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bguillaume

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  1. Hi all, I've been trying to put my little personal website to the new internet age. I have found some script at dynamicdrive.com So far i'm quite happy with what i've come up with but i would like to know what real coders think about it. I think the right-click thing might not work under opera as for the rest i've tested it thru IE7beta2 and FF 1.5. Would you have any advise to optimize it? Are the script from dynamicdrive well written? Again this is just a personal website nothing really fancy thanks www.guillaumeb.com
  2. Alright I decided to write out various on various subjects. After looking for good tools I decided to enroll with Typepad Pro as it has no ads (unlike Blogsome or Blogger) and since all is webbased, it doesn't need any special tools (unlike Wordpress) I intend to speak about different things and that can already picture out: - Tech stuff (of course) and especially the latest Yahoo upcomings - My Job, its particularities, open questions about education, open debates - Hobbies(music, movies) -"Smoking Kills": I made a deal with myself that by the end of the trial period of Typepad Pro I will stop smoking and put the money I usually spend on cigarettes in my subscription. Gonna write about the experience. -photo albums So here is my question: Is it better to create categories or to open several blogs, one for each section? I'm just telling myself that an entry about Yahoo next to one about my job would probly look kinda weird for the visitor that might be a bit lost. What do you think (considering that Typepad Pro lets me create as any blog as i want on the same main account)D o the categories speak for themselves or would it be better to have a homepage with tabs linking to different blogs? Thanks
  3. Nothing to do with 3°, Y!360, or Y! Mingles is a social network not an app for teens. Right now it's pretty interesting as it's on invite only so there are quality people, especially many Yahoo dev team that you can add on your contact list since it was internally tested before the beta was launched
  4. No one seems to have mentionned the topic over here. So Yahoo! launched a beta of their Social Network on March 29th, it's called Yahoo 360°. The beta is on invite only If you're interested in entereing the beta I can invite you send me an email at guillaume.belfiore <AT> GMAIL <DOT> com
  5. Pffff yeh right, read this first http://www.mg.co.za/Content/l3.asp?ao=33692
  6. Dear XXXXXXXXX, On February 5, 2004, we will be requiring all MSN Beta Program participants to upgrade to the latest release of MSN software (Beta 7). Please note that this is a mandatory update; after February 5, you will not be able to sign in to MSN until you are running Beta 7. How to update if you are running beta versions 1-5 If you are currently using any MSN software beta between 1 and 5 (see below for instructions on how to check which beta version you have), the first time you sign in to MSN on or after February 5 you will see a dialog box that says "To complete this update, MSN will close, install the new update, and then restart. Please click Install Update Now to complete the update to your MSN." This dialog box will not provide the option to "Update Later". This process will update you directly to Beta 7. Please note that you will not be able to sign in to MSN until you have updated to Beta 7, and you will continue to be prompted to update at each sign in attempt. If you are a broadband customer, download of the update will take approximately 30 minutes. If you are a dial-up customer, download of the update may take anywhere from two to nine hours. If you do not wish to wait through this process, you may also install the software from the Gold CD that was sent to you in December. The software on the CD will update you to Beta 6. You will then be automatically updated to Beta 7 the next time you sign in to MSN. While this process may significantly reduce the amount of time required to update to Beta 7, please note that it will take you off of the beta version of the software. How to update if you are running Beta 6 If you are currently running MSN software Beta 6, you will be automatically updated to Beta 7 via the background download when you are signed in to MSN. The background download will begin the first time you sign in to MSN on or after February 5. How to check which beta version you are running You can quickly check which MSN software beta version you are using by going to the Help & Settings menu in the top navigation bar and selecting About MSN. The second line of information will contain your version number. Here are the beta version numbers: Beta 1 - Version: 9.00.0008.2602 Beta 2 - Version: 9.00.0009.1802 Beta 3 - Version: 9.00.0010.1601 Beta 4 - Version: 9.00.0010.2800 Beta 5 - Version: 9.00.0011.0500 Beta 6 - Version: 9.00.0011.1200 Beta 7 - Version 9.00.0013.2101 What are the changes in Beta 7? The most significant change in Beta 7 is that Windows XP Service Pack 2 will now be supported. Thanks again for your support throughout the entire program! Your hard work has helped make this one of our most successful MSN software beta programs ever. While we have launched this version of MSN software, we are looking forward to continuing to work with you to build an even better MSN.
  7. January 14th, 2004, 12:42 AM Bill Gates recently heralded in Microsoft's newest rendition of its MSN online service. Despite the fanfare and typical Redmond brouhaha surrounding most Microsoft product launches, a sense of urgency prevailed. In the week's prior to the announcement, rival America Online had peppered headlines with word of its upcoming client updates, and basked in its continued success as the number one Internet provider in the United States. After spending years as a highly subsidized "money-losing" operation, MSN is emerging as a viable alternative to AOL, and has clawed its way to profitability. But Microsoft faces a waking giant in AOL, which is aggressively updating its client and broadband services rather than relying on past inertia. BetaNews sat down with Lisa Gurry, MSN Group Product Manager to discuss the challenges facing MSN - present and future. BetaNews: How dramatic a release is the new MSN over MSN 8? Lisa Gurry: Over the last year, we realized that our future lies with our core competency as a company – developing great software and services – and the time was right to make a big bet for consumers. That bet is broadband. Not broadband access, but providing the best software and services to help customers make the most of their high-speed connection by empowering them with great tools that open the doors to new scenarios while making them more efficient. We've changed our business and our software to deliver on this bet. MSN made smart investments in areas that consumers care most about. MSN Premium offers market-leading capabilities in areas such as persistent protection (no extra charge for desktop AV/FW from McAfee Security, Pop-Up Guard, strong junk e-mail protection), advanced communication tools (Outlook Connector, POP-3 integration, MSN Photo Swap via Messenger, Photo E-mail and Photo Story), and rich information services (new MSN Video, broadband optimized My MSN and MSN home page). BetaNews: Why were version numbers dropped for this release, instead opting for the Plus and Premium monikers? Lisa Gurry: We are constantly making improvements to our services today on a regular basis and will continue to do so. We do see value in packaging major product improvements, both for our customers and our partners. Over time, we will evaluate our product model to ensure we're delivering the best value to consumers. We will absolutely focus on delivering what consumers want and believe MSN Premium is the service that can best serve broadband customers today. BN: AOL is parlaying the best features of AOL 9 Optimized over to its upcoming client software, and adding other new incentives for customers to stick with AOL. This will provide members with: spyware protection and enhanced spam blocking, open email access, a standalone dialer, and a souped up version of AIM with multiple logins and video conferencing. America Online is also providing its customers with a "light" version of its client software. Has this push by AOL caused MSN to modify or accelerate its future development roadmap? LG: Our focus is solely on delivering what is important to consumers. The New MSN is based on customer feedback. We took more than 150,000 pieces of feedback and ran the largest managed beta program ever at Microsoft with 25,000 customers with MSN Premium. We're proud of what we're announcing today – we're bringing customers more services, more choice and more value. BN: AOL has teamed up with Apple to deliver premium content from AOL music properties over iTunes. For instance, Sessions@AOL offers members exclusive sonic sessions from featured artists. MSN has prepped its own video service, and is said to be testing its own music store. How will MSN's approach differ - or offer a valued added commodity - to customers versus AOL? LG: MSN will roll out a music download service in 2004. We have no further details to share at this time on our download music service; however, MSN Music currently enables people to discover their own world of music online. MSN Music currently employs unique SoundsLike technology and expertise from the MSN Music groups, so people can find and listen to their favorite music, discover and purchase music all online with complete artist biographies, discographies, music recommendations, promotional downloads, album previews, Billboard Charts and news all at their fingertips. MSN Music delivers the best way to discover new music through its impressive breadth and depth of music content. The service offers more than 20 music styles, each with a variety of subcategories, resulting in a broad range of music content and preprogrammed listening stations for all tastes. Using this unique music-matching technology, MSN Music provides a huge variety of music and delivers the following key benefits and features. MSN also offers MSN Radio Plus; this $29.99 per year subscription service allows unlimited access to 250 commercial free streaming radio stations with improved audio quality and utilizes the "SoundsLike" technology. BN: AOL is launching the low-cost Netscape Internet service to attraction demographics it says its regular service does not draw in. Customers will be able to dial using regular AOL access numbers for $9.95 USD /month. Has MSN abandoned the dial up market, or will it address AOL's expansion into new segments of the market? How important is broadband adoption to MSN? LG: MSN Premium will work on both narrowband and broadband connections; however it is designed for the broadband customer. We believe the market is poised for the growth of these services as broadband is becoming more mainstream. Broadband users need and want smart services that can enhance their broadband connection. Because our services are designed for the broadband user and to provide a comprehensive, value-added package of useful services, we believe there is a market for these services today, which will become even larger over time. Consumers care about quality services, convenience and value – MSN can best deliver this combination. BN: Will customers from ISPs such as Comcast realistically dish out the extra money each month for a BYOB MSN? LG: We believe there is a growing market for premium Web services. Our research indicates that nearly 70% of broadband or broadband-intenders have heard about premium Web services and nearly 35% of these customers pay for premium Web services today, primarily virus protection and extra online e-mail storage (online financial info, online games, and junk e-mail filters are other top premium Web services). We believe that the market is right for the growth of these services as broadband is becoming more mainstream and broadband users need and want smart services that can enhance their broadband connection. Because our services are designed for the broadband user and to provide a comprehensive, value-added package of useful services, we believe there is a market for these services today, which will become even larger over time. We know that about 35% of broadband customers today already pay for a premium Web service, most of them are paying for services that are included in MSN Premium. We need to educate the market that MSN Premium contains a product value of over $400 – including services and features they care deeply about, such as persistent and comprehensive anti-virus solutions, advanced communication tools, and rich information services. BN: According to recent financial statements, MSN has moved into the black. What contributed to this turnabout? LG: MSN achieved operating profitability for the first quarter since it launched in 1995. MSN had a very strong quarter with 15% revenue growth year over year, attributed to success in our advertising business. MSN advertising revenue was very strong showing growth of 50% year over year. MSN's advertising success this quarter was due to growth in both search based advertising as well as brand advertising. Although MSN saw a decline in subscription revenue due to churn of its dial-up customers, as well as transferring broadband Internet access customers to Qwest, there was growth in the adoption of premium services. We expect to see stronger growth of our premium service business when we launch a new wave of subscription services this winter. We're also looking forward to rolling out a new range of broadband services on our MSN network simultaneously. These efforts are critical components of our efforts to deliver the best communication and information services for broadband users. Over time, we expect to see our overall subscriber base grow as our premium Web service business takes off. In the meantime, our existing dial-up business is a healthy contributor to our overall business and our strong advertising business and other investments, such as search, will help offset the transition time of our transition from an access business to focusing on premium services. BN: What can we expect to see in future editions of MSN - specifically the Longhorn release? Also, will we see more ties into the Xbox gaming platform? LG: We are definitely excited for the future of MSN, but do not have any further details to share at this time.
  8. U2...started 20 years ago...still number One almost everywhere in the world
  9. stay tuned: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsme...s/msnvideo.aspx enjoy !
  10. TV Campaign: http://new.msn.com/press/#tv Print Campaign: http://new.msn.com/press/#print
  11. MSN is about to launch Pocket MSN For Windows Mobile 2003. The trial should be starting soon so stay tune!!! Here is a brief descritpion from the site http://mobile.msn.com/ac.aspx?cid=uuhp_pocketmsn Familiar & Integrated MSN Experience - Enjoy one-click access to MSN Hotmail, MSN Messenger, MSN alerts, and browse MSN sites including Maps & Directions**. With Pocket MSN your Hotmail is conveniently integrated into your device inbox and using the MSN toolbar icons you can see how many new emails you have received. More Reachable - Remain available to the people & information that matter most to you, even when your device is in your pocket or hand-bag. You will be alerted on your device when new email or instant messages arrive. Using these alerts you can immediately join the conversation or read your new Hotmail. Expanded Mobility - With offline Hotmail capabilities, you can read and compose emails when no data connection is available, like on an airplane. Also, send email to offline MSN Messenger contacts. Personalization - Set Hotmail filters to only receive email from the people you designate. Pre-select who can send instant messages to your mobile device and whose messenger status changes you want to see. Maps & Directions - On-the-fly mapping means finding just about anything on the go.
  12. ok let's start by summing up: MSN 9.0 that is currently achieving its beta period should be launched on January 8th. MSN will unveil MSN Plus and MSN Premium The Beta which started in January has gathered around 17000 Testers (from what i've heard back in September...). The Software will be released by Bill Gates at Las Vegas If you are a MSN 8 subscriber you can upgrade to MSN Premium here If you wish to sign up to MSN Premium before it is released: First sign up for msn 8 here then go to the Member Center DO NOT try to sign up via http://join.msn-int.com...this website is not for public consumption and few problems have arisen lately Oh and just to show you how cool MSN is They just gave out Christmas presents 24k Gold flashed Cd with a numbered certificate (mine is 00032, cool!) SC 1 - SC 2 - SC 3 Tshirt 32 MB USB Flashdrive Baseball hat Leather notepad
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