Opera Says Chrome As Most Serious Threat

Internet Explorer and Firefox when it is okay to have the greatest portion of the desktop browser market. But for Opera, the most serious threat came not from the two rulers, but from Google's Chrome.

Jan Standal, Vice President of Products stated Desktop Opera, Chrome is starting to grow quickly and have a big advantage of Google's biggest names in cyberspace. Google's influence can then be optimized to run a guerrilla marketing strategy on the internet.

"I have to admit, Google Chrome marketing action is so strong, especially on the internet," he said, when talking with detikINET via telephone directly from Opera's headquarters in Oslo, Norway.

Even so, Opera does not mean letting Chrome strolled away. According to Jan, Chrome could be inhibited in terms of products and technologies by Opera.

"We can beat them (Chrome-red.) in terms of innovation, technology, products and services continue to churn out the best. We strive for it," he continued.

While Firefox and Internet Explorer are also said not to say do not count. Two browsers already have a large user base it also can not go unpunished.

"But essentially the competition will yield its own benefits for users. They have so many options and pampered better technology," he concluded.

Based on data from StatCounter, Chrome in May was 19.36% market share, up about 6% compared to April. In the same month (May), Mozilla little lethargic with decreased 0.38 points to 29.29% market share.

IE is still a ruler with a proportion of 43.87%. In order of four and five there is the name of Apple's Safari and Opera with 5:01% in the range of 2%.

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Linux Can Running on Browser

Engine Javascript in your browser the latest generation apparently already very strong. A researcher using the browser to emulate a PC and run the Linux operating system.

This was done Fabrice Bellard, as quoted detikiNET from TheRegister, Wednesday (05/18/2011). Kernel 2.6.20 successfully executed Bellard on top of the browser Mozilla Firefox 4 and Google Chrome 11.

"I did it for fun, because the new Javascript engine that is fast enough to run things complicated," said Bellard.

Indirectly, what could be done Bellard benchmarks (benchmark) the latest generation of browser's capabilities in running Javascript.

Bellard says V8 (used Chrome) run the emulator was slower than Jaeger Monkey (who used Firefox).

The man behind the project FFmpeg and QEMU is running both the 32 bit version for Windows, Mac and LInux course.

Bellard device emulation results equivalent to 32-bit x86 computer with a programmable interrupt controller 8259, programmable interrupt timer 8254 and the UART (universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter) 16 450.

Less is more, said Bellard, emulasinya results were compared to a PC with an Intel 486. Surely there are some differences, such as lack of floating point unit.

In addition to fun and benchmarks, Bellard said the emulator can be used for several things. Including, for example, the cryptographic process on the client side or play a game old school DOS version.

Emulator can be accessed here.

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Girl Selling Virginity For the iPhone 4

Just for the sake of an iPhone 4 white dreams, she is willing to sell one of his most precious possession. Just imagine, she offers her virginity!

Girl from China was only identified named Wen. He was caught selling her virginity through Weibo, the popular networking site in China.

Wen came from the city of Maoming in the province of Guangzhou. In its news, Wen expressed virginity can be exchanged for a ransom of a white iPhone 4.

Wen also include the number. So if there is a serious man to make an offer, can contact him at number concerned.

Not yet certain whether Wen really willing to sell the 'crown' just for the sake of a smart phone. This could be just a fake or kind of publication so that he became famous.

Similarly, as quoted detikINET from PennOlson, Friday (06/24/2011).

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Dancing Gorillas On YouTube

Gorilla named Zola is showing the action that led to a sensation on the internet. He does dance like a man and become their own entertainment.

Zola dance was recorded and posted to video sharing site YouTube. Watch the video here, which has been accessed hundreds of thousands of times.

Zola is an animal that lived at the zoo Cagary Zoo in Canada. Appears in the video, this 8-year-old primate was turning dance based on both legs. Later, he was playing around water.

Quoted detikINET from the CBC on Thursday (06/23/2011), Zola's behavior was recorded by a staff at the zoo. The video also became hits because it is unique and entertaining.

Zola previously lived at the zoo the Bronx Zoo in New York before being transferred to Canada. In its natural habitat, Zola including the already threatened species.

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Nokia Attracting Visitors with Angry Birds

Popularity Nokia Angry Birds utilized to attract visitors to stop at his booth at the event in the ongoing CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore.

Hin, one of the visitors from the Philippines claimed to have been waiting game Angry Birds competition begins. "There will be competition Angry Birds at 15.30 later. I'm waiting, while looking at gadgets Nokia," he said.

In addition to Hin, other visitors, mostly young people gathered around the competition area also looks Angry Birds, some of whom dabbled in play while waiting for the time the competition starts.

One officer said the presence of competition booth Angry Birds managed to make a lot of people interested in visiting the Nokia booth. "In addition, visitors were also interested to see gadgets and applications on display here," he said.

So what is it? "This doll can be yours. People like this," said the officer, pointing to the doll one of the characters Angry Birds.

Angry Birds addition, there are also other gaming competitions, Discover The World of Rabit. Competitions are held regularly every few hours.

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30 Thousand People expelled from the Dating Site

A website devoted solely to dating handsome men and beautiful women. Most recently, they did not hesitate to dump 30 thousand members who are not considered beautiful enough.

As ever reported, the site in question is BeautifulPeople.com. Not long ago, their website attacked by a virus nicknamed Shrek, which allows those who are less good-looking to be a member.

Well, it attacks the virus persists, BeautifulPeople also filter out more of its members. Those who escaped but was considered ugly and then dumped.

It is reported to make members issued angry. Parties to the site to make counseling services to support members who kicked it mentally.

"We must obey the founding principle of the site to only accept members who are just beautiful," said Greg Hodge, one of the managers BeautifulPeople who quoted detikINET from Fox News on Monday (6/20/2011).

This site assess prospective members are bad or not based on the assessment of other members that have been registered. If it is considered bad, so he can not become a member.

Members-only policy is often sparked controversy personable. Party website revealed that the Irish had one of the worst in the world. Of course this offended the country's population.

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Google New Fiturs

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Google introduces new features in his search engines, including Voice Search, Instant Search by Images and Pages.

Quoted detikiNET from Cnet, on Thursday (6/16/2011), presented three new features that Google, of course, for even easier for users to search on the internet.

For example, the Voice Search. Features that previously were already present in mobile devices is now extended also in desktop computers.

By using the Chrome browser, Google's search engine users can click the microphone icon in the upper right corner search box and 'talk' to computers, what they want to look for, so they do not have to type a word or phrase.

The second feature is a Search by Image. This feature allows users to upload photos to Google Image Search and 'asked' to Google, the picture does it. Cool right?

If Voice Search should use the Chrome browser, Google promised Search by Image will be used also in Firefox. This feature will be available to Google users around the world in 40 languages.

In order for faster internet search, Google had a Google Instant who can guess what you're looking for before finished typing keywordnya. Well, now comes another new feature called Google Instant Pages. This feature will get the top results for you.

Because the newly launched, not all users can take advantage of these three new features. Google will gradually allow the availability of these features to users around the world.

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Facebook Sell Shares to Public

Facebook is rumored to be ready to do an initial public offering (IPO) aka sell its shares to the public through the stock. In fact, it probably is filed in 2011.

According to the CNBC report, which quoted detikiNet from Reuters on Tuesday (14/06/2011), Facebook is preparing to file the fastest IPO in October or November 2011.

By filing in late 2011, the IPO up could be executed in the first quarter of 2012. Currently, Goldman Sachs is reportedly chasing a position to manage the IPO valuation that could reap up to $ 100 billion or more that.

Parties up did not issue a statement. However, several different occasions indicated it will take the path up the IPO.

Social networking site for professionals, LinkedIn, in May 2011 have been holding their IPO. LinkedIn valuation when the IPO to $ 7 billion.

While Groupon, daily deals site that much imitated, has filed an IPO to raise up to USD 750 million.

Current valuations up in the secondary market to reach $ 78 billion to $ 81 billion, based on data Sharespost. As part of Goldman Sachs shares are purchased in early 2011, Facebook received $ 50 billion valuation.

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Site of The International Monetary Fund was hacked

Network International Monetary Fund (IMF) had reportedly infiltrated by hackers. Perpetrators reportedly had broken through the defense system and instill reconnaissance applications.

The IMF does tegolong have very important data, such as economic conditions in many countries. So do not be surprised if the system becomes one of the hackers target.

Quoted detikiNet from the BBC, Sunday (06/12/2011), the perpetrator has successfully infiltrated the network system of the IMF and install a surveillance application.

That said, one of the staff of the IMF has warned about this incident by electronic mail some time ago. But the statement that claimed to see the discrepancy was ignored until the IMF realized had been attacked.

But unfortunately, the IMF did not disclose in detail about the impact of the burglary action.

"I am not in a position to elaborate further on this incident, but can I be sure that we are still investigating," said IMF spokesman David Hawley.

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Microsoft Fined 2.4 Trillion IDR

Supreme Court of the United States (U.S.) ordered Microsoft to pay a fine of U.S. $ 290 million or equivalent to Rp 2.4 trillion (USD 1 = Rp 8,500) on the case of infringement of patents owned software company in Canada.

Reported by Business Day and quoted detikINET on Friday (10/06/2011), judges unanimously to grant the court that handles patent disputes between i4i against Microsoft. To note, this case rolling for years. But the judge ultimately rejected Microsoft's arguments.

The dispute began in 2007 when both i4i for the first time sue Microsoft. This small software company accused Microsoft used their patents to software word processor or Microsoft Word.

Verdict that Microsoft violated, had dropped Judge. As a result, Microsoft is required to pay compensation and revoke certain functions of Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word to stop sales. But in January 2010, Microsoft decided to appeal.

No doubt, this case was brought up to the Supreme Court level. But alas, it seems that Microsoft hopes for filing the appeal is to change the initial decision should be dashed.

Founder and Chief Technology Officer Michel Vulpe i4i mention, this case is not entirely over, since Microsoft also has been facing challenges of another patent case and the possibility of having to pay patent licensing fees other.

"We are very pleased the court made the right decision. And the decision was unanimous," he said.

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Microsoft recruiting Hacker 14 Years old

There are two options when a large company dealing with hackers: sue or recruit. Unlike Sony, Microsoft made ​​a different step to this 14-year-old boy.

The boy, known in cyberspace under the pseudonym 'Jake' is starting on the rise when he could break into the server game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 by entering a phishing scam. Due ulahnya, game maker Activision as it was angry.

Intrigued by the perpetrators of these break-ins, Microsoft was soon to find out. It turned out that the perpetrator is 14 years old boy.

As quoted from detikINET on Friday (10/06/2011), Microsoft reported it will help Jake to develop his talents for positive purposes. It also had controversy because of how Microsoft might employ minors.

Responded that the Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland, Paul Rellis denied this. Microsoft can not directly employ minors.

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Hackers Get Thousands of User Data

Citi Group burglarized data network hackers. As a result, the perpetrators managed to steal hundreds of thousands of data owners Citibank card.

This action is known by the Citi Group, after conducting a routine check of their network security systems. According to Sean Kevelighan, a spokesman for Citi Group in the United States, about 1 percent of their managed data service users 'spy' actors.

Quoted from detikINET on Thursday (09/06/2011), among others, contains data, the full name of the perpetrator, account number, email address, and some other contact information data.

But the Citi Group admitted sensitive data such as date of birth, social security number, card expiration date and card security code (CVV), is not untouched by the perpetrator.

"We have been informed to a number of customers affected. Citi has improved procedures for similar actions do not recur," said Kevelighan.

Leaking of Citibank's security system is not the first time ever. Previously, had discovered unauthorized access to the Citi Online Account is known after performing a routine inspection.

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Although ill, Steve Jobs Still Enthusiastic iCloud Showcase

Despite being sick, Steve Jobs was unwilling event World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2011 took place without him. At Apple's annual conference, Jobs announced a many-still present new innovations that released his company.

Spending less than 30 minutes, Jobs with thinner conditions on stage to present iCloud. He described it as a free service, to enable customers to share any files at all Apple gadgets.

"iCloud store all your content in the cloud and automatically present it to all your devices," Steve Jobs said in front of the developers in attendance, reported by AFP and quoted detikINET on Tuesday (07/06/2011).

Jobs's speech was the second public appearance on stage since the Apple boss was on leave to undergo treatment. January this year, Steve Jobs took a medical leave of absence for the third time. Rumors said that Jobs was undergoing chemotherapy treatments to fight cancer.

No such leave of absence for six months in 2009, the world's most influential CEOs that this time it did not say when he would return to work. Naturally if news Jobs maze of pain during this make any appearance in the spotlight.

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70 Million Units Sold Sony PSP

PlayStation Portable (PSP), portable game consoles made ​​by Sony, enough to achieve success in marketing. Sony announced that it has recorded total sales of 70 million PSP units worldwide.

Large numbers were achieved in the circulation of the PSP for about 6 years. As quoted from Electronista, Tuesday (07/06/2011), the PSP was first released in December 2004.

So far, already several versions of the PSP version made ​​by Sony. Starting with the PSP 1000, PSP 2000, PSP 3000, PSP Go and the newly launched PlayStation Vita.

Indeed, from day to day, sales of the PSP not so strong anymore. But performance is still good in many countries, especially in his homeland, Japan. In April last, the PSP sold 58,075 units in the country's Sakura.

However, in the segment of portable gaming consoles, Sony is still losing weight rival, Nintendo. Line of Nintendo DS consoles have been sold so far around 100 million units.

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UN: Internet Access, Human Rights

United Nations (UN) declared that internet access is Human Rights (HAM). Countries in the world is expected to not make a law that allows the termination of public internet access.

"Ensuring universal access to the Internet should be a priority for all countries," according to Frank La Rue, the official United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression.

The report explores the emergence of unfavorable trends in various countries related to the termination blocking internet connection. Termination of the connection between the other had occurred in Egypt or Syria during the political upheaval.

On the other hand, many countries also often censor the Internet, among other reasons related to terrorism. However assessed, there is the possibility of censorship imposed only for certain purposes.

"Such law is often considered essential to national security or counter terrorism. However, in practice it is often used to censor content that is not approved by the government," wrote La Rue.

"All countries are required to ensure Internet access maintained at all times including in the political upheaval. In particular, countries are also advised not to adopt legal rules that allow termination of Internet access,"

But unfortunately all these demand a new form of recommendations that do not have to be followed by the government. Similarly, as reported by OSnews and quoted on Monday (06/06/2011).

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School Escape, Best Local Game Nokia version

Mobile Game Developer Competition organized by Nokia in Indonesia has spawned major championship. Participants who declared as the best is Dramit team from Bandung with the game called Escape School.

Located in FX Plaza, Jakarta, as many as 9 finalists who have been filtered permissibility collided in the final round. They gush games for Nokia handsets locally themed with titles such as Malin Kundang, Arjuna The Archers, Unity in Diversity.

After presenting the works in front of the jury, 9 finalists become finalists three large filtered. The three teams that advanced to the final round is the team with the work of Arjuna Sang OMG Archers, Dramit team with the game Escape School, and the team with Waroeng Enlight Game Studio Express.

Well, exciting final round took place because the participants are required to do a live coding directly in front of judges and visitors to the show for an hour. They must improve and develop their applications based on feedback and requests of the jury.

Live coding is completed, participants must present the results of the renewal back games they have done. The jury gave a variety of questions to be answered by the participants.

So Escape School Champion

After negotiations, the jury decided the first winner is the team with the game entitled Dramit Escape School. They are also entitled to the money of Rp 30 million.

Being in second place was the team Enlight Game Studio and in third place teams OMG. Both steal prize respectively USD 20 million and Rp 10 million.

"We are very pleased and did not think could get the first winner," said Andra who with his friend Mita menggawangi Dramit team.

Andra is from Bandung was admitted previously not seriously engaged in the world game developers. They tried to join a workshop held developer of Nokia in Bandung and finally moved to develop games Escape School.

Escape School game itself tells about the student who tried to skip school. Well, the challenge gamers should be able to escape from the pursuit of a teacher or local ghosts in the school.

"Yes, at present we have thoughts to become professional game developers. To be sure we'll try selling this game on Ovi Store, who knows can earn more," Andra said when asked if interested in becoming a professional developer.

Nokia own party promised would support the participants of the competition to promote his work on Ovi Store not only the local scale, but to the global realm. Even in the future, will be held various workshops in the region to introduce the game that became finalists

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