What is OpenID?
February 22nd, 2008OpenID eliminates the need for multiple usernames across different websites, simplifying your online experience. With one OpenID you can login to all your favorite websites and forget about online paperwork.
You get to choose the OpenID Provider that best meets your needs and most importantly that you trust. At the same time, your OpenID can stay with you, no matter which Provider you move to. And best of all, the OpenID technology is not proprietary and is completely free.
OpenID Foundation announced that Google, IBM, Microsoft, VeriSign, and Yahoo! have joined the board. Here are some places you can visit to see where you can use your OpenID to log in today:
Google Maps With My Location, a service for mobile users that doesn’t rely on GPS
December 3rd, 2007Google launched a location service for mobile users on that doesn’t rely on GPS. Google Maps with My Location(beta), locates users who don’t have GPS-enabled phones.
Google locates users based on their location from neares base station. The result isn’t as accurate as GPS (Global Positioning System) but works for people who lack the positioning technology in their phones.
Google maps with My location(Beta)
If you have GPS then google can find ur position accurately but if you are not using GPS then the result may not be accurate but it will be within about 1000 meters.
watch demo
This service is available on web-enabled mobile phones, including Java, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Nokia/Symbian devices.
Google moving for wireless technology
December 1st, 2007Google has decided to take part in sale of mobile phone spectrum in US. This is the sign of its entrance in wireless market.
Google is now ready to invest $4.6 bn (£2.3bn) and more when FCC would sell off part of the 700 Mega Hertz band.
Google is already running a small wireless network in California and now they decided to build national wireless network across the U.S. But the big hurdle is auction against bidders which are big giant of wireless market including AT&T wireless and verizon wireless.
Google is interested in block called Part C in which a customer can download any software from their devices.Google is trying to build a strong lobby to win this auction.
Microsoft Certification
October 12th, 20071. Visual Studio .Net
a. MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications Candidates for this certification must pass two exams, one focusing on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and one focusing on Web-based client development.
Exam-1 (70-536): MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0–Application Development Foundation
Exam-2 (70-528): MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-528): Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Web-Based Client Development
b. MCPD: Web Developer MCPD: Web Developer candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification (two exams).
After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: Web Developer by passing one additional required exam. If you are a Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), you can upgrade to the MCPD: Web Developer certification by taking one upgrade exam, Exam 70–551: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD: Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework. By passing this upgrade exam, you will automatically obtain the relevant MCTS prerequisite, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications.
Exam-1 (70-547): MCPD Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-547): Designing and Developing Web-Based Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework