NSpluginwrapper: A cross-architecture browser plugin tool July 10, 2006
NSpluginwrapper is a cross-architecture tool designed to let Firefox users on AMD64 and PowerPC Linux use i386-only, binary Web browser plugins — such as those frequently provided by closed source, commercial interests. Following a protracted delay after its initial, binary-only release back in May, NSpluginwrapper is now available with source code.
Easy file sharing with AllPeers
With so many file-sharing applications and Web-based services, why do we keep sending huge files via email and spend time uploading our photos to a third-party service so we can share them with our friends and family? Probably because none of the existing options provides a file-sharing solution that is easy to use, foolproof, and secure. But a new Firefox extension called AllPeers, currently in restricted beta, may change that.
Reading feeds efficiently with Akregator
Information overload is a serious problem for most users. We all have so many sources of information to deal with, it’s hard to keep them under control. One way to help deal with information glut is to use a good RSS and Atom feed reader, such as Akregator.
Choosing an open source CMS
It seems as if everyone is a Web publisher today — from the habitual bloggers and online diarists to the companies running major news outlets, portals, and magazines — and they’re all using some kind of database-backed content management system (CMS) to do it. There are a lot of CMS choices — Drupal, Mambo, Bricolage, WordPress, and Plone are some of the most recognizable names. While they all perform the same basic functions, you have to pick only one. How do you do it?
Irish college gives open workflow software good grades
The Republic of Ireland is investing almost a billion pounds in technology research in 2006 to make Dublin a "technology research magnet." The Knowledge and Data Engineering Group (KDEG) at Trinity College in Dublin is right in the middle of the activity. KDEG is focusing on pervasive and adaptive systems, ubiquitous computing, and smart space management. When KDEG was having trouble with systematic workflow and document collaboration, it turned to a Linux-based solution that allowed Windows and Linux users to seamlessly share and edit documents.
The market impact of the current account
After the sharp drop in prices over the last couple of months, valuations of Indian stocks look attractive once again.
NTPC lamps to light up rural India
NTPC Ltd plans to manufacture light emitting diode lamps through a joint venture.
Jindal to sign JV with PowerGrid
PowerGrid Corporation will shortly sign a joint venture agreement with Jindal Power for a transmission line project.
Panel nudged FinMin to clear 11 proposals
While the Ratan Tata headed Investment Commission has identified 16 investment proposals worth $28-30 billion
Explore new markets to push up FDI
The Investment Commission has recommended a two-pronged strategy to increase foreign direct investment inflow into India.
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