Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope Has Been Released

New features include:

1) Gnome 2.26 desktop environment, which includes the following new features:

a) brasero, an all-in-one CD burning application.
b) Improved multi-monitor handling.

2) X.Org server 1.6, which supports several new video cards, as well as ATI-specific performance improvements including EXA acceleration by default, 2D support for R6xx/R7xx, 3D support for R5xx cards, along with an updated -fglrx proprietary driver for R6xx/R7xx 3D support.

3) New notification style and preferences.
4) Boot performance is "significantly improved".
5) Linux kernel 2.6.28-11.37, which is based on 2.6.28.8.
6) Ext4 file system support.

7) Server edition includes support for cloud computing via Eucalyptus, an open source technology which is included in Ubuntu as a technology preview, enables you to use your own servers to deploy, experiment and test your own private cloud that matches the Amazon EC2 API.

8) Turn-key mail servers with the dovecot-postfix package, which supports SMTP, POP3 and IMAP with TLS and SASL.

Ubuntu has published upgrade instructions for those wishing to migrate from 8.10 (the previous release).

"To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10 on a desktop system, press Alt+F2 and type in update-manager -d into the command box. Update Manager should open up and tell you: New distribution release '9.04' is available. Click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.

"To upgrade from Ubuntu 8.10 on a server system: install the update-manager-core package if it is not already installed; edit /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades and set Prompt=normal; launch the upgrade tool with the command sudo do-release-upgrade; and follow the on-screen instructions."

Google's Matt Cutts shows us how fast JJ can load using an Intel X25-E Etreme Single-Level Cell (SLC) SDD. The X25-E has a 75 microsecond latency, and up to 250 MB/s read speeds, and 170 MB/s write speeds. From notebook power-on to Firefox launched and running Google, it was 23.0 seconds, with about 5.5 seconds being the notebook's BIOS. At 18 seconds it had a mouse pointer and at around 22 to 23 seconds Firefox was loaded with the Google page.

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Change Case in MS Word 2007

If you have recently upgraded from Word 2003 it would be difficult to find things you could do by clicking the menus. It took some time for me to find the “change case” option and was surprised to find it was right in front of me all the time.

First let me tell you the easier and faster way.

Type or copy-paste following sentence in Word 2007:

the quick brown dog jumped over the lazy dog.
Selecting it and one press of Shift+F3 changes it to

The quick brown dog jumped over the lazy dog.

Another press of Shift+F3 changes it to

THE QUICK BROWN DOG JUMPED OVER THE LAZY DOG.

Now remove the full-stop (dot) at the end and repeat the Shift+F3 again you will also get the title case conversion like:
The Quick Brown Dog Jumped Over The Lazy Dog

That was short-cut method. The usual way to do the same thing is either by menu or toolbar. As you know there is no menu in Word 2007, you can use the toolbar in the home ‘ribbon’

The procedure:

1. Select the text you’d like to change
2. Click the Change Case button in the Font section of the Home ribbon (the button has an upper case and lower case A)
3. You have a variety of options from which to choose. For example, you can choose lowercase, uppercase or toggle case (as shown in figure)
4. Select the option you want

Your text will change to match your selection.

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Installing Flash Player Plugin on Firefox without having Administrator Access or Permissions

This is how I managed to install it without administrator permissions:

1. Download the XPI archive of the Flash Player Plugin to your hard disk (right click on the download link then "Save link as.."). XPI archives are only ZIP files containing the files used by the plugins.
2. So you can safely rename the file you just downloaded, called flashplayer-win.xpi, into flashplayer-win.zip (you are changing its extension from .xpi to .zip)
3. Extract the files in the archive. You can use any program capable of opening .zip files (WinZip, WinRAR or the free and great 7-zip). There are also websites which can uncompress archives: wobzip.org.
4. Copy the files flashplayer.xpt and NPSWF32.dll to %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Plugins\
   • %APPDATA% is the folder which holds your applications profiles and settings.
   • You can open this folder simply choosing "Start → Run → Type in %APPDATA% → OK".
   • In case you don't have a Plugins folder you can create one and place your files there.
5. Restart Firefox
6. Enjoy your flash websites!

Offline Download - Updated 16/03/2012

Download the Adobe Flash Player installer directly by clicking one of the following links.

• 64 bit Flash Player for ActiveX (Internet Explorer)
• 64 bit Flash Player Plug-in (All other browsers)
• 32 bit Flash Player for ActiveX (Internet Explorer)
• 32 bit Flash Player Plug-in (All other browsers)

Offline Download - Updated 14/10/2013

Download the Adobe Flash Player installer directly by clicking one of the following links.

• 32/64 bit Flash Player for ActiveX (Internet Explorer)
• 32/64 bit Flash Player Plug-in (All other browsers)

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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi DVD-VCD Release

MUMBAI: Post 26/11 when venturing into a movie hall was seen as being unsafe by everyone, this movie got them all out of their homes and into the theatres and it helped bring back the much needed smiles and laughter into their lives.

This movie continued to grow from strength to strength and became the highest grossing film for both Yash Raj Films & Shahrukh Khan and the second highest grossing movie of all time.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi was truly a miracle in itself.

YRF Home Entertainment is happy to announce the release of the film’s much anticipated DVD/VCD and this is your chance to bring home the magic of the most beautiful love story ever!

Directed by Aditya Chopra, starring the superstar Shahrukh Khan who was instantly adored by millions as the immensely lovable Suri and as the fun loving Raj and the talented Anushka Sharma who played the role of Taani to perfection.

Enjoy the movie with your entire family and you will fall in love again with the winning music, the simplicity of the characters and heart warming tale of the extraordinary love story - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

The two-disc edition features a host of exclusives. Along with the making of the film, trailers and promos, you can watch never seen before deleted scenes, SRK unplugged and the wonderful jodi of Shahrukh Khan & Anushka Sharma in conversation.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has evoked a sensational response from audiences all over the world, which is clearly reflected in its record-breaking collections and continues to win hearts across the globe.

And now, Surinder-I-work-for-Punjab-Power and Taani are coming to your home to light up your lives, ji!

MUMBAI: Post 26/11 when venturing into a movie hall was seen as being unsafe by everyone, this movie got them all out of their homes and into the theatres and it helped bring back the much needed smiles and laughter into their lives.

This movie continued to grow from strength to strength and became the highest grossing film for both Yash Raj Films & Shahrukh Khan and the second highest grossing movie of all time.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi was truly a miracle in itself.

YRF Home Entertainment is happy to announce the release of the film’s much anticipated DVD/VCD and this is your chance to bring home the magic of the most beautiful love story ever!

Directed by Aditya Chopra, starring the superstar Shahrukh Khan who was instantly adored by millions as the immensely lovable Suri and as the fun loving Raj and the talented Anushka Sharma who played the role of Taani to perfection.

Enjoy the movie with your entire family and you will fall in love again with the winning music, the simplicity of the characters and heart warming tale of the extraordinary love story - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

The two-disc edition features a host of exclusives. Along with the making of the film, trailers and promos, you can watch never seen before deleted scenes, SRK unplugged and the wonderful jodi of Shahrukh Khan & Anushka Sharma in conversation.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has evoked a sensational response from audiences all over the world, which is clearly reflected in its record-breaking collections and continues to win hearts across the globe.

And now, Surinder-I-work-for-Punjab-Power and Taani are coming to your home to light up your lives, ji!

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Is New Tata Nano the World’s Most Fuel Efficient Petrol Car?

Struggling Indian car company Tata Motors has announced the commercial launch of the Tata Nano, the most fuel-efficient petrol-driven car in India, and quite possibly the world.

The Tata Nano, keenly anticipated across India since its unveiling early last year, is capable of an incredible 23.6km/litre (55.5 mpg) and ultra-low carbon emissions of 101 g/km, one of the lowest in India. Oh, and with prices starting at about 100,000 rupees ($2,050), it’s also the cheapest car in the world.

Speaking at the launch, Chairman Ratan N. Tata said, “The Nano represents the spirit of breaking conventional barriers. It is to the credit of the team at Tata Motors that a car once thought impossible by the world is now a reality. I hope it will provide safe, affordable, four-wheel transportation to families who till now have not been able to own a car.

The four-seater Nano is powered by a 2-cylinder engine capable of delivering a top speed of 105 km/h (65 mph), more than enough for many of India’s congested cities.

The cars, on display across India from April 1st, are currently being manufactured at the company’s Pantnagar plant in Uttarakhand in limited numbers. A new dedicated plant, at Sanand in Gujarat, will be ready in 2010 with an annualised capacity of 350,000 cars.

Writer’s Note - Tata are claiming that the Tata Nano will become the most fuel efficient car in India. I’d be really interested to hear your comments on whether or not it will also be the most efficient in the world, or whether you’re aware of any more frugal cars in the US or elsewhere?

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MSC Malaysia Job Camp

MSC Malaysia Job Camp
Job camp is designed specifically for any Knowledge worker who wants to improve or expand their current ICT skills and knowledge. This program seeks to help knowledge workers with the support and access to courses and trainings to stay aligned with the current needs of the ICT industry.

Objective:

To equip K-workers with the relevant training for available positions such as Java Application Developers, Animators, Server Administrators, etc.

Opportunities Created through the MSC Malaysia Job Camp

Available K-Workers and the Malaysian ICT industry can benefit from the Job Camp programme. This is achieved by:

Available K-Workers
*Enhance employability in the job market.
*Improve their knowledge and skill sets and also stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices.

ICT Industry
*Readily available talent pool.

Programme Details
Job Camp period ranges from one to six months of training
Cost of programme:
*FREE training for successful applicants.
*Note: Does not include food, transportation and accommodation.

Who can participate

*Available K-Workers (currently unemployed, in-between jobs, changing fields, retrenched)
*Malaysian graduates.
*Must obtain CGPA 2.5 and above
*Hold at least a Diploma in IT-related fields
*Anyone who is interested to pursue a career in the ICT industry.

How to apply
It’s easy, just:
Fill up the online application form here
And wait for approval from us. Our system will notify you of your status.

For more information

CliC MSC MALAYSIA CLIENT CONTACT CENTRE

E-mail: mailto:clic@mdec.com.my

Tel: 1-800-88-8338 (within Malaysia)

Tel: +6 03 8315 3000 (outside Malaysia)

Fax: +03 8315 3115

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