Published by Malagor April 29th, 2007
in .Web Service.
I did Live search something on Yahoo beta but what I found is a Search project called “Alpha” which lead by Yahoo! 7 Search team. Some info from the team’s blog on April 5:
Yesterday, the Yahoo!7 Search team began testing a beta service called Alpha that was born out of pizza and furious coding.
Whilst aggregating feeds on one page is nothing new, we wanted to take a federated search concept one step further. With this beta, we have introduced personalisation elements that not only allow users to customise their view, but also to add their favourite search service (at least those who syndicate their search results via OpenSearch RSS).
We also decided to add a sharing element for logged in users of the site. Now, if you decide to share your personalised url with others, they can view and effectively use the search configuration you have developed
I have no idea what Yahoo! Search will do or what they think. I found not much info on it’s blog about the idea of this project but seems they start the thing from ground up, not just improving or adding new features to current search. Btw, Alpha has very clean interface– let’s play with it.
Published by Malagor April 29th, 2007
in .Talk and Windows Vista.
As you known that the beta version of Windows Vista is set to be expired on May 31, 2007. This will affeacted those who still running Windows Vista Beta 2, RC1, and RC2. After May 31 you have an extra 2 hour for taking your data, after that you can not access Windows Vista beta again.
All tester, the managed beta tester or one who registerd for public release (or Customer Preview Program) got a chance for discount. You can buy a full version of Windows Vista at upgrade price. For more detail, visit Vista homepage.
Published by Malagor April 29th, 2007
in .Tip.
Well, I was tired with Virtual PC when it not support Linux as Guest OS. Last few months I tried to install Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007, that time it still in Beta, but never success. Thus I have to move to VMware Workstation but not fully Vista compatible. One of my habit is I don’t install more than one program to do the same job. Just like I don’t install other media player software (WinAmp, iTune, Real, ect.) while I already have Windows Media Player 11.
I found a guide wrote by Arcane Code on “Installing Ubuntu 6.10 on Virtual PC 2007 Step by Step“. He providing great guide, very clear and easy to follow with screenshot. If you running Virtual PC 2007 and want to try Ubuntu, the guide is where you start with.
Published by Malagor April 28th, 2007
in Windows Vista and .Tip.
I have been wonder when people try to find a way to tweak it system, by manual with command-line, software or others. I learnt from the past that the process is always come with risk and reduce the stability of my system. Most of time I do minimum tweak by hand on what I am understanding rather well. Most of thing people did with Windows XP is disable System Restore and some days later they got problem with some software (like install Vista Transformation Pack) then there has no way to bring system back to the stable stat.
With Windows Vista, people start to write a tip to reduce space usage of System Restore. Well, I never think if it useful. It more to play risk with any accident you made to system or just an important file. I ever been accidentally delete a 4 GB file, imagine if I need to download it again, Previous Version help me a lot on this.
If you about to reduce the System Restore space, read what Ed Bott is warning you — he also providing you alternative way.
Published by Malagor April 27th, 2007
in .Software.
I am always looking for a Vista sidebar gadget to monitor CPU temp and fan speed but it never available on Gadget Gallery. The most CPU utilities related stuff are the duplicate CPU monitor gadget. Thanks to Dave for his comment on CPU Cool.
I did Live search and found CPUCool utility website. CPU Cool is small software/utility cost $17.95, which come with a lot cool features. It can monitor CPU temp and Fan speed together on what I need, a Vista gadget.
The limitation is it only support Vista 32-bit and Sidebar gadget is just a plain gadget, no any style was applied. To note, after setting display data to Vista sidebar you need to add it manually to sidebar.
Published by Malagor April 27th, 2007
in .Software.
I was just install Adobe Photoshop CS3 yesterday for a new taste. The new design and features is expressive at first sign while the installation time is the hell for me (it’s took up nearly a hour — badly when comparing to installation time of Windows Vista).
The performance of CS3 on my computer is acceptable but one problem which exist on CS2 still there on CS3.
I expecting that the “restore down windows” will support Aero Glass effect of Windows Vista but the actual result is the ugly Classic (theme) while the main Photoshop Windows is Glass supported.
Well, do you get the same result as me?
Published by Malagor April 11th, 2007
in Unsorted.
I just getting back from my home town. I have been working on rubber tree garden for re-plantation. It’s very great time and I really love it. I looking for next change to be at home with my parent. Well, nice to you all again around here.
