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GMail Mailbox Size Display – Algorithm Used

Have you ever wondered how the GMail login screen displays the running count of Gmail mailbox size? Like this:
Don’t throw anything away.
Over 5000 megabytes (and counting) of free storage so you’ll never need to delete another message.
The above GMail size display is dynamic using JavaScript. It will be the same as it displays in GMail … Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 30th, 2005|Category: Google|10 Comments, Add Yours!

Gmail Doesn’t Recognize Dots (.) Within a Username

hm… This is something new to me, may be for you too.
Gmail doesn’t recognize dots (.) within a username. This way, you can add and remove dots to your username for desired address variations.
That means, emails sent to MrJoe@gmail.com, Mr.Joe@gmail.com and M.r.J.o.e@gmail.com are delivered to the same mailbox!
Note that, you have to use the exact … Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 29th, 2005|Category: Google|Write a Comment!

Google-like Logo of Ananthapuri.com

Try this Ananthapuri.com logo
Does this logo look familiar?!
See your name in Google colors! Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 28th, 2005|Category: Google|1 Comment, Add Yours!

Maxthon Tabbed Browser

I can’t believe I missed this software so long! Maxthon Browser is a powerful tabbed browser with highly customizable interface. It is based on the Internet Explorer engine. Anything working in IE will work in Maxthon too. Maxthon adds a lot of efficient features like:

Tabbed Interface (just like in FireFox)
AD Hunter – Does not display … Read full story »

MSN Virtual Earth

Microsoft released MSN Virtual Earth Beta yesterday.
MSN Virtual Earth combines MSN Search functionality with mapping technology.
Main features are:

Continuous Local Search based on location context
Layered searches (multiple search results on the same map)
A Scratch Pad, which persists map data for you to share with others
Locate Me: Locates your location in the map using WiFi or IP … Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 27th, 2005|Category: Microsoft|2 Comments, Add Yours!

India – Truth Alone Triumphs

My colleague Surjit forwarded this email attachment. It seems, someone spent good amount of time to prepare this one. I feel, I should acknowledge his work by at least sharing this with you.
The powerpoint show is about India’s achievements in automobile, software, trade, India’s self reliance, etc.. It is 37 pages, worth reading.
INDIA – … Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 26th, 2005|Category: General|1 Comment, Add Yours!

Wipro’s Business Model Superior to Infy – Asim Premji

Wipro Chairman Asim Premji yesterday said Wipro has a superior global delivery model (GDM) than Infosys. (Read the full story at CIOL)
Asim Premji said Wipro’s cross matrix structure and business model integrates its vertical and horizontal business segments than Infosys’s GDM. He added that Infosys is struggling with its GDM due to increasing verticalization of … Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 24th, 2005|Category: Infosys|3 Comments, Add Yours!

Microsoft Windows Vista

Today Microsoft Corporation announced the official name of its next-generation Windows® client operating system, formerly code-named “Longhorn.” – Microsoft Windows Vista®
Microsoft says Vista will bring “clarity to your world.” Beta 1, targeted at developers and IT professionals, will be available by August 3, 2005. Microsoft Windows Vista is scheduled to arrive on 2006.
What does … Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 23rd, 2005|Category: Microsoft|Write a Comment!

One of Those Production Support Days!

This was forwarded by one of my colleague. I feel I have to share it! Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 22nd, 2005|Category: General|Write a Comment!

Google’s Lunar Mission !

Today marks the 36th anniversary of Neil Armstrong on the lunar surface for the first time. At this moment, it is worth we discussing technology related to moon. Let us look at what Google has for us. Check out Google Moon(moon.google.com). You might recollect recent releases of innovative Google Maps and Google Earth applications.
So, … Read full story »

Sree Pillai|July 21st, 2005|Category: Google|2 Comments, Add Yours!