Archive for May, 2009

Many times, when organizations do not have the budget to invest in Microsoft Office, they would go for an open source alternative such as OpenOffice.

However, some users said they still preferred Microsoft Office after trying out OpenOffice for a couple of days.

Since cost was an issue, they asked if there are any other office productivity software besides OpenOffice which is free to use.

Well, if you ask me, I’ll say YES! It’s called Lotus Symphony by IBM. Image by cote.

A free office productivity software by IBM? Really? Are you sure? Yes it’s true.

Lotus Symphony by IBM is a business productivity software that is intuitive and easy to use. Best of all, you can download and use it at no cost. Continue Reading »
An alternative to OpenOffice and Microsoft Office

The Windows registry is one of the most important, yet most misunderstood, parts of the Microsoft Windows operating system. This vital file stores vast amounts of information, and a damaged registry key can wreak untold havoc on your system.

For that reason it is always recommended that computer users not try to change registry keys on their own. Many well meaning but uninformed computer owners have changed a single registry key, only to find that the change they made rendered their computer inoperative. Even if the results are less dire, a bad registry change can still have serious consequences. From slow loading programs to frequent crashes, a damaged registry can cause all kinds of grief.

In order to understand why direct changes to the Windows registry can be so dangerous, it is helpful to understand the various parts of the registry and the information each part contains. The Windows registry is divided into five distinct parts, often called hives. Each hive contains information on a particular aspect of the computer, and that information is used to tell the various pieces of hardware and software what to do. Continue Reading »
Can a damaged registry slow down our machine?

Have you tried the new JavaFX 1.2 SDK? If you have that’s good because you can now blog about it and stand a chance to win up to $500 in cold hard cash.

It’s simple, all you need to do is to write about your experience using JavaFX 1.2 SDK. Here are some aspects to write about:

• Pros
• Cons
• Benefits
• Performance
• Reliability
• You can even come out with a tutorial

Only 10 contestants will stand a chance to win the $500 cash while another 50 will have an opportunity to win a $25 worth of Amazon Gift Certificate.

The contest starts June 2, 2009 until July 3, 2009 and the winners will be announced on the week of July 31,2009. Continue Reading »
Blog about the new JavaFX 1.2 – Win up to $500

Have you ever wondered why certain businesses just do better than its competitors even though they are all providing the same products and services?

To every business, there are various aspects to it which includes the suppliers, the workforce, the target market, the products, etc. But one thing is for sure, all businesses have their very own unique processes when it comes to doing business.

Let’s take an example of hiring a new staff. Company A would ensure they go through a process whereby all candidates are required to go through at least 3 rounds of interviews and given a score accordingly by each interviewer. Only after all candidates have gone through all interviews would they make a decision to hire based on how well the interviewee scored. Company B on the other hand would just interview and offer the job based on looks and personality. When it comes to the hiring process, all organizations would do it differently depending on costs and requirements. Image by Johnny Goldstein.

I personally believe that a business that adopts a proven process which is continually improved over time has an advantage over its competitors. Having proper processes in place helps the entire organization to be consistent, detailed and most importantly focused. An organization that has little predefined processes usually results in:

• Bad service / product quality
• Late delivery
• Inconsistent deliverable
• Frustrated employees

The bottom line, Unhappy Customers! Continue Reading »
List of Free Business Process Modeling Software