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Indian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) History
by Ramakanta Sahu 03 Jun '05

03 Jun '05

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Yahoo! comes out with intelligent search tool
by Mailing List Manager 03 Jun '05

03 Jun '05

Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 02:16:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Rashid Hussain <ras_botlib(a)yahoo.co.in> Yahoo! introduced a new search tool, Mindset, which enables users to search and to sort the search results on the basis of commercial or informational value. The beta version, available as an online tool, allows the users to view what they want unlike existing search tools that give mega piles of unorganized information. In Mindset, search queries can be adjusted by moving a slider located on top of the search page, to the left or right to determine the nature of results wanted -- commercial or informational. It is significant that Yahoo! has quietly come out with this innovative tool after the much-publicized personalized Google home page was launched a couple of days back. Mindset is located on the Yahoo Research Labs' site Yahoo Next. The default setting of the slider shows results based on Yahoo's normal listing, while moving it to the right will make the results arranged on an informational basis and to the left on a commercial basis. Yahoo said Mindset is based on machine learning process, which carries out the search through algorithms developed so that the results are thrown on a continuous scale raging from "very commercial" to "very non-commercial". = = = = = = = = = = = Rashid Hussain Siddiqui ADIS 2nd Year Student Documentation Research & Training Centre(DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore : 560059 Phone No. : 080-28483975

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New .xxx domain will be reserved for porn
by Mailing List Manager 03 Jun '05

03 Jun '05

Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 12:38:41 +0530 From: Farooque Shaheen <Farooque.Shaheen(a)caritor.com> The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) yesterday approved a plan for pornographic Web sites to use new addresses that end with ".xxx," something numerous groups and U.S. political leaders have been seeking to try to prevent sexually explicit content from landing on the screens of young Internet users. ICANN, the nonprofit organization that oversees technical matters related to the Internet, said it will begin negotiations with ICM Registry Inc. to resolve commercial and technical issues associated with operating the .xxx top-level domain (TLD). The decision in favor of establishing a virtual red-light district for providers of pornographic content and their customers represents a U-turn for ICANN, which rejected ICM's first application for the .xxx TLD in November 2000. Reasons for the objection are published in a document available on ICANN's Web site. A full dig on this matter can be found at.. http://www.computerworld.com/developmenttopics/websitemgmt/story/0,10801,10… Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449

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10 reasons why you should be a Googler
by Mailing List Manager 02 Jun '05

02 Jun '05

Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 23:09:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Rashid Hussain <ras_botlib(a)yahoo.co.in> Source: The Economic Times You simply can't miss IT. An important part of your time on the net, this is an entity that you use for reasons more than one. Yup! We are talking about Google, the search engine that has completely revolutionised internet search and emerged as a lifesaver for all net-savvy folks.And at a time when companies are on a hiring spree, one does tend to get confused about which company to join. Pay, designation, work profile, culture and brand vale are some of the factors that can determine which job to settle for. The internet search engine company's website enlists 10 reasons why geeks should be joining the young company Top 10 Reasons to Work at Google 1. Lend a helping hand. With millions of visitors every month, Google has become an essential part of everyday life#8212;like a good friend#8212;connecting people with the information they need to live great lives. 2. Life is beautiful. Being a part of something that matters and working on products in which you can believe is remarkably fulfilling. 3. Appreciation is the best motivation, so we've created a fun and inspiring workspace you'll be glad to be a part of, including on-site doctor and dentist; massage and yoga; professional development opportunities; on-site day care; shoreline running trails; and plenty of snacks to get you through the day. 4. Work and play are not mutually exclusive. It is possible to code and pass the puck at the same time. 5. We love our employees, and we want them to know it. Google offers a variety of benefits, including a choice of medical programs, company-matched 401(k), stock options, maternity and paternity leave, and much more. 6. Innovation is our bloodline. Even the best technology can be improved. We see endless opportunity to create even more relevant, more useful, and faster products for our users. Google is the technology leader in organizing the world#8217;s information. 7. Good company everywhere you look. Googlers range from former neurosurgeons, CEOs, and U.S. puzzle champions to alligator wrestlers and former-Marines. No matter what their backgrounds Googlers make for interesting cube mates. 8. Uniting the world, one user at a time. People in every country and every language use our products. As such we think, act, and work globally#8212;just our little contribution to making the world a better place. 9. Boldly go where no one has gone before. There are hundreds of challenges yet to solve. Your creative ideas matter here and are worth exploring. You'll have the opportunity to develop innovative new products that millions of people will find useful. 10. There is such a thing as a free lunch after all. In fact we have them every day: healthy, yummy, and made with love. Full article avialable at http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1126514.cms = = = = = = = = = = = Rashid Hussain Siddiqui ADIS 2nd Year Student Documentation Research & Training Centre(DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore : 560059 Phone No. : 080-28483975

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XML will be the default file format for next MS Office
by Mailing List Manager 02 Jun '05

02 Jun '05

Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:43:56 +0530 From: Farooque Shaheen <Farooque.Shaheen(a)caritor.com> Microsoft Corp. announced that the next version of its Office software will use Internet-friendly XML technology as the default file format for documents created in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The new format will make it easier for other programs to read Office documents, an improvement the software titan says is aimed at boosting workers' productivity. XML, short for eXtensible Markup Language, is designed for sharing diverse data across different systems with a uniform appearance. Previously, Office saved files in a format that doesn't always translate well when opened in other programs. The current version, Office 2003, already supports XML but some users have complained that it is clunky and documents don't always translate well from that format either. A full dig on this matter can be found here. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/01/AR200506010… Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449

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Library of Congress Joins Internet2
by Mailing List Manager 01 Jun '05

01 Jun '05

Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 09:37:51 +0530 From: Farooque Shaheen <Farooque.Shaheen(a)caritor.com> The Library of Congress (LC; http://www.loc.gov) has become a member of Internet2 (http://www.internet2.edu) and will connect to Internet2's high-performance Abilene Network. Led by more than 200 U.S. universities working with industry and government, Internet2 develops and deploys advanced network applications and technologies for research and higher education. According to the announcement, the LC plans to collaborate with the Internet2 community and leverage its advanced network infrastructure to facilitate wide-scale digital preservation projects, to enhance the development of an Internet-based database of U.S. newspapers, and to assist with its educational outreach programs. Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449

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OCLC Improves Digital Collection Management Software
by Mailing List Manager 01 Jun '05

01 Jun '05

Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 10:06:42 +0530 From: Farooque Shaheen <Farooque.Shaheen(a)caritor.com> OCLC announced the latest release of CONTENTdm, its digital collection management software for libraries and other cultural heritage institutions. The new version, to be released in June, was developed in close consultation with CONTENTdm user groups and features increased security and other enhancements. CONTENTdm software offers a complete set of tools to store, manage, and deliver digital collections?such as historical documents, photos, newspapers, audio, and video?on the Web. Newest features include: � Fast multiple document entry � Increased security for items and collections to better protect copyrighted or other restricted materials � Detailed reports that show how online items and collections are being used � Additional digital repository features � Linking to WorldCat for worldwide visibility of digital collections CONTENTdm is distributed by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, the world?s largest library cooperative. Metadata for many of these digital collections is being added to the WorldCat database of items held in libraries. Once in WorldCat, special collection items can be found by searching the database or searching the Web. Items in WorldCat can now be discovered through search engines like Google and Yahoo! Search as part of the OCLC Open WorldCat program. To see examples of digital collections managed with CONTENTdm software, visit http://www.contentdm.com/customers Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449

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Cooperation
by Mailing List Manager 01 Jun '05

01 Jun '05

Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:39:09 -0500 From: Ghulam Jeelani Shah <jeelani4(a)lycos.com> Respected Sir It is here to mention the deteriorating situation of libraries in cities in general and far flung areas in particular.I am from Srinagar,J & K.The district library here although is a huge building but unable to satisfy the basic needs of its users.Same is the situation of city central library and other public libraries.The main cause is the lack of professional interest and desire to enlighten the name of our profession.Our colleagues working in such libraries work there for the sake of duty but not for the sake of their profession.We actually have forgotten the importance of our profession and we are still treating it from its traditional perspective.Perhaps either we do not know or we deliberately keep our eyes closed in front of the fact that western world went for full automation of their collection in the last century.But we are not able to provide the satisfactory reference services to our users.It is not the case that there is nothing in our hands although we have financial barriers and we have limited manpower,we can go for the cooperation-cooperation with our colleagues,with other libraries either at local level or regional level and even at national level.This can at least help us to reach that satisfactory level where our users will feel that their needs are fulfilled to some extent.So have a pause-THINK-and join hands.Remember if we will let our users to read,we will let our Nation to lead. Thanks, Yours Obediently Ghulam Jeelani Shah Teaching Assistant Deptt. of Library & Information Science University of Kashmir --

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