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Washington - Rapture supposedly going to happen on December 21, 2012. Some community members believe to some extent, supported by the stories on the internet, books or movies, which estimates that it will happen.

Outstanding claims mentioned, the end of this period caused by a collision between planet X or Nibiru to Earth. This event will create disasters supposedly all-powerful.

Some internet sites even profiteer United States space agency, NASA. It is said that NASA did know about the planet, but keep it a secret for various reasons. But now NASA finally spoke up and declared all related stories end in 2012 as 'internet hoax'.

"There is no factual basis in the claim," a special statement on the NASA official website. "If a collision would occur, astronomers had to trace it at least in the last decade 1, and the planet will appear to the naked eye. But it does not exist."

Added that the scientists of the world who have expressed no credible threat to the earth in the year 2012. NASA also confirmed the planet Earth since the first fine, in a period of billions of years and will remain like that for a long time.

While the end of the calendar related to the Maya, NASA said Mayan calendar actually does not end on December 21, 2012. However, it was the beginning for the next period.

Regarding the issue of the theory that the Earth's magnetic reversals can be fatal assessed, NASA also denied. "To our knowledge, the magnetic field reversal does not endanger life on earth," explained NASA.

On the other hand, a modern Mayan elders in Guatemala and Mexico also stated that doom predictions nonsense. Assessed, 2012 Hour deliberately created for commercial purposes by exploiting the western nations Maya culture. Such as reported by the Telegraph

Feuds in the green table not unusual for Apple, either as a defendant or plaintiff. But the demands of this time may be very rare that they find.

Not only involve the plaintiff and Apple, strange lawsuits also carry a Hollywood actress. He was the star of the movie 'Sex and the City', Sarah Jessica Parker.

What's in the lawsuit? Plaintiff, with the name of Franz A. Wakefield, claiming to be the inventor of the iPod since 1983. However, he said, the design of the iPod was stolen by Sarah Jessica Parker for later sold to the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs.

According to Wakefield, he was friendly with Parker and agreed to establish an agreement to commercialize the iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Mini, iPod Shuffle, iPod Touch and iPhone. However, Parker betray the agreement and sell the technology to Steve Jobs.

Wakefield register his complaint in the U.S. District Court Central District area of California. He was also with his confident sent a letter to Steve Jobs complaint contains a number of requests, among other compensation.

The lawsuit does not seem to mind it very seriously and intended to simply find the sensation of it, because there was no supporting evidence that makes sense. So that was launched Geek.com

Las Vegas - For the gaming enthusiast, this car would like paradise. Nothing, the Toyota Tacoma is a modified version of it was deliberately designed for the enthusiast gaming, especially the Xbox.

This can be seen from the presence of super-large television screen behind the car that had been installed to play the game.

As quoted from worldcarfans, double cabin is on display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas was built on cooperation BAD Company, Microsoft Xbox and this Davelopment Toyota Racing is meant for gamers who play Xbox particularly fond of vacation time arrives.

That's why Toyota Tacoma chosen as the basis for modification. Because the strength of this car is very useful for accessing remote areas so that
make the maniacs to be more flexible game choose their playground.

In addition, this car was very helpful. Because not only able to bring my friends to participate, sports equipment, cargo and equipment can be transported to relax too.

And because dedicated to the maniacs Xbox, it is not wrong if this game had the biggest portion of all existing entertainment devices.

Game environment was prepared by throwing pillars B and install gullwing doors having a certain model to create a configuration of four seats in the front.

In the fourth seat is also BAD pair four monitors high definision easy to convert from game drive mode so that the exact
will further facilitate and spoil the game maniacs who brought this car.

And to enliven the atmosphere, BAD was also paired the 8 units of 650-watt powered speakers Kicker artificial.

Therefore, with this car, the game would be even more exciting because it was mania game no longer pegged to play games at home or at
in the room. Because with this car, playing Xbox on any campsite became possible.

While social networking community website has a serious concern to the security of public space as a whole, only a few of those who do the basic steps to protect yourself from online crime. This fact is one of the results of an online survey conducted by the AVG and the CMO Council. In addition, the results of a poll entitled "Bringing Social Security to the Online Community" highlights the vulnerability and the attention of members of the community social networking website for cyber security and prevention needs to be done to protect themselves.

The survey stated that filling them concerned with phishing attacks, spam, and malware is happening right now. However, only half of those who actually care about the theft of personal data in online communities. In addition, less than a third take action to protect themselves online.

AMD this month presents a processor that has a different architecture with the latest processors, Phenom II, the Athlon II. Processor with Regor code does not have four cores like Phenom II, although it is the Phenom X2 II. Athlon X2 II 250 also does not have L3 cache, but AMD makes its L2 cache becomes larger than twice the Phenom II for his per core. Although no L3 cache, it Athlon X2 II can not be underestimated. This processor good enough when running the game, not even disappointing when used for editing images.



AMD offers the Athlon X2 II 250 at a price below one million dollars for Indonesia region. Seeing the price, then the processor is very suitable to serve as the brains of computers for office and can also be used for a cheap HTPC. Is it a cheap price? Not really. This processor is also more power efficient than the Phenom X2 II.

Athlon X2 II coming to 250 CHIP Test Lab tested directly. CHIP II Athlon X2 test 250 using BAPCo Sysmark 2007. As a comparison, using the CHIP II X2 Phenom 550 and 545 to deal with the Athlon X2 II 250. For more information, please read the article about the Athlon X2 II 250 to CHIP edition 8 / 2009.

What appears in your mind tenta design Firefox 4.0 over? Perhaps the two words? Google Chrome. Previous shows some mockups Mozilla Firefox to 3.7. Firefox 4.0 shows the design of the two options, one with the 3.7 idea, and the second Chrome.

In particular, the design of Firefox 4.0 browser tab shows up in every window where there is a title bar. That same approach is chosen with Google Chrome.

Firefox 4.0 also shows mockups of a combination of buttons on the right url address bar. Button can be used to start loading the page, to stop the loading, and back.

Do you imagine buying a drink with your fingerprint. In Indonesia, may still be necessary in tens years before it is done, but in Japan, Hitachi has the system and is already running.

Hitachi already has a system fingerprint authentication credentials for the four-wheeled vehicles. Now, the system is installed in the building company that allows its servants to buy a drink only with glue fingerprint them.

Beverage machines usually use coins or paper money, payment systems other drink is quite interesting is that mobile phone use is there in the United States.

Wah, when our technology is ready to receive this machine beverage ya?, A coin first at least:)

A new optical technology is being tested in Japan. Dahsyatnya, technology is able to achieve speeds 30 Terabit per second (Tbps), or more than 32 billion Kbps. (32,212,254,720 right Kbps, based on the conversion via Google)

Testing was done by KDDI R & D Labs with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) in Japan. Tested technology that utilizes OFDM transmission alias called orthogonal frequency division multiplex.

Simply a comparison, the speed internet connection at this time is far - very far - from that achieved in the trial. Speed of 500 kilobit per second (Kbps), for example, has included the use of normal tolerable for day-to-day. While the average speed of the internet in the world, based on the data end in 2008, is 1.5 Mbps or 1500 Kbps.

Nah, 30 Terabit per second is approximately equivalent to 32 billion kilobit per second. With speeds like this, per second of data able to be sent to reach 3.9 million MB, or almost 1000 pieces DVD movies per second.

As quoted from the Nikkei detikINET, Thursday (30/7/2009), testing is done on the distance of 240 kilometers, this means not just testing range. KDDI plans akan commercialize this technology in 2012.

Not satisfied released six cameras at once, FujiFilm also released the first camera 3 Dimensions in the world, the Finepix Real 3D W1. In addition to this release the 3D camera, FujiFilm also released a 3D picture viewer, Finepix Real 3D V1.

This camera uses a system of "Real 3D Lens." To produce 3D images, you need a camera that is able to capture two images at once at the same time. Both images are captured simultaneously in a 3D image on a different layer 2. In order to meet the needs, then this camera is equipped with two Fujinon lenses. Interestingly again, this camera is able to do 3x optical zoom. This was a little difficult to hear, especially for the second lens mensejajarkan existing. However, FujiFilm has claimed besutan this camera you are able to do so.

This camera uses the screen of 2.8 inches, you can use to see the results of the captured images in the form of 2D or 3D with the naked eye through the LCD is mounted on this camera.

Finepix Real 3D W1 is ditujukkan to take 3D images but not the means that the camera is not able to take a 2D image. Please note, this camera uses two lenses in one camera. By using the feature "2D Advanced Mode", you can take two different pictures just by pressing the SHUTTER button only once. By using two lenses, that many new things that can be obtained from this camera.

To view the 3D images, you can use the LCD layer is included on this camera, but to make you more comfortable also released FujiFilm Finepix Real 3D V1, a 3D picture viewer with a screen of 8 inches. As we know, to enjoy 3D images in the form usually required a special glasses. Using this tool, you can immediately see the 3D image on the screen that is big enough and also use the naked eye. To use the V1, you only need to use the SD Card.

Microsoft in October will be released later newest operating system, namely Windows 7. Many people who ask whether Windows 7 is actually suitable for the game or not, especially for the game-long game. Well the answer is ...

ExtremeTech site was trying to install approximately 22 new and old games on the beta version of Windows 7, and the result is brisk when compared with Windows Vista. In fact Windows 7 is quite stable to run older games

One of the games that have tried the first FPS game was very popular, that is Quake 2. This game has run smoothly under Windows 7, almost the same when used on Windows 95 and Windows 98.

More good Windows 7 have a feature called Games Explorer. This feature is actually already in the Windows Vista, but this concept is called the concept of the 'rudimentary'. Now in Windows 7 concept is far better and more refined.

Games Explorer function of this group is for all games in a software similar to Windows Explorer so that the gamer does not need to look for trouble in the game Start Menu. As shown in the picture below:

ASUS Eee PC started to hear since last year, and as we can, laptop cute this one is sweet enough demand in the market of Indonesia. Nah, I want the latest info on the ASUS Eee PC?

This time let's intip ASUS T91 ekullh PC that has a multitouch screen alias can be touched with more than 1 source of touch. Wow! How about the specification?

ASUS is the latest generation is equipped with GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. With size 8.9-inch LED backlit Touch Panel, netbook is filled with the Atom Z520 processor, Ethernet, multicard reader, VGA output, 2 USB 2.0 ports. In addition, informed of the smart objects are already equipped with Windows 7. Unfortunately up to now has not been described at next-generation Asus Eee PC will be released. Hmmm, just a patient.

Looking for a multimedia laptop? Of multimedia laptop not find any laptop. Due to the multimedia needs of its own with the same high demand for game playing. But will be better if you use a laptop that is devoted to multimedia, such as Samsung laptop output of this one.

Samsung now joining produce multimedia laptop sail with 17.3 inch type R720. Machine laptop itself there is a LED-backlit panel, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 and the speakers with subwoofer. Itself consists of a keyboard QWERTY and numeric, are also available 4 USB 2.0 ports. This is dibundel laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium. For your own laptop hard drive capacity to accommodate these files up to 320 GB. The first time will soon be released in the UK in July 2009 and the future will be included on the price range of 599 USD or about 6 million. well, you're ready to get this multimedia laptop?

Windows Mail is a free email and newsgroup client Microsoft introduced in Windows Vista to succeed Outlook Express. Both Windows Mail and Outlook Express (for Windows XP) is replaced by Windows Live Mail, an e-mail client downloadable as part of Windows Live Essentials suite of products. Thus, Windows 7 does not pre-installed or bundled with any email client, including Windows Mail.

Newer Windows Live Mail client definitely has much more features, but users need to accustom to the new user interface of the Windows Live Mail. User who wants to use legacy Windows Mail in Windows 7, it’s possible to extract and port Windows Mail from Windows Vista to install in Windows 7.

In order to install and use Windows Mail in Windows 7, just copy the complete content (all files and folders) inside %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Windows Mail\ folder in Windows Vista, and overwrites or replaces the same folder on Windows 7 system to port over and migrate Windows Mail.

1. For user using English edition of Windows 7, and no longer has Windows Vista system, download the Windows Mail system files: Windows-Mail-Vista.zip. Otherwise, manually copy recursively the %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Windows Mail\ folder from Windows Vista system, including the MUI language pack folder.
2. Grant full control permissions and ownership to administrators for %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Windows Mail\ folder in Windows 7 system.
3. Backup the %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Windows Mail\ folder in Windows 7.
4. Extract and copy the Windows Mail files from Windows Vista to %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Windows Mail\ folder of Windows 7, overwrite if duplicates are found.
5. Create a shortcut on desktop or Start Menu that points to %SystemDrive%\Program Files\Windows Mail\winmail.exe executable.

sources : mydigitallife

Windows 7 can be downloaded for free via the official Microsoft website. The link provided by Microsoft is earlier than the usual. However, before downloading the latest OS from Microsoft is that you know a few things, namely:

* No need in a hurry. Windows 7 RC this can still be downloaded to the month of July 2009. Microsoft is also providing product to the number of keys is not limited. With the free download link is opened, the people watching the race to become the first OS to try to immediately enter the final this time. Therefore, it can be ascertained that the server is Microsoft will even overwhelmed. Patience required to find the right time for you to find time to download this OS.
* Please note your calendar. After you download and install the OS, you can try this OS up to 1 June 2010. Microsoft also announced that since March 1 date later in 2010, computers that have installed Windows 7 will shutdown automatically every 2 hours. To avoid this, you are required to install the version of non-expired before the date of 1 March 2010.

* Backup your data always. You never know what the bug is still there on this OS. Therefore, it's good you always guard the way the backup data.
* Installation. For you who have installed Vista, you can install Windows 7 without having to make up back on the PC (but still recommended to do the back up data to avoid the things that are not desired). For you Windows XP users and Windows 7 Beta, you need to back up your data, then perform the installation of RC, and then reinstall all the programs and restore the data.

For you who are interested to download the OS, you can visit the website http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx. Happy trying!

A pirated version of software from the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) that have been infected with a Trojan horse that is able to create a botnet with ten thousands of bots under control. It is presented by the researchers at security company Damballa. Software Windows 7 Release Candidate is first displayed on 24th April, and spread very quickly in the hundreds per jamnya new bot, and bots are controlled by 27.000 in the same time. Results are arrested Damballa through the network and control server in the 10th May.

Pirated software Windows 7 Release Candidate now also has spread through the well-field site download pirated software and online forum. Software Windows 7 Release Candidate pirated version is designed to be downloaded and installed with the scheme "pay-per-install", where the downloader should pay for the installation of 'malware' that was created by botmaster. According Damballa, installation of a computer user menginfeksi progress quickly.

"We continue with the observation that the way the installation reach about 1.600 download per day in a wide geographic area. Since we signed it, a lot of pirated Windows software installation 7 RC then this can not be accessed by botmaster. However, regardless botmaster can still control the instlasi that already in the computer. Computers that are infected in the U.S. about 10 percent, while in the Netherlands and Italy about 7 percent. "Said Tripp Cox, vice president of technical Damballa.

According to Trend Micro, Windows 7 RC has been used by malware distributors since the launching date of 5 May. In fact, Trend Micro has also emnemukan Trojan horse TROJ_DROPPER.SPX that masquerade as a copy-an RC software is Windows 7. For the original software from the Windows 7 RC, the user can download the official Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

Dual-core technology and also to the netbook platform.

This year, Intel will release three processors to accompany the latest netbook Atom. In a report issued on Tuesday (12/5/09), Intel processors will provide a more sophisticated portable from Atom netbook market for mid to hi-range. Intel is still the old version of Atom for this year to the end. Later in September, they will start marketing the latest version of the graphics chip is more powerful, certainly with a more expensive price.

Most models, the netbook for the price of U.S. $ 1200 and more expensive, will use dual-core platform with the name Calpella. Mid-range model, the price of netbook to U.S. $ 700-900, get a dual-core processor-based CULV (Consumer Ultra-Low-Voltage), which will improve the performance netbook with significant when compared with Atom netbook berprosesor already circulating knowledgeable at this time. Processors of this type is made to compete besutan AMD processor, Athlon namely Neo.

Intel has launched its first Xeon chip based on Nehalem. Chip design itself is for servers and workstations that are expected to bring increased performance and power efficiency for the Xeon platform. Chip Xeon 5500 series, created for the dual-socket system, while the Xeon 3500 chip's target segment single socket systems (Nehalem EP / efficient performance).

Slightly drawn back, for desktop Nehalem processors have been launched years ago with the name mengusung Core i7, Nehalem, while for the server socket membekal four or more released this year. Intel revealed that the increase in both Xeon performance platform gress intended to replace the old server Nine single system with the Nehalem.

Nehalem systems consume 20 percent of energy and combined with some server with speed 25 Gbit / s, as expressed by Gordon Haff (head of IT analyst company Iluminata). Nehalem EP system can support DDR3 memory and 144 GB memory controller support up to 1333 Mhz. Hyper-Threading technology, Intel can make each processor core capable of handling the same task two.

Other features is Nehalem Turbo Boost, which can help the maximum use of processor. If the operating system asks for more performance, and the chip is in high summer, the feature can boost clock speed for each processor core. Intel Flex Migration feature will also make it easier to migrate virtual machines between servers based Nehalem chip and Intel.

Chip Intel Xeon 5500 Series will have a clock speed 3.2 GHz to 1.86 GHz, with four bands (130W, 95W, 80W and 60W). While the chip for single-socket Xeon 3500 has a 3.2GHz clock speed, 2.93GHz and 2.66GHz, the band in 130W.

The beauty of the image is usually enjoyed by those who have eyes that have normal and good vision. But now, have attended a Polaroid camera to print images with or arising format more popular with the Braille format. With this camera, even if it can not see the picture, at least, can "feel the image".

This camera is designed by Son Seunghee, Sukyung Lee and Kim Hyunsoo. Concept and design as the camera in general. The only difference, this camera is equipped with a built-in Braille printer to print the results. For those who blind, this camera may be able to help get a picture of this world better.

Not feel the age of Windows Vista have been almost 3 years, if the annual Indoneisa still 2 more little ones. Age for Microsoft is the time to mempensiunkan Windows Vista and replace it with the Operating System later. Windows 7, so that the operating system that will replace Windows Vista. Until this version of the Windows 7 is a beta version that has been tested on the Microsoft partner. For the layman, the eye will appear kasat changes from the side interface, but not so significantly out of Windows Vista. Aero more enhanced features in Windows 7 is.

Basically, the idea of making Windows 7 comes from the input from the community who need a operating system that is easy to use and more in the daily work more quickly and efficiently. Technology of the presence of Windows 7 is Windows mengusung Touch technology, which is the operating system without the need keyboard or mouse. Carried touchscreen technology which will give it easy for its users. Of course, you must have a screen to be able to take advantage of touchscreen technologies. Such as touch screen technology on the Apple Iphone is simply amazing, because all user access is only located on the touch screen. Be prepared to be on-budget funds to buy a monitor when Windows 7 touchscreen actually released to the public.

According to microsoft's website, many new features in the Windows 7. Following a review of the new features of Windows 7:

1. Convenience & Efficiency

Windows 7 promises to use the operating system more easily and efficiently. This is because the foundation is dibangunnya Windows 7. Among the advantages of convenience and efficiency of Windows 7 are:

* Share Music and Video

Usually when you mensharing a file in your Windows, then you will menshare file either single file or folder even partition the drive you .. Windows 7 memeberikan ease in a variety of media that you will be sharing.

* Windows Touch

Windows Touch functions provide facilities for you to be able to use Windows 7 handle this without a mouse and keyboard. Keyboard and Mouse 2 is a major component in the interaction with your operating system, Windows 7, but the dependence of your mouse and keyboard will be slightly reduced. At the touch of a system such as Apple Iphone, you can play movies or music by using your finger, menzoom images can only rub with your finger. Of course, you must use the monitor for Touchscreen can take advantage of these functions. Although the touchscreen features are there since Windows 98, but for Windows 7 of course more sensitive and better.

* Recognition Handwritting Additions

Because the technology is supported with Windows Touch, then you can use the Handwriting feature, ie writing on your screen, using a special pen. As with the existing screenshoot, the main features handwritting can be applied for the benefit of the office.

* Take control of problems

UAC (User Account Control), Windows 7 still maintains the existence of this UAC reap even more criticism in Windows Vista. On Windows 7, the security controls you can set according to your wishes. UAC in Windows Vista is a bit much with the user because the message popup that appears when you perform a certain execution.

Visual Interface

* Desktop Enhancment

Just like Windows Vista, Windows 7 use Aero Desktop Widgets and also as a complement your desktop. Taksbar form a more condensed with the feel of Aero (transparency), Customize desktop and better support widget-widget that can be placed on your desktop. These features are also found in Windows Vista, and certainly more refined.

* Theme packages reflect your style

Windows 7 also provides a selection of the style more. Manually if you want to change the visual style, desktop appreance, wallpaper in Windows Vista you must mengesetnya one-at, on the replacement of Windows 7 was performed once. Windows 7 because it provides the theme packages that you can select.

* Jump Lists

Startmenu form of Windows 7 is not a lot of changes compared to Windows Vista, only to documents that you open often can be recorded in the start menu based on the frequency file / folder you access / use. It appears that recent feature that there is always a document in Windows is now more enhanced.

* New Way to Work with Windows

This feature is almost the same features with the desktop of Ubuntu. You can do the windows on the windows that are currently used. This feature provides transparency effect that you can adjust the menu settings (invisible mode). Memaxsimize you can minimize the window and the windows only with the drag n drop, with the lead windows in the window on the desktop.

Performance

* Better Device Management

Microsoft promises the devices that better in Windows 7 is. Windows 7 provides central control to set the additional equipment that is connected to a computer, such as mouse, keyboar, printer, digital camera, video recorder and other equipment that is connected to the computer.

* Faster, more responsive performance

Windows 7 promises to speed and performance is better than previous Windows-windows. For the Windows Startup, Shutdown process, the process of hybernation and sleep, and the response at the time of multitasking, better than previous Windows (yes we are buktikan later).

* Extended Battery Life

Recognizing that development of the Mobile PC that is quite rapid, Windows 7 will provide support for the resilience of a battery that is long enough. This feature can be seen if the laptop is idle (not used) then the brightness will be derived automatically by Windows 7, this will reduce the power consumption of the battery on your laptop.

Be honest, if in fact, may be a few new things in Windows 7 is. The light from the Windows 7 Touch is a feature of Windows Aero features and better. Windows 7 is the development of Windows Vista with all features and functions the same.

You can download the free Windows 7 from Microsoft and this can try and feel of Windows 7, though still BETA version. Hopefully only the presence of Windows 7 does not disappoint many people, such as Windows Vista which is very digembar Microsoft rant but the fact remains many kekurangnnya.

Reference Source Microsoft and various other sources ...

Windows 7 (formerly call Blackcomb or Vienna) is the next version of Microsoft Windows that will replace Windows Vista.
Microsoft announced that Windows 7 will run in three years.
Client version of Windows 7 will be released in version 32-bit and 64-bit version even though the server (which will replace Windows Server 2008) will be released only in 64-bit version.

Source: http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7

The design of Windows 7 will be easier for people switching between open windows, files and applications.
The draft is also expected to provide personal computer users access to files that have not been long in use, and create a network of home so more automatic, so I said Microsoft.
Most likely, Windows 7, successor of Windows Vista, scheduled to enter the inaugural launch of early 2010.

Next is the excess-excess on display windows seven Professional Developers Conference (http://www.microsoftpdc.com/) a conference for developers:

1. Fast and more Stable's on windows Vista.
Windows 7 has a more stable performance of the windows vista.
Windows 7 is also more responsive and more sparing in the use of batteries.

2. You can only select a Wireless Network with 1 click from the system tray.
Have any practical steps in selecting a wireless network that you can select the Wireless Network with just 1 click from the system tray

3. Displays a warning if there are changes in your computer.
System will display the report in case of changes to your computer.
Will display a warning message when the computer system that you have changed and you can also setting up the level of privacy.
Ranging from "tell me everything" to "do not tell me squad"

4. The lack of a sidebar, but it has many gadgets.
In the absence of 7 windows sidebar gadgets, but gadgets remain and can disetting suit you.

5. There is a Library that can organize your documents according to type.
Features of Windows 7 is the library that will organize your documents according to type

COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT

You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on... for those who don't, you are too young anyway.

If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, "Who's on first?" might have turned out something like this:

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?

COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.

ABBOTT: Your computer?

COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.

ABBOTT: What about Windows?

COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?

ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?

COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?

ABBOTT: Wallpaper.

COSTELLO: Never mind the windows I need a computer and software.

ABBOTT: Software for Windows?

COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office; can you recommend anything?

ABBOTT: I just did.

COSTELLO: You just did what?

ABBOTT: Recommend something.

COSTELLO: You recommended something?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: For my office?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!

ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.

COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?

ABBOTT: Word.

COSTELLO: What word?

ABBOTT: Word in Office.

COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.

ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.

COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?

ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue "W".

COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue "w" if you don't start with some straight answers. OK, forget that. Can I watch movies on the Internet?

ABBOTT: Yes, you want Real One.

COSTELLO: Maybe a real one, maybe a cartoon. What I watch is none of your business. Just tell me what I need!

ABBOTT: Real One.

COSTELLO: If it's a long movie, I also want to watch reels 2, 3 and 4. Can I watch them?

ABBOTT: Of course.

COSTELLO: Great! With what?

ABBOTT: Real One.

COSTELLO: OK, I'm at my computer and I want to watch a movie. What do I do?

ABBOTT: You click the blue "1".

COSTELLO: I click the blue one what?

ABBOTT: The blue "1".

COSTELLO: Is that different from the blue W?

ABBOTT: The blue "1" is Real One and the blue "W" is Word.

COSTELLO: What word?

ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.

COSTELLO: But there are three words in "office for windows"!

ABBOTT: No, just one But it's the most popular Word in the world.

COSTELLO: It is?

ABBOTT: Yes, but to be fair, there aren't many other Words left. It pretty much wiped out all the other Words out there.

COSTELLO: And that word is real one?

ABBOTT: Real One has nothing to do with Word. Real One isn't even part of Office.

COSTELLO: STOP! Don't start that again. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?

ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.

COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?

ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.

COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?

ABBOTT: One copy.

COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?

ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.

COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?

ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!

(A few days later)...............................

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?

COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?

ABBOTT: Click on "START".......

The iPhone-world is abuzz with rumors about a next-generation iPhone coming down the product pipeline. The discovery of an “iPhone 2,1″ device roaming the internets has sparked many to speculate that Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) might have a more powerful iPhone planned for launch this year. So, it was only a matter of time before iPhone “4G” concepts started to trickle into the blogosphere.

Intro: Em Am7 C9 D

Em        Am7                    C9
Suddenly something has happened to me
D             Em
As I was having my cup of tea
Am7              C9
Suddenly I was feeling depressed
D                   Em
I was utterly and totally stressed
Am               C9  D Em
Do you know you made me cry ouooo
Am              C9 D
Do you know you made me die
Em                 Am7       )
And the thing that’s gets to me        )
C9           D              )
Is you’ll never really see             )  CHORUS
Em                    Am7     )
And the thing that’s freaks me out     )
C9             D                )
Is I always be in doubt                )
G          D                  C
It is a lovely thing that we have
D               G
It is a lovely thing that we
G         D           C
It is a lovely thing the animal
D                Em Am7 C D
The animal instinct
Em      Am7                C9
So take my hands and come with me
D
We will change reality
Em          Am7               C9
So take my hands and we will pray
D         Em
They won’t take you away
Am7          C9  D Em
They will never make me cry no
Am7          C9 D
They will never make me die

CHORUS

Em         Am7        C                D
The animal the animal the animal instinct in me
Em        Am7         C                D
It is the animal the animal the animal instinct in me
Em              Am7
It is the animal it is the animal
C                D
It is the animal instinct in me  X 2

I failed to tell you this story when I got into work, even after spending my cycle in composing the post in my head. So now you get the less pretty, shorter version as I scramble to get the words down before I go for a post-gym shower.

Those of you who have visited my house, or seen enough pictures, will get the gist of the layout of these terraces. Long narrow properties, with bathrooms and kitchens extending out of the back of the standard 2-up 2-down living and bedrooms. In our case, our ground floor extends for quite a way, and from our bedroom, the back window of the tiny half-bedroom directly above the kitchen looks out over the vast square expanse of the bathroom roof.

Since our house has become a fashionable hotspot for up and coming stray cats to get a sneaky warm snooze and a bit of grub, we have taken to opening this upstairs window for the cat while we are away from the house, rather than the downstairs one, on the basis that Crotchspider can't get up on the roof anymore (we don't think so anyway). Fidget is very used to this now, although if he's out when we're in the house, he will sit forlornly on the dining room windowsill waiting quietly for someone to let him in, rather than go upstairs and let himself in, as it were (note - he doesnt cry or scratch the door or anything, he just sits there silently. when its dark, seeing a black cat sitting in the unlit alleyway can be difficult. he doesnt seem to have realised this yet).

This morning, I was eating my breakfast at the dining table, in the company of Mr Fidget who, having finished his breakfast, was looking out of the window deciding if he wanted to go out or not. All of a sudden, quite unexpectedly, his ears flattened against his head and he let out this unearthly howl. I recognised the noise as "There's a cat I don't like sitting in my alleyway. How dare it!" but the reaction was a little over the top for the usual suspect - Fidget doesnt really get that agitated by Crotchspider anymore unless he's being really persistant. So I got up, leaned over and saw next doors ginger boy peering interestedly in through my back door. He heard me move (paper thin walls!) and ran a short way down the alley, then stopped to look at me. He has the most gorgeous, innocent and curious face. Almost like he doesnt realise when he's being an idiot. Anyway, he buggered off down the path, so I resumed eating and Fidget resumed his staring.

Once I'd finished, there was no sign of him. I took Fidget upstairs, thinking "I will let him out upstairs and then he wont instantly run into the other cat and start fighting". Hmmm. How wrong can one be?

We have a bedside cabinet thing in front of the window, to help Fidget get in and out. I put him down on that, and he was instantly up, face pressed against the glass as I opened the window. He jumped up onto the windowsill, and stopped, half in and half out. Still staring intently. I leaned over, looked out, and who should I see on the bathroom roof, but next door's cat! He was right near the edge, over the alleyway side. Fidget wasn't moving, so I stroked him a couple of times (it gives him the courage to stand up for himself, instead of making me do it). He jumped down, ran over to the other cat, and stopped about a foot away from him. The other cat hissed rather ferociously, and backed away until he was very precariously balanced on the edge of the roof. Fidget inched closer, the ginger tom hissed again, so Fidget smacked him round the head and pushed him off the roof! I heard his wail of despair, and an almighty thump as he hit the floor. I raced downstairs, but he had moved by the time I got to the window. So then I had to go outside and check to make sure he was ok. 

Which of course he was. He was pottering round the garden, being curious at things, as if nothing had happened. While Fidget sat and sulked on the roof corner.

I have no idea what happened after that, as I had to go to work, but I did see the ginger cat leaving the garden so I'm assuming Fidget eventually came down and got on with things.

However, I did notice as well, that as I was leaving, Crotchspider also turned up and was sitting by the back door!

Well, if you like to save money like most of us, here is a good reason to buy your iPhone 3G from Best Buy this week, link.
This week at Best Buy you can save $50-$100 on an iPhone for being a Best Buy Reward Zone Member or Premium Silver Member. The Reward Zone Member can save $50 and the Premium Silver Member can save $100 on iPhones with prices of $300 for 16gb and $200 for 8gb.
So if you promised anyone an iPhone 3G as a gift or a gift for yourself, then consider moving that day to sometime before Saturday, February 22. Just keep in mind that there are rumors out there that a new iPhone will be coming this summer. So save $50-$100 now or wait it out for a rumored iPhone this summer. The choice is yours, good luck.

Microsoft has made the availability of Service Pack 2 RC for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 to the TechNet and MSDN subscribers so that they can test the service pack. Microsoft will be announcing the public availability of the Service Pack 2 RC for Windows Vista & Windows Server 2008 in a day or two.

In addition to all previously released updates, SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 will contain changes focused on supporting new types of hardware and adding support for several emerging standards.



The download size of SP2 RC for x86 Windows is 302MB, and for x64 is 508 MB (Refer the chart for more information). According to Brandon LeBlanc, final release of SP2 for Windows Vista & Windows Server 2008 will be done in the second quarter of 2009.

Microsoft has made the availability of Service Pack 2 RC for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 to the TechNet and MSDN subscribers so that they can test the service pack. Microsoft will be announcing the public availability of the Service Pack 2 RC for Windows Vista & Windows Server 2008 in a day or two.

In addition to all previously released updates, SP2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 will contain changes focused on supporting new types of hardware and adding support for several emerging standards.

The download size of SP2 RC for x86 Windows is 302MB, and for x64 is 508 MB (Refer the chart for more information). According to Brandon LeBlanc, final release of SP2 for Windows Vista & Windows Server 2008 will be done in the second quarter of 2009.