I felt elated when I read the PC World’s report on Internet Connectivity Outside of the United States
I quote them:
“Nearly 60 publications in countries ranging from Australia and Bangladesh to Venezuela and Vietnam either carry the PC World name or are associated with us in some way. So we asked editors at several of them to tell us how their readers get online. Not surprisingly, our colleagues report that many countries are substantially ahead of the United States in many respects”
I remember paying upto Rs.9800 ( $200) per month when I started using internet in 1998. At that time only dial up connection was available in India with the maximum speed of 56kbps.
India has marched ahead since that time in communications tehnology.
Today I pay only Rs.900 per month plus taxes for an unlimited internet usage with a broadband connection offered by BSNL.
I get a speed of 256kbps.
I also use an advanced technology of internet connectivity provided by Reliance Info.
It works like this:
They give a very small phone cum modem in the shape and size of a credit card fitted with a mini antenna. This is called Sierra card.
I have to insert this in the card reader slot in my laptop.
With this, I can access internet even while on the move (car, train, bus) across India.
I am given to understand that this technology is not even available in the U.S., but I don’t know for sure.
This blog post is sponsored by bridesmaid gifts, the most comprehensive resource for couples and parents who would like to engage the services of a professional wedding planner.
Their web release is loaded with several wedding and party plans, ideas for cheap wedding favors, tips to throw a party in different styles etc.
Be it a BBQ Bash or Dip From buffets or Toast of the Town (the names given to parties), you can leave everything to them and go well dressed for the occasion in a relaxed and tension free mood.
Don’t forget to ask them to arrange for entertainment shows and games. The guests and children will have a jolly good time which will remain in their memories for a long time.
That is what every host wants!
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Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
What did the hackers discuss?
“To blame others is human”-agreed?
Have you ever imagined that hackers will put the blame on us (the users) for security breach?
Yes, it is true. When we always blamed the hardware or software for password thefts, hackers and professionals point their fingers on users only.
The world’s premier hacker conference DefCon, held in Las Vegas last week, threw a different light on this vexing issue.
How many times users left their passwords on open note books, kept in slips under the keyboard in spite of warnings that they see in their everyday work?
The fact that legendry hacker Kevin Mitnic’s notorious attacks were based more on manipulating people than software, should make us listen to the professionals more seriously.
The conference reminded the internet world, the number of times users have fallen easy prey to phishing emails. In fact I was one of the victims last week.
This blog post is sponsored by Christmas Gifts, who through their web release, talked about some very interesting news about Santa Claus.
The artist Alexander Anderson created the first American image of Nicholas for the occasion of the first anniversary of ‘The New York Historical Society’ on December 6, 1810.
Nicholas was shown in a gift-giving role with children's treats in stockings hanging at a fireplace.
In his satirical fiction, Knickerbocker's History of New York in January 1809, Washington Irving made numerous references to a jolly St. Nicholas character as an elfin Dutch burgher with a clay pipe and not
a saintly bishop.
Other legends:
The first Dutch emigrant ship had a figurehead of St. Nicholas;
The first church was dedicated to him;
St. Nicholas comes down chimneys to bring gifts.
Now coming to the gift baskets for Christmas, I wish some of the finest products offered in the gourmet industry like Torn Ranch Rose from gourmetgiftbaskets.com that was also featured in ‘The Gourmet Retailer’
Have you ever imagined that hackers will put the blame on us (the users) for security breach?
Yes, it is true. When we always blamed the hardware or software for password thefts, hackers and professionals point their fingers on users only.
The world’s premier hacker conference DefCon, held in Las Vegas last week, threw a different light on this vexing issue.
How many times users left their passwords on open note books, kept in slips under the keyboard in spite of warnings that they see in their everyday work?
The fact that legendry hacker Kevin Mitnic’s notorious attacks were based more on manipulating people than software, should make us listen to the professionals more seriously.
The conference reminded the internet world, the number of times users have fallen easy prey to phishing emails. In fact I was one of the victims last week.
This blog post is sponsored by Christmas Gifts, who through their web release, talked about some very interesting news about Santa Claus.
The artist Alexander Anderson created the first American image of Nicholas for the occasion of the first anniversary of ‘The New York Historical Society’ on December 6, 1810.
Nicholas was shown in a gift-giving role with children's treats in stockings hanging at a fireplace.
In his satirical fiction, Knickerbocker's History of New York in January 1809, Washington Irving made numerous references to a jolly St. Nicholas character as an elfin Dutch burgher with a clay pipe and not
a saintly bishop.
Other legends:
The first Dutch emigrant ship had a figurehead of St. Nicholas;
The first church was dedicated to him;
St. Nicholas comes down chimneys to bring gifts.
Now coming to the gift baskets for Christmas, I wish some of the finest products offered in the gourmet industry like Torn Ranch Rose from gourmetgiftbaskets.com that was also featured in ‘The Gourmet Retailer’
Saturday, July 22, 2006
I was forced to switch over to Symantec from Zone Lab.
Of course I do not regret having purchased Zone Lab firewall.
Only it was not sufficient for my needs. But initially I did face some problem in configuring. It was tough to learn it fully.
One major advantage is you can get help anytime by accessing their members forum. And I was able to get prompt response from the company itself for all my emails.
This one area is the sole negative point with Symantec. You simply cannot access them through email. You are left all alone to solve any problem. Their online help is not all that easy to understand.
Still, Symantec has been my guardian. I thank them for that.
This blog post is sponsored by Prednisone, a leading online Drug and Health Plan Formulary Product Developer.
They declare that clinicians and support staff can now access an online version of its free and trusted mobile drug and formulary guide, used by more than 500,000 healthcare professionals.
Epocrates Online provides clinicians with access to critical information about more than 3,300 drugs, including dosing, pricing, potential drug interactions and Medicare Part D formulary coverage from any computer with an Internet connection.
Healthcare professionals can quickly and easily obtain formulary status, drug coverage and alternative and generic drug options for their patients’ health plans with Epocrates Online.
“I’ve been using Epocrates products on my PDA for years and find them indispensable to my practice. I think it is wonderful that my colleagues and staff that don’t yet use a PDA can now access the same information online to help them improve patient care,” said Jacob Wood, MD, assistant professor, UAB Selma Family Residency Program.
Epocrates products are designed by practicing physicians to deliver the most clinically useful and relevant information that healthcare professionals need at the point of care. This enables clinicians to focus on their patients rather than having to reference multiple websites or search through medical texts for information.
“The new online offering will help us grow our network beyond the healthcare professionals that currently use our PDA-based applications,” said Kirk Loevner, Epocrates chairman and chief executive officer.
Clinicians who want a more comprehensive web reference can subscribe to the Epocrates Online premium product. The premium version boasts additional content and features such as more than 400 alternative medicine monographs, patient education handouts, pill pictures, pill identifier and hundreds of medical tables and calculations.
The company has built a clinical network connecting nearly 500,000 healthcare professionals, including one in four U.S. physicians and one in two U.S. medical students, with other healthcare stakeholders.
Epocrates' products have shown a positive impact on patient safety, healthcare efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Epocrates was recently ranked 257 in the 24th annual Inc.500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. For more information, please visit Epocrates.
Only it was not sufficient for my needs. But initially I did face some problem in configuring. It was tough to learn it fully.
One major advantage is you can get help anytime by accessing their members forum. And I was able to get prompt response from the company itself for all my emails.
This one area is the sole negative point with Symantec. You simply cannot access them through email. You are left all alone to solve any problem. Their online help is not all that easy to understand.
Still, Symantec has been my guardian. I thank them for that.
This blog post is sponsored by Prednisone, a leading online Drug and Health Plan Formulary Product Developer.
They declare that clinicians and support staff can now access an online version of its free and trusted mobile drug and formulary guide, used by more than 500,000 healthcare professionals.
Epocrates Online provides clinicians with access to critical information about more than 3,300 drugs, including dosing, pricing, potential drug interactions and Medicare Part D formulary coverage from any computer with an Internet connection.
Healthcare professionals can quickly and easily obtain formulary status, drug coverage and alternative and generic drug options for their patients’ health plans with Epocrates Online.
“I’ve been using Epocrates products on my PDA for years and find them indispensable to my practice. I think it is wonderful that my colleagues and staff that don’t yet use a PDA can now access the same information online to help them improve patient care,” said Jacob Wood, MD, assistant professor, UAB Selma Family Residency Program.
Epocrates products are designed by practicing physicians to deliver the most clinically useful and relevant information that healthcare professionals need at the point of care. This enables clinicians to focus on their patients rather than having to reference multiple websites or search through medical texts for information.
“The new online offering will help us grow our network beyond the healthcare professionals that currently use our PDA-based applications,” said Kirk Loevner, Epocrates chairman and chief executive officer.
Clinicians who want a more comprehensive web reference can subscribe to the Epocrates Online premium product. The premium version boasts additional content and features such as more than 400 alternative medicine monographs, patient education handouts, pill pictures, pill identifier and hundreds of medical tables and calculations.
The company has built a clinical network connecting nearly 500,000 healthcare professionals, including one in four U.S. physicians and one in two U.S. medical students, with other healthcare stakeholders.
Epocrates' products have shown a positive impact on patient safety, healthcare efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Epocrates was recently ranked 257 in the 24th annual Inc.500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. For more information, please visit Epocrates.
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