It seems they changed the interface slightly (after the nearly day-long failure and short shut down after
):
First thing, they changed the logo to Vodafone/ihug - another sign of what's to come in April.
Now instead of having a frame on top of the mail page all the time, the interface covers the entire screen for once - or at least 700px down - so people with high res screens still have plenty of unused real estate.
But - it only just fits in a 1024px-wide screen - so people still on their aging 800x600 or 640x480 screens will have a very screwed up webmail interface!
Icons now have text on the right (now we know what they're for!) and the main items have been shifted up.
Things that need fixing / improving (some were already there when they upgraded their very old webmail system):
- "Help" doesn't work (it worked before, the help page has disappeared)
- If you select a message once, deselect it, and try to select the same message again, it will fail to do so - a reload of Inbox fixes it, or select a different message and select it again. (stupid)
Similarily, clicking "Select: All" selects, clicking it again looks like if they're selected but they aren't. Clicking it again doesn't "select all" no more. - The Mac-like search bar doesn't work (very stupid)
- The password field screws up in IE7... the normal XP round password characters aren't there... strange...
- The Vodafone/ihug logo is fuzzy and it doesn't blend in well (don't be lazy... make a better suited image!). It should also say 'webmail' under it - makes more sense when it links to the webmail interface and also reminds the user that they are in the webmail service.
Hope the guys from Vodafone see this and hopefully fix things up! It would make the experience just that little better.
(and if you can, reduce the number of failures and shut downs... that would be VERY helpful.
) 
Microsoft Mobile Notebook Initiative Solutions
A couple of days ago I received a press release from one of the companies exhibiting at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona... In the middle of the text there was this:
"Including Microsoft's new mobile notebook initiative solutions."
Believe me or not, I haven no idea what they are talking about - and I haven't got a reply through my channels.
So exactly what is this new thing?
Any ideas?
Welcome Slingshot to Geekzone
I would like to welcome Slingshot to Geekzone. We have created a Slingshot & CallPlus forum now, with a new user "Slingshot" that will represent Slingshot on the site.
More information on this forum entry.
Bruce Schneier on vendor lock-in
Bruce Schneier, the famed security researcher, has commented on the dangers of vendor lock-in strategies in this article. The title is a bit misleading, since it mentiones the iPhone. But in the article itself the iPhone is just one example. He addre... (more in the full post)
Windows Server 2008 Installation Walkthrough
I installed Windows Server 2008 in my Virtual PC hosted in my Vista Ultimate. Here is an walkthrough of the installation options and steps. One thing to note is that I did not enter Product Key and thus was taken to the screen of selecting which edition I want to install.
Another change I noticed from the Beta releases (I havent tried RC) is that the Administrator account was not given a password and we had to manually set it, but now, after installation, the first thing you are supposed to do is to set your Administrator account password
Ojo videophone: can you see me now?
If you are one of the people who bought an Ojo videophone from Telecom New Zealand (announced down here back in November 2006) then start worrying.It seems Worldgate is in the path to bankruptcy:
Accordingly, on January 30, 2008, the Company shut down its operations as a first step to winding down its business, which will occur if the Company is not able to secure payment of the monies believed to be owed and/or new financing. The Company continues to explore potential financing opportunities and is also pursuing legal recourse against the customer. Thus, bankruptcy may be coming shortly, which would be another black eye for the VoIP industry...
And just minutes ago I read on Engadget that the service has gone dark.
Is anyone here in New Zealand still using the Ojo through Telecom New Zealand?
Finding Chuck Norris
I just got this on an e-mail, worth trying:
1. Open Google
2. Type "find chuck norris"
3.Click on "I'm feeling lucky"
Enjoy...
You should follow Polar Bear Farm
During the Kiwi Foo Camp 2008 I had a chance to meet Layton Duncan. He's quite active on Geekzone, mainly in the Mac OS X Mobile forum, helping others with their iPhone and iPod touch questions and comments.He is also involved with Polar Bear Farm and I think you should follow the company.
Why you should follow Polar Bear Farm? Because it's a New Zealand company creating application software for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch.
They are the guys behind the PBF Search and PBF ShowTime - this one brings video recording to the Apple iPhone.
I just wanted the guys added more posts to their blog - I know they were shoing off their stuff during the MacWorld but it would b good to hear more of their experience of going to that big show.
TVNZ to remove downloads from tvnzondemand.co.nz
Previously, tvnz on demand used Microsoft's PlaysForSure DRM to protect (and make people pay for) their content, but now will instead focus on a ad-based scheme to provide the programmes via streaming only.
Also reported is a portal for Mobile On Demand content with one of the mobile companies, and having content served up on the PS3 and Xbox.
"TVNZ surrenders to video pirates" - http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10490999
New Geekzone Blogs Windows Vista Sidebar gadget
Thanks to Chaks, who developed a Geekzone Blogs Gadget for Windows Vista Sidebar. He was inpired by our Geekzone Forums Gadget for Windows Vista Sidebar, originally developed for us by Provoke.If you follow the Geekzone blogs or forums and use Windows Vista make sure you download those gadgets.
If you are using Mac OS X or Konfabulator and would like to develop similar gadgets for these other platforms, please contact me.
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