Posted by: Bites85 on October 30, 2008 at 5:59 AM
Internet is full of web hosting companies like Media Template, Dream Host, GoDaddy and thousands pf others. Web masters prefer web hosting companies which are reliable and trusted. These big companies have elite administration with a lot of experience. They provide very good back up, if encountered any problem. Even Pakistani web masters and users prefer these foreign companies for multiple reasons. But many people may not know that even Pakistan has good web hosting providers. Today i will tell you about few good web hosting providers:
Creative On:
It is a very reputable company. There basic packages for the beginners are very competitive and can be dubbed as the best. They also have reseller hosting services which are very affordable. They provide Windows and Linux dedicated hosting with very good features. It can be called Pakistan’s best web hosting providers. Professional web masters should consider this. They also have an affiliate program through which you can earn up to Rs.4000.
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Posted by: Muhammad Ali Raza on October 30, 2008 at 5:49 AM
It’s so natural to love free things…! But, it’s unnatural to get quality products for free, especially software. as people says “Free main tu bukkhar bhi nahi milta”. Though Pakistan is heavily crowded by pirated software, but we all know its not legal, and must be stopped.
So, for those who want free legal software, and that too of immense quality, let’s get familiar with OPEN SOURCE applications. But in case you can pay money to buy licensed software, you can skip this post, as you may get hurt in the end.
Let’s take Microsoft Office as an example, which costs you plenty of dollars to get registered. Also, its EXE files are not editable. Normal computer users are not concerned if EXE files are editable or not, but what if you are a programmer and want to change the layout of your Microsoft Word and its colors? Or let’s say you want to add a feature to Microsoft excel; Can you do them yourself? Answer is big NO. The reason is that its code is not editable.
However, this is not the case with open source. Let review following definitions to better understand what exactly is open source software?
“Open source application is a computer program in which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge.”
Another good definition is that “Open source software is a licensing model for software which gives free access to the source code of the software to allow interested parties to modify or contribute to the software as they see fit. Commonly created as collaborative projects and shared at no cost.”
You must be wondering why I am telling you all this. The reason is very simple. Most of us are copying software valuing thousands of dollars without any fear. There is no harm in it, as no one is going to catch you - but this is ethically wrong. So why to indulge ourselves into criminal activity, when there are alternates available? In fact lot better alternates.
And let me tell you something, there is open source software available for each and everything. Yea, these open source applications are being used in kids’ remote control to cars to Boeing 747 cockpit. In ps3 to Nintendo DS, mobile phones to desktops servers. (By the way ProPakistani.com is also on a linux Ubuntu server, which is lot more secure and efficient than of our previous Windows 2003 server)
To further tell you about open source applications available, let me quote Distrowatch Database (they keep record of open source application distribution etc)
DistroWatch database summary
- Number of all distributions in the database: 582
- Number of all active distributions in the database: 327
- Number of discontinued distributions: 183
- Number of distributions on the waiting list: 168
Now let’s talk about Desktops - In Pakistan people fear from using Linux because they think its old type of thing and hard black screen and all things run from there.
My friends, things have changed! Linux now a day is more users’ friendly then of Microsoft Windows. Linux is bug free comes with free support, as well as it is customizable.
Good thing is that there are tons of Linux versions (they call it distributions), such as if you are a network administrator you can chose those distributions which are good for administration tasks, if you are musician, we have just best thing for you also. In case you are a geek we have another special build distribution for you - for students in school and colleges we have treat for you people also.
In latter posts of this series, we will talk more about Linux, especially Linux UBUNTU, which made its place in people hearts in very short time.
So stay tuned for more information.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 30, 2008 at 3:55 AM
Telenor International has officially confirmed that it is to take a 60% controlling stake in Unitech Wireless, an Indian mobile operator. Financial value of this deal is said to be at US$1,070 million, as Telenor will be buying a new share issued by the Unitech Wireless.
“Gaining access to the world’s second largest mobile market is a major achievement for Telenor. Entering the Indian mobile market gives Telenor a unique possibility to further enhance the Telenor Group’s position as one of the leading emerging markets operators, and enables us to take part in the development and growth opportunities in one of the fastest growing telecom market in the world,” said Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and CEO of Telenor.
It merits mentioning here that Unitech Wireless has telecommunications licenses in all 22 telecom circles of India and plans to launch its services in mid 2009.
Via Cellular News
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 29, 2008 at 7:07 AM
Wateen Telecom previously didn’t allow its customers to change their tariff plans, meaning that if you bought 1 MB plan then you will have to remain with this plan until you doesn’t quit this service.
But now, Wateen offers this option where customers can change their tariff plans by either upgrading or downgrading their bandwidth.
It merits mentioning here that Wateen has been converting all post-paid users to prepaid plans; also they are not offering any further post-paid subscriptions.
It was interesting to know that post-paid users who were converted to prepaid packages were put under highest priced telephone package; even though they were not even using the telephony service. So here is the chance for them to convert their tariff plan.
To change your Internet/Telephony package, you will have to visit Wateen’s franchise and ask them doing so.
This conversion of package is free, as told by Wateen’s CSR.
Via: PakGeeks
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 29, 2008 at 6:52 AM
Nokia N96, a multimedia mini computer device that is designed for optimized video and TV output, has been launched in Pakistan.
With a large 2.8” screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for high-quality videos in a wide range of formats, the dual-slide Nokia N96 represents an exciting new chapter in mobile media.
Specs and Features
Display: Type TFT, 16M colors
Card slot: microSD (TransFlash), up to 8GB - 16 GB internal memory - 128MB RAM, 256MB storage memory
- Dual ARM 9 264 MHz CPU
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
OS: Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Camera: 5 MP, 2592×1944 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, video(VGA 30fps), flash; secondary VGA videocall camera
Other Features:Built-in GPS receiver - - DVB-H TV broadcast receiver - Dual slide design - 3.5 mm audio output jack - TV out
To know more about Nokia N96 and its Launch coverage: click here…!
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 28, 2008 at 6:51 AM
Not a big deal as far as MMS service is concerned, but inavailability of GPRS while you are on the go can be crucial. There are several reports, we getting from our readers about problems being faced with MMS and GPRS services on Ufone’s network.
Lately Ufone’s GPRS system remained down for dozens of hours, on other side, MMS is not being sent/recieved by many of customers, especially post paid ones.
One of our reader, reported that he has been repeatedly calling Ufone’s helpline for last 4 weeks to get his MMS going, but all in vain. By the way, i am myself not able to send/recieve MMS on my Ufone number.
A CSR has confirmed me that the issue is going on server end, and they are infact upgrading their billing server (Which in deed required a upgradation). We are not sure when these services will get stable, but as of now, there seems no luck in coming couple of weeks.
Maybe some one from Ufone can comment anything on this…!
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 28, 2008 at 6:25 AM
Ufone has partnered with Habib Bank Limited to offer post paid connections to HBL credit card holders with special rates plus free handsets. Rates are not that special in fact, as line rent is kept high, but calling rates may beat every other cellular package by Ufone itself and othre companies too.
Idea of giving out free handset with mobile connections was tried by Ufone itself and other cellular companies too, but that was for low end market with subsdized handsets. However, in this case, they are offering high end handsets like Nokia N78, Blackberry Curve 8320 and 8310 too.
As i mentioned earlier, line rent is kept high for all four packages available - meaning that you will be charged on monthly basis, and for minimum of two years. Yes, you will have to sign a 2 year contract in order to get this package and free handset.
Also note that there are around 20 models of mobile phones available for different packages. But first let’s look at tariff
Package Plans (All Rates are for 30 Second pulse)
| Package |
line rent |
Ufone to Ufone |
Other Mobile |
PTCL |
Free Minutes |
Free sms |
sms
(on-net) |
sms (off-net) |
| Package 1 |
599 |
0.40 |
0.95 |
0.70 |
600 |
50 |
0.5 |
1.00 |
| Package 2 |
999 |
0.35 |
0.90 |
0.65 |
1000 |
100 |
0.5 |
1.00 |
| Package 3 |
1699 |
0.30 |
0.85 |
0.60 |
1700 |
250 |
0.5 |
1.00 |
| Package 4 |
2499 |
0.25 |
0.80 |
0.55 |
2500 |
350 |
0.5 |
1.00 |
| Package 5 |
3499 |
0.15 |
0.70 |
0.45 |
3500 |
500 |
0.5 |
1.00 |
Note: Package information displayed on Ufone’s website is incorrect as free minutes are called Free SMS there. But i have counter checked this and made sure that all packages come with Free Minutes. By the way, i have informed their helpline about this typo. Also, Ufone didn’t mention that these rates are for 30 seconds pulse.
Clearly, both on-net and off-net calls are offered at good rates. Also number of free minutes and SMS, somehow justify line rent.
What Handset options are available?
You are given with couple of options for handsets, depending on package you choose.
Package 1: Nokia 1680, Nokia 2630, Samsung M150
Package 2: Samsung M620, Samsung E251, Sony Ericsson R300, Sony Ericsson T303
Package 3: Nokia 6300, Nokia 3500 (C), Nokia N72, Sony Ericsson W350
Package 4: Nokia 5310, Nokia 5610, Nokia N70 ME, Sony Ericsson K770
Package 5: Nokia N78 - 2 GB, Nokia N - 81 8 GB, BlackBerry ® CurveTM 8320,
BlackBerry ® CurveTM 8310
Offer seems attractive… isn’t it? Okay there is a good news too if you are already a Ufone customer, and that you can associate your in-use Ufone number with your HBL Credit Card and can switch over to these packages. Along with you will be qualified to get free handset too ; -)
Let’s see if such offers with free handsets come for regular customers too - apparently, this could be done only with Banks as they have a comparatively reliable system for tracking customers’ in case of non-payments.
Terms and Conditions
- All current and new HBL CreditCard Holders are eligible for this offer.
- All current and new Ufone Postpay customers can avail this offer by applying for HBL CreditCard.
- Customers are required to sign an undertaking.
- Accordingly customer’s monthly charges will appear automatically on the HBL Creditard statement.
- HBL and the customer will be required to adhere to the terms and conditions of the contract for a two-year period for any one of the 5 plans applied for by the customer.
- HBL reserves the right to refuse any application.
- Handset models are subject to change based on their availability. In case the selected handset is not available, customers can choose from the same package.
- Handsets will be delivered within 15 days of application approval.
Customers can call HBL PhoneBanking at 111-111-425 for further information.
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Posted by: Aamir Attaa on October 27, 2008 at 2:42 AM
We had covered this Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) market review few months ago, however, changes take place in days now. As the energy crisis continue in Pakistan, in fact it has gone worse, people are again rushing towards UPS markets to get themselves electricity backups.
Thanks to winter, general people may not require UPS units as they did in hot summer, but businesses, students, and those who want to remain in tact with their electrical devices are in crucial situation due to unannounced and long run power failures.
Okay, I am covering only UPS market review, hopefully I will bring forward Generators’ market review as well in coming days, but lets focus on options and prices for UPS units in this article.
We saw two very significant things, one that UPS market is undergoing tremendous rush, and same is the case with prices. By the way, these prices went down in month of Ramadan (as there were no power outages then), but once again UPS businesses have gone high.
We noted that average cost of a Rs. 10,000 UPS has increased by almost 30 percent when compared to prices in May-June 2008. Retailers say this increment is due to the fact that manufacturers have increased prices of raw material on pretext of higher production cost due to higher imports of accessories.
A survey of retailers unveiled that UPS with a capacity of running two fans and two lights is hot item, and its sale has gone as high as 30 percent. It merits mentioning that this is least powered UPS available in the market, and is mostly used by small to mid sized shopkeepers and home users.
It merits mentioning here that there are two types of UPS available, imported ones and locally assembled. Retailers said that buyers prefer locally made UPS units for two reasons. 1 – They are inexpensive, 2 – Imported UPS units come with no warranty, hence more risk for buyers.
As the demand is increasing, there are more people getting involved in making of these local made UPS units. This retailer named, Hafiz Imran confirmed that there are tens of UPS manufacturing plants working in Rawalpindi. By the way, Daily Time lately reported that there are around 45 manufacturing units of UPS are working in the different parts of the Karachi only as cottage industry. The wholesalers have doubled their orders in order to meet the growing demand.
It was also reported that there comes lots bugs and after sale complains due to ordinary quality and unqualified technicians who make these UPS units in lesser time.
With UPS units, there come batteries, which are used with UPS units to keep your electrical devices alive – and scenario is not different of batteries as well, as prices have gone high here too.
So this is what the market has been undergoing, now check out these tips that you must consider before buying a UPS
Things to consider for Buying a UPS
- Try to put minimum load on UPS, that is don’t try to put all electrical devices on your UPS, instead make sure that only power critical devices are on UPS
- Once you have decided what items you will be running on UPS, calculate their power load. For this, don’t rely on UPS shops, instead ask for electrician in your colony and let him calculate the power load that you will be running on UPS. For instance, a computer with 17 inch monitor is likely to require 400 to 450 watts. Similarly, calculate your entire load and make sure what power do you require from this UPS.
- Go into main electrical markets of your city, instead of your corner electrical shop. Check around in couple of shops for the rates for the power your need. Let’s assume you need a UPS of 1000 Watts, then ask around what quotes you get.
- Please note that there are NO OFFICIAL RATES, so you will have to do little research to save you couple of thousand Rupees
- Please make sure that battery is nothing to do with your UPS. Your batteries will be responsible for backup time. So if you purchase a low ampere battery, it will give you lesser time and vice versa.
- Once your UPS is ready, make sure that it is giving output of exactly what you had asked for. For this purpose you can keep along your cousin or friend who knows a little about electrical meters, ask retailer (shopkeeper) to verify that this UPS is giving out proper voltages.
- If you are planning to use computer with this UPS, make sure that UPS unit supports it. For this direct the shopkeeper to make it computer complaint. (They make little configuration changes in your UPS, which prevents your Computer rebooting when electricity goes down.
Prices for UPS Units with Built in Dry Batteries
These UPS units come with built in Dry Batteries, and stabilizers. Means you get a once pack solution and simply take it home. But make sure that back-up duration for Buil in Dry Batteries’ UPS units is between 10 to 15 minutes only - Meaning that these are mainly for computers and for just saving your files and allowing you enough time to shut down your computer. (In case you need more backup time, then check for below given UPS prices that come without Batteries – and you can add up batteries to get more back up time)
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