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Where is the Apple

Posted by bordalix Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:46:00 GMT

First, Google launched Google Earth. Then, Microsoft launched MSN Virtual Earth. Are there any differences? Well yes, if you work at Apple HQ. Take a peek at Google picture here, and Microsoft's here.

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Bash war on terror

Posted by bordalix Sun, 24 Jul 2005 10:44:00 GMT

If you know what a Bourne Shell is, care about Middle Eastern politics, and have a sense of humor, you will enjoy this.

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Phoney Teleconomics

Posted by bordalix Sat, 23 Jul 2005 10:42:00 GMT

An interesting view of how will be the future of telecomunication economics: based on presence management.

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Windows Vista

Posted by bordalix Sat, 23 Jul 2005 10:41:00 GMT

Answers.com definition for Vista: A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through an opening, as between rows of buildings or trees. I think the key word here is distant. Window Vista site here.

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The Chinese People's money

Posted by bordalix Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:38:00 GMT

People's Bank of China establishes the Renminbi, or people's money, in December 1948. The currency is more commonly called the yuan.
The yuan is fixed at 2.42 to the dollar from 1953 to 1972 - the height of China's Soviet-style planned economy.
China introduces a dual track currency system. The yuan is maintained for domestic use only, while foreigners are required to use foreign exchange certificates.
China adopts current account convertibility in 1996. The yuan trades in a narrow band of 8.28 to the dollar
July 2005: China announces a shake-up in the way it values its currency. It ditches the dollar peg in favour of a basket of currencies.

At this moment, trades at 8.11, but now it can vary, which is good, I guess...

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How can porn boost eCommerce?

Posted by bordalix Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:36:00 GMT

By offering a huge market to Google, in trade for PornPal

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Browser marketshare

Posted by bordalix Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:34:00 GMT

IE: 86.56%, Firefox: 8.71%, Safari: 1.93%, Netscape: 1.55%, Opera: 0.59%. Firefox will reach 10% until the end of August, wanna bet? Original article here.

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