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Using Skype Lite on G1Today

The moment you install Skype Lite on Google Phone, G1, via the Android Market the first message that pops is this: 

Receiving calls will use your Skype Credit. Would you like to receive Skype calls? 

Skype Lite on G1 is not yet a true VOIP service. It uses your mobile service provider to connect to a local number that then connects to your desired recipient’s number.

Skype Lite does not yet support Wifi and 3G connections to make your calls truly free from extra charges. 

Still it’s a major step to accomplishing an integrated Skype to Mobile and vice-versa connection. I just made a successful call to the Philippines. So I’m happy.

Posted in Mobile Phone      

TechBays Community DiscussionYesterday

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Posted in Weblog      

Reviews on Blackberry Curve 8900January 7

Highlights: Bigger screen compared to the older version; 3.2 MegaPixel camera with video recording; micro SD card is hot swappable; Menu is better looking compared to the older menu; Wifi enabled; Phone is slimmer and lighter. 

This is a 10-minute review of Blackberry Curve 8900 with a brief comparison on the iPhone at the latter part of the video. 

This is a comparison of the Blackberry Bold and the Blackberry Curve 8900.

This is an 8-minute review comparing the Blackberry Curve 8900 with the older Blackberry Curve 8300 and 3G enabled Blackberry Bold. 

Posted in Mobile Phone      

Inspired Startup Blog a Best Kept SecretJanuary 6

I learned about this inspiring blog today by scanning through Shoemoney’s Reader items. A must read for entrepreneurs, the blog is by Andy Liu.

Here are some of the posts: 

• Best Kept Secret to Investing in your Success
  • “The natural answer to investing in yourself is education, time, networking, preparation, amongst many other answers. All of which are important to your success. But, I’d argue that the best thing you can do to invest in your success is to give. What the heck, you say?? There are a ton of successful people that don’t give and right now is not the time to give when I’m focused on building my business. I’m arguing that a rhythm of giving will ensure you the best chance of success.”
• Five Ways to Idiot-Proof your Financing Strategy
  • You are an experienced and proven entrepr

Elements of Business Process ModelingJanuary 5

Monika Kotwani identifies the elements of business process modeling:

1. The goal or reason for the process
2. Specific inputs
3. Specific outputs
4. Resources consumed
5. Activities that are performed in some order
6. Events that drive the process.

For more details, click here.

Posted in BPM, ERP, SAP