Force to help improve its GPS satellites in a deal worth $886 million, the company said Friday.
Raytheon said it will develop a new control system for the Air Force that will improve the “security, accuracy and reliability” of …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Raytheon wins $886 million Air Force contract to improve GPS satellites.