August 29
For the bunch of guys who are totally novice about this term "Imagine cup" let me give a shot first to explain you about what is this Imagine Cup
- The Imagine Cup is a global student technology competition focused on finding solutions to real-world issues. The competition encourages the world's most talented software designers, programmers, game developers, photographers and filmmakers to tackle the toughest problems
Well i hope, that you all got a glimpse of what is this cup all about ??
So the next obvious question is "what kind of competition is it ??" or "what exactly are we supposed to do"...
- Open to students around the world, the Imagine Cup is a serious challenge that draws serious talent, and the competition is intense. The contest spans a year, beginning with local, regional and online contests whose winners go on to attend the global finals held in a different location every year. The intensity of the work brings students together, and motivates the competitors to give it their all. The bonds formed here often last well beyond the competition itself.
well i am not here to answer your more of your questions, as this questions are well explained at the site itself.
All u need is open a browser, type in http://imaginecup.com or simply click on to this Url :)
So guys let me quickly wrap us this post with the note "Imagine cup 2009 begins",
Are you ready to change the world ?? if yes then join in the efforts and participate to change the world.
Things never stop here, grab this opportunity and be in race to win exciting prizes that include cash prizes, name , fame and above all its the world which gets changed by your solution.
August 28
Today, Microsoft announced the public availability of Internet Explorer 8 (Beta 2).
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| Improved Search
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| Searching for information is the most commonly performed task on the web. You'll now see results show up instantly as you start typing in the built-in search box; these results will become more accurate each time you type a letter! This function will be supported by a wide variety of search providers including Windows Live, Yahoo! and Google.
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| Search Suggestions
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| Now you can type a search term and see real-time search suggestions from your chosen search provider, recommending common searches related to the text that is typed. Click on a suggestion at any time to immediately execute the search, saving you time and increasing the relevance of the search.
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| Visual Search
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Microsoft is partnering with top search providers like Microsoft® Live Search, Wikipedia, Yahoo, Amazon, and more to deliver direct results and "visual search" images that provide you with immediate answers. For example, typing "Seattle weather" with Live Search will instantly show you a preview of the current weather directly in the Search Box drop-down.
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| Better Safety & Privacy
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| Do you want to be better protected from phishing and malicious software downloads? Need to browse with more privacy for that special gift online? Concerned about identity theft and your privacy? The latest version of Windows Internet Explorer has been designed to address these potential threats and more.
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| Increased Performance
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Internet Explorer 8 includes many performance improvements that contribute to a faster, more responsive Web browsing experience in the areas that matter most, including when starting the browser, opening a new tab, or loading a page.
So PPl what are you waiting for, c'mon go ahead and try out the beta :) You can download the Beta from here http://tiny.cc/IE8beta2 :) |
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