Microsoft to offer Browser Choice to Europeans From Mar 1

?????? As part of the recent deal between Microsoft and European Commission, the software giant will ask the European people what browser they are willing to install. A pop up window will prompt the user to select any of the 12 choices for browsers or go with Microsoft’s own browser.

The Browser Choice screen will be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Microsoft to offer Browser Choice to Europeans From Mar 1.

Why HTML 5 has Positive Effect on Mac Users?

?? The video hosting site YouTube and Vimeo recently announced that they with support HTML 5?? compatible Video and it has huge positive effect on Mac users. If HTML 5 draws the attraction, then chances are high that we can see the end of Flash online soon. However, you should know that now, HTML 5 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sap’s rising: Maple syrup hobbyists head for woods to boil down syrup and make sweet money

Sap’s rising: Sweet money for maple syrup hobby

IRA, Vt. – Eric May wasn’t too keen on the taste of real maple syrup when he first moved to Vermont but he tapped some trees anyway, borrowing buckets from neighboring farmers. After boiling the sap for 18 hours in a pot over an outside fire, he produced … Read more : Sap’s rising: Maple syrup hobbyists head for woods to boil down syrup and make sweet money.

Iran’s supreme leader: Nuclear watchdog under US influence; denies making nuclear bombs

Iran: US behind IAEA charge that Iran making bomb

TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s supreme leader charged Sunday that U.S. and its allies are behind the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency’s claim that Iran may be making nuclear bombs, despite its repeated denials.
The comments by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, broadcast on state television Sunday, came 10 days after the …. Original source  : Iran’s supreme leader: Nuclear watchdog under US influence; denies making nuclear bombs.

Providence Equity to invest $50 million in new Baidu online video site

Providence Equity to put $50M in new Baidu site

NEW YORK – Private equity firm Providence Equity Partners will invest $50 million in a new online video business owned by China’s leading search engine operator, Baidu Inc., the company said Friday.
Baidu said it will maintain a majority stake in the venture, which is aimed at creating … Original article on : Providence Equity to invest $50 million in new Baidu online video site.

British politicians among those falling victim to Twitter-based ‘phishing scam’

British politicians fall victim to Twitter scam

LONDON – British politicians were among those caught up Friday in the latest Twitter-based scam which hijacks users’ accounts to send out sexually explicit messages to friends and followers.
The micro-blogging Web site has seen hit by a wave of so-called “phishing scams,” which lure users to a bogus Web …. Original source  : British politicians among those falling victim to Twitter-based ‘phishing scam’.

Government sponsored scheme to aid e-governance in Panchayat bodies

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): The Centre is planning a government-sponsored scheme for e-governance in Panchayati Raj institutions.

The Panchayati Raj Ministry would provide computers and other related hardware and software to each village and block panchayats under the scheme.
Taking a step forward, an information and service needs assessment has already been conducted in this regard.
Eyeing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Government sponsored scheme to aid e-governance in Panchayat bodies.