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		<title>Online Backup Alternatives</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever lost important data, photos, documents or programs that you had acquired over a period? In the past, we did not have feasible alternatives. We relied on floppy diskettes, external hard drives, flash drives or the hard drive itself. If you have ever had a failure of your hard drive, flash drive or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever lost important data, photos, documents or programs that you had acquired over a period? In the past, we did not have feasible alternatives. We relied on floppy diskettes, external hard drives, flash drives or the hard drive itself. If you have ever had a failure of your hard drive, flash drive or external hard drive you will appreciate these services. There are now alternatives and never again lose that important data.</p>
<p><a title="VaultScape" href="http://www.vaultscape.com/disaster_recovery_as_a_service.aspx" target="_blank">VaultScape</a> is one of the innovators in this field. It allows you to back up your data to their servers. When you hear the term Cloud backup, you assume it goes somewhere in outer space. This is a misnomer because you are actually sending it to a secure server that uses encryption to protect your data.</p>
<p>Cloud Backup may seem expensive in the beginning, but it also serves as disaster recovery solution. Disaster recovery as a service is relatively new. In the past, it would have required an expert to recover your data. Disaster Recovery as a Service can possibly save businesses millions in the future. Businesses need to ask themselves how important is their data. With data backed up in the cloud, they have the peace of mind that it is safe. Numerous s companies provide this service. VaultScape is a leader in this field. Cost versus convenience is a factor in choosing a service.</p>
<p>Online Backup also known as Cloud storage is data that is remotely stored on a server owned by a backup service. It has advantages and disadvantages some of which I will briefly discuss. Advantages that I have personally experienced have been beneficial. If you have ever had a virus on your hard drive and had to reformat it, cloud storage makes sit easy and convenient. You are also able to access the files remotely from any PC, laptop or tablet. How convenient can that be? You are also able to share files with others. One of the main disadvantages you might experience would be with bandwidth. If you have to share large files, this can be a disadvantage to you.</p>
<p>Whether you decide to use <a title="http://www.vaultscape.com" href="http://www.vaultscape.com/disaster_recovery_as_a_service.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.vaultscape.com</a>, a cloud-based service is a matter of personal choice. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.</p>
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		<title>Evolution Of Business Software</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 20:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Small business and non-profits are always seeking low cost, yet technologically sound investments to help manage their accounting needs. Too often, these small businesses rely upon handwritten notes scrawled upon ‘stickies’ or notepads. Another peril companies face is by choosing outdated accounting software that is no longer relevant to modern needs or being corralled into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Small business and non-profits are always seeking low cost, yet technologically sound investments to help manage their accounting needs. Too often, these small businesses rely upon handwritten notes scrawled upon ‘stickies’ or notepads. Another peril companies face is by choosing outdated accounting software that is no longer relevant to modern needs or being corralled into purchasing big name products that are much too advanced for their needs.</p>
<p>When selecting POS software or generalized accounting software for your small business or non-profit needs, it is imperative that you select a feature rich program. You will want access to detailed reports that you can customized in any way you see fit, quick view of purchase and debt histories, and an easy to use interface that is not over complicated or confusing.</p>
<p>Non-profits will require specialized needs be met in their accounting software. You will need to handle contributions from you various donors, grants you have received throughout the year, and investments and fund raising income that will make reporting this information on your taxes easier. Generally, you will not have the cash or the experience needed to purchase the super expensive specialized accounting software solutions that are available, so it is a must that you do your research and find a low cost but reliable software solution that handles your needs well and accurately.</p>
<p><a title="Cougar Mountain Software" href="http://www.cougarmtn.com/accounting/nonprofit/Nonprofit-Accounting-Software" target="_blank">Cougar Mountain Software</a> provides nonprofit accounting software that is designed specifically for the small business or non-profit organization. Software packages such as FUND Basecamp allow your organization to grow well beyond the scope of your current solution. It allows you to monitor multiple bank accounts, track expenses by individual department, set up and manage budget plans and generates official auditing trails that will ensure your company is protected each tax season.</p>
<p>Cougar Mountain’s solutions are designed not only to keep up with your company’s growth, but also to help grow it. Each software package is designed to be completely modular. This allows your company to purchase only the features you need, and cut out any expenses you do not require. It also allows your company to meet the demanding needs of growth quickly. Scaling your software to your company needs and size is as easy as adding a new module.</p>
<p>In business for over 30 years, Cougar Mountain (<a title="http://www.cougarmtn.com" href="http://www.cougarmtn.com" target="_blank">http://www.cougarmtn.com</a>) has a proven history of delivering smart, reliable products and solutions to companies all over the world. They understand the needs of the non-profit and provide a one-stop solution for your accounting needs.</p>
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		<title>Sharepoint Training to Help Your Career</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SharePoint training with Learn iT is essential, to help further a career in the business world and any collaborative environment. It is now easier and more convenient than ever, to learn SharePoint. SharePoint has a help ebook called the The eGuide, which has been published for those who wish to learn how to meet with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright  wp-image-959" title="Learnit.com" src="http://embedsoftdev.com/wp-content/uploads/SharePoint-Training.jpg" alt="SharePoint Training" width="245" height="162" />SharePoint training with <a title="Learn iT" href="https://www.learnit.com/SharePoint/sharepoint-training-courses.html" target="_blank">Learn iT</a> is essential, to help further a career in the business world and any collaborative environment. It is now easier and more convenient than ever, to learn SharePoint. SharePoint has a help ebook called the The eGuide, which has been published for those who wish to learn how to meet with others in a shared industry. It is available for those who wish to take advantage of the opportunities for easy collaboration.</p>
<p>With the benefits of using this collaborative tool, users can get help to master the software for all their business needs. With SharePoint training, SharePoint training classes and a full spectrum of the SharePoint training courses, all members of a software design team can do better team work. Sharing content and ideas will increase the productivity and flow of the software development life cycle.</p>
<p>What is the reason for using SharePoint instead of other collaboration software?</p>
<p>If you need help implementing SharePoint contact <a title="Expert SharePoint Consulting" href="http://www.expertsharepointconsulting.com/" target="_blank">Expert SharePoint Consulting</a>.</p>
<p>In information technology, IT professionals and developers can gather their resources and collaborate freely and conveniently from anywhere. Moreover, those who are web site owners, web masters, and power users can also take advantage of this organizing software for making plans, working out details and going through the evolutionary process from hatching ideas to launching new software platforms.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-960" title="Learn" src="http://embedsoftdev.com/wp-content/uploads/SharePoint-Training-Classes.jpg" alt="SharePoint Training Classes" width="195" height="258" />The availability of uniform and focused training can be found in the Microsoft portal for SharePoint, whether attendees are just getting started or are advanced users. The best feature of these courses, is that there is a full day of hands on activity in the Megalab, along with best practices scenarios, that will ensure a completeness to training.</p>
<p>Microsoft offers tutorials on their main web site. There are also many live seminars that are available by third party vendors that offer instruction, help sessions and internet conferences on how to use this great software to the full advantage for a great team effort.</p>
<p>What are some of the SharePoint courses at <a title="www.learnit.com" href="http://www.learnit.com/sharepoint2010/courses.html" target="_blank">www.learnit.com</a>?</p>
<p>MS 10175, is a Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Application Development course, that is offered in a five day curriculum and is lead by an instructor. Many .NET developers will benefit from the practical tips and labs given. Another course available is the MS-10231 for Designing a MS SharePoint 2010 Infrastructure. This course is lead by an instructor over a five day period. It is for IT professionals that design and implement MS SharePoint 2010. The cost per person is just under $2800.00 with a delayed billing plan.</p>
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		<title>Becoming Cisco and CCNA Certified Will Help Your Career</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Becoming certified with the best Cisco and CCNA training courses offered at Learn iT is a must for those looking for employment as IT or Networking professionals. Employers are looking for candidates with Cisco and CCNA certification because such certification serves as an indicator that the potential employee will be able to setup, manage, and troubleshoot standard [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-948" title="Cisco Training Pyramid" src="http://embedsoftdev.com/wp-content/uploads/Cisco-Training-Pyramid.jpg" alt="Cisco Training" width="241" height="209" />Becoming certified with the best Cisco and CCNA training courses offered at <a title="Learn iT" href="https://www.learnit.com/cisco/courses.html" target="_blank">Learn iT</a> is a must for those looking for employment as IT or Networking professionals. Employers are looking for candidates with Cisco and CCNA certification because such certification serves as an indicator that the potential employee will be able to setup, manage, and troubleshoot standard and higher level networking and IT applications. Such applications include setting up Local Area Networks (LAN&#8217;s), Virtual Private Networks (VPN&#8217;s) and Redundant Networks, eliminating data loss and boosting throughput and efficiency for the entire business.</p>
<p>CISCO and CCNA Certification will also indicate that the applicant is knowledgeable on the most widely used networking protocols, such as Standard Ethernet, Ethernet IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, IGRP and IP RIP. Knowledge of these protocols allows IT and Networking Professionals to be comfortable with most networks, even if they didn&#8217;t set up the network personally. A protocol is a developed set of standards within networking, meaning that if an IT worker is familiar with a protocol, they&#8217;ll be able to work with and troubleshoot any network using that protocol.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-949" title="CCNA Training Certification" src="http://embedsoftdev.com/wp-content/uploads/CCNA-Training-Certification.jpg" alt="CCNA Training" width="225" height="225" />There are five levels of CISCO Certification offered at <a title="www.learnit.com" href="https://www.learnit.com/cisco/courses.html" target="_blank">www.learnit.com</a> (Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert and Architect) and eight different path choices covering the spectrum of IT and Networking skills, so you can choose the appropriate training options that would be most applicable to your field of choice. Showing a potential employer the steps you have taken to further your own career potential will not only provide a visible outline your core skills and competencies (and whether they fit with the job you&#8217;re applying for), but will also show them that you have gone above and beyond the rest of the pack, dedicating your time and effort to Cisco training classes and certification that will serve you well once you become a working professional.</p>
<p>Invest in becoming Cisco and CCNA Certified now. You will learn the skills you need to succeed in the IT and Networking world and have the certification to prove it. Check out <a title="http://www.learnit.com/cisco/" href="http://www.learnit.com/cisco/" target="_blank">http://www.learnit.com/cisco/</a> for an up to date training schedule.</p>
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		<title>Software Engineers on Tap</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you having problems with your internal software developers? It may be time to use an outside consulting service to get your important projects done. You don&#8217;t want to admit it, but you question the abilities of the internal software department. Your business needs a new critical software system completed and you don&#8217;t have the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you having problems with your internal software developers? It may be time to use an outside consulting service to get your important projects done. You don&#8217;t want to admit it, but you question the abilities of the internal software department. Your business needs a new critical software system completed and you don&#8217;t have the luxury of another failed software project.</p>
<p>In the past, you have communicated requirements and the software that was delivered missed the mark. Now you are faced with another project and you don&#8217;t want to turn it over to them again. It is time to look at <a title="Outsourced Software Development" href="http://www.milesconsultingcorp.com">outsourced software development</a>.</p>
<p>Software engineering is a tough business and there are differences in skill levels. You need to make sure that the software engineers you choose for your project are experienced with newer platforms, languages, and technologies. Get software engineers that understand the changing online landscape and are committed to staying on the cutting edge of software engineering standards.</p>
<p>Carefully consider your choices for software development. They hired you to make the tough decisions. Your job is on the line. Failed software projects can ruin careers. Secure your position by outsourcing software projects to a top it consulting firm.</p>
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		<title>1010 Talk VoIP Plans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 08:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In times like this when the country’s economy is not getting any better but the people’s needs, like Assisting Hands a homecare agency and other things including communication hasn’t changed, it is significant that they look for the most cost-effective way to make ends meet. 1010 Talk has just provided a solution for those who are always [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In times like this when the country’s economy is not getting any better but the people’s needs, like Assisting Hands a homecare agency and other things including communication hasn’t changed, it is significant that they look for the most cost-effective way to make ends meet.<br />
1010 Talk has just provided a solution for those who are always on call or staying on the line to reach out and communicate with people from different parts of the world. It includes plans which allow you to make unlimited calls both locally and abroad. It allows subscribers to easily manage their account online. It also includes free voicemail services like voicemail to email. Aside from this, they also support call transfers, three-way calling and call forwarding. Automatically, when there is an incoming call, the caller’s name will be displayed on the screen.<br />
The plans can be Pay as you Go in which the users pay a very minimal amount every time they make a call. Below are the details for each plan:</p>
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<li>For $10 (India Premium): This is specifically for those who make calls to India where they get really low rates when calling either a land line or mobile phone.</li>
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<li>For $30 (Gold): This is useful to make as low as $.10 a minute per call to Israel.</li>
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<li>For $50 (Platinum): This offers the lowest rate available and this is the best option when someone always makes international calls.</li>
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<p>These are great for people who usually make local and international calls and are complaining of how much they have to pay for telephone bills. Although not stated above, 1010 Talk plans actually start at five dollars a month if you choose the right <a title="SIP Trunking" href="http://www.intelepeer.com/SIPTrunking" target="_blank">SIP trunking</a> provider. With this, the user will have to pay for every outgoing call he or she makes but can enjoy unlimited incoming calls. And not only that, they also offer different ways to give the subscribers’ money back. Watch out for the following on the site where you can also register for your preferred plan:</p>
<p>- 1010 Talk Discounts Coupons</p>
<p>- Coupon Codes</p>
<p>- Free Shipping Code</p>
<p>- Promo Offers / Promotional Codes</p>
<p>- Money Off Coupon Codes</p>
<p>- Deals, Gift Coupons</p>
<p>It is amazing how the company is very willing to give back the money of people who want to subscribe to 1010 Talk.</p>
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		<title>Single board computers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PROS AND CONS OF SINGLE BOARD COMPUTERS &#160; &#160; Single board computers are those little circuit boards with the necessary components to be used as a digital computer and ideal for an outsourced IT specialist like Miles Consulting. They are not commonly seen as they are and that is the reason why most of us [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>PROS AND CONS OF SINGLE BOARD COMPUTERS</strong></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://embedsoftdev.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/RSBC9312-15.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-907" title="Single board computers" src="http://embedsoftdev.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/RSBC9312-15-300x215.jpg" alt="Single board computers" width="300" height="215" /></a><br />
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Single board computers are those little circuit boards with the necessary components to be used as a digital computer and ideal for an outsourced IT specialist like <a title="Miles Consulting" href="http://www.milesconsultingcorp.com/" target="_blank">Miles Consulting</a>. They are not commonly seen as they are and that is the reason why most of us can’t recognize them even if we have one in front of us. However, a lot of people have used single board computers because they are often embedded in gadgets like mobile phones, facsimile machines, GPS and other computer technological products.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Single board computer is what a printed circuit board with memory, a processor, input &#8211; output and a digital clock is called. Single board computers (otherwise known as SBCs) look a lot like the motherboard inside an ordinary personal computer but with a small design. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Because they are really small, they are also known as embedded computers. SBCs may come in different sizes, too. In fact, they are used from aero planes to sky rockets. In a more general sense, they can be present in toys or highly technological shoes. It is easy to assume that everyone has used single board computers without realizing that they exist.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nowadays, smaller versions of computers are becoming very common. While they can accommodate full versions of operating system like Windows XP, SBCs have their own internal operating systems which don’t occupy much space. It is a fact that simpler operating systems mean not costing a lot. Without affecting processor performance, input/output, capability to store some files and its wireless connection, single board computers can do the basic functions of a personal computer.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The Good and Bad about Single Board Computers</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Like any other products, SBCs have two sides, too. The decision to whether or not to employ the technology of single board computers is influence by how important the application is and how much it costs. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Below are the positive factors to consider:</span></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The high technological advancement nowadays have improved the capabilities of single board computers as they become smaller and less costly.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Internet access using the SBCs has been made possible with the use of Wireless technology.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Because of it is now available in the competitive market, better functions and variety of single board computers are also made available to the users.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Highly developed computer technology presents dependability for industrial producers and the quality of their products using SBC&#8217;s.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">On the other hand, employing SBCs may not be cheap or reasonable when incorporated with products of high volume and other applications. Also, there are some of these applications that need made to order sizes. Another possibility is that the input/output of certain devices are not compatible with single board computers.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Despite these possibilities, though. A lot of companies opt to use SBCs in the production of their high end devices rather than make their customized industrial single board computers, which is why a lot of organizations use <a title="www.milesconsultingcorp.com" href="http://www.milesconsultingcorp.com/" target="_blank">www.milesconsultingcorp.com</a> a managed services provider to maintain them.</span></span></p>
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		<title>QT</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Qt is defined as a cross platform application. It is a framework which is used in to develop application software. This application software is developed with the help graphical user interface. This cross platform application is also used in developing non graphical user interface programs. Some of the programs which use this application program are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Qt is defined as a cross platform application. It is a framework which is used in to develop application software. This application software is developed with the help graphical user interface. This cross platform application is also used in developing non graphical user interface programs. Some of the programs which use this application program are Google, Adobe Photoshop, Panasonic, Philips etc.  This application uses the C++ language. But Qt uses a unique code generator with many macros to enhance the language. Qt can also be used in many programming language with the help of language bindings. It is used on many platforms and is also internationally recognised. This cross platform application was developed by Trolltech but they later sold this application to Nokia. The software libraries which use this application are advanced component framework, KDELibs, LibQxt etc.</p>
<div id="attachment_885" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-885" title="QT game" src="http://embedsoftdev.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1-65-300x263.jpg" alt="QT game screen" width="300" height="263" /><p class="wp-caption-text">QT demo application</p></div>
<p>Qt has always been available through a commercial license which allows the expansion of proprietary purposes without any restriction on licensing. In addition, Qt has been steadily made open through an increasing number of other free licenses. Currently, Qt is accessible under the General Public License (GNU); this provision makes it available for utilization for both free software and proprietary. Before the 1.45 version, the source code used for Qt was published under free Qt license. This was not really viewed as amenable with the free software description of the Free Software Foundation and neither by the Open Source principle as described by the Open Source Initiative. The reason behind this was that it did not allow the distribution of other modified versions.<br />
In 1998, many controversies broke out when it was acknowledged that KDE’s  KDE software compilation would undoubtedly become the leading desktop setting especially for Linux. Owing to the fact that it was founded on a Qt basis, many professionals who took part in the free software movement became apprehensive that an imperative component of one of a leading operating system would become proprietary.<br />
Along with the release of the 2.0 version of the toolbox, the license was transformed to the QPL (Q Public License). QPL was a free software license but it was considered incompatible with GPL by the Free Software Foundation. Trolltech and KDE then sought out many compromises which would imply that Qt will not be regarded by any license more restrictive than QPL, even in the case Trolltech goes bankrupt. This major issue led to the invention of the free Qt foundation by KDE.</p>
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		<title>Power Line Communication</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Power Line Communication is a fairly recent technology which is used to transfer data and establish means of communication at broadband speeds over transmission lines. The technology is widely also known as Power Line Telecommunication (PLT) or even Power Plus Communications (PPC). The technology uses advanced modulation technology which super imposes the data signal of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Power Line Communication is a fairly recent technology which is used to transfer data and establish means of communication at broadband speeds over transmission lines. The technology is widely also known as Power Line Telecommunication (PLT) or even Power Plus Communications (PPC). The technology uses advanced modulation technology which super imposes the data signal of high frequency over the low frequency power signal.<br />
The research into PLC started off in the mid 1980’s in the band range of 5-500 KHz and was developed for only unidirectional communication but with time the system has been advanced to permit bidirectional transmission of data signal.</p>
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Since this fast system enables transmission in the form of voice and other data as well it has wide implications. Since most forms of communication today require separate hard wiring it is convenient to use PLC which can employ the pre-existing power cables within the house. Since the power in these cables is AC (alternating Current), it can be employed for various bidirectional modes of communication as well.<br />
Such a communication system can be used for the monitoring and also the controlling of various fundamental functions like energy management, security, and safety control applications at homes, factories, offices, aircraft etc. The Transmission companies use this type of transmission to synchronise the operations in various substations and to monitor the power supply at the consumer end. PLC systems include a transmitter unit competent of sending (transmitting) communication signals over the Power line signal and also have a receiver unit at the receiving end which separates the communication signal and the power signal.<br />
The transmitter generates modulated RF signal at the sending end this signal is then demodulated at the receiving end. A power line communication modem is used to convert digital data from an information processing unit like a computer to analog data; these modems play a crucial role by helping the sending and receiving units to communicate with one another.<br />
Like any modern technology the PLC system also suffers from various constraints, the technology is still not sufficiently advanced to take advantage of all the benefits that it has promised. Also since the PLC network is a electrical supply network and telecommunications network it comes under certain jurisdictions and legal frameworks. But since the technology is new there are not enough guidelines in place, for its proper running and installation. Interference issues are also a major concern that is since the signal is over lapping with lower frequency power signal; there is always an issue of improper decoding. The power wiring system was formerly intended for the transmission of Power, the power wire circuit usually has limited ability when it comes to carrying higher frequencies in which the data signals are encoded. </p>
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		<title>Modbus protocol</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Modbus Modbus is a communication protocol which is used with programmable logic controllers. This communication protocol was published by a firm named Modicon in 1979. It has now become the most de facto standard protocol in the industry. Modbus is now very commonly used as a means to connect the industrial electronic devices. This protocol [...]]]></description>
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<p>Modbus is a communication protocol which is used with programmable logic controllers. This communication protocol was published by a firm named Modicon in 1979. It has now become the most de facto standard protocol in the industry. Modbus is now very commonly used as a means to connect the industrial electronic devices. This protocol is very easily available as it is very extensively used.  There are certain important reasons for the use of Modbus rather than use of other communication protocol. These are as follows:</p>
<p>1.This protocol is published openly and is royalty free.<br />
2.It is an easiest way to setup an industrial network.<br />
3.This protocol moves raw bits without any restrictions.</p>
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<p>Modbus can be used for various communications. It can be used for communication between devices which are connected to a particular network. For example, a system measuring the speed of the wind will transmits the data collected to a computer for records. Modbus as a communication protocol is used as a connection between the main computers and it is done with the help of Remote terminal unit (RTU) and data acquisitions (SCADA) systems.   </p>
<p>There exist many editions of the Modbus. Various Modbus versions are used for Ethernet and also for the serial port. It is also used for the networks which support the IP, i.e. the internet protocol. Many of the Modbus devices commune with the help of a serial EIA-485 physical layer. Various versions of Modbus are as follows:</p>
<p>1. <strong>Modbus RTU</strong> &#8211; it is used for serial communications. This version of Modbus is normally implemented for use in communication.<br />
2. <strong>Modbus ASCII</strong> &#8211; It is as a serial communication and the message transmitted are framed by a colon and a trailing new line.<br />
3. <strong>Modbus TCP</strong> &#8211; this version is used for the communication between TCP networks. </p>
<p>The function calls and data model are same for these versions. The only difference between them is that the encapsulation varies for all. And also the frame formats varies for each of them. </p>
<p>Every device which communicates uses Modbus with a particular address. A Modbus command is used in various networks. This command has the particular device address and that device will only act on this command. All these command have the checking information and it make sure that the message comes undamaged.  There is also a Modbus member organisation which can be joined by the large and small suppliers, system developers etc.</p>
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