WWW.FLY-BY-NIGHT.ORG
A cool idea, a cool and simple website. Entries close 11 Nov 2004.
Saturday, October 30, 2004
Thursday, October 28, 2004
Tamil Language Policy in Singapore:
Tamil Language Policy in Singapore:
offthebeatenpath was asked recently about the Tamil Language in Singapore, and this report pop out after a quick search. Quite enlightening.
It seems to offthebeatenpath that there is so little understanding between the various racial groups.
offthebeatenpath was asked recently about the Tamil Language in Singapore, and this report pop out after a quick search. Quite enlightening.
It seems to offthebeatenpath that there is so little understanding between the various racial groups.
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Third Annual Worldwide Press Freedom Index
Reporters sans frontieres - Third Annual Worldwide Press Freedom Index
Singapore ranks 147 out of 167 countries in the index released by Reporters Without Borders. The countries close to Singapore in the index are mostly developing or poor, for example, Iraq (148), Bhutan (146), Pakistan (150), & Belarus (144).
Singapore ranks 147 out of 167 countries in the index released by Reporters Without Borders. The countries close to Singapore in the index are mostly developing or poor, for example, Iraq (148), Bhutan (146), Pakistan (150), & Belarus (144).
Obituary: John Peel
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Obituary: John Peel
offthebeatenpath mourns the passing of a legend in alternative radio broadcasting. A few Singapore bands were privileged enough to be played on his show on BBC World Service.
offthebeatenpath mourns the passing of a legend in alternative radio broadcasting. A few Singapore bands were privileged enough to be played on his show on BBC World Service.
Microsoft Office Online Home Page
Microsoft Office Online Home Page
The 2nd microsoft-related article in a row, offthebeatenpath must be getting soft. Since microsoft-bashing is quite fashionable nowadays, it seems to fit in with the ethos of offthebeatenpath. Anyway, credit should be given when it is due. And it is very much so here. There are many articles on how to use microsoft office to help you in the office. Most of them are task-based, e.g. how to run a meeting. You will find instructions on how to use the software, be provided templates so that you don't have to start off from scratch, and much more.
The 2nd microsoft-related article in a row, offthebeatenpath must be getting soft. Since microsoft-bashing is quite fashionable nowadays, it seems to fit in with the ethos of offthebeatenpath. Anyway, credit should be given when it is due. And it is very much so here. There are many articles on how to use microsoft office to help you in the office. Most of them are task-based, e.g. how to run a meeting. You will find instructions on how to use the software, be provided templates so that you don't have to start off from scratch, and much more.
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Microsoft Office Assistance: Install and train speech recognition
Microsoft Office Assistance: Install and train speech recognition
This is quite a cool and useful tool. offthebeatenpath has tried it, and while the dictation mode needs more training [by the user], activating commands by voice are done properly. View the page for instructions on how to install the software. This entry was done partially using the dictation mode.
This is quite a cool and useful tool. offthebeatenpath has tried it, and while the dictation mode needs more training [by the user], activating commands by voice are done properly. View the page for instructions on how to install the software. This entry was done partially using the dictation mode.
Saturday, October 23, 2004
PMR446 walkie-talkies in Singapore
Computer Times - Technology
Finally, a review of the models available in Singapore. offthebeatenpath's own review of the Shiro SA1100 is due soon.
Finally, a review of the models available in Singapore. offthebeatenpath's own review of the Shiro SA1100 is due soon.
Friday, October 22, 2004
A cheap Linux PC
More details of the cheap Linux PC offthebeatenpath mentioned earlier. The store selling this is Office 1, an offshoot of NTUC.
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Low cost Linux PCs
Computer Times - Technology
This is a great idea. S$439 for a PC [no monitor] is really quite a low price. Suited for those that do not need the full Windows experience, plus the brave souls willing to try out Debian. However, one potential problem is getting internet access. There is a linux driver for the Prolink 8000 broadband USB modem that most Singnet users use, its even acknowledged by the manufacturer. But device installation seems not as easy as the usual Windows hardware installation.
This is a great idea. S$439 for a PC [no monitor] is really quite a low price. Suited for those that do not need the full Windows experience, plus the brave souls willing to try out Debian. However, one potential problem is getting internet access. There is a linux driver for the Prolink 8000 broadband USB modem that most Singnet users use, its even acknowledged by the manufacturer. But device installation seems not as easy as the usual Windows hardware installation.
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
BUDDY B-680: 1 PC, 2 users
short taiwanese review of the buddy b-680
A Singaporean product, similar to the Magic Twin system mentioned here previously. Allows 2 users to use 1 PC concurrently. An additional PCI video card allows an additional monitor to be used.
A Singaporean product, similar to the Magic Twin system mentioned here previously. Allows 2 users to use 1 PC concurrently. An additional PCI video card allows an additional monitor to be used.
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