Presto

Presto is a new beta product from Linux vendor Xandros. It runs pretty much on any x86-based system. Presto was built for boot-up speed. It boots up real quick so you don't have to wait for everything to load up.
It takes Presto just 15.3 seconds to get to a loaded desktop. Presto installs on top of Microsoft Windows and lets users choose to quickly boot into the lightweight Linux Presto OS instead of Windows. Presto comes with several applications pre-installed on it such as, Firefox, the Skype client, Pidgin instant messaging application, RealPlayer, the OpenOffice.org productivity suite, and a PDF viewer.
In Presto, users can access Web browsers, instant messaging, Skype and many other applications, while still being able to access the files and folders located in the underlying Windows system.
http://lifehacker.com/5175680/presto-loads-a-streamlined-desktop-in-15-seconds

Broadband 500-Mbit/s over Copper lines

Broadband is refered to as high-speed Internet. Broadband is the key driver of economic growth. It is changing how we communicate with each other. It is much way more faster than dial-up, which is ridiculously slow.
Ericsson is paving the way for Super Broadband DSL. It has 500-Mbit/s transmission rates over copper cable by using new crosstalk cancellation VDSL2 based modems. It's data rate is 20 times faster than ADSL2. Crosstalk cancellation reduces noise that comes from the cable, therefore improving VDSL2's performance. You wont have to worry about a lot of crosstalk as you would with ADSL2.
Ericsson says, this VDSL2 technology will be cost-effective for very high speed services such as HDTV and will also help faster rollout of 4G broadband mobile phone services when used for backhaul of mobile base stations. You will be able to transmit and receive data more quickly.

http://www.gizmag.com/ericsson-vdsl2-500mbits/11296/

Cyberbanking

Cyberbanking is the process of using the Internet to perform banking functions. Instead of taking a trip to the bank, you can do it all online without even leaving the comfort of your home. It's faster and easier to do online banking. No waiting in long lines at the bank. I've always hated to stand in those long lines at the bank. Cyberbanking lets you pay your bills, check your account balance, transfer funds among accounts, and even lets you know if your checks have cleared.
Some people are skeptical of paying their bills or using their credit cards online for fear of hackers or security breach. Banks are trying to tighten the loop hole so no one can get your information. All financial information that you exchange with your bank, including account numbers and passwords, is encrypted before it goes out on a phone line or the Internet. Their browsers indicate that they are in secure, encrypted mode by displaying a lock icon.
Most banks will cover any losses you may encounter if someone hacks into your account.
Cyberbanking is becoming more and more popular among people today. It is convenient for most people that don't have transportation to get to the bank.




http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5344/is_200709/ai_n21295173

HyperSpace - Shortening Your Laptop's Boot Time

If you're tired of waiting for your laptop to boot up, then try downloading the software "HyperSpace". HyperSpace is a software that boots a version of Linux very quickly to give you a desktop you can use to connect to a network. It lets you boot your laptop almost as soon as you hit the power switch.
HyperSpace comes in two versions, HyperSpace Hybrid for standard laptops and HyperSpace Dual for netbooks. Hybrid lets you run both Windows and HyperSpace at the same time. Dual requires you to boot one or the other. The system requirements are strict, and the product works on a limited range of notebook computers.
You can't use a virtual private network (VPN) with HyperSpace, so you'll be able to get to your mail only if it is accessible through a Web browser






http://www.desktoplinux.com/articles/AT6226385607.html

Silverlight 2

Microsoft released Silverlight 2 which was designed to be an improvement in the way developers and designers build applications on the Web. It has a wide range of new features and tools that enable designers and developers to provide more secure user experiences.
Silverlight 2 also has a rich Internet application that enables you to search the database for content and metadata so you can access movie reviews, watch high-quality movie trailers, and you can also rent or buy movies from their new MovieLink application.
Silverlight 2 also supports a variety of programming languages such as JavaScript, Visual Basic, and C+. With Silverlight 2 you can view media coverage on your Web Browser. People watched the Olympic coverage using Silverlight 2.
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Application-Development/Microsoft-Delivers-Silverlight-2/