New Orkut Redesigned

Orkut, one of biggest social network of its time is redesigned now showing some competitiveness to its rival Facebook. This new version is specifically redesigned with the help of Google WebTool Kit (GWT). So whats new with New Orkut?

1. Fewer pages with fast Browsing
2. More simpler interface
3. Profile, Homepage personalization with colors and style
4. Easier Navigation for other Google Apps like Images, Videos, Gmail, Maps etc.
5. All in one notifications for Friend request, testimonials, community requests, Birthday announcements
6. Status updates
7. Friends updates on homepage
8. Latest Activity updates
9. Video Chat
10. Easy scrapping



Requirements: Google chrome, Firefox, IE 8 (IE 6 not supportable)

Check out new www.orkut.com (requires invitation). For limited invitations fill out this form with your email address and answer a small question, "ORKUT IS ___".

Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 Final released

Finally the wait is over. We are blessed with a new version in Ubuntu Series, Karmic Koala 9.10. This version promises to be far more stable than previous ones. Faster graphical boot, Improved audio framework, Simplified Add/Remove Applications tool. It is available free of cost in Desktop, Server and Netbook versions. Also LiveCD version is also available to try but with limitations.

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Motorola Droid features, pics, video

Official Google Operating System for Computers is no where near till 2010 but its Mobile Operating System Android 2.0 is in full swing. Recently Announced Android 2.0 has a promising start with lot to offer. Motorola Droid and HTC Hero are the first ones to get this treat. Motorola DROID Smartphone is expected on November 6 developed in partnership with Google and Verizon Wireless. Smartest features are its Social Media integration like Facebook, YoutTube, Voice based search and Multitasking. Check out Motorola Droid pics (Click on pics for broader view)

Watch How Motorola Droid is different from others




Whole list of Motorola Droid features can be found on Official Page.
Download Motorola Droid User Manual and Launch Package (PDF's).

Download Android 0.3 live

Android is a mobile platform Operating System. It is open source and linux based. Like Ubuntu LiveCD, Android 0.3 LiveCD is bootable in PC. Download the .iso version and burn on CD with PowerISO or UltraISo. Check out its snapshots

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Chrome OS 0.4.223 Beta by SUSE

The brand new Chrome OS 0.4.223 Beta has debut its appearance for the public by SUSE. This was the much awaited product. Its importance can be judged from the fact that its an Open Source and a hard competitor for Windows and Macintosh and Google OS. And yes, its a Browser based Operating System. Which means that you will be controlling your whole OS through Google Chrome browser. The main reason for introducing a browser based OS is its easy to access applications from web. Its features include

1. GNOME 2.24 desktop environment
2. Google Chrome 4.0.223 web browser
3. Google Picasa 2.7 photo manager New!
4. OpenOffice.org 3.0 office suite
5. GIMP 2.6 image editor
6. Flash Player 10.0 plugin


System requirements:

Processor: Intel Pentium, Xeon or newer; AMD Duron, Athlon, Sempron, Opteron or newer
RAM: min. 256 MB
Hard disk: min. 1 GB
Graphics card: supports most modern graphics cards

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Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 Themes

Theme Names (i. aquadreams, ii. balanzan, iii. bamboo-zen, iv. exotic, v. infinity, vi. karmic-nights, vii. showtime, viii. tropical, ix. ubuntu-sunrise, x. wild-shine)

Click on the themes above to get a closer view. How to install? Follow commands below

1. Edit /etc/apt/sources.list file
2. gksudo gedit /edit/apt/sources.list
3. Add following lines (deb http://ppa/launchpad.net/bisigi/ppa/ubuntu karmic main AND deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/bisigi/ppa/ubuntu karmic main)
4. Add GPG Key using command (sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bisigi)
5. Update source list using command (sudo aptitude update)
6. Just change the theme name listed above to apply theme e.g to install first 'aquadreams' theme enter (sudo aptitude install aquadreams-theme)

Note: These Themes have been tested and works absolutely fine.

Mozilla SeaMonkey 2.0

Mozilla SeaMonkey is a 'All in One' Internet Suite. It allows to do more than what a simple Firefox browser can do. It is a open source cross platform and consists of SeaMonkey browser, Email and News Client, HTML editor, IRC Client. This multifunctional project is created in C++, XUL, XNL, JavaScript. The New version uses the same platform like Firefox 3.5.4 and includes

1. Feed Support
2. Tabs restoration after crash or restart
3. Tabbed mail
4. HTML5 features (like video and downloadable fonts)
5. Lightning Calender Add-On
6. Email retrieval via IMAP and sync

Check System requirements

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Google Map Navigation for Android 2.0

With Google Mobile based Open source Operating System Android 2.0 just announced and here we are with probably a first killing application for Android 2.0. Whenever a new product is announced from Google it always give a feeling of two bits i.e 0 or 1. We know that despite of much rumors and publicity of Google Wave it could not reach users hearts. Although there are a huge number of best features included with tremendous effort from Google Wave. But it seems that it is somehow a more professional and advanced purpose application.

After a huge success for Google maps, they have finally decided to kick start the wireless. Google Map Navigation beta just launched is determined to be a much better app than its predecessors. Unfortunately its for Android based devices but still its going to have a one on one war with paid Apple apps like TomTom for iPhone. The first phone to get this treat is none other than Motorola Droid. Google Map Navigation for Android 2.0 features include

1. 3D Navigation
2. Updated maps
3. Search in English
4. Search by Voice
5. Shortest Path First
6. Satellite View
7. Street View
8. And lastly its FREE

Watch Video below to have a close look

Download Firefox 3.5.4

New version of Firefox is ready for its users. This version is more stable, includes bug fixes which might have slow browsing experience due to security loopholes. It is recommended to download it. However who are already using Firefox 3.5.3, it has been automatically updated. If not then you should download it now.

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Android 2.0 Announced

Google open source OS for mobile, Android 2.0 SDK is announced recently. Also known as Eclair, it is going to be competitive. Android 2.0 features include

1. Multiple accounts for email and contact sync.
2. Instant access for contacts
3. Better search option for SMS
4. Camera options
5. Android Virtual Keyboard
6. Enhanced Browser features
7. Bluetooth 2.1 support

Check out Official page for a comprehensive list of features.

Android 2.0 screenshots



Android 2.0 Video



System Requirements for Android 2.0 SDK

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Backup Google Chrome

Previously we covered two ways to Backup your Firefox data. Now we will show how to back up Google Chrome. In order to backup your Google chrome settings and passwords so that you don't have to make Google Chrome re-remember passwords, install Google Chrome Backup. Just run the wizard choose the backup file path and backup Google Chrome. To restore Google Chrome add the profile, right click and select 'restore this profile'. Multiple profiles can be created for different purposes.

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Google Voice - Adobe AIR Desktop Utility

Mac OS X Theme Pack for Ubuntu

Mac machines are no doubt very expensive for average users. And for many people out there Windows is the first and last option. However if you are a lover of Open source community like Ubuntu OS then there's a treat for you. You can convert your very own Ubuntu OS to Mac OS X with Mac OS X Theme Pack for Ubuntu. This theme pack will make Linux desktop virtually identical to that of Mac OS X.

Follow steps below

1. Download Mac4Lin and unzip
2. Run the command "*./Mac4Lin_Install_v1.0.sh" (where as * is the path to your unzipped Mac4Lin Folder) and always answer "y"to all questions.
3. Install necessary packages with the command "sudo apt-get install awn-manager compiz emerald"
4. Go to Applications>Accessories>Avant Window Navigator (AWN)
5. Panel management AWN select "Themes" and import theme contained in subdirectory of AWN installation directory Mac4Lin
6. Click System>Preferences>Appearance>Background and select wallpaper from "Goodies" Mac4Lin installation directory
7. Reboot

Download Mac OS X Theme Pack for Ubuntu (33MB)