Google supports a handful of file formats. Yahoo supports a fair amount of what I use on a normal basis. The biggest missing is Thunderbird and Firefox.
Now when is Google going to get updating? Are they going to let Yahoo come in and steal their thunder?
In the wake of this weeks events, I decided to spend several minutes browsing the home pages of the world’s largest companies, just to see how many made an alteration either as a memorial or to raise funds for disaster relief… I easily hit all the big brands here in the US, odds are I tackled most of the top 100 companies in the United States. Here were my findings:
Amazon.com
Apple
Google 1
Google 2
Marriott
Apple cleared the entire homepage. Amazon as usual took advantage of it’s ability to quickly collect payments. Google has a huge audience, and put a link to a page containing help info. Marriott did as well. eBay has setup a few things as well.
I was surprised how many have no indication of such events. During 9/11 several websites completely redid their corporate homepage. This isn’t anywhere near a US trend, as I checked many international companies as well. IBM, Intel, Microsoft, all have no mention or indication.
Well, now we get the info we need on the elusive “Googlefox”.
The second area of Mozilla intends to explore with new versions of Firefox is integration with desktop search.
Companies like Google, Vivisimo and Copernic make search applications that comb through all the information on a personal computer. The way it is now, a browser’s bookmarks, cache, history and e-mail reader present the desktop search application with a wide array of APIs (application programming interfaces) to negotiate.
Mozilla said it is in discussions with desktop search providers to simplify and standardize those tools to make them more easily searchable by search programs.
[Source: CNET News.com @ 11/10/2004 12:00 AM EST ]
I think that’s about the most information disclosed about the Mozilla < --> Google relationship thus far.
Not to mention this.
I think that says a lot.
As I mentioned here, Google desktop isn’t bad, but doesn’t support Firefox and Thunderbird as well as their Microsoft counterparts. Apparently that might change. Great news indeed.
I mentioned it the other day.
Bug 226572 is now under lock and key.
Oh what could it be?
Could it be Google’s dropping the blue ‘e’?
Could it be Google’s helping to dump IE to the bottom of the deep blue sea?
Could it be Google to the rescue?
Could it be Google? God Bless You!
I’ve got Gmail invites still. Priority goes to Mozilla community members. If I’ve seen your name around, you’ve got a higher chance. So post a comment here with your name and email address (no anti-spam garbage, or I’m skipping it, the blog will do some minor obscuring).
Even higher priority goes for those who join Freeipods.com through my referal link, and complete an offer. 😉 Still trying to find out if it’s the real deal. Try AOL for 30 days (hey, they did give Mozilla Foundation $2 million). There several other easy little offers. Then cancel during the free trial to avoid having to pay for the service if you don’t like it. Use the same address to signup, so I know who you are.
So if you don’t have a Gmail address yet, this is an easy way to get it. Priority offer is as follows:
Do both and increase your chances.
If I get more invites, I’ll just attack this list for a little bit, before making a new post with a new contest for gmail invites.
So go ahead and get busy.
In the spirit of America’s favorite beauty pageant:
If I had a million dollars, I would ________________
Best 2 answers get a Gmail Account. Leave a comment with your real name/email to win.
Ok, well I have a few Gmail accounts to give away, but I want to have fun. So here’s your mission:
Make me laugh
Rules (must read before attempting this contest)
Oh, feel free to invite others to try. And come back to read. Hopefully a few won’t be ‘comment only’
As for what tickles my funnybone… well that’s half the game. Those who know me, know very well what the sweet spot is. For the rest of you, good luck. Don’t bother asking, I won’t tell, you can scour the blog if you want. Not sure if that will help though.
There are 2 (maybe 3) accounts to give away this time. Lets see how good you guys are.
Use the comments form in compliance with the rules above. Violators WILL be prosecuted.
This contest will run until at least Sunday night (9:00 PM EST). It may be extended at my will if the contest has a lot of entries (and if they are good).
I’ve got a Gmail invite (or two) to give away!
Well, the first person (or two if I do end up with a second to give away) who can solve the following question, will get a Gmail Account.
I’ve asked this question to a few people before, if your one of those (I do know who you are), you can’t enter in this contest… but there shall be more for you guys to be included on.
Edit: Winner is Mike Haw who correctly answered the question (you can get the answer by hovering your mouse over this text)
Good luck. Email your answer to me titled “Gmail Giveaway”. Use the form!
