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Wednesday, 02 August 2006 |
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Once upon a time, webpages were created by hand-coding a text document using special formatting. Not much different to the way wordprocessing documents were created, with particular terms for particular effects, eg. H1 for a large heading, H2 for a sub-heading etc. All of these webpages were saved with short names ending in “.htm”, to denote them as HyperText Markup files – otherwise known as webpages. Now we have a proliferation of file types/endings, and more to the point, some very long names and preceding addresses. A free service can help you shorten these long names.
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Wednesday, 12 July 2006 |
Microsoft has now officially ended support for Windows 98 and Windows ME, the last versions of Windows that were based on the antique DOS operating system. Does it matter?
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Wednesday, 12 July 2006 |
Most people will be familiar with ISPs, or Internet Service Providers. Here in Vanuatu, there is only one ie. Telecom Vanuatu. The lack of choice of ISP inhibits options and flexibility, keeps prices high, and reduces the incentive to improve quality and service. Nonetheless, progress is being made, and the recent introduction of ADSL (high-speed internet through a phone line) is an example. Such progress makes the use of ASPs more feasible, ie. Application Service Providers.
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Wednesday, 12 July 2006 |
The IT revolution is far from over. Much like the Industrial Revolution transformed the world when the development of the steam engine, railroads and factories led to all sorts of amazing innovations, products and markets, so the continuing advancements in IT are leading to radically different ways of living and working.
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Monday, 03 July 2006 |
One hurdle for a website that needs online transactions is how to accept payment. The majority of websites (and online buyers) use credit cards to transfer funds from buyer to seller, but there are alternative systems around. An interesting, if unconventional and maybe even a little risky, development is that of e-gold - no currencies required, just swap small quantities of metal.
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Tuesday, 27 June 2006 |
Many will be familiar with the process of registering with websites and organisations to receive an email newsletter from them. This process is increasingly fraught with problems as anti-spam measures develop, blocking mass-mailed emails, blocking images, or blocking emails from senders you have not yet approved. RSS is a technology that presents another way to get yoiur daily news feed.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 June 2006 )
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Monday, 19 June 2006 |
Quite often, people using the Internet will need to send or receive information that may be confidential or sensitive. The quickest and easiest solution is to use an encrypted webpage or website address – and for this we turn to SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 19 June 2006 )
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Sunday, 18 June 2006 |
There is a lot of “free” software available, but here in Vanuatu it may still be too expensive or too hard to get it. Internet links are expensive, slow and for some types limited in the amount of data that can be sent & retrieved. However, one shining example of generosity makes it possible to get the latest version of an operating system, office suite (word processing, spreadsheet etc) and a host of other facilities and utilities completely for free. Remember the name – Ubuntu.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 June 2006 )
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Sunday, 18 June 2006 |
The term “digital divide” indicates the inequality that can arise when those with the money or technology to make the most of IT do so, while those without the money or technology get left behind. As a simple example, someone who has to hand-write a CV to apply for a job is at a significant disadvantage compared to someone who can type it up using a proven template and both email it and print it out on a laser printer. But does IT need to expensive?
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