13th
December
2006
Source: itweek.co.uk
Google is hoping to launch an office software suite that mimics Microsoft Office, according to the developer of the software.
However, the Korea-based creator of the ThinkFree suite is reluctant to sell it to Google, an executive at the firm said.
The Google team that handled the recent purchase of YouTube has met twice this month with representatives of ThinkFree Corp, according to Jong-jin Baek, the president of ThinkFree’s parent company, Haansoft.
Google’s intention is to acquire ThinkFree, Baek claimed in interviews with Korean media over the weekend.
ThinkFree has developed several versions of a Java-based office suite that can run online inside a web browser, or in a standalone version.
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13th
December
2006
Citizen journalists and writers have become common place on the web. Perhaps you are considering blogging, but are unsure of how to enter the world of online journaling. As the medium has grown, I thought it might be a good idea to put together some general guidelines for new bloggers and reminders to veteran bloggers about blogging practices.
There is no Emily Post in blogging that offers etiquette advice, or a Miss Manners that details appropriate behavior. That does not mean there are not acceptable and unacceptable actions that bloggers should take. In order to efficiently communicate as a blogger on the Internet, it is critical to understand the unwritten rules of blogging etiquette.
If you copy another blog’s post should you link to them?
Yes, blog manners dictates that you make every effort to credit the original source of the blog post, this should be done through a link. The link should not contain the "nofollow" tag. Generally speaking the commentary about the quoted post, should be at least as long as the post that is copied.
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13th
December
2006
By: Mike Sachoff | Source: webpronews.com
Yahoo News and ABC News have agreed to expand their relationship. ABC will be providing Yahoo News with additional video content. The new agreement will add several new features. ABC will offer Yahoo breaking news, features, interviews and video clips from Good Morning America. The agreement is an extension of the current partnership, which started in September of 2005.
"Yahoo! News’ relationship with ABC News has played an important role in offering our users the world’s best journalism over the past year," said Scott Moore, head of news and information, Yahoo! Media Group. "Video streams on Yahoo! News have increased more than ten-fold over the past year, so we have no doubt that additional content from one of the most recognized brands in news will be met with great enthusiasm by our audience."
Yahoo has plans to have better communication with ABC’s newsroom according to Neil Budde, general manager of Yahoo News. Yahoo will continue its partnership with other video providers such as Reuters, BBC and the Associated Press.
ABC News video will continue to have a strong presence on Yahoo News, including the front page and any relevant story pages.
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