June 24, 2008 The net could see its biggest transformation in decades if plans to open up the address system are passed The net's regulators will vote on Thursday to decide if the strict rules on so-called top level domain names, such as .com or .uk, can be relaxed. If approved, it could allow companies…
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GrameenPhone achieves 20 million (2 crore) subcribers.
June 24, 2008 Bangladesh's top mobile phone carrier Grameenphone, majority owned-by Norway's Telenor, said on Monday the number of its subscribers has passed 20 million after rising more than 21 percent since January. Grameenphone invested more than $500 million in 2007 expanding its business. "We are humbled by the trust placed on Grameenphone by more…
Continue readingBTTB, submarine cable to function as separate companies from July 1
June 09, 2008 The Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board (BTTB) and the Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited are going to work as separate companies from July 1, officials said on Sunday. Secretary of the posts and telecommunications ministry Iqbal Mahmud told the news agency that the BTTB would work as the Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Limited,…
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NTFS or not to NTFS—that is the question. But unlike the deeper questions of life, this one isn't really all that hard to answer. For most users running Windows XP, NTFS is the obvious choice. It's more powerful and offers security advantages not found in the other file systems. But let's go over the differences…
Continue readingMicrosoft has finally released Windows XP SP3 – Download Links attached
Long waited Windows XP Service pack 3 has finally been released by Microsoft. Windows XP SP3 description: Microsoft periodically combines updates, fixes, and other improvements into a single package - Service Pack Microsoft develops updates, fixes, and other improvements that address issues reported by the company’s customers and partners. To make it easier for customers…
Continue readingMicrosoft Again Delays Windows XP SP3 Release
Microsoft is holding up the software update's release, this time after finding a compatibility issue with an electronic checkout system for retailers. J. Nicholas Hoover InformationWeek April 29, 2008 Tuesday was supposed to be the coming out party for WindowsXP Service Pack 3, but alas, it was not to be. Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) delayed the…
Continue readingTotal Number of Phone Subscribers in Bangladesh (March-2008)
The total number of Mobile Phone Subscribers has reached 38.93 million at the end of March 2008. The Mobile Phone subscribers according to operators are shown below: Operators Subscribers Grameen Phone Ltd. (GP) 17.81 TMIB (Aktel) 7.45 Orascom Telecom Bangladesh Limited (Banglalink) 8.31 PBTL (Citycell) 1.56 Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd. (Teletalk) 1.01 Warid Telecom International L.L.C…
Continue readingWindows XP SP3: A quick, painless upgrade
On Monday (21 april 2008), Microsoft released to manufacturers (RTM) the final code for Windows XP SP3. The upgrade provides support for WPA2 and the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) used in Windows Vista, among other things. The public version will be available for download via the Web on April 29. Based on our initial…
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*3370# This Nokia Code activates Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your Nokia cell phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced my approx. 5% #3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) . *#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30%…
Continue readingBandarBan Tour- March 26-29 (2008) – At a Glance
Tour Partners: Ashik, Mizan, Mushfiq, Ranku, Shafayat and Zea Route: Dhaka - Chittagong - Bandarban - Chittagong - Dhaka. Vehicles: Bus, Rented Car, Chander Gari & Rickshaw. View Points at Bandarban: Shorno mondir (Golden Temple), Shoilo Propat (Rocky Fall), Tiger Hill, Shangu River, Chimbuk & NiliGiri Details: Day1: We started from the Saudia S. Alam…
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