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[News] Nokia phones to get Microsoft Office

2009-09-10T01:37:00.000-07:00

[i]Long time rivals in the mobile phone arena Nokia and Microsoft have agreed on a partnership that might result in Microsoft's Office applications appearing on Nokia phones.[/i]

The agreement, which is yet to be officially announced comes as Microsoft sees its dominance being increasingly challenged by competition like Google Docs that allow web-based office application access. With phones getting better and more "web-friendly", users are using their phones to view, edit and transfer official documents, spreadsheets and presentations, right from their phones. So, it was only a matter of time when Microsoft had to partner with Nokia, arguably the worlds largest manufacturer of mobile phones.

On the flip side, Nokia too is facing the heat from newer rivals and software platforms like the iPhone and more recently, Google's very own Android platform. Interestingly, Microsoft and Nokia too compete with each other, albeit indirectly if you add in Windows Mobile, Microsoft's smartphone OS platform to the list of competing mobile OSes. For the same reason, it is widely expected that this co-operation will only exist for MS Office access on Nokia phones and nothing beyond that.

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In india many of them would be using nokia... and that's a great intiative if this thing happens. Coz it would help many people to do their work through their nokia cell.

Many of them would be using pdf reader and some open office's software in their nokia. But after this thing actually happen, it would help to read, write and edit .doc, .docx file on your cell. Now that's some thing interesting [:D]

[trick]Trick To Make Your Firefox Fast

2009-09-07T03:10:00.000-07:00

This tricks will improve the speed & load time of firefox. And you will be able to surf faster.

Open Firefox and type about:config in the address bar, Then look for the following entries, and make the corresponding changes.

• network.http.max-connections-per-server =32

• network.http.max-persistent-connections-

per-proxy =16

• network.http.max-connections = 64

• network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server = 10

• network.http.pipelining = true

• network.http.pipelining.maxrequests = 200

• network.http.request.max-start-delay = 0

• network.http.proxy.pipelining = true

• network.http.proxy.version = 1.0

Lastly right-click anywhere and select New -> Integer. Name it nglayout.initialpaint.delay and set its value to 0. This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it recieves.

Enjoy !!!

[Trick] Rapidshare trick for parallel downloading

2009-09-07T01:53:00.000-07:00

STEP 1. Open Code:

http://www.samair.ru/proxy/proxy-01.htm

STEP 2 : It contains some IP addresses of different countries in the form "200.68.73.193:443"
200.68.73.193 is the IP Address and 443 is the port number.

STEP 3 : Copy the IP Address and remember the port number.

STEP 4 : Open "Tool" in the Menu Bar of your internet explorer then open "Internet Options" Then open "Connections" pallet under that click on LAN Settings. Now a LAN settings window is opened. Tick on "Automatically Detect Settings" and "Use a proxy server for your LAN".(After finishing the downloads please untick these so that you gain your original IP addresses).

STEP 5 : Under address paste the IP address copied in STEP 3 and in the port enter the port as from STEP 3.

Rapidshare detects you by your IP address. In these steps we have changed your IP address so that rapidshare cant detect you and you can parallel downloads. So if you want to download other link you have to change your IP address again and for another link change again. Example if you want to download 7 links then you have to show 7 different IP addresses. Your internet gets slow when you change your IP address so make sure to untick the options in STEP 5 after downloads so as to regain your original speed.

[Trick] Hide text in notepad

2009-09-07T01:40:00.000-07:00

A small trick to hide text inside your text file using command prompt, but this trick works only on NTFS file system.

Steps to hide text in a Notepad

Open your command prompt Start–>Run type cmd
Move to any destination for example let us assume C:\> drive
Type the below code in your command prompt
C:\>notepad filename.txt:hidden
Write some data and save the file.
Move to C:\> and open filename.txt you cannot see no data in the file.

To retrieve the hidden data open command prompt and type the same command.
C:\>notepad filename.txt:hidden

Notepad will open filename.txt file with hidden data

[news]Twitter and Facebook flooded

2009-09-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

Twitter and Facebook flooded with alien theories about Google UFO logo

Twitter, Facebook and the worldwide blogosphere have been flooded with alien conspiracy theories about the new Google UFO logo.

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[UPDATE] K-Lite Codec Pack 5.10 (Full)

2009-09-05T05:55:00.000-07:00

The K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. Codecs and DirectShow filters are needed for encoding and decoding audio and video formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your audio and movie files.

With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular audio and video formats and even several less common formats.

The K-Lite Codec Pack has a couple of major advantages compared to other codec packs:

* It is updated frequently. So it is always up-to-date with the newest and/or best components.
* All components have been carefully selected for specific purposes. It is not just a random bunch of stuff thrown together.
* It is very user-friendly and easy to use.
* The installation is fully customizable, meaning that you are able to install just those components that you really want.
* The customization abilities even go beyond the component level. Some components are able to handle multiple formats. You can specify exactly which components should handle which formats. The pack can thus be fully tweaked to your own specific needs and preferences.
* Uninstallation removes everything that was installed by the pack. Including all registry keys.
* It is extremely easy to make a fully customized unattended installation with the integrated wizard.
* It does not contain any bad, buggy or unstable codecs.

Download K-Lite Codec Pack Full from FileHippo.com

[trick] Convert version of windows

2009-09-03T05:20:00.000-07:00

[news]Twitter 'can complement SEO activity'

2009-09-03T04:50:00.000-07:00

Microblogging website Twitter can be used as a search engine optimisation (SEO) tool, but should not be used by internet businesses as a main source of directing web traffic.

That is the opinion of CatchFriday.com's Lawrence Perry, who suggested via Official Wire that Twitter can complement overall SEO practices and can be regarded as an "additional channel" for reaching a target audience.

Explaining things further, Mr Perry said: "Because tweets are not indexed by Google they don't really drive a lot of traffic to your site. You should not use Twitter as a main SEO tool."

He added that Twitter should not be used solely as a money-making online marketing device either, suggesting that it has public relations and branding benefits for companies too.

Internet research firm Hitwise recently revealed that Twitter has become the 27th most popular website in Britain.

The portal, which is used by celebrities who like blogging their thoughts on the web such as Stephen Fry and Britney Spears, is now more popular than social networking site MySpace in the UK.

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[news]Phones of princes 'hacked into'

2009-09-03T03:51:00.000-07:00

"There is evidence the phones of Princes William and Harry were hacked into by a News of the World reporter, a senior Metropolitan Police officer has said."

Royal reporter Clive Goodman was jailed for four months in 2007 for plotting to hack into royal aides' voicemails.

Ch Supt Philip Williams told the Commons Culture Committee the princes may also have been personally targeted.

The newspaper said it knew of "no evidence" to back the claims and that police had not mentioned them earlier.

The police had not brought up the allegations during their original investigation, a News of the World spokesman said.

In his evidence to MPs, Mr Williams acknowledged that the police had "never been able to prove" their suspicions regarding the two princes' phones.

But pressed about whether they had solid reasons to suspect the princes' personal phones had been hacked into, he replied: "Yes".

"Their voicemails may well have been intercepted," he said.

He was being quizzed, alongside Assistant Commissioner John Yates, on why police had decided not to reopen their investigation into the phone hacking scandal, after a series of stories in the Guardian in July this year reignited interest in it.

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[news]Not enough Facebook friends? Buy them

2009-09-03T03:21:00.000-07:00

Who says you can't buy friends? An Australian online marketing company is selling friends and fans to Facebook members after offering a similar service to Twitter users.
Advertising, marketing and promoting company uSocial (usocial.net) said it was targeting social networking sites because of their huge advertising potential.

"Facebook is an extremely effective marketing tool," Leon Hill, uSocial CEO, said in a statement.

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Note: Similar things happen with twitter some times ago and it was also in news for some times that the companies are also using twitter for their marketing and promotion and for that also they used to buy followers.

[news]Firefox extension unmasked as a spy

2009-09-03T02:58:00.000-07:00

Malware disguised as a Flash Player installed a Firefox add-on that ausforscht including searches on Google.

Most of the attacks on the Web rather aim at Internet Explorer users who are still in the majority. The runners-up follows the rankings of popular browser Firefox. So it is not surprising, though Firefox users will be target of malware attacks. Sun has turned up in web forums is a Trojan horse posing as a "Adobe Flash Player 0.2" and a more than curious Firefox extension installed.

This add-on inserts banner ads into Google's search results if the user uses the search engine. In addition, the pest is the online activities of the user's monitor, where they are made with Firefox. The data collected is sent to the add-on to a web server that is under the control of the attacker.

The security specialist Trend Micro announced the discovery of this pest in its malware blog. The virus scanner from Trend Micro detect these spyware as "TSPY_EBOD.A. Internet users should download software and updates only from sites you trust - preferably from the manufacturer, warns security specialist.

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[update] windows 7 enterprise

2009-09-03T02:38:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 Enterprise was developed by Microsoft specifically for IT professionals who want to test your software and hardware with the final version of the OS. But all other users can take with the software a first comprehensive look at the final version of Windows. But all other users can take the software with a first comprehensive look at the final version of Windows.

Windows 7 picture gallery

Compared to its predecessor, Windows Vista, there are visual changes in the new taskbar, desktop gadgets, wallpaper, slideshow, and the improved Start Menu. Compared to its predecessor, Windows Vista, there are visual changes in the new taskbar, desktop gadgets, wallpaper, slideshow, and the improved Start Menu. There are also some real innovations that will make Windows easier life. There are also some real innovations that will make life easier for Windows. This is about the management of personal documents and media in the Windows Control Library. This is about the management of personal documents and media in the Windows Control Library. Wherever the data may lie on the plate - in the Library you will find it with the most important tasks in one place combined. Wherever the data may lie on the plate - in the Library you will find it with the most important tasks in one place combined.

Also managed affects the Action Center, which will replace the aged Security Center. Well managed affects the Action Center, which will replace the aged Security Center. As well as fast access to security settings, and the taming of the intrusive User Account Control (UAC), you will find frequent maintenance such as backups or updates. As well as fast access to security settings, and the taming of the intrusive User Account Control (UAC), you will find frequent maintenance such as backups or updates.

Login names and passwords will soon manage the Windows Safe (Vault), which protected access to services and web sites will be easier and safer. Login names and passwords will soon manage the Windows Safe (Vault), which protected access to services and web sites will be easier and safer. Thanks to Home Group concept to succeed in the sharing of media in the home network also the first time really easy. Thanks to Home Group concept to succeed in the sharing of media in the home network so the first time really easy.

Conclusion: The new Microsoft operating system is running extremely stable and reliable, and finally offers the features that you would have liked to have been in Windows Vista. CONCLUSION: The new Microsoft operating system is running extremely stable and reliable, and finally offers the features that you would have liked to have been in Windows Vista.

Note: The download link will refer directly to the Microsoft TechNet Web site where you register before the actual first have to download. Note: The download link will refer directly to the Microsoft TechNet Web site where you register before the actual first have to download. You have the choice between several languages and the 32 - or 64-bit edition. You have the choice between several languages and the 32 - or 64-bit edition.

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[update]Translate your Google Docs

2009-08-31T05:50:00.001-07:00

Google has introduced a new feature for Google Docs to make of multi-lingual sharing easier - you can now automatically translate documents into 42 different languages.
So, how does this work? You type out your text in Google Docs and then click "Translate document" from the "Tools" menu. Google Docs will translate the whole text into the selected language using Google Translate's technology.

You can replace the original document with the translation or make a new translated version. All the formatting and layout is preserved no matter what language it's in - translations aren't perfect, but Google says it is continuously working on improving translation quality over time.

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Five Best Defragmenters

2009-08-31T05:47:00.001-07:00

Your computer's a busy beaver, rapidly accessing and utilizing files all in the name of bringing you what you want, when you want it. Sometimes it needs a little help tidying up, and that's where these five disk defragmenters come in.
For those of you unfamiliar with the problem of file fragmentation, a quick—and quite simplified—primer is in order. Files are stored on a hard drive in blocks of data. The larger the file, the larger the number of blocks it is composed of. As your operating system accesses files, moves files around, and so on data blocks are not always arranged in the most effective manner. Imagine it like a messy office where as you opened file folders from your file cabinet you frequently placed documents from inside all over the room. You have a great memory, and you can find all the pages from each folder again if you need to, but you waste a lot of time just moving around looking for them.

In a perfect system the blocks of data that compose a file would be in the immediate vicinity of the file header, and your operating system would waste no time at all looking for the other pieces of the file. As it stands, however, on a badly fragmented disk the data can be scattered in pieces across the entire platter of the hard disk. The following defragmentation applications are specialized tools which will help you optimize your hard drive. Continuing with the analogy of the file cabinet, a defragmenter is the helpful assistant that comes in and alphabetizes all your documents in the appropriate folders and file drawers for you.
If you're in the mood to dig into the more arcane aspects of the topic, definitely check out the Wikipedia entries on file system fragmentation and defragmentation. Now onto the top five nominees:

1. Auslogics Disk Defrag (Windows, Free)

Auslogics Disk Defrag is a simple disk defragmentation program. You can defragment multiple disks or select individual files or folders for defragmentation. Auslogics allows you to set the priority of the application and can tell your computer to shut itself down when the defragmentation process is complete—a handy feature when you want it to scan and defragment while you're sleeping but don't want to leave your computer idling all night. Auslogics Disk Defrag is a free and portable application.

2. MyDefrag (Formerly JKDefrag) (Windows, Free)

MyDefrag is an effective tool for defragmenting your disks. You can run it in default mode and get not only a defragmented disk but also optimized file placement; or you can tinker with it via scripting and further increase your disk optimization for your specific needs. Even without its script support, MyDefrag does an excellent job defragmenting files and moving them to the optimum place on your hard disk. Files that are frequently accessed together are grouped together in zones for increased performance. MyDefrag will even scan the space allocated to the master file table and will move files from that space back to more appropriate places (sometimes when pressed for space Windows will dump files there, effectively orphaning them from the rest of the system).

3. Perfect Disk (Windows, $29.99)

PerfectDisk is one of only two commercial entries in this week's Hive Five. One of PerfectDisk's biggest claims to fame is what they call "Space Restoration Technology". On top of optimizing your disks during actual defragmention, PerfectDisk monitors disk writing to ensure that future files are written in the most efficient way possible in order to cut down on potential defragmentation. PerfectDisk will also analyze your data usage and create optimization patterns suited for your style of file use and work. It can be scheduled or set to run when the computer is idle for continuous defragmentation.

4. Defraggler (Windows, Free)

Defraggler, from the same company that produces popular applications CCleaner and Recuva, is a portable defragmentation tool. It can scan multiple disks, individual disks, folders, or individual files for some quick, specific defragging. When Defraggler scans a disk, it shows you all the fragmented files and lets you either select sets to be defragmented or batch defragment all of them.

5. Diskeeper (Windows, $29.99)

Like Perfect Disk, Diskeeper is packed with features not usually found in free defragmentation solutions. In addition to the basic defragmentation tools, Diskeeper can, for example, perform a quick defragmentation of system files on boot to keep your operating system running as efficiently as possible. Diskeeper, like Perfect Disk, has a system for continuously defragmenting files and optimizing new files for disk storage while you work. When you defragment multiple hard drives, Diskeeper selects different algorithms based on the disk—for example, it optimizes your operating system disk differently from a media storage disk.

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[news]20MHz auction to bring WiMAX to 150 cities

2009-08-31T02:31:00.000-07:00

Around 150 cities in India would have wireless broadband through WiMAX in just 90 days once the 20MHz spectrum is allotted at the base reserve price of Rs.1010 crore ($250 million) to four operators in each circle. Each operator could serve 1.5 to 2 crore subscribers with good quality service but much would depend upon early implementation of the proposed auction of the spectrum.This perspective emerged at the WiMAX India 2009 conference organised by Bharat Exhibitions. "India is ready for broadband experience" said C. S. Rao, chairman of WiMAX Forum India. "Wireless is the key to broadband," he said recalling the projection in the president's address to parliament setting 10 crore subscriber target for broadband by 2014 and 2 crore by 2012. The fact that India has a social demographics of over 60 crore young people underlined the need for rapid roll out of broadband in the country, Rao pointed out.

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MS Office 2010 Beta 1 Build Images Leak

2009-08-31T02:29:00.000-07:00

New Back Stage view looks neat and Upload Center may take documents onlineE-Mail Print Oops, they did it again! Folks over at WZOR.net have showed up screenshots of Microsoft Office 2010 build 4417 which is the beta 1 build of the suite. Screenshots leak of upcoming Microsoft products has become a norm now. The new beta 1 build of Office 2010 suite brings better Back Stage view and Upload Center to take documents online. The Back Stage view is where information about the respective document is displayed in detail like that in the Office 2007. Document properties, version, statistics protection and other features are available in the Back Stage view. New Upload Center probably takes desktop's Office 2010 documents to Office live interface in order to enable accessing it from anywhere. Of course, there would be loads of other known-unknown bug fixes.
Source & few screenshots of the MS Office 2010 Beta 1 Build 14.0.4417.1000:

[news]Transcend Unveils New Anti-shock USB Drive

2009-08-30T02:49:00.000-07:00

Transcend Information recently released a brand new anti-shock USB flash drive, JetFlash V70.Created with sporty outdoor adventurers in mind, the JetFlash V70 allows users to express their individuality and personal style with attractive bright colour schemes.Austin Huang, regional head-sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said new range of rugged flash drives combine exceptional durability with performance, stylish sporty design, and environment friendliness.

JetFlash V70 USB flash drive is a great storage device that allows users active lifestyles where they can take important files wherever they go," Huang said.Unlike USB flash drives that are made of plastic or metal materials, JetFlash V70 is made of eco-friendly silicone rubber that provides a pleasant tactile feel and offers protection for stored data while working, exercising, or travelling outdoors, a company release said.Currently available in 16GB (red), 8GB (orange) and 4GB (purple) capacities, the JetFlash V70 carries lifetime warranty.

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[web] Strange symbiosis among Apple, Microsoft, and open source

2009-08-30T02:46:00.000-07:00

dont know the meaning of symbiosis then its worthless reading this article... so if u dont know the meaning then google it.... and if u know it then go on

"For all the rancor between opposing technology camps--Microsoft vs.
the open-source community, Apple vs. Microsoft, etc.--there's a lot more
symbiosis going on than meets the eye. In fact, it's hard to imagine Apple
without Microsoft, open source without Microsoft, and so on"
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[OPI] LCD vs. CRT Monitor

2009-08-30T02:41:00.000-07:00

Well recently opted for new system due to my old system wipe out... for the newer one.... configuration was not the problem as i know what i want and is my requirements so according to that the system problem was sold out...But problem occur while choosing between the LCD (OR) CRT monitor... well it confused me a lot ....So this situation might also be aroused in front of you people while choosing an appropriate onesearch net and read many articles.... ask many people who experienced LCD as well as CRT....

One of the article
Another article

So what you people think...One should buy LCD or CRT ??

[news]Buffalo Introduces Drive Station CX Series in india

2009-08-30T02:36:00.000-07:00

Buffalo Introduces Drive Station CX Series in IndiaBuffalo Inc., a provider of networking, storage and memory solutions, has introduced its Drive Station CX series in India.The Drive Station CX series is with Full Disk Encryption and it provides maximum security for one's important data. With plug-and-play installation, a configuration wizard and eco power management, this Drive Station is easy to use and manage.SecureLockManager Easy can remember a user's password on his/her computer and log them on automatically. One can organize photos with Google Picasa. TurboUSB Performance enhances one's productivity and copy files quicker using fast TurboUSB transfer rates. Connect and Go nature helps one to use it out of the box. Buffalo said its Drive Station is very easy to use and no drivers are needed.New Power Savings Mode makes it very Earth friendly. Memeo AutoBackup for Windows and Macintosh helps one to backup valued data. The Auto Power feature helps in driving the power on and off with one's system. The Cross-Platform Support helped to connect to the USB on any PC or Mac."It is ideal for users who want a secure, high-speed storage and backup solution. One can store thousands of files while protecting important personal, financial and business data from unauthorized access," said Susumu Kobayashi, Country Manager, Buffalo India. "With this high speed USB Storage one can store thousands of music, video, photos, and data files in one convenient location."Backed with a three-year warranty, the Buffalo Drive Station CX series is available in four capacities:
HD-CX500U2 (500 GB) - Rs. 9,000/-HD-CX1.0TU2 (1 TB) - Rs. 13,000/-HD-CX1.5TU2 (1.5 TB) - Rs. 21,000/-HD-CX2.0TU2 (2 TB) - Rs. 40,000/-

[NEWS] Snow Leopard Could Debut in August

2009-08-27T03:04:00.000-07:00

Apple has wrapped up work on Snow Leopard, the Mac OS X operating system upgrade, and may release it earlier than expected, according to numerous reports on the Web.

John Gruber, who writes the Daring Fireball blog, and has accurately pegged other Apple moves in the past, said that his sources have put the release of Mac OS X 10.6, aka Snow Leopard, as Aug. 28, just under two weeks away.

One prominent analyst was dubious about an August release. "Early September would be early," countered Gene Munster, an analyst for Piper Jaffray who covers Apple.

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[REVIEW] Snow Leopard : Lightened and Enlightened

2009-08-27T03:01:00.000-07:00

OS X Snow Leopard seems to do nothing really new. And yet, it could be their most important OS since 10.0.0.

Snow Leopard, as a follow up to Leopard, is almost absurdly insubstantial at first glance. The new operating system takes the same old boring, every day tasks like opening files, for example, and makes them happen subtly faster. But that performance is not being utilized by any third-party programs right now. And there are practically no new first-party programs by Apple. Nope, mostly just rewritten old ones and dozens of little interface tweaks. Some fanboys will ask, incredulously, "This is a new operating system?!" Those people are missing the point.

On deeper inspection, Snow Leopard's inconspicuous aspects—performance squeezed from underused CPU multicores/GPUs and basic UI tweaks—are found to be the kind of refinement generally reserved for virtuosity. These speed optimizations are deep, reminding me of when a master martial artist puts the entirety of his weight behind a strike (while a neophyte would flails his limbs like a henchman in a Bruce Lee movie). The little UI tweaks are no different than when a great sculptor's chisel works to remove everything non-essential during the final steps on a statue. Challenging 30 years of ever more bloated software tradition, the changes here are about becoming a more effective middleware between the media and the hardware, reducing friction while becoming more useful by, well, being lighter, less visible.

And if you think that's bullshit, well, I can't say you're completely out of your mind, but there's always the consolation that this OS upgrade costs about the same as a used Xbox game.

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[UPDATE] Wikipedia to launch page controls

2009-08-26T05:30:00.001-07:00

The online encyclopaedia Wikipedia is on the cusp of launching a major revamp to how people contribute to some pages.

The site will require that revisions to pages about living people and some organizations be approved by an editor.

This would be a radical shift for the site, which ostensibly allows anyone to make changes to almost any entry.

The two-month trial, which has proved controversial with some contributors, will start in the next "couple of weeks", according to a spokesperson.

"I'm sure it will spark some controversy," Mike Peel of Wiki-media UK, a chapter of the organisation that operates Wikipedia, told BBC News.

However, he said, the trial had been approved in an an online poll, with 80% of 259 users in favour of the trial.

"The decision to run this trial was made by the users of the English Wikipedia, rather than being imposed."

The proposal was first outlined by Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales in January this year. It was met by a storm of protests from Wikipedia users who claimed the system had been poorly thought out or would create extra work.

'Lock down'

The two-month trial will test a system of "flagged revisions" on the English-language Wikipedia site.

This would mean any changes made by a new or unknown user would have to be approved by one of the site's editors before the changes were published.

Whilst the changes are being mulled over, readers will be directed to earlier versions of the article.

Wikimedia said the system was "essentially a buffer, to reduce the visibility and impact of vandalism on these articles".

There have been several high-profile edits to pages that have given false or misleading information about a person.

For example, in January this year the page of US Senator Robert Byrd falsely reported that he had died.

If a page has a number of controversial edits or is repeatedly vandalised, editors can lock a page, so that it cannot be edited by everyone.

For example, following initial reports of the death of Michael Jackson, editors had to lock down two pages to stop speculation about what had caused his death.

"For these articles, flagged protection will actually make them more open," said Mr Peel.

The decision had been made to focus on the pages of living people, he said, because they were the "most high-profile pages with the highest probability of causing harm".

"[The trial] may also be extended to organisations which are currently operating," he added.

The system has already been in operation on the German version of Wikipedia for more than a year.

The changes to the English language site - which now has more than 3m pages - will be rolled out in the coming weeks, said Mr Peel.

The changes will be discussed in Buenos Aires this week at the annual Wikimania conference.

Intel Next-Gen Mobile Platforms Make Windows 7 Launch an Awesome Time to Buy a Laptop

2009-08-26T05:28:00.000-07:00

Windows 7's launch is going to be a hell of a busy time for laptops. Expect a slew of higher-end Intel Core i7 mobile rigs and thin notebooks powered by new dual-core ULV processors when the OS ships.

Intel's next generation Centrino platform, codenamed Calpella, will be launched at the end of September, says MSI. That means speedy new notebooks with Nehalem based mobile CPUs and chipsets will be arriving just in time to put Windows 7 on the hard drive.

MSI will ship 15.4 and 17-inch notebooks powered by Intel's new Core i7 7200M, Core i7 8200M, and Core i7 920XM with Windows 7. The Clarksfield CPU of the mobile Core i7 platform is expected to be a downscaled version of the desktop version we like so much, but will be one of the biggest jumps in laptop power we have seen in awhile. Intel's mobile Core i5 and i3 (codenamed Arrandale) are not planned until the first quarter of 2010.

Also coming from Intel around the same time (our guess this is all coming at September's Intel Developers Conference) are new dual core ULV processors. Intel's ULV (once called CULV) is aimed at ultra thin laptops (those right in between netbooks and mainstreamers, like the Acer Timeline). MSI plans to use the new Core 2 Duo SU4100 and SU7300 chips in its X420 (update to X400) and X620 (an update to the X600) which will ship with Windows 7.

Why do we care? MSI tells us the price of these seriously slim notebooks will stay in the same ballpark (around $600 to $900), but the chips provide better performance than the Celerons that they were formerly using.

What this all really means is that not only is MSI hitting the market with a crap load of notebooks that have brand spankin' new chips and a fresh Microsoft OS, but the other notebook vendors (yes, Apple) will most likely do the same. You may just want to wait to snatch up a new PC; the notebooks are a coming this fall.

5 Pirate Bay BitTorrent Alternatives

2009-08-26T05:07:00.000-07:00

The Pirate Bay we know and love, though still harboring torrents for now, is going away. But that doesn't mean BitTorrent is dead. Far from it. Here are five places to get your torrent on after it closes for good.

1. Demonoid.com

Demonoid, besides having a solid community and good quality torrents—no porn, exceedingly few viruses—also operates the other major torrent tracker besides The Pirate Bay. (A tracker is what help makes the whole BitTorrent system work, since it makes sure every peer's talking to each other properly.) It doesn't have the best selection around, but what most of what you'll find there is quality. The catch is that you need to snag an invitation from a member or when they periodically dole them out to the public.

2. Mininova.org

Mininova's always one of our preferred torrent sites—tons of torrents from multiple trackers, not a lot of crap in the interface, and the search isn't bad. Actually, it's kind of the like The Pirate Bay, but with less crap and fewer headaches. The catch now is that they're slowly implementing a new copyright filter to keep copyrighted torrents from being uploaded. But you should still be able to find True Blood on there, no problem.

3. ISOHunt.com

ISOHunt is a BitTorrent and P2P search engine that's got what feels like the most sophisticated search engine of the bunch. But like the others, you just punch in what you're looking for, and it pulls up results you can sort by seeds, date or whatever. It has one of the most massive indices of any site, so it's a good thing the search engine is up to it. Still, with a lot of torrents, it can be hard to find exactly what you're looking for.

BTJunkie.org

BTJunkie claims to be the largest torrent search engine of all, with around 5,000-25,000 new torrents added to the index daily. The quantity doesn't seem noticeably better than the other sites listed above, however. Also, the interface is really ugly. But you know, it's there if you need it.

EZTV.it

If you've downloaded a TV show, whatever site you snagged it from, chances are, it came from these guys. They're the most prolific TV rippers around, and usually have solid quality rips of shows up within hours of airing. If you're interested in TV, you might as well just go to the source—their site points to wherever their files are hosted, so you don't have to search through a million different sites to find the right EZTV torrent.

The whole scene is admittedly a bit depressing now, after years of high profile closures—Suprnova, OiNK TorrentSpy and LokiTorrent—so these are what's left of the big sites. And even they're not guaranteed to survive. Demonoid went offline for several months back in 2007-2008, Mininova has a copyright filter attached to it, and really, any site is just a police raid away from possibly going down. So tread carefully, and don't get too attached to any of them.