April | 2009 | Chris Leong

April 8, 2009

StarGazers now can use Silverlight to view the universe

Was looking for some cool Siverlight demo for me to do a presentation. And manage to find one that is quite cool.

Its called WorldWide Telescope by Microsoft Research.

What is WWT?

The WorldWide Telescope (WWT) is a Web 2.0 visualization software environment that enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope—bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world for a seamless exploration of the universe

I’m totally ignorant about astronomy and if anyone out there can tell me whether this is useful that will be great. I’m find this technology fascinating. 🙂

Viewing the universe with Silverlight

Zooming in to have a good look at Mars

April 7, 2009

Trend Micro has a new anti virus for Windows 7 beta

Just got to know this when browsing through the blog The Road to Know Where

Microsoft Security software provider, Trend Micro, has released their Internet Security for Windows 7, providing smart protection for your home network, covering up to three (3) PCs.

Easy to install, configure, and manage, Trend Micro Internet Security for Windows 7 protects your home network, personal identity, and online activities against viruses, spyware, identity theft and other present and future web threats. Confidently e-mail, shop, bank, or share photos online, knowing your privacy and files are well protected.

I’m actually trying out Kaspersky in my Win7 beta. Will wait for a while to try Trend Micro’s.

Download and try it out here. Trend Micro Internet Security for Windows 7 Beta