Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Film - The Dark Knight


Dark Night of the Soul (Spanish: La noche oscura del alma) is a treatise written by Spanish poet and Roman Catholic mystic Saint John of the Cross. It has become an expression used to describe a phase in a person's spiritual life, a metaphor for a certain loneliness and desolation. It is referenced by spiritual traditions throughout the world.


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Author and humorist Douglas Adams satirized the phrase in the title of his 1988 Science Fiction novel, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul.

It is also been used as a song title by several bands and music artists, including Steve Bell, Loreena McKennitt, The Get Up Kids, Mayhem and by CHH artist shai linne in the Solus Christus project.

Bill Murray's character in the movie Groundhog Day makes a reference to "Dark Night of the Soul".



IPV6 Then next generation internet

IPv6 is short for "Internet Protocol Version 6". IPv6 is the "next generation" protocol designed by the IETF to replace the current version Internet Protocol, IP Version 4 ("IPv4").

Most of today's internet uses IPv4, which is now nearly twenty years old. IPv4 has been remarkably resilient in spite of its age, but it is beginning to have problems. Most importantly, there is a growing shortage of IPv4 addresses, which are needed by all new machines added to the Internet.

IPv6 fixes a number of problems in IPv4, such as the limited number of available IPv4 addresses. It also adds many improvements to IPv4 in areas such as routing and network autoconfiguration. IPv6 is expected to gradually replace IPv4, with the two coexisting for a number of years during a transition period.

Some introductory information about the protocol can be found in our IPv6 FAQ. For those interested in the technical details, we have a list of IPv6 related specifications.

Mobile Voip

Mobile VoIP is an extension of mobility to a VoIP Voice over IP network.

There are several methodologies by which a mobile handset can be integrated into a VoIP network. One implementation turns the mobile device into a standard SIP client, which then uses a data network to send and receive SIP messaging, and to send and receive RTP for the voice path. This methodology of turning a mobile handset into a standard SIP client requires that the mobile handset support, at minimum, high speed IP communications. In this application, standard VoIP protocols (typically SIP) are used over any broadband IP-capable wireless network connection such as EVDO rev A (which is synchronously high speed — both high speed up and down), HSDPA, WiFi or WiMAX.

Another implementation of mobile integration uses a softswitch like gateway to bridge SIP and RTP into the mobile network's SS7 infrastructure. In this implementation, the mobile handset continues to operate as it always has (as a GSM or CDMA based device), but now it can be controlled by a SIP application server which can now provide advanced SIP based services to it. Several vendors offer this kind of capability today.

Mobile VoIP will require a compromise between economy and mobility. For example, Voice over Wi-Fi offers potentially free service but is only available within the coverage area of a Wi-Fi Access Point. High speed services from mobile operators using EVDO rev A or HSDPA may have better audio quality and capabilities for metropolitan-wide coverage including fast handoffs among mobile base stations, yet it will cost more than the typical Wi-Fi-based VoIP service.

Mobile VoIP will become an important service in the coming years as device manufacturers exploit more powerful processors and less costly memory to meet user needs for ever-more 'power in their pocket'. Smartphones in mid-2006 are capable of sending and receiving email, browsing the web (albeit at low rates) and in some cases allowing a user to watch TV.

The challenge for the mobile operator industry is to deliver the benefits and innovations of IP without losing control of the network service. Users like the Internet to be free and high speed without extra charges for visiting specific sites. Such a service challenges the most valuable service in the telecommunications industry — voice — and threatens to change the nature of the global communications industry.


Monday, October 13, 2008

How to get a domain name

Taking the time to do a little research and gather knowledge on how to get domain name can ease your domain registration process so that it will be smooth and hassle-free.

Understanding the necessary components that make up a great domain name will help you coming up with and buying a name that will give you the most mileage to help you meet your specific online objectives. The basic characteristics of a good name are relevant, catchy, easily remembered and able to self-promote. Choosing the right name for your online objectives take time and much thought. Patience and perseverance are the names of the game here. Because many great and popular names may have already been taken up, it could be a challenge finding an ideal name that is available.

Set aside some time to allow yourself to brainstorm possible names for your web site. This is important, as suitable names rarely come ‘just like that’. Determine what you intend to use your domain for - whether it’s for business or personal purposes - then come up with a list of relevant names that are short, sweet and catchy. The name you eventually end up with should be easily remembered by as many people as possible and have the ability to draw targeted visitors to your site. Building a healthy flow of targeted traffic is a key objective of any domain name. This flow of traffic is especially important if you are using your name for an online business as this pool of targeted visitors could end up becoming your online customers and contribute significantly to the sales of your products offered on your web site.

Once you’ve brainstormed a list of possible names, you then have to look for a suitable domain registration company. These companies are more commonly known as registrars and can help you get a domain name easily (if you choose the right registrar, that is). Registrars like Active-Domain.com are not only reliable but boast efficient and friendly customer service as well as a good track record with their customers (past and present).

While there are numerous registrars offering extremely low rates for helping you get domain name, it is vital that you do not act on impulse and sign yourself up with the cheapest registrar available. You want to look for a registrar that is not only reliable and established but one that can meet all your specific domain needs. Be prudent when choosing a registrar to help you get domain, as you will be ‘working’ with that registrar for as long as the registration period you choose. Finding a company that is dependable and established will also give you a peace of mind that your domain needs are well taken care of.