Windows 7 download overloads Microsoft networks

With the huge rush to download Windows 7, Microsoft website has faced huge traffic and as a result not only the Windows 7 page , but the entire site is down.
If the site recovers you can use the following link to download:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx

Windows 7 - Download Today

The new operating system by microsoft Windows 7 will be available for download from Jan 9, 2009 on the microsoft site, here is the link:

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But its a beta release.
Some of the features are:

1) In Windows 7, Microsoft has paid extra attention to performance, reliability, security, compatibility and battery life of your PC or Laptop.

2) Windows 7 is reported to have Multi Touch Feature, which will enable people with touch-screen monitors to use multiple fingers to interact with their PC screens in a more intuitive way. Overall a well, Microsoft is learnt to have paid extra attention to Usability.

3) Windows 7 is also known to have a interesting “Play-to” feature which allows easier streaming of music, video and photos to devices in a home network.

A Letter from Ramalinga Raju - Satyam Fraud

Here is the letter that Ramalinga Raju wrote to all the employees after the Satyam fraud, where he clearly mentioned that he was not aware of the fraud. As of now Satyam has been put off from Nifty.

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Internet explorer 8 beta bug

I was just trying out IE 8 beta, which is just released, although it has some useful features, but there is a bug in it.
When you are using gmail chat with IE 8, it wont scroll down in the message window, it is very annoying. Hope they fix this soon.

Twitter not forwarding messages

Twitter is used to get the updates of your dear ones or friends either on PC or you can choose a device like cellphone to get the updates. This is a cool thing to get connected with your friends and know what they are doing.
I have started using Twitter sometime back and found it pretty impressive as one can also use it to publicize their sites or blogs.
But recently there seems to be a bug in it, as it is not relaying (forwarding) all the messages of the people i am following to my selected device (Cellphone).

Get Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3

Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3 will be implemented soon on your hotmail account with variety of new features including IM and ofcourse the new looks.
As the user base is large, it will take some time to implement.
There is no way to get wave 3 early by changing the country or region.
You have to wait

Microsoft to announce windows 7

After the failure of windows vista with lukewarm response from the users, Microsoft has decided to launch windows 7 which will be based on vista only sometime in late 2009 or early 2010.

It will be good for viewing photos. This time also they are not care of the compatibility issues before launching which is most crucial to the users.

Hardware has to be upgraded 1^st and then the software should be launched, lets see how this launch will be taken by the public.

Fallout 3 - India Controversy

Microsoft has decided not to launch Fallout 3 for its Indian consumers as it may create controvery. Some scenes are not suitable for the Indian audiences. For example, the survivors have 2 cows heads called brahmins and here in India this sect has an utmost respect in the society. This will create an unnecessary issue.

Google Chrome Flaws

Comparing Google Chrome with Firefox 3, there are some features which are really lacking in Google Chrome. First of all, it doesn't save text whatever I type in the search or the username of my email account. Second, I have to redirect my hotmail, as it doesn't recognize this browser. They should have taken care of all major email providers compatibility before launching. Third, lack of extensions unlike Firefox.
They can't hide their negligence under the cover of BETA.

Indian RAW proves its metal

Indian intelligence agencies proves its metal by showing that they are able to crack the 256 bit algorithm code used by blackberries to send mails.

Initially Indian government was not permitting blackberries to launch in India as it could lead to some serious security issues regarding sending emails from these devices and the government was not able to track them. They used to work only on the 8 bit algorithm.

This could be a hoax also, that they are now able to track the emails sent from these devices, just to create their image in the minds of the terrorists that "you are being watched". 

Google copies the concept

Google is working on sending group sms which is already established concept by other providers like 160by2.com, twitter, indyarocks etc. to name few. The only difference I found is that there won't be any ads in the text messages sent using the Google channels. That means users get the full 160 letters. Otherwise its the same concept.
Google has to stop this copying thing and need to come out with new innovative products. Google also launched google video which was a failure because Youtube was already well established in the market and finally they had to acquire youtube, it is a waste of resources.

Yamaha FZ16- Will it make it

Yamaha has launched its new 153 cc bike called Yamaha FZ16 in India and is priced at 65K. It says that its USP is its looks which are also promoted in the ad, but with the price tag of 65k will it be able to attract the riders......well may be as the company people are saying that those riders who use their bike as the fashion accessory will certainly go for it, whereas other bikes in the 150 cc segment are much cheaper than this.

Google Suggest

Google has come with a new search feature called "Google Suggest" like in the google toolbar of Firefox, but this feature is available only on Google.com and not on Google.co.in. Google will take some more time to implement this feature on other sites as well and finally on the google search bars on the various sites and may generate more revenue from it.

Apple Iphone fight

Apple Iphone has got lukewarm response when it came to sales, after creating the hype. In India it is coming with Vodafone and Airtel, but it is likely to flop as people are now aware of the in n out of it. Moreover, many have already got it from the grey market.

Remember The Milk Firefox gmail Addon Flaw

Although its a good addon for Firefox, but the problem with this is that if you are using your PC for multiple users, then the task that one gmail user creates and logs out, then another gmail user logs in into his gmail account, he can see the tasks of the previous user, as its a firefox plugin and not a gmail thing. Moreover he can even edit the tasks and delete them.

Gmail Firefox plugin-Remember The Milk

New extension for Firefox and Gmail is here to remember your all tasks, you wont forget any task now. It's like "What To Do" on your fingertips.

Remember The Milk

Rediffmail to include Facebook and Orkut

Now Rediffmail will display feeds from your Orkut and Facebook accounts. This is a new feature that they have thought 1st and is likely be followed by others.

Google Lively-stealing the show

In a month or so, when more and more people will get to know of Google Lively, it will steal the users of Orkut and Facebook. It can be highly addictive as you can do anything in there, and Google keep on adding more features. It will be best if Google makes it open source.

My Google Lively experience

My experience with Google lively was mixed in the sense that I found some features really exciting while there are many things that I didn’t quite like. To start with, it’s similar to the second life. The features that I like are the animation kisses, hugs, fights etc. There was problem with the navigation, I mean the arrow keys are just opposite, after all its beta.

The things they can add upon can be the details of the faces like moustaches and beard.

And yes, this thing needs a good internet connection and a good configuration PC, my browser hanged after I am over with the game.

Today's Fortune on Orkut - Please remove it

The Today's Fortune feature on orkut is simply ridiculous, the thing it shows today in your own profile will show the same thing tomorrow in someone else's profile. It's more like thought for the day, CRAP!
Orkut should provide some feature to remove it.