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Firefox with 30.33% share of the browsers

Another change has triggered the launch of Firefox 3.5, new statistics reveal a slight increase in the share of the browser market from Firefox.

According to statistics from Global Stats (StatCounter of), Firefox is over a barrier of 28.75% and reached 30.33% of use in counter-party Internet Explorer descends from 62.09% to 59.49% of use, a fact that supports the trend that brings Microsoft's browser for some time.

Firefox con el 30.33% de cuota de los navegadores

And while Microsoft will launch in March last, the final version of Internet Explorer 8, was not reflected any upward curve. The negative trend that supports IE could be affected by the order which was adopted on the European continent, which prohibits Microsoft bundled the browser to include in its next operating system, Windows 7.

Other browsers also reflected in smaller promotions to use. Thus, Opera goes from 3.23% to 3.36%, 2.65% Safari 2.93%, Chrome and 2.82% to 2.42%.

Link: Falls Below 60% IE, Firefox surpassed 30% (Favbrowser)

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Mozilla officially released Firefox 3.5, a view of the new features

Mozilla Firefox 3.5 lanzado oficialmente, una vista a las nuevas características

After many betas and a few RC, we have among us at last, the final version of Firefox 3.5. A release as important as the industry transitions from 2.X to 3.x for being the first browser to include in its final version, support for new HTML5 standard. Then I will leave you with a summary of new features including:

Speed: Both the software and the new JavaScript engine Tracemonkey improve the performance of the browser.

Private browsing: already included in many browsers, it becomes part of the repertoire of new features in this version of Firefox. This method of navigation privately, it is basically a session where data are not stored by the browser, such as cookies, cache, history, passwords and other data that compromise the security of the user, I think ideal for use in Internet cafes.

Improvements in history: Two improvements are very welcome. Blocking a site, to avoid appearing in the history, I think that Mozilla thinks rather addicted to their users Pr0n sites. And "Clear Recent History", instead of having to erase all history.

Windows closed recently: With Firefox 3.5 can restore previous sessions and with it all the tabs that were open when you close the window, this option was implemented but only to the tabs above.

Support for labels including audio and video in HTML5 standard: it is the first browser to include in its final support for these tags, which should be implemented by many sites, some eradicate the use of Flash, particularly in sites like YouTube to watch videos, it means they do not require a plugin.

Geolocation: this enables any web application so you can get the user's current location.

Support for new web technologies: can download sources if necessary, and better support for CSS, JSON and SVG. In hacks.mozilla.org can view examples of use.

Separation Tabs: a feature of browsers that made its debut in Google Chrome and allowing the user to take a tab and separated to form a new browser window. Likewise the process can be done in reverse.

Color profiles that appear: Different cameras, monitors, and artifacts capture took place, and colors in different ways. On the web, many colors look like, because they have been filtered and optimized for a quick view in each browser. Firefox 3.5 introduces dynamic color profiles for each image, meaning that whatever it is that a graphic designer or photographer to see when they do their job, you see it on their website.

As always, you have the freedom to test the browser that is your taste and liking, I personally stick with me for the incredible FireFox 3.5 Extensions and improvements. You can download FF 3.5 for any OS from the following site, you can always download it from servers FileHippo if servers are heavily congested.

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The Pirate Bay acquired by Global Gaming Factory X

The Pirate Bay adquirido por Global Gaming Factory X

With a little shiver, I read in the official Blog of The Pirate Bay in a note to talk about its possible acquisition by Global Gaming Factory X, a software company that would be paid $ 7.7 million (60 million kroners in local currency in Sweden) for the Tracker.

The guys at The Pirate Bay justify these negotiations to a point that for many may be well known, is that apart from complaints in recent months has not been a single announcement about any changes to the site, or improvements to be included . The note warned:

"On the Internet, if things do not evolve die. We do not want that to happen. "

This is why the current team to "invite" a new character to join the project. Characters who assures us, they share the same ideology that has maintained the site until today, and which has earned the recognition of the best Tracker Torrents by the community.

If the transaction is completed in August (2009) have an official announcement, as well as specific details of the agreement. According to the press release, part of the profits to be towards a foundation to help with projects on the freedom of expression, freedom of information and openness of the networks.

For his part, Hans Pandey, executive director of GGF, said:

"We want to introduce a new model that involves the payment to the suppliers and owners of copyright for downloaded content on the web"

Pandey stressed the need to respect the laws and the needs of users who require higher quality and faster downloads.

Unfortunately, and based on the statements of Hans Pandey contrasting with the official notice of TPB, I think that users will be a little fearful of real change that can be carried out after completing the purchase in August. I just hope am wrong, but am selling this as a defeat after nearly a struggle, "The Pirate Bay", I hope to continue to honor his name.

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VideoBay, a video streaming service by implementing HTML5 standard

VideoBay, un servicio de streaming de video implementando estandares HTML5

And as announced on its cover, VideoBay is a video hosting service that is in an extremely BETA. Driven by the team behind The Pirate Bay, VideoBay is the first service that implements only the new label to broadcast their videos and audios, completely regardless of format used in Flash for most of the similar sites.

The label

And as the HTML5 standards required, the transmission formats used by VideoBay are OggVorbis for Audio and Video for OggTheora. VideoBay, takes 2 years of internal development and had not made any note to its evolution from was announced in May 2007.

VideoBay, un servicio de streaming de video implementando estandares HTML5

As expected, VideoBay is launched with the same philosophy of freedom with which they are launched most of the services that comprise the network of The Pirate Bay, this means that users should be at full liberty to publish any or not this video subject to copyright laws.

Unfortunately, and comment at the beginning of the article, VideoBay is at a very immature, even after 2 years of development, this implies that the interface will be very attractive to look at it as an alternative to the current services of accommodation Video, a search engine would have little material to search not working as it should, and materials that can be registered even though it is completely inaccessible.

Perhaps the delay in developing and launching of public beta that takes the service is given that until recently was known officially official specifications on the video and audio used on labels

Link | Pirate Bay's YouTube competitor is "Coming Soon" (TorrentFreak)

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The Pirate Bay brought an action against Sweden

After completion of the second trial against The Pirate Bay has reached the same conclusion as the first, the judge handling performance against TPB for being associated with an organization defending the rights of the author.

Were therefore conducted two trials with a significant disadvantage in that the Swedish government also appears to be involved. For its part, the appeals court, which the lawyers of The Pirate Bay have come a second time, announced that the trial was completely impartial and are unnecessary to re-take, leaving the defense with the sole option of appealing the verdict.

However, the TPB guys are not in conformity with the decisions of the court of appeals from Sweden, have decided not to resign so easily. Peter Sunde, the official spokesperson, has said in his Twitter that the next step is:

"... To bring charges against Sweden in violation of Human Rights to the ECHR (European Court of Human Rights) ..."

Added to this is a quote from his blog in which argues that:

"When people think you're down and out, who have lost and have no way to win ... is the perfect time to hit stronger than ever.

It is clear from this that TPB is not ready to give way before the defenders of copyright, I believe it may be difficult for even the ECHR allow to make another trial, and if fortune is to be held, we hope that it will not investigate it, and before the judge to remove any irregularities in the system.

Link | The Pirate Bay to Sue for Human Rights Violations Sweden (TorrentsFreak)

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Rumor: A new operating system from Google?

Rumor: Un nuevo sistema operativo de Google ?

And we're not talking about Android. This time the rumors are a little further and suggest that the boys from the big "G" might be developing a new operating system to computers. Rumor has emerged that after that Google claimed ownership of the domain googleos.com recently.

Although not said anything concrete yet, the speculation on this matter are very interesting, there is talk of a s YSTEM operating based on Linux, focusing on the web is as expected and designed to work with minimum requirements. For now, only time will tell whether Google plans to conquer the world is developing a new OS, however the proposal is no less tempting, would be willing to use a Google operating system?

Vía | Google might be working on an operating system

Link | View googleos.com Whois.

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FriendFeed lets you share files

FriendFeed permite compartir archivos

FriendFeed continuously removing features that are very useful for those who choose it as their preferred service as a lifestream is concerned. Recently added the ability to share files in the messages posted on our channel fenced in or on a public channel a direct message.

Unfortunately reported on the blog do not specify the types of files that will be officially supported, but it speaks of a restriction on file type. Already found that if the video files are not supported. Formats for text documents, spreadsheets and presentation are supported, as well as MP3 and PDF files.

Of course, this integration has been enabled to send messages via email, which simply attach the files you wish to publish the email message, and send them to share@friendfeed.com for publication in our channel.

FriendFeed permite compartir archivos

With respect to the mp3 of course there is some controversy about the legal framework may have to share those files, especially if it is easy to an artist. To avoid legal problems, there is talk of implementing rules and regulations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and anyone who violates those rules by appellant, shall be punished with the removal of your account.

Another known limitation is that MP3 files can only send 3 a day, all this of course to stop since the beginning of misuse that can be given to the option. Says Bret Taylor (co-founder of FF) to TechCrunch, it is expected that in the future will support other file types such as audio M4A (AAC), it would publish our notes taped to the iPhone.

MP3 files can be played from the site of FriendFeed, the remaining files be downloaded to the computer to see if they indicate an integration with Google Docs.

Not that I can congratulate FriendFeed to join the group of services that truly listening to its users, and as mentioned in the note on his blog, this feature was launched at the request of organizations and companies that saw some really useful implementation. This does not remove it from the inside also propose original and alternative that help improve the service.

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Sugar, the operating system of OLPCs available for download

Sugar, el sistema operativo de las OLPCs disponible para su descarga

The operating system that gives life to the computer project OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) is added to the list of software with GNU license that can be downloaded for free from internet.

The objective is only to further encourage open access to information for all educational institutions. Sugar may be installed on a USB memory after being downloaded from their official website, then run it on any computer, and even that old rusty computer stopped using long because of your new and better toys.

As I said before, Sugar is the operating system which includes the OLPCs and therefore, has features specially designed for children. However, this does not give others a taste just to satisfy our curiosity and our thirst for knowledge, it is even possible for us to be truly useful on certain occasions.

Vía | OLPC's operating system can be downloaded free

Link | Download

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¿Resuscitate Posterous blogs dead?

Makes a good time to be launched Posterous, a new platform for blogs whose main focus revolves around the ease of publishing articles, either from its own interface Posterous by sending an email with the item or using a bookmark.

With a very curious way, Anthony Ha, Ventura Beats, published an article which called for a new feature implemented Posterous could resurrect some dead and abandoned blogs. The feature in question can "Import" your items from your current blog platforms (be it WordPress, TypePad, Movable Type, Blogger, Tumblr, etc.), and carry almost intact to your new blog hosted at Posterous.

¿Resucitar blogs muertos con Posterous?

In principle, I do not think that migrating from WordPress to Tumblr and Posterous is a measure to increase the ritmod published. Posterous is a service designed for a very select group that seeks to simplify the extreme. But this hardly solves the abandonment of many blogs, and I think it is important to ensure that if a blogger to stop posting or publishing with little regularity is that it does not really have time to write an article or who has not found the inspiration needed not necessarily by their divorce that blogging platform.

Since its launch, Posterous gradually added options that the community came by asking if they really were necessary to be a really good proposal, the comments are a good example. Of course, the role of import falls well for anyone who wants to change the platform and look for simplicity, no doubt, but equally if there is no inspiration or dedication, there have been articles on Posterous.

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Wikipedia finally offer video articles

Wikipedia, despite the many criticisms that some cast with respect to its credibility, is now a very valuable in conducting research and of course the time to clarify concepts.

Its main content, the text is produced by hundreds of users constantly corrected and updated articles to provide a better conglomerate. Many times the text is accompanied by external links, images which can be photographs or tables, and in the not too distant future video.

Wikipedia por fin ofrecerá video en sus artículos

Thus, users are editing an article that will soon add the option to be media that previously housed a library whose contents are copyright free. The Internet Archive (200,000 videos), Wikimedia Commons and Metav will be the first sources of audiovisual content which the user can use.

Will include a small video editor, to facilitate the user to edit the work of audiovisual material. In the future it is planned to offer a system whereby users can export videos. The company Kaltura is responsible for developing tools for video editing, and provide the system needed to integrate the videos in the articles.

And as a sign of freedom that enacts Wikipedia, the embedded video will be using the label included in the new HTML5 standard. Of course, speaking of the label talking about the use of the Ogg Theora format is open source and has shown great strides in quality concerns. One step closer to the death of Flash.

Link | Wikipedia Gets Ready for a Video Upgrade

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