Archive for August, 2011

Patenting of Software- an Insight

Software

The concept of “intellectual property” in India over the last few years has taken on some epic proportions for a number of reasons. One of the primary reasons, attributable to the growing awareness among the urban Indian population, is of the significance and, more importantly, the commercial benefits in protecting its intellectual property rights both within and outside India. And under traditional principles of intellectual property protection, patent law is to encourage scientific research, new technology and industrial progress. The fundamental principle of patent law is that the patent is granted only for an invention i.e. new and useful the said invention must have novelty and utility. The grant of patent thus becomes of industrial property and also called an intellectual property. And the computer software is a relatively new recipient of patent protection.

The term “Patent’’ has its origin from the term “Letter Patent’’. This expression ‘Letter Patent’ meant open letter and were instruments under the Great Seal of King of England addressed by the Crown to all the subjects at large in which the Crown conferred certain rights and privileges on one or more individuals in the kingdom. It was in the later part of the 19th century new inventions in the field of art, process, method or manner of manufacture, machinery and other substances produced by manufacturers were on increased and the inventors became very much interested that the inventions done by them should not be infringed by any one else by copying them or by adopting the methods used by them. To save the interests of inventors, the then British rulers enacted the Indian Patents and Design Act, 1911.

Why You Should Outsource Your Software Testing

Software


Why is software testing important?
Steps in the software testing process
What are your options for software testing
The STRONG reasons for outsourcing your software

testing

Software testing is an essential and vital phase of any software development project. Developers and testers must ensure that newly developed products meet practical and performance requirements and that those products are reliable to operate consistently under every circumstance. The risks of launching a product that is not yet fully prepared are greater now than ever before because of the change in expectations and demands of the end users.
A continuous approach to quality, initiated early in the software lifecycle, can lower the cost of
completing and maintaining the software significantly. This greatly reduces the risk associated with deploying poor quality software.
Briefly, the main improvements that come with deploying software testing and highlight the
generally quoted reasons for testing are:


Save time and money by identifying defects early
Avoid or reduce development downtime
Provide better customer service by building a better application
Know that users’ requirements are satisfied
Build a list of desired modifications and enhancements for later versions
Identify and catalog reusable modules and components
Identify areas where programmers and developers need training

Software testing providers focus primarily on evaluating product quality, which is realized through the following core practices:


Find and document defects in software quality.
Advise on the perceived software quality.
Validate and prove the assumptions made in design and requirement specifications
through concrete demonstration.
Validate that the software product works as designed.
Validate that the requirements are implemented appropriately.

5 Inch Touch Screen GPS Navigator w/FM Transmitter (Sports Ed.)

GPS

5 inch touch screen GPS navigator with FM Transmitter that feels like you’re holding the most stylish GPS navigator. This GPS unit comes in a sleek three color design, Red, Silver and Black. Driving will never be the same again thanks to its wonderful performance and smooth touch screen interface.

Why choose this GPS navigator and not another? Well, form and function are principles of design and performance. The CVGY-CS18 brings balance to this ancient old formula and presents itself with beautiful design characteristics and great performance. Truly elevating itself as a more attractive GPS navigator with multimedia features to keep you entertained, just encase you know where you’re going and don’t need the assistance of the GPS navigation. This handheld portable GPS navigator can be used anywhere and fits nicely in your carry-on bag. This unit comes with a headset plug-in, AV IN, mini USB connection and SD card slot that are all located on the side of the unit for easy reach.

This unit supports functions like voice directions, automatic re-routing if you take a wrong turn, 3D mapping, and night mode. Use this GPS device to reach your destination on time every time. Before you head out, load it up with all your favorite music, video, and picture files. Listen to your audio files with the earphones, the built-in speaker, or through your car’s speakers. The CVGY-CS18 comes in an attractive design with professional look and feel to it. This is a premium high performance GPS navigator that has one of the most user friendly menu navigation system with an silky smooth touchscreen interface.

Types Of Notebook Computers

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Notebook, notebook computer, laptop, and laptop computer are different terms for a small computer, which is mobile, and weighing about 1 to 6 kg or 2.2 to 18 pounds, depending upon the model. In 1979-1980, Bill Moggridge of GRiD Systems Corp. designed one of the first laptops and named it as the GRiD Compass 1101. It featured the clamshell design where the flat display folded shut on the keyboard. In May 1983, Gavilan Computer Corp. introduced and first marketed as a laptop, known as Gavilan SC. About this same time, Sharp Corp.Ltd., announced their laptop Sharp PC-5000.

In 1989, Compaq introduced Compaq LTE, which was a laptop of a smaller size, about the size of an A4 paper notebook, and it popularly came to be known as a notebook computer or notebook. Thereafter the terms laptop and notebook began to be used interchangeably. Nevertheless, the terms, notebook and laptop are incorrect terms, as due to the heat, many laptops cannot be placed on top of the lap, and most notebooks are not the size of an A4 paper notebook. However, what manufacturers usually call as a notebook, end-users prefer to call it as a laptop; hence both the terms are used.

According to the functions and the models of notebooks, they are generally classified as: Ultraportables (screen is diagonally less than 12 inches, weight is 1.7 kg or less); thin-and lights (screen is diagonally from 12 to 14 inches, weight is from 1.8 to 2.8 kg); medium-sized laptops (screen is diagonally from 14 to 15.4 inches, weight is from 3 to 3.5 kg); and desktop replacement computers (screen is diagonally from 17 to 20 inches, weight is 4 to 6 kg).

MSI CR420 Notebook Review

Notebook review

The is a 14″ laptop sporting one of the latest Intel Core Processors, the Core i3. The very first impression the user would get its eye catching cross-hatch design that stand outs like a classic corporate executive.

Built for the occasional-gamer, the CR420 is just as loaded as its sister- the CX420 except for the lack of a discrete graphics card. this 14-inch notebook can stream your favorite online content to an HDTV near you. Where it usually takes an Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor for support plus a standalone adapter box connected to your TV with an HDMI cable, the CR420 offers all this and more.

The laptop’s body is made up of scratch resistant enamel and having good strength.Under the glossy skin, the MSI CR420 is loaded with enough arsenals to tackle the everyday computing needs.The lid and the palm rest area are fully coated with scratch resistant CFP and are equipped with Chiclets keyboard and a touch pad. The Cross hatch CFP patterns provide a scratch resistant protection to the MSI CX420 and CR420 Classic Series Notebook which even gives a radiant gloss to it.The 45-degree angle is perfect with wedge design techniques which make it more portable.

The keyboard possesses chicklet styled keys providing ample comfort while typing and so does the cross hatched touchpad for a slicker and enjoyable mouse movements, the Backspace and Enter key a bit small. It doesn’t feel natural to type with it on the first go but eventually you’ll get the hang of it, and you need not fear of touching other keys by accident.The seamless touch pad also uses the Cross Hatch CFP patterning which gives user more benefit.