The much awaited Firefox 3.0 is released with a bang. Mozilla expects to set a World Record for maximum downloads in a single day, with a target of 50 million downloads in 24 hours. The Firefox download page announces FF 3 as:

The Best Firefox Yet
With more than 15,000 improvements, Firefox 3 is faster, safer and smarter than ever before.

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Have you ever tried copying files on your computer and been told that “The filename you specified is invalid or too long. Specify a different filename”?
If you have, you know that you can’t perform a backup of your files, as Windows will cancel the process at the point of the problem, leaving you wondering what was copied, and what was not. The problem is caused by Windows not allowing file paths of more that 231 characters. It’s a time consuming problem for us to fix, if indeed, we can fix it at all.
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MyTechLife has been upgraded to Wordpress 2.5.1. It includes a number of bug fixes, performance enhancements, and one very important security fix. We recommend everyone update immediately, particularly if your blog has open registration. The vulnerability is not public but it will be shortly.

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USB CELL: Rechargeable NiMh AA Battery with a USB Connector!

My friend Arun emailed me this coll battery for sale in www.usbcell.com for around Rs.790 a pair and they have delivery in India. Looks too cool!

This NiMh AA cell can be used like a normal battery and can be recharged simply by plugging into a USB port.

With over 15 billion Alkaline batteries made and thrown away each year - wasting resources, C02 and creating toxic Landfill - USBCELL offers a eco-friendly alternative as can be re-used hundreds of times as no charge adaptor or cable is needed, saving money, hassle and waste.

Charging
Charge anywhere from any accessible powered USB.

Portability
No need for a separate charger or cables when travelling.
Built in intelligent USB charger

Swap and Play
Easily charge cells in your game station and just swap over to continue play

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Charging for just a few minutes provides extra hours of instant use for most input devices.

CERN, the Geneva-based particle physics center which spawned the world wide web in 1989, is looking to create the next internet, and has already laid down the essential ground work for it.  Experts say it is sorely needed.  Recent industry analysis, has revealed that most customer languish under poor data rates and high costs.

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