OFFTRACK: Greek/Macedonian History

I was at a trivia site today, and while I researched to validate my choices, I came across this interesting site, that puts pictures to the reign of Alexander. It also has a section on ancient Persia, and ancient Greece. Check it out

OPINION: Little Things Don't Add Up To Much!

I read an interesting article today, about the new Sony Vaio U1, by ZDNet Executive Editor, David Coursey. In fact, David has a point! What miniaturization started out as, was a way to fit more things in less space. What it is ending up becoming, is a way to reduce the size of devices to ridiculously small dimensions. Someone listening out there?!!

INFO: Got your copy of the ASCET book yet?

I have a treat for organisations developing systems in the supply chain area. There is an initiative from Mongomery Research to Achieve Supply Chain Excellence through Technology - ASCET. Membership is free, and as a bonus, you recieve a copy of the book (through a free subscription). Well, it takes sometime for the book to arrive(almost 7 months in my case ), but judging from the contents, it is worth the wait! Subscribe Now

INFO: A SCRIPT for every occassion

Are you a developer looking for that elusive inspiration (read: SCRIPT that'll get you through your project)? Or, are you a die-hard coder who just codes for a creative outlet for his talents? Well, chances are, at some point of time, you've needed a place to look for ready scripts. ScriptSearch.com promises to be your ultimate script directory, listing categorised scripts for languages from ASP to PHP. Browse ScriptSearch.com

INFO: LInux For Education (LIFE)

There is increasing support for Linux on the Desktop, and the primary beneficiaries of such support could well be students. After all isn't that the demographic that hasn't got enough cash to spend already? Just kidding! However, affordability for educational institutions definitely would get re-defined thanks to Linux's low cost factor.

LIFE is an initiative (it is just a mailing list for now) to see that these benefits do reach the ones who need information technology the most, our future citizens! Read More

INFO: Mac users now have IQueWeb to work remotely
There is good news for Mac lovers in the news, or content business! Now you can build searches, view photos and edit stories in the IQue database, all from an HTML 4, or later, standards compliant, Web browser. - MacCentral

NEWS: Linux share on the rise for desktop real estate
We all know that Microsoft licensing fees are to go up soon once their new licensing policy comes into effect. This is probably also the time alternative, or substitute tecnologies will make their killing, at Microsoft's expense ofcourse! Here is an interesting tactic to bring down your license fees when your MS rep comes calling:
"Even if you don't really want to move to Linux desktops, here's how to save some real money this summer. Before your Microsoft rep comes through with the bad news about your increased licensing cost, install a half-dozen Linux desktops. Parade the Microsoftie past these stations on the way to your meeting. Watch the licensing fee drop. Competition does wonderful things to prices." - ITWorld.com

NEWS: ICANN accused of bullying tactics
"The internet's top body has been accused of bullying European domain administrators into handing over confidential databases against their will. Icann, which oversees the running of key parts of the net's addressing system, wants access to the databases before it makes changes to master net address books on behalf of the European groups. Icann's actions have been condemned as "unacceptable" by the industry body representing organisations who keep European internet addresses running. In its defence Icann says it needs to see the data to ensure the stability and reliability of the net." - BBC