HEYSTAKS, A UCD-based start-up which has already won plaudits and awards for a software application that has yet to be fully released, will unveil Version 1 of its groundbreaking search tool over the next few weeks.
The company has developed a browser plug-in that is meant to complement popular search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing.
HeyStaks works by adding key organisational and collaborative tools on top of these search engines that enable users to organise and build on search results or “staks” on a particular subject.
These staks can be kept private or shared with others and they can be added to by fellow members ensuring that a multitude of data on any given topic can be kept for future reference and expanded. Read More
Courtesy: Irish Times
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Twitter Could 'See Off Email In A Decade'
Email could be wiped out by social networking sites and instant messaging within the next ten years, according to a leading professor.
Professor David Zeitlyn from the University of Kent came to the conclusion because of the rise in the use of websites like Facebook and Twitter.
These sites are seen as more fashionable and faster and easier to use, plus they can be accessed from anywhere with mobile phone technology.
Professor Zeitlyn found that although 15 to 24-year-olds do use email, they use instant messaging and social networking sites more often. Read More
Courtesy: Sky News
Professor David Zeitlyn from the University of Kent came to the conclusion because of the rise in the use of websites like Facebook and Twitter.
These sites are seen as more fashionable and faster and easier to use, plus they can be accessed from anywhere with mobile phone technology.
Professor Zeitlyn found that although 15 to 24-year-olds do use email, they use instant messaging and social networking sites more often. Read More
Courtesy: Sky News
Monday, November 23, 2009
EU ministers commit to smarter e-government resources
EU ministers have committed to developing smarter online public services for citizens and businesses by 2015.
At the fifth Ministerial eGovernment Conference in Malmö, Sweden, today, EU ministers signed a declaration outlining a joint vision on how more accessible, interactive and customised e-government can be delivered.
The European Commission welcomed the commitment, noting that e-government is a key step towards boosting Europe's competitiveness, as citizens and businesses across Europe can benefit from time and cost savings.
“Today's declaration is another step in the right direction to further improve online public services for citizens and businesses. The commitment to shift from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ to a customised approach is more likely to meet users' needs and will open the path for more interactive and demand-driven public services in Europe," said Siim Kallas, vice-president of the European Commission in charge of administrative affairs, audit and anti-fraud. Read More
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
At the fifth Ministerial eGovernment Conference in Malmö, Sweden, today, EU ministers signed a declaration outlining a joint vision on how more accessible, interactive and customised e-government can be delivered.
The European Commission welcomed the commitment, noting that e-government is a key step towards boosting Europe's competitiveness, as citizens and businesses across Europe can benefit from time and cost savings.
“Today's declaration is another step in the right direction to further improve online public services for citizens and businesses. The commitment to shift from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ to a customised approach is more likely to meet users' needs and will open the path for more interactive and demand-driven public services in Europe," said Siim Kallas, vice-president of the European Commission in charge of administrative affairs, audit and anti-fraud. Read More
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
Google's open source code for Chrome OS
Google has unveiled the open source code for its much-hyped operating system, Google Chrome OS.
The first devices running Google Chrome OS will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Google made the code available to invite technology partners, the open source community and third party developers to contribute to its development.
AdvertisementGoogle Chrome OS is being designed to be lightweight and fast, enabling usersto boot up their computers and get online within seconds. The operating system is based on Google's Web browser, Google Chrome.
The browser, launched in 2008, was designed to respond to the new wave of powerful applications on the web. Google Chrome OS extends that philosophy by putting a fast, stable and secure Web experience at the centre of the operating system.
Google announced the code's availability during an event at its Mountain View headquarters.
More information visit googleblog.blogspot.com or http://www.chromium.org/.
Courtesy: RTE News
The first devices running Google Chrome OS will be available in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Google made the code available to invite technology partners, the open source community and third party developers to contribute to its development.
AdvertisementGoogle Chrome OS is being designed to be lightweight and fast, enabling usersto boot up their computers and get online within seconds. The operating system is based on Google's Web browser, Google Chrome.
The browser, launched in 2008, was designed to respond to the new wave of powerful applications on the web. Google Chrome OS extends that philosophy by putting a fast, stable and secure Web experience at the centre of the operating system.
Google announced the code's availability during an event at its Mountain View headquarters.
More information visit googleblog.blogspot.com or http://www.chromium.org/.
Courtesy: RTE News
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Blog Digest
We may be weary of using the "R" word, but the recession has forced us to become more cautious with our purchases. A few blogs are helping us navigate a leaner way of living. From shopping to eating out, home DIY and connecting up those who have been made redundant, we check out what’s on offer. Read More
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
New site for startups
Bizstartup.ie, a new site providing news and advice to business start-ups, launches today. Bizstartup.ie is the definitive online resource for anyone setting up a business or thinking about it, from students to people who have lost their jobs, to serial entrepreneurs.
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, each month in Ireland around 2,800 people set up a business – that’s 117,500 people in the past three and a half years.
Over the past five years, entrepreneurship has firmly arrived on the national agenda and the widespread view among stakeholders is that it will be a key driver in bringing Ireland through the current recession. Read More
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, each month in Ireland around 2,800 people set up a business – that’s 117,500 people in the past three and a half years.
Over the past five years, entrepreneurship has firmly arrived on the national agenda and the widespread view among stakeholders is that it will be a key driver in bringing Ireland through the current recession. Read More
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
South Dublin County Council Named Local Authority of the Year 2009
South Dublin County Council has been named Local Authority of the Year 2009 at Chambers Ireland’s 6th Annual Excellence in Local Government Awards which were held in Dublin last night (28/10/09). The Awards were held in association with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
Outstanding Customer Service Award
South Dublin County Council for providing a Self-Service Digital Space at the County Library, Tallaght which allows users to access the internet, print and top up library cards independently of staff.
Outstanding Customer Service Award
South Dublin County Council for providing a Self-Service Digital Space at the County Library, Tallaght which allows users to access the internet, print and top up library cards independently of staff.
Wi-Fi spots susceptible to data theft, says Deloitte
HUNDREDS OF commercial wireless hotspots in Dublin, Limerick and Cork are insecure, leaving users susceptible to having data such as usernames, passwords and bank account details revealed to other users on the network.
An annual “war walk” by consultants Deloitte has found that 70 per cent of public wireless networks have no encryption in place, while 80 per cent are “insecure”, meaning they have no encryption or use the WEP standard which is trivial to crack.
The annual “war walk”, which involves walking down commercial streets in the centre of Dublin, Cork and Limerick and scanning for available Wi-Fi networks, found that, of 6,545 networks discovered, 56 per cent were insecure.
“These include many well-known wireless hotspot providers, as well as the wireless networks at many well-known hotels, restaurants and conference centres,” the Deloitte report says. Read More
Courtesy: Irish Times
An annual “war walk” by consultants Deloitte has found that 70 per cent of public wireless networks have no encryption in place, while 80 per cent are “insecure”, meaning they have no encryption or use the WEP standard which is trivial to crack.
The annual “war walk”, which involves walking down commercial streets in the centre of Dublin, Cork and Limerick and scanning for available Wi-Fi networks, found that, of 6,545 networks discovered, 56 per cent were insecure.
“These include many well-known wireless hotspot providers, as well as the wireless networks at many well-known hotels, restaurants and conference centres,” the Deloitte report says. Read More
Courtesy: Irish Times
Reader's Day 2009
In it's ninth year and hosted by Dermot Bolger, Readers Day will take place in the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght (formerly the Tower Hotel). The authors taking part this year are Chris Binchy, Kevin Power, Diarmaid Ferriter, Paul Howard, Paul Durcan, Paula Meehan, Judith Mok and John Curran. Booking takes place from 10am on Wednesday 28th October by ringing 086-0492815. For more information on the event and biographies of the authors please view our brochure
Courtesy: South Dublin Libraries
Courtesy: South Dublin Libraries
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Blog Digest
In celebration of Science Week 2009, which runs from 8–15 November, Blog Digest donned its lab coat and tested Ireland’s top science blogs. Conor Lenihan TD, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, says we should celebrate the achievements of mathematicians and scientists in the same way that sports stars and popstars are lauded. I say they don’t need this razzle dazzle and that Science Week works because it is all about inspiring and enthusing kids with the magic of science. Read More
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Regulator approves multi-lingual web addresses
One of the most significant changes in the Internet's 40-year history has taken place with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)'s approval of internet addresses containing non-Latin characters.
ICANN, at a meeting in Seoul, South Korea, has given countries the go-ahead to apply for internet addresses (likely as of 16 November) using characters from their national language, such as Greek, Hindi, Arabic, Korean, Japanese and Cyrillic.
The implication of the move is great, as it can open the web to more people around the globe.
Read More
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
ICANN, at a meeting in Seoul, South Korea, has given countries the go-ahead to apply for internet addresses (likely as of 16 November) using characters from their national language, such as Greek, Hindi, Arabic, Korean, Japanese and Cyrillic.
The implication of the move is great, as it can open the web to more people around the globe.
Read More
Courtesy: Silicon Republic
Macs to support Windows 7 'by end of 2009'
Apple says it will provide official support for Windows 7 in Boot Camp by the end of the year.
Boot Camp is the Apple application that allows Macs to dual boot Mac OS X and Windows. The software currently supports only Windows XP and Windows Vista, although it seems many people have already managed to successfully install Windows 7 via Boot Camp.
In a new support note posted on the Apple website, the company states, 'Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac OS X Snow Leopard before the end of the year. This support will require a software update to Boot Camp.' Read More
Courtesy: RTE News
Boot Camp is the Apple application that allows Macs to dual boot Mac OS X and Windows. The software currently supports only Windows XP and Windows Vista, although it seems many people have already managed to successfully install Windows 7 via Boot Camp.
In a new support note posted on the Apple website, the company states, 'Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac OS X Snow Leopard before the end of the year. This support will require a software update to Boot Camp.' Read More
Courtesy: RTE News
Ubuntu 9.10 takes fight to Windows 7
Canonical has released Ubuntu 9.10, as the company issues its first response to Windows 7.
Codenamed Karmic Koala, the update brings a raft of tweaks to the open source Linux operating system.
Perhaps most significant is the Software Store application, which presents the wealth of free applications for Ubuntu in an app store format - hopefully making it easier for new users of the OS to understand what's on offer. As it stands the Software Store is little more than a dressed up add/remove panel, however, Canonical is grooming the Software Store to ultimately replace the Synaptic package manager 'and possibly Update Manager', and its introduction to the release marks a major step in its development. Read More
Courtesy: RTE News
Codenamed Karmic Koala, the update brings a raft of tweaks to the open source Linux operating system.
Perhaps most significant is the Software Store application, which presents the wealth of free applications for Ubuntu in an app store format - hopefully making it easier for new users of the OS to understand what's on offer. As it stands the Software Store is little more than a dressed up add/remove panel, however, Canonical is grooming the Software Store to ultimately replace the Synaptic package manager 'and possibly Update Manager', and its introduction to the release marks a major step in its development. Read More
Courtesy: RTE News
Bringing the e-reader to book
IN THE midst of the current Kindle/Sony/and-what-about Apple e-reader hype, consider this.
“The major turn-off with e- books has been the discomfort of reading large amounts of text from a PC screen. If you get much beyond a few paragraphs of type, most people print it out,” Bill Gates recently told an audience at Microsoft’s headquarters. “It defeats the idea of immersive reading.”
Even the arrival of lightweight laptop computers hasn’t helped much. “It’s like having a cat perched on your lap on a hot summer’s day,” complains Bill Hill, a researcher with Microsoft’s eBook Group.
“The problem has prompted several companies to come up with specialised hand-held reader devices that are about the same size as the average novel, but with electronic memories and monochrome screens.” Read More
“The major turn-off with e- books has been the discomfort of reading large amounts of text from a PC screen. If you get much beyond a few paragraphs of type, most people print it out,” Bill Gates recently told an audience at Microsoft’s headquarters. “It defeats the idea of immersive reading.”
Even the arrival of lightweight laptop computers hasn’t helped much. “It’s like having a cat perched on your lap on a hot summer’s day,” complains Bill Hill, a researcher with Microsoft’s eBook Group.
“The problem has prompted several companies to come up with specialised hand-held reader devices that are about the same size as the average novel, but with electronic memories and monochrome screens.” Read More
Courtesy: Irish Times
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