Terms of a Tablet Operating System

"What's the difference between large-sized mobile phone with a tablet?" response that Eric Schmidt, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Google Inc., a few days after Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad in January 2010.

For Schmidt, the tablet computer is like a smart phone with larger size touch screen. Initially, many people think like it.

However, in reality, much different tablet with a smart phone. The main difference is in the operating system (OS). Creating a tablet OS not as easy as turning the palm of the hand.

The proof, the new Google Android 3.0 aka Honeycomb introduced, a special platform tablet, a year after the iPad was launched.

In fact, Lenovo's president Rory Read was rejected Android 2.2 Froyo platform, which is widely used smart phone, into their tablets. The reason, "Operating system not suitable for use in a multifunctional tablet computer," said Read.

This difficulty also felt Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Playbook when developing a tablet. Canadian companies could not immediately install the operating system running on a BlackBerry smartphone into a 7-inch tablet. For that RIM must be willing to pay Rp. 1.8 trillion to acquire QNX (read: quenix) OS makers, QNX Software Systems, of Harman International, in April 2010.

There are several problems that occur when the mobile platform forced entry into the tablet. Example of the adjustment screen resolution, processor performance, web browsing functions, and power consumption.

Phone's screen resolution is smaller than the tablets. If the mobile OS running on the tablet, the display of the user interface does not fit. Images so small.

Tablets require high performance to run many applications simultaneously, aka multitasking. To that end, the minimal tablet use dual-core processors with speeds above 1 GHz.

Web browsing experience on the tablet is also an important concern. If the phone is put ability to communicate via voice and short message, the tablet forward and streaming Internet surfing functions Both of these features require support from services such as Adobe Flash and HTML 5.

Problem electricity consumption is expected strength tablet just like a laptop that can last at least until six months.

Therefore, the performance of the processor and random access memory (RAM) must be adjusted to the capacity of the battery so the battery does not drop quickly. *** [RINI KUSTIANI | POCKET-LINT | ITPROPORTAL | KORAN TEMPO 3684]

Flight with Wi-Fi Grows Fast in 2015

The travelers will enjoy the flight more enjoyable with the availability of Wi-Fi. Some airlines began to offer Internet connection in his plane.

WiFi Connection during Flight. (Picture from: http://techgenie.com/)

Recent reports market research firm In-Stat News explained that the revenue from the flights that have Internet connections will grow rapidly. Of the approximately U.S. $ 225 million this year to over U.S. $ 1.5 billion in 2015.

According to Amy Cravens, senior analyst at In-Stat, originally airline flights that have seen broadband as a differentiator. "Now, in the American market, it is seen as a requirement to compete," he said.

The report shows that the smart phone and tablet computers become the primary device on a flight that connected to the Internet.

Similar market share hotspots, Wi-Fi access is likely to be a commodity in the world of aviation. "With the revenue opportunity in the services and features, instead of a connection," said Cravens.

The report also noted that the flight with Wi-Fi facilities will be popular in the international market. In-Stat believes the transition to qualify the United States competitive in the market will take place quickly.

Virgin America, for example, recently announced that they will develop a flight with the Internet facilities in the back seat passengers. Consumers can go online for entertainment and business.

Earlier this month, Delta announced that they will become the first airline to expand Wi-Fi service for its regional jets. *** [LIVESCIENCE | KORAN TEMPO 3666]

Make Your Phone Your Wallet

GOOGLE WALLET

Managed to control the advertising market in the virtual world does not make manufacturers based in the City of Mountain View, California, United States, Google Inc., Complacent. Various innovations launched by the company that started its business from this garage, one that includes a payment service smartphone as a medium to conduct payment transactions. On 19 September 2011 and had been born a new service from Google that Google Wallet that allows the smartphone that you use can be transformed as a digital wallet and present the first time in the smartphone Samsung Nexus S 4G.

Samsung Nexus S 4G. (Picture from: http://www.smartphoneenvy.com/)

How it works
How to use Google Wallet service is quite easy. The first thing to do by the user is to enter a PIN to activate the chip is implanted on a smartphone. Once the chip is active, there would be transmission between the antenna Near Field Communication (NFC) and Paypass terminal that serves as a machine reader at the checkout so that payments can be made. If the PIN is not entered, the NFC antenna is not active so that users avoid inadvertently making payments.

In order to streamline services, Google is working with other companies as partners, among others, Citibank, MasterCard, Sprint and telecom operators. At first credit card that is connected with this service only Citibank and MasterCard. However, moments after announcing the launch of Visa users can enter a Visa credit card in the service.

To enjoy digital wallet services a la Google is indeed absolutely necessary credit card ownership for its users. However, it does not mean for users who do not have a credit card did not get to taste this service. For those who do not have a credit card mentioned above need not be discouraged because the manufacturing technology was established for first time in Menlo Park on 27 September 1998 offers a Prepaid MasterCard. Similar to a prepaid credit filling. Customers who use MasterCard Prepaid card must fill out the card (deposit) in advance with some amount of money before it is used to make payments on transaction processing.

Google claims, further development of these services is to support other credit cards like American Express and Discover which already has licenses on NFC technology. Devices that can apply the Google Wallet service will also continue to grow, not only the Nexus S 4G. Actually, several other companies, including those engaged in credit cards like Visa and American Express, also intends to launch a mobile device-based products for the digital wallet. However, Google is the first to realize the digital wallet to the market.

Google Inc. was first demonstrated mobile payment which is named Google Wallet at a press conference that was held Thursday, May 26, 2011. Service is installed on smartphones made by Google that is Sprint Nexus S 4G. This service enables smartphone owners can make payments and withdraw coupons via smartphone with Android operating system and applications to other platforms will follow.

The technology is available on Nexus S Android smartphone from Sprint, the third largest wireless carrier in the United States. Google uses a technology called near-range communication or Near Field Communication (NFC). This technology allows users to pay via cashier equipped smartphone in the NFC. Gobgle will launch this service in five cities, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington DC. Borrell Associates Inc.. estimates, spending in the U.S. through mobile coupons will be increased to 6.53 billion U.S. dollars in 2014  compared with last year 370 million U.S. dollars. To launch their latest service, Google uses hardware and software from several companies, such as VeriFone Systems Inc. and ViVOtech Inc., to run the service.

Weaknesses Google Wallet
Beyond the practicality of the service offered by Google Wallet, turned out to save some of this weakness and it seems reasonable because in fact Google is figuring out what consumers buy, a kind of "leaks" that want to know the advertisers on Google. Number of disadvantages that include from the retailer is not ready, in the United States service Google Wallet only used in retail chains such as American Eagle Outfitters, Bloomingdales, Foot Locker, Jamba Juice, Macy's, RadioShack, Subway, The Container Store, Toys "R" Us, and Walgreens.

Meanwhile, for the owners of MasterCard PayPass can be used only in 7-Eleven, McDonald's, Dairy Queen, Best Buy, BP, Sports Authority, CVS Pharmacy, Petco, The Home Depot, Office Depot, and many others. In addition, consumers are not ready, they should familiarize themselves with the new payment method, and of course a la Google this takes time. One more drawback of this service is not a lot of smartphones on the market that have included a technology called Near Field Communication (NFC). According to the founder of The Seraphim Group Bob Egan, currently there are approximately 50 million smartphones NFC is ready to be marketed in the next 18 months. However, it is expected not enough to make Google Wallet is used by many people. *** [TONI IRAWAN | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 29092011]

Save-Take-Share the "File"

DROPBOX 

Anytime, Anywhere with Dropbox
One time a USB Flash disk may have been not so necessary anymore to copy the file to a friend's computer, as well as send files via e-mail attachments that may be stale and complicated. In fact, you do not need to buy an external hard drive plus a back-up software is quite expensive and synchronize to backup your important files. All you need is an internet connection is adequate, and Dropbox.

Save your files in storage boxes (Dropbox)

Yes, the era of cloud computing has arrived and increasingly popular. Computing not only have to use a personal computer (PC) or laptop which is installed by dozens of programs and large data storage capacity. Now we can use the software that is available on the internet either for Word-style document processing, calculation of Excel, presentation Powerpoint-style and operating system Windows or Linux style can we use it online without having to we install in our computer. Likewise with the data storage, no longer need our computers loaded with thousands harrdisk files up to full, now we can store data on the internet and access them from anywhere and anytime we want. The good news is, almost all the facilities it free or you do not have to pay.

One application of cloud computing that allow us to store, access and share data anytime anywhere is Dropbox. By registering a Dropbox account, you are entitled to 2 GB of online storage for free. This equates to approximately 500 high quality MP3 songs or 2,000 more regular Word documents, or 2,000 more PDF journals files. In fact, with very little effort is recommend Dropbox to your friends, you can get an extra bonus of a capacity of 250 MB every time your referrals who join the Dropbox, the maximum bonus that can diperoleb is 8 GB. Wow! Still less, too? Do not worry, with little to reach the pockets you can get up to 100 GB of space.

How Dropbox works? 

Just suppose you have important files that you want to store in the Dropbox, here's you do:

• Registering at Dropbox account (only for the first).
• Upload files to the Dropbox, either through its website or through the Dropbox software can be downloaded for free. That's it!

So what can be done with the file?

• You can access them anywhere anytime by logging into the Dropbox via PC, laptop or gadget / mobile phone you, which is important internet connection.
• You can share it to friends, colleagues, customers, lecturers, students or anyone with a way to invite via e-mail. Then direct your colleagues can access it by registering an account on Dropbox (for the first time only).

Simple, easy but the benefits incredible is not it?Now try to imagine if you work in the research lab and you want to share the journal with research colleagues at other institutions or abroad. You do not need to submit to the journal via e-mail attachments are complicated and limited, you also do not need to repeatedly send any additional new journal or no correction on the files of research reports. You also do not bother to synchronize the latest file is also a change from both sides. Everything is just done via Dropbox.

Download Dropbox software, definitely easier.
When uploading or accessing files via the Dropbox website it is still quite complicated, try Dropbox software download to your computer / laptop / gadget / mobile phone you. Once installed, Dropbox folder will be created automatically.

Dropbox folder is automatically created. All you need to do if you want to save a file in Dropbox is just copying the file to the Dropbox folder, then let Dropbox is working to upload and synchronize files with an existing on the Dropbox server.

One step easy file upload
Similarly, if you receive a file from a colleague, you need not bother, just check the Dropbox folder, without us knowing the file is already there. You will also receive an e-mail notification that your files have been sent by someone.

In addition, Dropbox can be in different OS, either the Mac OS, Windows and Linux, as well as mobile devices like iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android. To simply access via mobile devices in http://m.dropbox.com.

Dropbox, is it safe?
According to your Dropbox files are stored securely because the entire process of data transfer is done through SSL and encrypted with AES-256 method. Short story, the level of security equivalent to the security of the data bank and the military. So, you and your friends are invited alone can access the file. ***  [SELVIA AWALIA RAHAYU | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 29092011]

Symantec Introduces New Internet Security

After the success of the slogan Norton Everywhere, protecting consumers on the go with a variety of platforms and digital devices, at the end of last week (25 September 2011) introduced the Symantec Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus 2012 in Jakarta.

These security solutions include mobile technology and cloud computing services, including some new features in version 2012. In addition, Symantec will launch its beta service in the foreseeable future to support mobile devices and tablets, both for the Android platform and the IOS.

"In recent years, we witnessed the explosion of devices, platforms, and aplikasl. However, these changes bring 'new digital danger' and a greater need for consumers to be protected from cyber crime" said Janice Chaffin, Group President, Symantec Consumer Business Unit .

In the new study, Norton revealed every day there are 1 million people become victims of cyber crime. That is, every second there are 14 people become victims of these crimes all over the world.

Meanwhile, losses incurred due to cyber crime globally reached U.S. $ 388 billion per year. That figure is far greater than all the illegal trafficking of narcotics, such as marijuana and cocaine, which when combined is only worth U.S. $ 288 billion per year. *** [FIRMAN | KORAN TEMPO 3658]

Flickr Introduce Geofences

Flickr introduces geofences, a feature that helps users to manage privacy in the photo that has been geotagged.

Geofences are special locations that deserve their own geo privacy settings. For example, you might want to create a geofence around the your “home” or “school” that only allows “Friends and Family” to see the location of the photos you geotag in that area. So the next time you upload a photo with a geotag in the radius of a geofence, it will follow the default geo privacy you’ve designated for that hotspot. That way, you can easily make sure that only people you trust can see the location of photos taken inside your house or any other sensitive areas while still showing the world exactly where you had those amazing cheese covered duck fat fries. 

Through geofences, users can restrict who can view the location data associated with the pictures they have taken in a particular area. To use this service, users simply draw a circle on the map and select a privacy setting for the area. 

Users can add up to 10 geofences and set the parameters within a radius of 70-10 kilometers on this photo sharing service. For example, you want to make geofence around the home or school and only certain friends or family are allowed to see the location you have geotagged photos in the area.

So, when you enable the feature and make geofence circle to a radius of 10 kilometers maksimai earlier, every photo taken in the area of "restricted area" will follow the privacy settings that you aimed for that spot.

Thus, you can easily ensure that only people you trust who can see the location of photos taken at home or other sensitive areas.

"Geofences proven commitment to the Flickr photo sharing experience a rich and secure privacy options that give users more flexibility when making geotagging photos," writes Flickr, in a statement yesterday.

Currently, according to Flickr there are more than 300 million images that have been geotagged on the site. *** [RINI KUSTIANI | KORAN TEMPO  3659]

The Computer and Family Protector

KASPERSKY INTERNET SECURITY 2012

If you want to protect your family from the evils of computers and cyberspace, make sure your computer is installed in Internet safety program. Now many of these types of program options in the market with the advantages and disadvantages of each.

One product that presents a fairly complete and comprehensive package for securing your network from Internet virus attacks or malicious program is Kaspersky Internet Security 2012. In this latest version, presented several new and unique functions.

If you are a user of previous versions of Kaspersky Internet Security, you will definitely see a change in the user interface.

In lieu of the menu options on the left, the menu of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 is placed at the bottom with large icons. Despite the different appearance, its ability to ward off virus attacks and malicious programs remain strong.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 is easy to use. The installation is quite simple. Even when the program is already installed, no need to restart the computer again.

When the program starts, all required information will be displayed, such as the status of protection, the latest virus, period of validity of licenses, and other information that it can be displayed by moving the toolbar.

Antivirus user interface is quite simple and informative. Even a novice user can operate it once did without difficulty. When the system is in standby mode, Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 automatically activated.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 provides several tools anti-spyware and malware. The program is able to ward off computer attacks, such as viruses, spam mail, bots, trojans, worms, and root kits.

In addition, there are two features are strong enough that can make your computer safe, ie, Kaspersky Safe Surf and Safe Desktop. Both programs are run separately. Thanks to both of them, all applications that are used are always monitored.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 can also be used with a firewall. Each port will be safeguarded from attacks from viruses and malicious programs outside the system. Port Wi-Fi and VPN are also protected and kept secure from attack.

Usually the online gaming enthusiast will remove the firewall while playing. As a result, the system is very vulnerable to attack by malicious programs. Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 allows gamers to play with the firewall installed like without a firewall. That way, you can still play games and computers remain protected.

The same thing was done Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 when you watch streaming video or movies from YouTube, for example. Although many malicious programs that try to attack, your computer will remain safe and secure.

There is one interesting feature of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012, the Parental Control. This feature can keep your family from cyber crime and addiction to the Internet for children.

Thanks to Parental Control, when the kids are in front of the computer while browsing the Internet can be restricted. Internet usage time can also be arranged. This feature has a password, so only you can change it.

What sites are visited the children also can be known thanks to this feature. In addition, there are specialized services to block the possibility of children giving out personal information, such as home address or phone number, to the Internet.

If you enter the necessary data, the Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 will immediately block the data is not sent out. Parental Control feature can also prevent children from visiting specific sites, adults.

Ease of operation and ability to ward off various forms of viruses and malicious programs make Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 should serve as the guardian of your computer.

In addition, the Parental Controls feature certainly can protect the entire family from cyber crime attacks. *** [FIRMAN | KORAN TEMPO 3655]

SPESIFICATION:

Type: Private 
Compatible OS: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7 
Supports: E-mail for free and live chat

PLUS:

• Strong enough to ward off the attacks of malicious programs.
• Firewalls keep all the existing ports.
• Interface more simple and easy.
• Parental Control feature is very helpful.

MINUS:

• Spam filters often missed.
• Scan speed of mediocrity.

Google+ is Open to All

Google+ now open access for anyone to join. Whereas before, Google+ impressed with the system exclusive invitation to join this social networking. "We are ready to move from version to beta test," said Vic Gundotra, Senior Vice President of Engineering Google, in his blog.

Gundotra said Google+ while moving from trial mode into beta, Google+ also launched its 100th feature, which is open enrollment. With this service, anyone can visit www.google.com/+ address and join the social networking, then interact with the people they want.

Google Search Engine Users also like to be reminded about the opening of this social networking. Therefore, there is a large blue arrow which guides the user towards the Google+ link as soon as they open the site search.

In addition to Google+ open to the public, Google makes Hangouts service can operate on the Android-based devices. During this video conference service owned social networking can only be enjoyed by PC users only. Gadgets with Android 2.3 system or upwards Gingerbread can already enjoy this facility. *** [CNET | RATNANING ASIH | KORAN TEMPO 3654]

Music Streaming on Facebook

Social networking site Facebook will soon have content streaming music service. However, which company would be partners, not many people know.

Feeling curious, a businessman and developer programs from the Netherlands, Yvo Schaap, managed to peek at the code hypertext markup language (HTML) all the music services that exist in cyberspace.

According to Schaap, almost all the streaming music services have meta tags or links that correspond to the format of Facebook. That is, there will be no exclusive cooperation between Facebook and one of music service providers.

More specifically, Schaap said that Spotify, MOG, Rhapsody, SoundCloud, Rdio, Deezer (France), and Vevo give a link to their music that is compatible with Facebook.

But Schaap did not find any meta tags from Pandora and Napster. Pandora has been believed to be one of the music on the Internet service providers that will be invited to work together by Facebook.

Facebook plans to announce more details about its new streaming music service in the F8 conference on Thursday, September 23, 2011. In addition, Facebook will announce its cooperation with Hulu.

Whatever will be announced up later, the week before Rdio, MOG, and Spotify is offering free accounts for its users. This new era of streaming world, especially for the music service. *** [CNET | FIRMAN | KORAN TEMPO 3651]

Flash Arrives on the iPhone and iPad

After Steve Jobs to quit Apple Inc, iPhone and iPad finally able to run Adobe applications Rash for streaming video. And all this like a cold war between Apple and Adobe. While still lead Apple, Steve Jobs has said that Adobe lazy.

Developer's streaming service, according to Jobs, is very slow to adjust to technological applications of Apple gadgets. Jobs exemplifies a Mac computer frequently hangs when playing Flash-based video. "Too many bug," Jobs said as quoted by Wired.

As a result, the iPad and iPhone can not run applications Rash. According to Jobs, if not update the Adobe Flash technology, no one will want to use that application. Besides, he continued, this time there is HTML 5, which can be used for streaming video without special application player.

Flash on Apple. (Picture from: http://www.lenovo-batteries.com/)

There is a possibility Adobe Rash hastily revised the software player for Jobs innuendo that can be used on the iPad and iPhone. Both of these gadgets are very potential. Therefore, these gadgets including the best selling devices on the market.

Latest version of Adobe Rash, Rash Adobe Media Server 4.5, now can run on IOS. This application allows two devices that play video content HTTP Live Streaming (HLS).

Unfortunately, Rash Adobe Media Server 4.5 can only be used for streaming video to iPhone and iPad. As for games, animation, and Flash-based ads can not be accommodated. *** [CNET | RINI K | KORAN TEMPO 3646]

Jelly Bean, the Next Android OS

Google Inc.

Google has become the hallmark of each of its operating system name as a variety of desserts. Starting from Cupcake, Donut, Éclair, Frozen Yogurt (Froyo), Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Until the coming Ice Cream Sandwich.

While Android Cupcake until Gingerbread is a platform that made ​​for a smart phone, operating system Honeycomb is a special platform tablet computer.

While Android Ice Cream Sandwich, which will be launched in October, bridging the previous OS, can be used for mobile phones and tablets.

Ice Cream Sandwich (Picture from: http://mobilegeeky.com/)

Matter of naming it, a Google spokesman, Randall Sarafa, said embedding the names of the "sweet" was an internal decision and the reason is not for public knowledge.

Jelly Bean the Next Android OS (Picture from: http://tech2.in.com/)

Not to mention the Ice Cream Sandwich was launched, citing technology site Cnet report, there was leaked that Google was preparing the next generation platform with the name of the Jelly Bean. Reportedly, Google is purposely delaying some of the features will be available at the Ice Cream Sandwich to be pinned on the Jelly Bean, who knows when it will be released.

Not yet clear whether the Jelly Bean will truly become a platform that will enliven the OS wars next year. But, when noted, in addition to using the name of the dessert, the whole name of the OS it has initial letters according to the alphabetical sequence. *** [CNET | CNN | RINI K | KORAN TEMPO 3645]

BlackBerry Messenger Version 6 More Integrated

Research In Motion (RIM) introduced the BlackBerry Messenger version 6 (BBM 6) which support the Connected BBM applications, allowing users to connect to fellow users to share applications. For example, when users BBM 6 download the exciting games and can be played by several people, he can invite friends to play game and sharing applications while chatting in real time without leaving the game. "BBM 6 marked the beginning of social networking experience better for users of BlackBerry smartphones," said Alistair Mitchell, Vice President of Platform and Integrated Services BBM RIM, said in a statement yesterday. To be able to get instant messaging services more integrated, users can download at BlackBerry App World. Mitchell added that the presence of BBM 6 open opportunities for developers to enrich the content of their application. In addition, the BlackBerry Messenger 6 can be used to check in at the Foursquare and send notifications to friends of the existence of its users. The terms BlackBerry phones that can run BBM 6 at least using the BlackBerry OS 5.0 platform and later. Some applications are already integrated in the BBM 6 service, including location-based social networking applications, Koprol and Foursguare; game developer Magmic and Elistas; and media, Huffington-Post and ScoreMedia. *** [RINI K | KORAN TEMPO 3607]

Mac OS X Lion Downloaded 1 Million Times

Mac OS X Lion operating system is the latest extraordinary acclaim from Apple lovers. On the first day of release, the OS for U.S. $ 29.99 or approximately Rp. 255 thousand were directly downloaded 1 million times. Mac OS X Lion was sold through Apple's App Store, not through physical media such as DVD discs. On the first day that Apple had revenue of about U.S. $ 30 million or equivalent to Rp. 255 billion. As many as 90 percent of the operating system download is mostly expressed his satisfaction. Their average gave a positive appreciation of the operating system that combines the capabilities of the MacBook with the iPad tablet. With system sales through the App Store, users of Apple products can get the latest OS that is packaged in the form of files quickly The file size OS is not more than 4 gigabytes. "This is a remarkable beginning for the Lion. The response of the users and other industries are also very fantastic. Lion is our big step forward," said Philip Schiller, Apple's Vice President for Product Marketing International. There are about 250 new features are installed on Mac OS X Lion, including multi-touch gestures and the system of full screen apps.*** [TECHJOURNAL | FIRMAN | KORAN TEMPO 3600]

Google Maps 5.7

Google Maps 5.7 application for the Android platform has just launched and there is one new feature is very useful for anyone who frequently travels to areas that have never visited. Transit Navigation (still BETA) is an additional feature available in version 5.7 that can provide information about the location of the bus or train station. If you have experienced difficulties during the train ride, often times you feel confused on where and when to go down. This is where the usefulness of the Transit Navigation application. This feature will display each station that will be passed and the mark if we are already at a particular station. Navigation Transit also remained active in the background so that we can still use the phone for other purposes (check email, browse, and others) and information will be displayed in the status bar when we arrived at a particular station. Unfortunately, because of this feature using GPS, so if you ride subways, most likely this feature can not work optimally.*** [googleblog.blogspot.com | hr | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 21072011]

Search For Victims of Disaster With Fingers

The first days after the earthquake and tsunami Japan, last March, is the most unsettling and stressful for Kei Kawai. From his residence in Mountain View, Calif., Kawai ensure the safety of all family members who live in areas with high waves swept it, except for his grandfather.

Kawai uses Google Person Finder service to seek help. The next day, he received confirmation that her grandfather survived. Kawai is not just a casual user. He is a product manager at Google, was behind the operation of search services that shortly after the disaster. "We received lots of feedback from users. We know that the service works well," he said. "But it feels a little different when your own need." Millions of people access the Person Finder Japan-made Google when Japan was still shaken by aftershocks after March 11, 2011. Google's service is aimed at collecting information about the earthquake victims separate from their relatives. Tens of thousands of people managed to find his family members thanks to Japan Person Finder. Japan quake victims search service is launched into the world of the Internet just one hour after the incident. This search page has recorded 4,000 data in the first few hours since it was launched. Whereas in the first 36 hours, as many as 30 million people have accessed this page. The data collected is very large. Five days after the quake, there were 202,400 names on the system and continue to grow more than 600 thousand names in early April 2011. Google's Chief Technology Advocate Michael T. Jones said the Internet should contribute more in a crisis situation. Nowadays people are increasingly accustomed to dealing with others via the Internet using mobile communication devices, such as cell phones, tablet, or laptop computers. The device is likely still survived with survivors (victims who still survive) when the disaster occurred. "The idea is how to utilize Internet technology to cope with disasters. This will be a strength modifier is great," said Jones told Tempo. Person Finder on Google, anyone can enter data disaster victims they encountered. This is very useful for survivors in the disaster area in finding each other but have a limited device. Rescuers can also act to register the identity of survivors and download them to Google's servers. Personal data entered quite basic, start your full name, gender, age, home address, to physical traits. As a complement, can also put a personal photo of the person, which can be taken using a camera phone or obtained through the Internet link. Not to forget geotagging technology, which marks the position of the victim on the world map. "Searchers can tell the special needs that must be received by survivors, such as drugs for allergies and disease history." Google is not the first company to provide this humanitarian service. When there is a hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, USA, in 2007, various companies provide people search services, such as the Katrina People Finder Project, Finder Katrina, Katrina Survivor, Katrina Save, and Disasterhelp. Without good data integration, recording efforts become scattered to different pages so that search troublesome because the search had to move from one page to another with a different interface. Google became a big name insurance trust so that data recording can be done to a single server that has the verification algorithm. Google Person Finder was first operating in Haiti earthquake of 2010, and utilized on the condition of the Chilean earthquake, Pakistan floods, earthquakes Christchurch in New Zealand, and the latter, Japan earthquake. Catastrophic tsunami and the earthquake could cripple the Internet infrastructure. However, this constraint can be handled. Government and humanitarian workers can prepare a portable machine capable of providing satellite Internet services in disaster relief center. This facility can be a point of reporting the disaster condition and be valuable input for disaster response teams nasionaf. "Information gathered from the field will determine, from here can be decided who is saved, what needs help, and the locations affected," said Jones. "Through the Internet, the information available to governments and aid agencies around the world." Jones also warned that Internet facilities can be used to inform the damage to roads and bridges that help determine the distribution channels. Similarly for humanitarian teams who need information on shelter availability and the nearest hospital so that no one send the victim to be saved. Therefore, mapping of post-disaster needs. Mapping of this disaster can be done quickly through Google Map application. Survivors can be a volunteer who provides the latest information by providing a report through this application. The information is then used by the government and humanitarian agencies in the delivery of aid. *** [ANTON WILLIAM | ITBUSINESS | GOOGLE | KORAN TEMPO 3554] How to search Person Finder Google services on http://person-finder.appspot.com/ easier for people in search of relatives or friends who allegedly lost in the disaster. Specifically to search for survivors of the earthquake and tsunami Japan, Google provides a variety of search options and languages. There are two choices: a search through "I'm looking for someone" or reporting through "I have information about someone". Search:

1. Click "I'm looking for someone" and you will be redirected to the next page.
2. Enter the identity of the person you're looking for, can be a full name or surname, using the Latin alphabet, Hiragana, or romaji. Search can also use a home address or phone number. Click the "Search for this person".
3. The next page will display a list of people according to the identity that you fill in before. Each person's name can be followed by data home addresses, phone numbers, photos, and final status.
4. If the name is not found, there is a button to create a new record for the person you are looking for.

Reporting:

1. Click "I have information about someone" and you will be redirected to the next page.
2. Enter the full name of the person you are looking for, then click the "Provide information about this person".
3. Google will display a list of names of people with the same name.
4. Check the list of names. If someone wants reportedly already in the roster, you can update the data the person on the next page.
5. If someone wants to report undocumented in the list, click the "Create a new record for" and you will be redirected to the next page.
6. On the next page, fill in complete information about that person, of the characteristics of the body, home addresses, specific descriptions, photographs, and the final status of the person. You can also add location information that people use the Google Map. You are also entitled to specify an expiration limit the data entered.
7. Save the data by pressing the button "Save this record".

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Brief introduction Google+

Google recently launched Google+ (read: Google Plus), the end of June 2011 and then, which is a new social networking service. Google+ are would be a strong competitor Facebook, it's still beta and invitation-only who gets it can use it for now. Although still in Beta, a lot of people curious and want to try the latest of Google's social networking is.

To login to Google+ is very easy, if we already have an account on Gmail (Google's electronic mail service), we just visit the site http://plus.google.com, then login with the same username & password. If we do not yet have a Gmail account, then we register in advance before signing in to Google+. Quite a lot of the features offered by Google+. For example, Google+ has many features such as Facebook that comment system, like (+1), and other status. So what are the features offered by Google+ ?

1. Circles. This function can be used to insert the names of friends into groups and users can share content with different formats in this circle of friends.
2. Hangouts. It is a service conference more than two people with a video call.
3. Huddle. This service provides the groups in this network to send instant messages.
4. Sparks. This feature connects the individuals in this network to people with interests similar to a case.

One unique feature owned by Google+ is Circles. If at Facebook, which has a grouping feature to group your friends and can also set the status, that we make will be visible only for a bunch of groups, but Google+ makes it easier. Everyone who wants us to enter into a circle, must be included in certain circles such as Friends, Family, or circle that you created yourself. So interesting isn't it ? *** [SEPTI SETIAWATI | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 21072011]

Microsoft : Windows Phone Does Not Run as Expected

Microsoft Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Ballmer acknowledged the development of the Windows operating system Phone does not run as expected. "Compared with competitors, this (Windows Phone) is still very small," said Ballmer in a Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles, as quoted by the Telegraph website. "Within one year, we are still a small player, even very small."

Since its launch in October last year, the platform is Windows 7 Phone is used only 1 percent of the total smartphone market in the United States. But, behind the "sadness" that, Ballmer safely say this year's Windows 7 Phone will work to achieve success. One key to a successful platform, according to Ballmer, is the belief of Nokia, which certainly will use the operating system on a smartphone. "Nokia and those who use cell phones to a business we believe in excellence," he said. Phone on the Windows platform, which was adopted by Nokia later, Ballmer said, Microsoft will leverage cloud computing functions. The reason, 58 percent of the companies attending the conference have been using cloud computing technology. "We are a company that brings this system to anywhere you are," he said. "And the service will completely transform your business environment.*** [RINI K | KORAN TEMPO 3589]

Facebook Users Threatened to Move to Google +

User experience with Facebook was low enough to make them move to Google +. Thus the results of an American Customers Satisfaction Index Study, conducted by ForeSee Results, yesterday.

President of ForeSee Results, Larry Freed, said that during this last up because some of the "monopoly" that they do in the social networking market. However, although the dominant, if Facebook does not vigilant, they could be toppled. "If Google can bring consumer-centric ethos to Google +, Facebook will face a very serious competition and potentially erode their market share," Freed said in a report sent to the IDG News Service news agency. Indeed, the comfort level of Facebook users do not necessarily decrease. Freed notes that a Facebook user's comfort level increased from 64 points to 66 points this year. But that figure adrift far enough from perfect scale, ie 100 points. "Facebook is still the king now, but if anyone can shake the throne, it is Google," Freed said. Facebook's research responded by saying they are very seriously working on feedback from consumers. "More than half of our users visit Facebook every day. And we are constantly improving our products to deliver the best experience for users," the company said in a statement. Google + is not yet included in the study conducted by ForeSee. This is because the service was still experimental (trial). But, even so, the user has reached 10 million within a few days. But the number was still far enough in comparison with Facebook, which has reached 750 million users.*** [DEDDY SINAGA | IDGNEWS | CWORLD | KORAN TEMPO 3595]

Looking into Windows 8

Microsoft will soon launch a generation of operating system (OS) following-named Microsoft Windows Midori (Windows 8). Microsoft fulfilling its promise to demonstrate the operation of this system. So, what's appearance last OS software giant?

By Microsoft, the display interfaces of Midori was used to cover the gap between the user's computer desktop with a more user-based tablet touchscreen. The company clearly aims to create a new OS is user friendly touchscreen, by presenting a large button on each application.

Midori Metro design displays that are used on Windows Phone. The user interface displays the hours and days, including the iconic power management and ease of access to applications.

Please note, Midori is an operating system of Windows 7 development. The basic system used by Midori similar to the system in Windows 7. Only, there are some changes on Midori.

Midori has a similar look of Windows Vista and Windows 7, but has a change of GUI (Graphical user interface) is quite a lot, including a new design of the taskbar, explorer, system boot screen and login screen, and so on.

One of Microsoft's flagship feature that will later manifest as Midori launch is the introduction of facial / facial recognition. The purpose of this feature is to be used when you are going to log onto your computer. Exciting is not it?

So, what other features will be offered on Midori so much better than previous versions?

Singularity OS, an anti-crash system. In theory, the bluescreen always associated with Windows. Although it has been reduced, it still display the blue still appears on Vista and Windows 7. With Singularity, Microsoft developed a system that no longer know the bluescreen. No more crashes term.

Browser Gazelle, protected from Internet attacks Browser is the central application in the operating system and perhaps the only one for most users. Not surprisingly, this sparked the fight to make the browser the fastest and most secure. Midori Browser for the future is Internet Explorer 10.

DFSR (Distributed file system replication). DSFR ability is to synchronize the contents of a folder or equation-based multiplatform. Midori promised to communicate easily with multiple servers that use different OS. In addition, Midori-enabled equate contents of the folder on another server, such as content data at branch offices to headquarters.

Many more improvements will be done by Windows. Computer users certainly hope that this version is more complete than previous versions.

In conclusion, Microsoft developed a series of projects that are expected to improve core Windows for faster performance, versatile, and safe. That was promised by Midori. Chances are, Microsoft wants to make the operating system for all platforms, ranging from smartphones to the desktop computer.

You are interested in trying, the Windows Midori is still under development. Find the free downloads at Google, quite a lot of websites and blogs that have been uploading them .*** [DEDI SUSANDI | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 07072011]