Foss.in 2005

Me is in bangalore, for FOSS.in 2005....

Watch this space for frequent updates directly from the venue (If it has a net
access).

Following two religions...... KDE Vs. Gnome,

OK i am back to KDE.... more because i need to get acquainted with qt. With my
prime development platform being QT based, i need to get to know the inner as
well as working feel of QT hands on.

But now, my mind is again split between the two desktops. Make no mistake, i
still in my heart an enlightenment fan. Unfortunately Gnome and KDE are the
two things we must live with. Without having more time to spend on config,
fixing and bug reporting i don't see a point in trying to use enlightenment
right now........

Comming back to the debate, KDE still is irritating while Gnome very
peacefull. Kde is however easier to make it your own taste... well
somewhat ...
The eyecandy is better in KDE, eye relief is better in gnome. Both things get
the jobs done quite well.... Most of the stuff works out of the box now and
both the desktops have a strong foundation.

I am totally split and it makes me be unfaithful to both the desktops :).
Lets see may be after FOSS.in 2005 i will have a strong reason for chosing one
over the other.

MS To Launch Internet Versions of Office And Windows

MS To Launch Internet Versions of Office And Windows: "daria42 writes 'In a press conference this morning, Bill Gates said Microsoft plans to launch Internet-based complements to its core products, dubbed 'Windows Live' and 'Office Live'. Windows Live is a set of Internet-based personal services, such as e-mail, blogging and instant messaging. It will be primarily supported by advertising and be separate from the operating system itself. Office Live will come in both ad-based and subscription versions that augment MS' Office suite. The programs won't replace the paid software but instead seem aimed at diminishing Google's ad revenue. Windows Live already appears to have 'gone live' in a preview format on the web.'"

Google DVRs and TV Advertising

Google DVRs and TV Advertising: "Ray writes 'Google may be creating their own branded digital television DVR / satellite service. A DVR that lets you 'Log In' with your Google Account before you begin your television watching would allow Google to serve up relevant ads based on: the program you are watching, your search history, the type of emails you have received in the past 24 hours (excluding spam hopefully), or anything else Google can track. Imagine the possibilities... You are watching Google Satellite TV through your 'internet ready' Google DVR.'"