November 06

This month News Collection.

MS seals, door to Linux — by admin — last modified 2007-02-19 23:15

Next Thursday, 30 November, is the feast day of St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. Pity he's not also the patron saint of computer users, because soon they are going to need all the divine help they can get.

Net Users in Myanmar — by admin — last modified 2007-02-19 23:19

November 8: The number of internet users in Myanmar has reached nearly 300,000, up from merely 12 four years ago, according to a newly disclosed figures of the telecommunications authorities Wednesday.

Myanmar to grant foreign, local engagement in emerging cyber city — by admin — last modified 2007-10-31 16:50

November 28, 2006: Yangon: Myanmar will grant both foreign and local entrepreneurs to be engaged in ICT business in a cyber city project being implemented in the country’s northern part, the Voice weekly reported in this week’s issue.

A tiny window on the U.S., prized by those peering in — by admin — last modified 2007-10-31 16:53

November 23, 2006: Yangon: For a window into how people think in this closed and cloistered Asian society, consider these eclectic interests in American culture, found on the bulletin board and library shelves at the American Center here.

Thai embassy tightens regulations for Burmese — by admin — last modified 2007-10-31 16:55

November 9, 2006: The Royal Thai Embassy in Burma has all of a sudden imposed restrictions on visa applicants. It has also limited the number of people entering the embassy compound along with asking for more documents as of Tuesday.

Internet users in Myanmar number nearly 300,000 — by admin — last modified 2007-10-31 17:05

November 8, 2006: The number of internet users in Myanmar has reached nearly 300,000, up from merely 12 four years ago, ac-cording to a newly disclosed figures of the telecommunications authorities Wednesday.

13 Nations denounced for web censorship — by admin — last modified 2007-10-31 17:07

November 8, 2006: The Internet enemies list numbers 13: Belarus, China, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

Burma number one internet enemy — by admin — last modified 2007-10-31 17:10

November 7, 2006: Burma has been voted to be on the top of the list of countries into internet censorship. This came to light following a vote online conducted by the media watch dog Reporters Sans Frontiers on Tuesday.

Lavish wedding video sparks outrage — by admin — last modified 2007-10-31 17:14

November 2, 2006: Bangkok: A leaked video of the lavish wedding laid on by Myanmar junta supremo Than Shwe for his daughter has sparked outrage among ordinary people in the military-ruled and deeply impoverished nation.