Web Deuce

La Revolucion Google!

2009-09-25T22:25:00.001+05:30

Time Digital The Next Generation of Search New search engines are taking on the old guard, armed with radical new technology. May 5, 1999.

in reference to:

"La Revolucion Google!"
- Some Talk about Google: Press Coverage (view on Google Sidewiki)

Historical Year for Web Hosting and Communications

2009-07-04T09:40:00.000+05:30

This is an historical year of transition, from legacy web hosting systems to the Web 2.0 age :-).

Many changes have happened and more are on the way.

From Dial up Networking to Cable, Wi-Fi and WiMAX.
From a ASCII-JPG Viewer-Browser (Mosaic) to HTML, DHTML and AJAX then Online Applications.
From Big Power Hungry Computers to Compact Low Power Netbooks and Thin Clients.
From Command Line Programs to Windows, Linux, MAC - GUI. and now Touch and Tilt Interface!

It has been an evolution with a few mutations here and there. (iPhone)

There are three services i know are transiting to the new age. Two are as old as the internet and browser itself.

Compuserve - Netscape - AOL at OurWorld

"We regret to inform you that as of June 30, 2009 the CompuServe OurWorld service will no longer be available....."

Geocities Hosting Free - Yahoo at Geo FAQ

"Please note that you must either upgrade or download your files before October 26."

And then a recent service of Google called Google Pages which is moving to Google Sites. Here the pages are moved to the new service by google itself.

Here is a list of free hosting alternatives. These are some i know, there are many more.

There have been such historical events before, change has always been good, it made this world a better place - Read More

Online Accounting for SOHO and Small Business

2009-06-29T21:38:00.000+05:30

I have used quicken from Win 3.1 days. It ability in automating accounting and reporting is something phenomenal. I used it in unconventional ways also, where just its reporting capability was needed. This was years back.

Now that many Apps are moving online, something a bit beyond the Quicken Online, an API perhaps may help. Could not locate such a feature, hence this feedback.

If the Full Quicken Software is hosted online and only the Web API is leased to Accounting Service Providers. The Developers with the Service Providers can develop Adobe AIR Software that run on Thin Clients like these Nettop-and-Servers. These just have the minimum Linux OS to fire up Adobe AIR.

So, on Startup, the Screen just shows the client AIR screen in which entries are made or reports taken, depending on that client's configuration. This way the developers just need to learn using an Accounting Web API, on Adobe AIR. The Quicken Software is always up to date as it is on their servers. The complex process of bookkeeping, need not be studied for designing the clients. Only the Simplicity of the I/O design and the Power of the Remote API provider defines the service results.

In this Method, the Rich Experience and Capabilities of the Software Company, which is its IP; is well protected. Only the API is deployed, not the binaries.

Embed a Google Web Tool in a Page

2009-06-27T11:30:00.000+05:30

Embed a Google Web Tool in a Page

Google Docs Presentations

"Embed Google Docs presentations into your webpage so visitors can watch them directly on the page."

It would be very useful to have another Web Element for Web Designers.

An Ultra-Light 30px Toolbar on top of a Web page. This will have a Myriad of (layman) User Selectable Features from Google Services and JavaScript Tools. (for Developers, it can be programmable or api). Manageable or Dynamically Configurable for Logged in users. A SSI - CGI type of Server Side Generated Toolbar can help inserting the toolbar in all pages without updating html.

Suppose i add this code to the html of my website after selecting the tools i need; i will find a 30px toolbar at top of every page, blending closely with the site theme. A logo and link to the website home page will make every toolbar unique .

These are Features for the Site Toolbar, which i think may improve the usability and interactivity of a Website for its Audience.

Google Translate for Website Google Translate Gadget.
Custom Search Engine or Site Search as selected by Visitors.
Site Navigational Aid - Home Button, JS / History Breadcrumb.
Ability to start a Online Web Chat Session Google Talk Chatback.
Community, Comment and Feedback Controls - Google Connect.
Calender, Site Feed Subscribe, Send Message, Ajax Animated.
Post it Like Page Note or Marker on any Page via SearchWiki.
Small Menu of pages of site, like About, Privacy, Contact etc.

Anantha Narayan delabs

Note - June 26 2009 Started, June 27 2009 Ended

Google Wave - From MultiMedia Shoutbox to Office Workflow Visualization

2009-05-31T20:51:00.000+05:30

Google Wave - Web Communication and Collaboration

Right from a MultiMedia Shoutbox to Office Workflow Visualization, many things are possible. From what i learnt so far, you could probably even make use of this for Creating Live Dashboards or Visual Office Terminals; as a Simple Front end for Google Apps and Other Business Processing and Monitoring Software in the Background.

I would like to say more in context of my science. It could be a Web Based LabView, but for Office and Business Apps.

See Also

Another Wave from Google

Wonder Wheel and other New Search Features

2009-05-13T17:22:00.000+05:30

Below you can see the Wonder Wheel in action on a Chrome Browser. After your usual keyword search, click on the 'Show Options' link on Top-Left, this unfolds an ajax menu, wonder wheel is on that list. 'Google Images' was the keywords i tried; then clicked 'clipart' balloon and then 'animal clipart' balloon to get the screen below, with that Green Elephant.

You can Zoom the image or See the Entire Album for this blog.

From Web Deuce

Google Chrome Browser

2009-04-30T16:16:00.000+05:30

Google Chrome Browser

I am now quite happy with Chrome Browser, The usability is excellent. I have tested on my XP with Zone Alarm and other protection software. The upgrade and Installation happens only when all the protections are disabled briefly. iTunes, Firefox and Quicktime upgrades dont need these protections disabled, when upgrading. I still use Firefox for 90% of my Browsing.

"Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier."

Chrome Browser Feedback

From Web Deuce

Embedding JS-CSS in a Webpage Template

2009-04-19T09:40:00.000+05:30

Now many third part scripts like Stats, Ads, Videos, Gadgets and Ajax elements are available for embedding in the template of a service or community-network template page.

Average user cannot tackle code snippets and inadvertently introduce errors, while adding the code to his template html source.

More important is that this snippets will change syntax as the webapps evolve and the service api changes or even new web standards.

It may be best to make this snippet invisible to users and available to programmers if needed. Even the code coming on the browser client html makes the page cluttered and there is a bandwidth element too.

A new HTML tag may help clean the clutter and leave the snippet at the server. It is similar to embedding images ..

<xgz src="http://service3-api.net/ads-kb.gz" />

The xgz tag is for gz compressed xhtml code analogous to "img src" for embedding images. The gz file has CSS-JS and XHTML code that is current to that service and account.

The Browser decompresses the gz and renders the page and effects as designed. The Browser View source just shows the xgz tag for every code-embed. Expanding the element gives more details. As this code is at host, it cannot be modified or tampered by any user.

The best part of this is, some code gz can be password protected so the code wont unzip or render for user browsers that are not logged in. The password protection of code gz can also protect the code to some extent. Which may be the DHTML or AJAX IP of creative web designers.

From e-Mail to e-Gram - Evolve Communications

2009-04-16T20:30:00.000+05:30

When we send a snail mail or receive them, there is not much of spam involved. This is because of the cost of the postage stamp and cover. Even then some unwanted mail may come in, but not snail mail spam.

The cost of sending an e-mail should fall on the sender, not the receiver or the mail transport system. A way - more like 100 free sending per day, above that nominal charges. This may not work well as most of this spam is sent unconventionally. If routers and servers get smart, they can block spam, then it may be like charging a Toll on the Data Highway. That may choke the net for normal users.

So a new communications method called e-Gram. This imposes the cost on the sender, it offers protection to the receiver and does not clog the net.

When i send an e-Gram, it is a string of not more than 24 characters which is the subject or summary, only text, no media. 24 ASCII characters.

Example -

Quotation for 20 Nos. of Storage Bins Q2341

is the e-Gram sent to sam.acme.tel - where sam is the name and acme the firm, service provider or home account.

Only 24 letters and no media (embedded or attached) is sent, so the transit cost and bandwidth reduced.

When i sent this e-Gram, it created a secure page on my host with the full letter and media. This page is protected and can only be seen by a browser or client when authenticated or logged in.

When the person gets the e-Gram, his spam filters after checking the subject and sender may mark it clean. When he clicks on the more link, the private page is visited at my host/provider. The link has the authentication for that page. If it looks like spam, he will not click the more link.

As only e-Grams move from server to server, the bandwidth and storage load is less. Only valid e-Grams are visited. This way Media and Executables can never be sent by an e-Gram. The person who accidentally visits a spam e-Gram will not download any media or binary, as this will need his action.

The eGram Client can have have a two Inbox system. One Green Inbox for known, verified or approved senders. Another Red Inbox for Unknown Senders.

Anantha Narayan

Trigger - Spam produces 17m tons of CO2'

Cloud Computing - The Future of Software - 2

2009-04-16T14:15:00.000+05:30

Take an example of a "Speech to Text" Software installed on a PC, these have several limitations and a fuzzy learning process. It works with people with known dialects, good pronunciation and proper language syntax. This does not work well with some, as they are not patient, and cannot adapt to the system's behavior.

So if you move the entire Speech to Text software online, the servers process the audio, using semi-automated means, learn the language of the user and build a specific audio profile online. This will mean some human interaction in the learning process. The main core software along with some operators managing the learning process will make Speech to Text, easy for all.

As the Software is on the servers, it can be updated frequently by the engineers. The dialect database and patterns, can be built during beta and also with every new customer audio profile. The dialect, pronunciation and language templates can easily evolve as the user profile databases are online. Future users may need a learning process which is short, as they have to only match a existing profile template.

Lastly, there is nothing to Install or Uninstall. no Registry to backup. Works from any computer in any country, but only Online. Once in a way, you need to backup your database-setting from your online account on to a CD and keep it very safe.

Anantha Narayan

HTC Magic - Android Powered Web Phone

2009-03-23T21:18:00.000+05:30

HTC Magic - Android Powered Web Phone

A Touch Phone which can access the Internet. Google Mail and Search too. Video recording, Google Maps. Get Connected over 3.5G network connection and Wi-Fi technology. 3.2-inch touch-sensitive screen.

From Nomadic Computing

Features Include -

ROM: 512 MB, RAM: 192 MB
Trackball with Enter button
Qualcomm MSM7201a, 528 MHz
11-pin mini-USB 2.0 with Auido Jack
G-sensor and Digital Compass

Related -

HTC Dream - Overview - This has full five-row QWERTY keyboard

Tel Domain - Communications Dashboard

2009-03-16T22:00:00.000+05:30

Tel Domain - Communications Dashboard

Let me imagine! I want some details on a Dell Netbook, but i could not remember the region specific telephone number. Let me assume that Dell has set up the dell.tel communications dashboard. I would then just visit the dell.tel URL on the iPhone and it would automatically locate my region and i would press the Phone Symbol or Number to Dial. It couldn't be easier.

(dell.tel is used as an illustrative example SAN Gear)

Integrate all your means of communication in a single place under your control.....

"The .tel is a service that allows individuals and businesses alike to store and manage all their contact information and keywords directly in the DNS.."

Download the .tel applications for desktops and mobiles
Try Simulator for Businesses - Create and View .tel

Some Tel Profiles

Palm Pre Web Connected SmartPhone

2009-01-09T15:45:00.000+05:30

Palm Pre - Web Connected SmartPhone

Palm has Flashed a Bright Light of Energy and Hope in the New Year with a Palm Pre, An Innovative Smartphone in tune with the Web Connected Wi-Fi WiMax Era. Palm a Pioneer of Handheld-Device; Mobile Office and Productivity Enhancer, is back with Extra Power.

From Web Deuce

Excerpts.

Pre uses the Palm Synergy feature to bring your Outlook, Google, and Facebook calendars together for one logical view of your day.

Keep multiple applications open and move easily between them-email, maps, photos, websites, etc.

An incredibly fast browser brings you full websites the way they were meant to be seen.

Gmail, AOL, and Yahoo!. Use Wi-Fi hotspots. And look up directions or nearby points of interest using GPS.

Qualcomm - Wireless - CDMA chipsets

2009-01-07T11:20:00.000+05:30

Qualcomm - Wireless - CDMA chipsets

Designer and supplier of CDMA chipsets, system software, network base stations, handsets, modems

"Qualcomm started out providing contract research and development services, with limited product manufacturing, for the wireless telecommunications market. One of the team's first goals was to develop a commercial product. This effort resulted in OmniTRACS.

QCT WLAN

"Based on the revolutionary MIMO (multiple input multiple output) technique, Qualcomm's highly integrated, high performance WLAN chipset solution for the next generation 802.11n"

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Mobile Computing Devices (MCDs) offer a revolution in computing and communications in a thin and light form factor with a 7-12" display and full keyboard.

Gobi - Global Mobile Internet Technology

This is good for people who travel around the globe, What is important is; practical and sensible usage of internet, for information or data communications over Handheld devices. The iPhone has demonstrated that web is usable in small devices for the first time. The greater need is jitter-glitch-free online experience on mobile devices including netbooks over a large user base.

Anantha Narayan

Cloud Computing - The Future of Software - 1

2009-01-05T22:01:00.000+05:30

Let us imagine an apartment block of Pensioners, Kids, White Collar Workers and Non-Tech Managers. They need to use mail, create and print some docs, use social tools for family and friends. They have less tech abilities, they can use the buttons or wizards. They will not venture into the menu or settings. These are the Real Consumer user base .

Anybody who has setup windows or linux computers for them will know that for every issue, they need assistance. Then the installation, updates, learning new software and security issues keeps many from using anything other than a few games and checking mail. Only the Tech Savvy or trained personnel, are able to use the full capabilities of the computer and the applications. They can also manage to keep it updated and these form a small percentage, the Skilled user base . Most software and computers are tailored for this small section, the Skilled user base. They include those that were trained or self-educated.

Only when studies of usability and ergonomics improved, this problem has become more widely understood. The assumption that the Consumer user base will get converted into the Skilled User base, to adapt to Tech user systems (hardware software systems) is a myth. The consumer computing systems have to develop, this enables computers for everyone, to its full potential.

The iPod is a small device, the first step in consumer computing. Apple has always made user friendly systems. In hardware, the USB is so easy on the user compared to the Serial RS232 Port. The USB is a consumer friendly port.

The majority want to use the computer like they use a tape recorder or toaster. They cannot update, install or even backup and restore docs-media that needs to be preserved. Many of these people drop the use of computers and switch back to conventional methods. The learning, adapting time and cost is not feasible for them.

Let us Imagine a little Kid having a Touch Screen Wireless Tablet Computer with no controls whatsoever, Not even a Power Switch. The father uses a technology similar to VNC to stream basic Flash Alphabets and Numbers tutorials with sounds and also talks with his kid from office over the same device on a small inset frame. He also switches to some edutainment games when the kid has had enough of the learning. He is able to monitor and educate the child from the server. Extrapolate the system-admin to the father or teacher and all consumers to children.

Can a kid, update a patch to address a security issue. He may switch to an Abacus.

The OS and Programs Reside in the Server-Cluster or the Web-Cloud, The Software is maintained by a team of professionals. A client VNC type of tablet with firmware is with the consumers, They use their tablets or netbooks to login and use the Online Software Services.

Web Apps and cloud computing are in the right direction, Ideal high speed VNC like usage may take many evolutionary steps, in fact,it is something the computing scientists have to figure out.

Anantha Narayan

18:59 17-Dec-08

(Treat this as my feedback and understanding)

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ZoneAlarm Excellent Free Firewall

2009-01-04T13:11:00.000+05:30

ZoneAlarm Excellent Free Firewall

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks hackers from infiltrating your home PC by hiding your computer from unsolicited network traffic. By detecting and preventing intrusions, ZoneAlarm Free Firewall keeps your PC free from viruses that slow down performance, and spyware that steals your personal information, passwords, and financial data.

Essential firewall protection
Be invisible to others online
New interface makes it even easier-smaller size keeps it light

ZoneAlarm is FREE for individual and not-for-profit charitable entity use

ZoneAlarm Anti-Virus Software and Firewall

Spyware Removal, Virus Scan and complete computer security too.

Cisco Motion - Unified Wireless Network

2008-12-07T21:15:00.000+05:30

Cisco Motion - Unified Wireless Network

Computer and Device Networking without Tethers.

Multidevice accessible, Online office webapps and communication-collaboration tools; need us to be online and capable wherever we are.

An Untethered Web Office is possible only with a broadband wireless network. Home, office, travel or In-between, you can continue the productive, creative or research work. - ananth

Cisco Systems - Personalized Wireless Services

"Cisco Broadband Wireless adds Mobile WiMAX, WiFi hot spots, and WiFi mesh, creating new opportunities for service providers, customers, and markets..."

GIF-JPEG or PNG Introduction

2008-12-07T19:15:00.000+05:30

GIF, JPEG or PNG? Introduction:

You've made the perfect image for your web page in your favorite graphics program. You click 'Save As', and you see something like the window below. Even the simplest graphics programs have a bewildering array of file formats you can save your file in. But which format is the right one?

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Dogpile Web Metasearch

2008-12-07T13:50:00.000+05:30

Dogpile Web Metasearch

"....This is exactly what Dogpile metasearch does-it brings together the best results from the Internet's top search engines, including Google, Yahoo! Search, Live Search, Ask.com, About, MIVA, LookSmart, and more..."

Clusty the clustering search engine

2008-12-07T13:06:00.000+05:30

Clusty the clustering search engine

"Clusty queries several top search engines, combines the results, and generates an ordered list based on comparative ranking."

Google Web Services

2008-12-06T07:48:00.000+05:30

Web Applications, API, Code and Powerful Search from Google

Google - The Search and Homepage iGoogle
Google Blog - News about Google.
Google News - All News, Big and Small.
Google Webmaster Central
Scholar - Useful to Students and Research
Toolbar - Easy Access to Services.
Google Gadgets - Portable Web Applets
Docs and Spreadsheets - Online Office Apps

Yahoo Web Services

2008-12-05T16:04:00.000+05:30

The wide range of Web applications and services of Yahoo!

Yahoo! - Main Page. Start Point.
Yahoo! Search - Find Pages in Internet.
Yahoo! Mail - Free! Web Email.
Yahoo! GeoCities - Free and Paid Hosting
Yahoo! Answers - Q and A Open Forum.
Delicious - Viral Social Bookmarking.
Flickr - Vibrant Photo Community.
Yahoo News - Dynamic News Presenter.
Yahoo Mobile - Take your Yahoo with you.!

RF Microwave and Wireless Design

2008-11-06T20:30:00.000+05:30

With the Wi-Fi and WiMAX becoming essential in Intranet and Internet Networks, and as new low power consumption tablets, netbooks and webbooks become commonplace; RF Microwave learning is important for designers.

It is almost like, every person is a potential user for a Handheld Computer. Which is not only a communicator but more important, News, Knowledge and Information is at his fingertips. This is an empowerment that makes a better worker, student, citizen or a businessman.

HP - Networking products

2008-11-06T17:35:00.000+05:30

HP - Networking products

Networking infrastructure products, solutions and services enabling high performance Ethernet connectivity across secure, mobile, multi-service networks.

ProCurve Networking by HP

Linksys - Cisco - Wireless and Ethernet networking

2008-11-04T14:45:00.000+05:30

Linksys - Cisco - Wireless and Ethernet networking

Linksys, founded in 1988 and acquired by Cisco Systems in 2003, sells products for home and small office networks. Linksys also manufactures broadband and wireless routers, consumer and small business grade ethernet switching, VoIP equipment, and other products.

Linksys - Wikipedia