The program features:

• Interface: easy to start; fast data entry;
• Accounts: unlimited number of accounts; accounts balances at a glance; pre-defined account types such as checking, saving, credit etc;
• Register: filters for registry view by account; time; transaction type.
• Transactions: support of multiple-currency transactions; scheduled and memorized transactions; predefined categories for incomes and expenses
• Budgets: opportunity to create unlimited number of monthly/weekly/ yearly budgets; run budget reports and export to MS Excel ( .csv)
• Powerful search tool
• Export/Import to .QIF for integration with desktop finance software like MS Money, Quicken etc.
• Powerful reporting capabilities. You can create and save unlimited number of reports as well as export them to MS Excel ( .csv)
• Customization: create your own transactions categories, expense and incomes types, payment types and currencies and rates.
• Backup/Restore data and more

FlyingMoney Manager is tailored for both non-professional and professional users as well as for everybody interested in tracking and analyzing their expenses and incomes. Price starts from $ 17.85.

Read more at: http://www.flyingbirdsoft.com

Fully functional FlyingMoney Manager 15-days trial is available at: http://www.flyingbirdsoft.com/download.php

About FlyingBird Software:

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Since 2005 the company has won the reputation of reliable outsourcing partner. Many personals and business organizations have relied on our company to complete their projects on time, within budget and of high-standard quality. For more information visit FlyingBird Software at: http://www.flyingbirdsoft.com/profile.html

Original source was found at http://www.symbianone.com/content/view/5185/ 

If you see this post it means that BlogEngine.NET 1.3 is running and the hard part of creating your own blog is done. There is only one thing you need to do from this point on to take full advantage of the blog and that is to set up the first author profile.

Write Permissions

To be able to log in to the blog and writing posts, you need to enable write permissions on the App_Data folder. If you’re blog is hosted at a hosting provider, you can either log into your account’s admin page or call the support. You need write permissions on the App_Data folder because all posts and comments are saved as XML files and placed in the App_Data folder.

Username and password

When you've got write permissions to the App_Data folder, you need to change the username and password. Find the sign-in link located either at the bottom or top of the page depending on your current theme and click it. Now enter "admin" in both the username and password fields and click the button. You will now see an admin menu appear. It has a link to the "Users" admin page. From there you can change the username and password.

On the web

You can find BlogEngine.NET on the official website. Here you'll find tutorials, documentation, tips and tricks and much more. The ongoing development of BlogEngine.NET can be followed at CodePlex where the daily builds will be published for anyone to download.

Good luck and happy writing.

The BlogEngine.NET team

It’s been almost a year since Windows Vista launched, and I think it’s about time to take a step back and look at its current situation. We have Vista Service Pack 1 on the horizon, and there’s been a sufficient amount of discussion around all of Vista’s quirks.

Why do we need to come to terms with Vista at all? While it would be a thoroughly easy suggestion for us all to go back to Windows XP, that honestly isn’t practical advice for the majority of users out there. Those who’ve bought new computers since the beginning of the year have had it forced upon them, and others will soon be using it at school and work. No matter how you feel about Vista, it is an inevitable upgrade for Windows users.

So as a Vista user, voluntary or otherwise, what exactly is there to like about it? Let’s face it, the response to Vista hasn’t been all that positive. While I don’t necessarily disagree with all of the criticism, I also think Vista does grow on you due to a few great usability and work flow improvements. Here are a few things I continue to like about Windows Vista despite its many flaws:

The Start Menu

The new start menu is a vast improvement over Windows XP’s. If you’re not using the Start menu search, then you’re missing out on one of Vista’s best features. The best way to invoke this is to simply hit the Windows key on your keyboard, and then immediately start typing. If you don’t have a Windows key, just click the Start menu and begin typing. By default it searches your personal files, internet history, and your All Programs folder. This can be tweaked to speed up search results by right-clicking on the Start menu, choosing Properties, and then clicking the Customize button under the Start Menu tab.

Human Readable Options

In Windows past, configuring the operating system was to average users a skill akin to magic. The problem was multifold: options were generally confusing, overabundant, or both. It was the sort of unfriendly user experience that insured people like myself always had a paycheck. Vista makes significant strides towards remedying those esoteric options and making them clear to users from all skill levels.

For example, when you visit the Control Panel in Vista, you’re greeted with a selection of nine functional categories. By digging deeper into them, you discover even more functionality that logically follows from the parent category. I should also mention that all of the categories in the Control Panel also feature descriptive shortcuts to commonly used functions. Techies may despise this as a “dumbing down” of Windows, but I honestly can’t deny the value this move has for typical Windows users. Those who prefer the old Control Panel format can simply choose the “Classic View” option to revel in its familiar anarchy.

The Shiny

Vista is unequivocally a good looking operating system. While it may lack the polish of Mac OSX and some modern Linux distributions, it’s a vast improvement over Windows XP. Part of this definitely has to do with Vista’s new Aero interface, which takes advantage of 3D hardware in your system to render transparent Windows and other graphical niceties, but it certainly shouldn’t receive all the credit. After all, Aero’s main function, the pretty but useless Flip 3D feature, still pales in comparison to Expose in OSX.

Rather, much of the joy in using Vista stems from seemingly minor additions. Everything from the new screen friendly system fonts, to the themes, color schemes, and icons, all work together to create the best Windows user experience yet. Even the included wallpapers show a commitment to a higher quality user experience by Microsoft.

The Shape of Things to Come

We all know Vista isn’t perfect, but hopefully as I’ve shown there are at least a few things to like about it. As with pretty much every Microsoft product, it will certainly get better over time. We have Service Pack 1 to look forward to early next year, and I anticipate that we’ll begin to see more significant upgrades throughout 2008. There are a slew of promised features that Microsoft had to drop from Vista to release on time, and as those get plugged back in I believe Vista will shape up significantly.

Source: http://www.dailybits.com/coming-to-terms-with-windows-vista/ 

This is a guest article by Stephen Ward. He writes for DailyBits.com, a blog focused on web development, software and online marketing.

If this sounds like you, or if you're just interested in improving your existing job prospects, here are 10 web development skills that you can learn to boost your marketability. They apply both to corporate environments and web startups.

1. ASP & VBScript

What are they? ASP is a server-side script processor developed by Microsoft. VBScript is the programming language most often used to power it.

Why are they important? When it comes to server-side programming, ASP enjoys popularity comparable to PHP due to Microsoft's heavy market share. VBScript, in addition to its use with ASP, can also be used client-side in much the same way as JavaScript, although support for this is spotty outside of Internet Explorer. Additionally, VBScript can be used to create desktop applications for Windows. Because of these varied uses on Microsoft products, VBScript is very handy for developers who work in Microsoft-centric environments and large corporations.

Where can I learn more?

• ASP Resource Index
• ASP Wikipedia Article
• VBScript Wikipedia Article
• W3Schools ASP Tutorial
• W3Schools VBScript Tutorial
   

2. C# or VB.Net

What are they? C# and VB.Net are general-purpose programming languages. Both were developed by Microsoft as part of its .Net initiative.

Why are they important? As part of the .Net framework, C# and VB.Net are often used for code-intensive projects that simpler runtime languages aren't well-equipped to handle. In usage and syntax, C# is very similar to Java, whereas VB.Net strongly resembles Visual Basic. Learning either is a good path to heavy back-end development and software houses that focus on web development.

Where can I learn more?

• C# Links and Resources
• C# Tutorial
• C# Wikipedia Article
• VB.Net Resources
• VB.Net Wikipedia Article
   

3. Flash & ActionScript

What are they? Adobe Flash is a development environment that allows you to create dynamic visual presentations for the web. ActionScript is a scripting language used to add interactivity to those presentations.

Why are they important? With the ability to make truly beautiful web applications that are deeply and uniquely interactive, Flash enjoys heavy market demand. Nowadays, entire websites are built as stand-alone Flash applications, while other websites make use of simpler Flash animations to add the same cutting-edge feel to an otherwise static page. Knowing Flash is enough to build the latter, but you'll need to pick up some ActionScript to accomplish the former. Especially when combined with other design skills ( i.e., CSS, PhotoShop, etc.), knowing Flash and ActionScript is a great way to find work in the front-end development arena and on design studios.

Where can I learn more?

• ActionScript Wikipedia Article
• Adobe's ActionScript Tutorial
• Adobe Flash Wikipedia Article
• Flash and ActionScript Resources
• FlashVista Flash Resources
• W3Schools Flash Tutorial
   

4. Java

What is it? Java is a widely portable programming language that can be used for both client-side and server-side web applications.

Why is it important? Unlike more specialized languages, Java is versatile enough to be used in many different development contexts. For example, Java applets allow a programmer to create client-side applications, while Java Server Pages (JSP) produce dynamic, server-side content in much the same way as PHP or ASP. Because you can take it with you into different environments, learning Java is particularly worthwhile if you anticipate changing to another programming career in the future.

Where can I learn more?

• Java Programming Resources
• Java Wikipedia Article
• Java.sun.com
• Sun's Java Tutorial
   

5. JavaScript & AJAX

What is it? JavaScript is a popular client-side scripting language. AJAX is a web development technique that combines Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. It became popular in 2005 thanks to Google's support.

Why is it important? Between JavaScript, JScript, VBScript, and the like, JavaScript is arguably the most popular. It enjoys wide browser support and is integral to prevailing web methodologies like DHTML and AJAX. Along with HTML and CSS, it is considered a standard of web development that few professionals in the industry can do without. AJAX, on the other hand, enables web developers to create better, faster and more interactive web pages and applications. Basically it makes possible for the Javascript to communicate directly with the server, so specific data can be exchanged without reloading the page.

Where can I learn more?

• JavaScript Kit
• JavaScript Wikipedia Article
• W3Schools JavaScript Tutorial
• AJAX Wikipedia Article
• W3Schools AJAX Tutorial
• AJAX Articles
• AJAX Demonstrations
   

6. Perl

What is it? Perl is a general programming language that is often used for CGI applications and server-based scripting. It is used by Google on many applications, which makes it very marketable.

Why is it important? Perl can be described as the Swiss army knife of web programming languages; with the right modules, it can do pretty much anything. Although not strictly built for web development, it is a favorite for server scripting tasks and can be used to pass information to and from external applications. Mastering Perl is especially useful for those looking to get into server administration.

Where can I learn more?

• Perl Resources
• Perl Tutorial
• Perl Wikipedia Article
   

7. PHP

What is it? PHP is a popular server-side programming language. Considering it is an open source language, many web startups use as a backbone for applications and server-side scripting.

Why is it important? PHP is one of the most popular and widely-used server-side programming languages. It forms the backbone for popular web frameworks like WordPress, PHPbb, osCommerce, and MediaWiki and has a large community of open source developers behind it. PHP is an excellent path to general web development work, particularly in Linux and other non-Windows server environments.

Where can I learn more?

• Official PHP Website
• PHP Resource Index
• PHP Wikipedia Article
• Simple PHP Tutorial
   

8. Python

What is it? Python is a high-level general programming language.

Why is it important? Python is often praised for its simplicity. It is described as easy to learn, easy to read, and easy to implement, making it ideal for rapid web development. Mastering it is a good way to find work in a web design studio or indie web development.

Where can I learn more?

• Official Python Website
• Python Resources
• Python Tutorial
• Python Wikipedia Article
   

9. Ruby & Ruby on Rails

What is it? Ruby is an open source programming language. Ruby on Rails is a web development framework that utilizes Ruby.

Why is it important? Although Ruby doesn't enjoy as much widespread popularity as some other programming languages, it forms the backbone for Ruby on Rails, a web development framework that has gained momentum in recent years. This combination is particularly well-known for rapid, intuitive web programming in much the same way as Python, and is often used for the same sort of projects.

Where can I learn more?

• Official Ruby on Rails Website
• Official Ruby Website
• Ruby on Rails Resources
• Ruby on Rails Tutorial
• Ruby on Rails Wikipedia Article
• Ruby Programming Resources
• Ruby Tutorial
• Ruby Wikipedia Article
   

10. Structured Query Language (SQL)

What is it? SQL is a language used to interact with relational databases.

Why is it important? Most dynamic websites make at least some use of databases, and many do so extensively. Although it's not technically a programming language, SQL is nonetheless vital to any serious web programmer's skill set. Popular database management systems that use SQL include MySQL and MSSQL.

Where can I learn more?

• SQL Wikipedia Article
• W3Schools SQL Tutorial
• SQL-Tutorial.net

ILIAS 3.9 PUBLISHED

With the new version 3.9 ILIAS is the first open source LMS that supports SCORM 2004 and allows to run the didactical more sophisticated learning modules of this latest SCORM standard. Other new features are:

• Videos in mediacasts
• Manual sorting of category entries
• Upload of multiple files
• Copyright management incl. Creative Commons support
• Extension of test system
• Improvements of discussion forums
• Extended language maintenance
• Extension of LDAP authentication

For more information and the download link please have a look in the

Please follow the hints in the release reports when installing or updating your ILIAS installation!

For bug reports please use our bug tracker at: http://www.ilias.de/mantis
Comments are welcome in our forum.

NEW BUGFIX RELEASE 3.8.4

The ILIAS open source team has also published a new bugfix release 3.8.4. Some changes have been done related to the news functionality due to usability reasons. For more information please have a look in the release report.

When updating your installation please follow the instructions for
ILIAS in section 3 of the general installation instructions.

For bug reports please use our bug tracker at: http://www.ilias.de/mantis
Comments are welcome in our forum.

NEW VERSION OF OPEN OFFICE ADD-ON eLAIX

Boldt-Media has published a new version of the Open Office Add-on eLAIX that allows to create ILIAS learning modules easily out of Office documents. The new eLAIX 2.0 RC1 release offers several bugfixes, additional formatting options and exports even huge office documents much faster.

You find more information about eLAIX incl. software download on the eLAIX homepage at: http://boldt-media.de/index.php/elaix-news.html. There you find also information about the new eLAIX premium membership that offers you additional support. A list of possible eLAIX extensions that still needs funding is published there too.

ILIAS ONLINE DOCUMENTATION IIC

Content and layout of the online documentation for ILIAS (www.ilias.de/docu) has been revised. The documentation webpage is now called

ILIAS INFORMATION CENTER (IIC)

and contains all important information for using the ILIAS-LMS:

• General information about ILIAS, e.g. roadmap and release reports, known installations, skins and layouts
• User documentation for learner, authors, tutors and administrators
• Information and guidelines for developing and maintaining the software
• Information about the Open Office extension eLAIX
• Additional software and extensions for ILIAS, e.g. Mediawiki patch or ILIAS management console

At the time being, the team is also preparing an area for exchanging
didactical scenarios and experiences.

 Source http://ilias.bazaar.org/2007/12/03/new-ilias-versions/