A tasty dorsal

Article Abstract:

Approximately seventy five percent of all existing web pages have been written in English, and for those that are written in other languages, there is an automated online translation tool called Babel Fish. Babel Fish was named after a creature in the cult novel "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," which fed off the brainwaves of creatures nearby and could be stuck in your ear and used as a translator.

Usage, Influence, Translators (Computer programs), Program translators, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Book)

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Portals of empowerment

Article Abstract:

Personalized portals have emerged as a way to control the glut of information from the Web and create a more individualized view of the world through technology. Web interfaces such as the MSN Explorer or the personalized home page form Excite are used to create personalized portals.

Innovations, Online services, Internet services, Internet/Web search services, Search engines

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Post-office politics

Article Abstract:

This article presents three views on whether the use of corporate e-mail in Australia has gotten out of control. Relevant points include the need for e-mail guidelines, the declining need for face-to-face meetings, and other benefits of e-mail.

Australia, Evaluation, Column, Telecommunications systems, Electronic mail systems, Email, Corporations

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