The Hindu Business Line : Monday, July 19, 2004

The other way
A call from Chicago appears like it has originated from Muzaffarnagar, India. Intriguing, you think. Downright illegal, feels the telecom service operator. Here's more on the international long distance scene where rules are flouted and the grey ma rket rules. More

Two sides to the picture
The hike in the sectoral cap for Foreign Direct Investment in telecommunications is seen as positive but how exactly will it make a difference? More

SOFTWARE

This scene's full of life
The 3D animation market is about to explode. It has all the indications of a potential global service provider. ... The only constraint is availability of trained hands. But embedded in the problem lies a big opportunity. More

The making of an animated movie
UNLIKE a 2D animated movie, where artists have to draw 24 pictures for each character for each second of the movie, the 3D is a software-intensive affair. In 2D each movement (animation) is incrementally drawn; in 3D, an image is captured ... More

No `open and shut' case
It takes little to provoke a `Linux vs Microsoft' debate. This time around, what sparks an exchange is a presentation critical of Linux. So who scores? More

INTERNET

A fresh bout
Google is going places with social networking but is also finding itself the subject of patent wars. More

COMPUTER USAGE

Shutdown hitch

Trouble saving Web page

BROADBAND

Signals that connect
Radio frequency identification is catching on. Here are a few instances where it touches everyday life. More

WORK LIFE

Live it up... in office
When work is lean, have fun at the workspot. Just like that, says this IT player. A peek into the party. More

CYBER QUEST

Quiz

BOOKS

Seven Ps that apply in call centres
How do you speak right at a call centre job? Here's help from one who trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. More

CARTOON