Facebook and Google+'s video chat tools compared

Video chat is the big thing again, at least according to Facebook, which let loose a new video chat service yesterday. Powered by Skype, the new feature lets Facebook users start video calls with one another while continuing to use the site. While other video chat tools may have been built on top of Facebook's application platform, this now comes out of the box for Facebook users, old and new. The result is that Facebook's added yet another way for its 750 million users to communicate with one another. But moving beyond the hype, the big thing you're probably wondering is how this new service stacks up to the groovy video chat tools found in Google+, the social network Google recently launched as a "field trial" (see CNET's hands-on). One...

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What’s new in Microsoft Office 2010?

At its Worldwide Partner Conference 2009, Microsoft Corp has announced that Microsoft Office 2010 has reached the technical preview engineering milestone. The Redmond-based company has also revealed its plans to release Office 2010 for manufacturing in the first half of 2010. Currently, tens of thousands of testers will be invited to get a taste of Office 2010 and Visio 2010 Technical Preview. What’s new in Microsoft Office 2010? According to the Redmond giant, Microsoft Office 2010 gives you rich and powerful new ways to deliver your best work whether you are at work or home on a computer, Web browser or Smartphone. By offering more ways to access your files from virtually anywhere, Office 2010 puts you in control all the time. Office...

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Windows 7 or Ubuntu 9.10???

Since its launch five years back, Ubuntu has turned into one of the most popular Linux operating system. After the launch of Windows 7, a major update of Vista, Ubuntu 9.10 or "Karmic Koala" has launched on October 29th. At present, Linux operating system has about 1% market share for desktops as compared to 92% of Windows, whereas it is popular for servers or embedded systems. Ubuntu, based on the Linux’s Debian flavor has focused to bring Linux operating system to the common people. Here, the article compares some of the features of Windows 7 and Ubuntu 9.10: Installation and upgrades Users can easily upgrade their PCs with the new version of Ubuntu and it can be also installed on your current PCs without any hardware requirements. ...

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AMD vs Intel

AMD is trying to cope with greater computing capabilities that Intel is planning to bring in future with its Clarkdale, Arrandale and Sandy Bridge. The company has reported new details on its platform roadmap during its financial analysts' day. In the roadmap, AMD also speak about the company’s future strategy for persistent growth in 2010 and beyond. Further, it has announced the future solutions for servers, desktops and notebooks. 2009’s Milestones In the current year, AMD has transformed into a design innovation leader, which brings consistent financial results. The company has also achieved various milestones in 2009 to counter the monopoly of Intel. The various milestones are: 1. Creation of one of the world's largest independent...

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15 Ways to increase earnings with proofs from Quran and Sunnah

1. The Taqwa of Allah And whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). (2) And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allâh, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allâh will accomplish his purpose. Indeed Allâh has set a measure for all things. [Surah Al-Talq, Verse 2-3] And if the people of the towns had believed and had the Taqwâ (piety), certainly, We should have opened for them blessings from the heaven and the earth, but they belied (the Messengers). So We took them (with punishment) for what they used to earn (polytheism and crimes). [ Surah Al-Araf, Verse 96] 2. Seeking forgiveness and repentance "I said (to them):...

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“From” and “To”

oleh Daily Quran and Hadith pada 11 April 2011 jam 21:25 The heart’s hijrah requires migrating “from” one state “to” another. A person migrates with his heart: from loving other than Allāh to loving Him; from offering servitude to other than Allāh to offering it to Him; from fearing other than Allāh to fearing Him; from having hope in other than Allāh to having hope in Him; from relying on other than Allāh to relying on Him; from asking and deploring other than Allāh to asking and deploring Him; from surrendering and submitting to other than Allāh to surrendering and submitting to Him. This is precisely the meaning of “fleeing unto Allāh”, as Allāh (subhanahu wa ta’ala) says: فَفِرُّوا إِلَى اللَّهِ …Flee then unto Allāh… [Adh-Dhāriyāt 51:50] And indeed, the tawheed required from...

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The Battle Islam Vs Jahiliyyah

And all of Islam in Makkah was manifested in this issue: the issue of the battle between Islam and jahiliyyah. There was no fasting, charity, pilgrimage, inheritance, or anything else of the Shariah mannerisms, such as drinking with the right hand, the details of how to pray, or anything else. All of this was delayed by the Lord of Honor until this believing group was nurtured upon the belief that was settling in the depths of their hearts and running through their veins that there could be no meeting point between Islam and jahiliyyah, and that the fires of this conflict would never be put out so long as there was a truth to uphold, and so long as there was a falsehood that existed, and these two situations can never cease to exist. This...

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Ibn Al-Qayyim Speaks on Love

Chapter: Concerning the Desire for Allah and the Signs of the One Who Knows Allah As for the desire for Allah (raghbah), wanting Him (lit. His Countenance) and yearning for the meeting with Him, then it is the capital of the slave, the foundation of his affair, the basis of his life of goodness, the source of his (true) happiness, success and bliss, and it is the coolness of his eye. For this reason he was created and for it he has been commanded. The messengers have been sent and the books have been revealed also for this purpose. There is no rectification or bliss for the heart unless its desire is solely for Allah, alone, Mighty and Majestic is He. Hence, He alone should be his desire, what he seeks out and his goal. As Allah, the...

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Fasting the Great Act of Worship (RAMADAN)

Fasting: The Great Act of Worship By Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih Al- ‘ Uthaymeen Translated by ‘ Abdullaah Al- Faarisi (May Allah Preserve and reward them both) بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم All praise is due to Allaah, and may Peace and blessings be on His Messenger Muhammad. THE VIRTUES OF RAMADHAAN Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه narrated that Allah’s Apostle صلي الله عليه وسلم said, “ When the month of Ramadhaan starts, the gates of Jannah (Paradise) are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and satans are chained.”(1) The gates of Jannah are opened in this month because a great deat of righteous deeds are performed, and as an encouragement for those who seek Allaah’s reward. The gates of Hell are closed because few sins are committed by believers....

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What is the Importance of Prayer ?

The importance of the prayer in Islam cannot be understated. It is the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned after mentioning the testimony of faith, by which one becomes a Muslim. It was made obligatory upon all the prophets and for all peoples. Allah has declared its obligatory status under majestic circumstances. For example, when Allah spoke directly to Moses, He said: "And I have chosen you, so listen to that which is inspired to you. Verily, I am Allah! There is none worthy of worship but I, so worship Me and offer prayer perfectly for My remembrance" [Taha 13-14]. Similarly, the prayers were made obligatory upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during his ascension to heaven. Furthermore, when...

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Avoiding Sins of the Tongue

Unfortunately, one of the infamous signatures of many youth today is a bad mouth. School hallways and teen hangouts are replete with sounds of bragging, backbiting, cussing, sex talk, trash talk, bullying, lying, and every other sin of the tongue that can be imagined. Kids say horrible things to each other constantly and have little to no self-censorship. Many adults have the same vices of the tongue, and some make large sums of money through horrible uses of their tongues in the news media and in music. It seems people take lightly the words that come out of their mouths, yet words can be more damaging than swords both to others and to the self, and have caused everything from suicide to murder. In Usul al-Kafi, it is narrated, "Preserve...

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Medicare Supplement Comparisons

Author: Bridgette DryMost people who have their own Medicare health insurance often feel the need for a Medicare supplement plan to make way for additional medical benefits. With a number of available options for Medicare supplement plans today, some have a hard time choosing the best plan and the best company to work with. In line with this, plan holders must see choose a Medicare supplement plan that is suitable for their needs.The best option for a Medicare supplement is something that can give the Medicare plan holder the maximum coverage he/she needs, sans overspending. When choosing the best Medicare supplement, it is best that Medicare plan holders are aware of the status of all Medicare supplement plans. These plans, regardless of...

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