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Why GMail is still BETA

Its been long when Gmail was launched and revolutionised the web mail service. It was launched as a beta service and remains to be in BETA like may of the Google products. But, what's the reason behind the Google’s BETA policy? Lets analyse.

A BETA version basically means that its a public test version which may contain bugs, vulnerabilities etc. Simply put it Google is not responsible for anything that happens to any of their Beta products. It means they can delete your account, leave it stranded or may even completely shut it down and in that case there’s nothing you can do, because that what Beta means. A Beta is to be used at users own risk.

But considering the fact that it comes from Google there is a negligible chance of that happening. So keep enjoying the best email service on net and keep your fingers crossed ;)

Problem with MSI installer Windows 7 Beta

Yesterday i was having a problem with installing JAVA on my Windows 7. A message appeared saying that installer has stopped working. Than a window popped up with the following message.

Solve a problem with Windows 7 beta

An issue with the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) client in Windows 7 beta is causing Explorer and some MSI-based installers to stop working properly.

To solve this problem, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button , click All Programs, and then click Accessories.

2. Right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. In the User Account Control window, verify that Program name is Windows Command Processor, and then click Yes.

3. In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type or paste the following text at the prompt:

   reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SQMClient\Windows\DisabledSessions /va /f

4. Press Enter to install the solution.

5. If The operation completed successfully displays, close the Administrator: Command Prompt window to complete this procedure. If "ERROR: Access is denied" displays, repeat this procedure from the top, making sure you clicked Run as administrator in step two.

 

And as i followed the steps it started working and now no problems. Well now this is the change in MS that i have seen in this OS over previous OS.

Honda City 2009 : The inspirational story

The newly launched 2009 model Honda City has already received a huge fan following in India thanks to Honda’s PR. But, the design of Honda is truly inspirational and could be noted easily by many people. Jus see the pics below

The first pic is that of new Honda City and the second one is that of BMW 5 series. Just see the resemblance b/w the tail lights of two cars. Now that's one inspirational design.

Windows 7 important shortcuts

Well some people complained (esp. Mac users) that this taskbar is not good enough. But its untrue discover its full potential here now. Here is a list of must know keyboard shortcuts which should make it easier on WIndows 7. Read the Windows 7 review here

General

Win+Up : Maximize

Win+Down : Restore / Minimize

Win+Left : Snap to left

Win+Right : Snap to right

Win+Shift+Left : Jump to left monitor

Win+Shift+Right : Jump to right monitor

Win+Home : Minimize / Restore all other windows

Win+T : Focus the first taskbar entry

Pressing again will cycle through them, you can can arrow around.

Win+Shift+T : cycles backwards.

Win+Space : Peek at the desktop

Win+G : Bring gadgets to the top of the Z-order

Win+P : External display options (mirror, extend desktop, etc)

Win+# : (# = a number key)

Launches a new instance of the application in the Nth slot on the taskbar.

Example: Win+1 launches

first pinned app, Win+2 launches second, etc.

Explorer

Alt+ P : Show/hide Preview Pane

Taskbar modifiers

Shift + Click on icon : Open a new instance

Middle click on icon : Open a new instance

Ctrl + Shift + Click on icon : Open a new instance with Admin privileges

Shift + Right-click on icon : Show window menu (Restore / Minimize / Move / etc)

Note: Normally you can just right-click on the window thumbnail to get this menu

Shift + Right-click on grouped icon : Menu with Restore All / Minimize All / Close All, etc.

Ctrl + Click on grouped icon : Cycle between the windows (or tabs) in the group

and lastl but not the least Ctrl + alt + del : Just in case you are stuck :P