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Coming soon: Offline access to Web applications

Zimbra, one of the early Web 2.0 collaboration suites, is announcing offline support for its on demand collaboration suite (see Read/WriteWeb and Techcrunch) tomorrow. The Desktop Zimbra client alpha code will solve the problem of disconnected use, which plagues many online, on demand application users. The desktop version offers faster...

Tags: Desktops, Web application, Zimbra, Desktop Zimbra, offline access, desktop

Blog posts 2007-03-25

Taking SaaS offline

Phil Wainewright chronicles how he was lambasted for opining that software as a service SaaS will increasingly focus on offline access. As he notes, however, people seemed to have come around on the idea and 2007 may be a big year for offline SaaS. The bottom line: Offline...

Tags: software-as-a-service, on-demand, General, Software Infrastructure, SaaS

Blog posts 2006-12-15

What makes on demand better

What makes on demand bettersounds a lot like Web2.0 characteristics eom.You forgot the big one!You can copy and do exactlly what everyone is doing,,,, including your competition. Ah yes, the rush to the bottom of becoming a commodity.Best feature of allWhen there is a problem everybody goes down at...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Offline Access, software, on-demand, Tapp

Discussion threads 2006-02-13

Additional Resources

Does Chrome OS mean anything for schools?

Benefits of the ChromeOS approachOne of the features of HTML5, that commentors on other posts seem to forget, is that HTML5 web apps can be "installed" in app cache, for offline use (Google "HTML5 manifest").If web apps can be used offline AND made to perform like desktop apps, with web...

Tags: Operating systems, cloud computing, Desktops, NOW IT, HTML5, operating system, Chrome OS, Does Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-28

Garmin Nuvi 1690

Garmin made a pretty big splash last year when it debuted the Nuvi 880, its first-ever Internet-connected portable navigation device PND featuring MSN Direct data service. With MSN Direct scheduled to go offline in the very near future, Garmin had to create something to fill this void, so it partnered...

Tags: Garmin Nuvi, Garmin Ltd., data service, portable navigation device, suction-cup, cradle

Product reviews 2009-11-24

KidZui - The Internet for Kids 5.0.344 (Mac)

Expand your kids online experience with KidZui, the Internet for kids. KidZui is a graphical Web browser designed just for kids with access to over a million kid-friendly Web sites, pictures, and videos. Real parents and teachers review content for KidZui so your kids can surf independently. Kids build avatars...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Kid, KidZui, Internet, Web Browsers, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-24

KidZui - The Internet for Kids 5.0.157 (Windows)

Expand your kids online experience with KidZui, the Internet for kids. KidZui is a graphical Web browser designed just for kids with access to over a 800,000 kid-friendly Web sites, pictures, and videos. Real parents and teachers review content for KidZui so your kids can surf independently. Kids build avatars...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Kid, KidZui, Internet, Web Browsers, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-24

Let's get rid of usernames and passwords for good

RE: Let's get rid of usernames and passwords for goodIf you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology. -Bruce SchneierCommon sense & best practicesFirst off social networking sites are a DISASTER waiting to happen, private data into a...

Tags: password, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

TimeCard for Outlook - Workgroup 4.3.95 (Windows)

Plan and report your time in the Outlook Calendar. No extra application needed. Complete Outlook-based time reporting for workgroups or single users. Work in your calendar as you normally would, but select one, two or three extra properties from dropdowns to each appointment. Send the appointment information directly into an...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Workgroup, Kalmstrom Business Solutions, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, Microsoft Office, PDAs, Databases, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software, Handhelds, Hardware, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-11-23

Who's afraid of the big bad cloud?

Not even hybrid apps?Right, got it. You hate everybody who doesn't buy your religion, which doesn't even allow for hybrid applications."I ask why I?d entrust sensitive data to a user with a laptop."You're right, companies can't even trust their own employees. Heck, let's send everybody home and dissolve the whole...

Tags: Desktops, desktop, Google Inc., bad cloud, Desktop Application

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Chrome OS - The good, the bad and the ugly, and how it fits in with Windows, Mac and Linux

Chrome OS - The good, the bad and the ugly, and how it fits in with WindowsI gave it some thought too and realized that Chrome OS only has the bad and the ugly. There is nothing good about it. All data stored in the cloud, and on Google's...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed

Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

DbSchema 5.3 build 1390 (Windows)

DbSchema is a complete solution for databases. Our target is to bring both database schema and data in a single unified workflow. This provides an efficient and productive environment to work in, with improved awareness of application schema architecture and easy access to application data. Support for offline work and...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Database Schema, DBschema, DbSchema 5.3, Productivity, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-11-16

FileFinder 1.6.1 (Mac)

FileFinder is a Mac OS X native cataloger that memorizes any disk or folder hierarchy. It can quickly browse or search files, whether you have physical access to them or not. FileFinder supports image previews, image metadata, and archive files for offline searches.

Tags: Apple Macintosh, MacMagna, FileFinder, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-15

Google: Firms can get rid of Office in a year

In other words, Google Appsare still at that 1 to 2 percent mark.Good Riddance!It won't be missed.Man, so true, MS Office is a big hairball of baroque features to format for8.5x11. MS Office will be on a downward slide from here on out.In terms of what is need for the...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

XC Connect 3.3 (Mac)

XC Connect is a robust communication solution that enables users to share Calendar, Contact and Task information across Microsoft Outlook�®, OS X iCAL and Address Book, Microsoft Entourage�® and/or Ximian Evolution�® desktops. XC Connect provides users with the ability to share personal folders as well as the ability to create...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Computer, XyNC Labs, XC Connect, XC Connect Solution, XCN Server, Productivity, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS

Software downloads 2009-11-11

Cloud Engines Pogoplug

Photo gallery:Cloud Engines PogoplugWouldn't it be nice to quickly access your data from anywhere without a complicated network setup? That's exactly what the Cloud Engines Pogoplug offers. Priced at $100, this tiny gadget turns any USB external storage devices--anything from a Seagate FreeAgent Go to a Western...

Tags: NETWORKING, Network technology, Pogoplug, network, home network

Product reviews 2009-11-10

File Property Edit 3.12 (Windows)

This is a software for modifying file attributes. With the power file and folder browse feature plus the drag and drop support, you can easily add a group of files or directories, and then change their create time, modify time, last access time, and other file attributes and properties. Also,...

Tags: Folder, Property, Foryoursoft, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-09

Lighthouse Keeper 1.1.6 (Mac)

Lighthouse on your Mac: The best issue tracker on the web is now coming to your Mac in a big way. With the comprehensive coverage that Lighthouse Keeper provides you will rarely need to go into Lighthouse to manage your tickets. Comprehensive access. Lighthouse Keeper lets you add, view, modify...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Ticket, MCubed Software, Lighthouse Keeper, Desktops, Channel Management, Hardware, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-06

Pet First Aid for iPhone 1.3 (Mobile)

Pet First Aid for iPhone is loaded with detailed videos and step-by-step illustrations so you will know exactly what to do when caring for your pet. Videos include: restraint, muzzling, CPR, and bandaging. All articles, videos, and illustrations are bundled with the application for offline or wilderness access. It features...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Pet, Mobile, Video, Veterinarian, Jive Media LLC, Corporate Communications, Smart Phones, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-06