What do you need in a perfect laptop....(software)

OR what do I have in mine (cute little Sony Vaio YB)

1. Win 7 -   a couple of limitations, No frills OS
2. MS Office 2007-  outlook, powerpoint, and word mostly (Outlook Hotmail Connector is a must)
3. 7Zip-     Nothing zips better
4. Windows live-   skydrive, messanger, mail, writer
5. Photoshop-   mine is CS2, tiny PC, remember...
6. Dreamweaver-   Weaves dreams, Web Design
7. Lightroom-    Adobe is great.... better than picasa
8. Adobe reader-   necessary evil
9. Apex DC++ - Necessary for p2p in campus
10. Ava Find-    best file search utility I know of
11. AVG Free antivirus-  Fast and Cute, low RAM, CPU use
12. AVG PC Tuneup-  need it to get grime out of those hard to reach places
13. Bittorrent-    You know what it is
14. Gedit-    For programming and having a great feeling about it
15. Google Chrome- Best browser till date, way faster than anything I've used
16. Doomi - Smart and small task manager
17. Dropbox - For peace of mind that all your hard work is safe online
18. Evernote - You dont know when you'll need it. Project managing genius
19. Format factory-  occasional video audio transcoding for phones, ipods
20. IDM-     Best download manager
21. Jolicloud-    That linux geek you talked about
22. Klite codec pack-  To make WMP play awesome videos of all formats
23. Launchy-    Cant live without it. It is the saviour my desktop
24. Mozilla firefox-   Browser for geeks, if you know how to use it
25. Media Monkey - Audio manager, better than the rest
26. Nokia Ovi suite-   make use of that silly old phone of yours
27. Skype-    occasional calls
28. SMART-  smart process optimizer
29. Trillian-    All your IMs at one place and working
30. TweetDeck-   For the inseparable tweeter inside you
31. Picasa-    Photo organising can't be better
32. PrimoPDF-    Print to a pdf file
33. Teracopy-    Copies waaay faster and doesnot hang
34. UltraISO-    ISO manager, Virtual drive, Bootable USB maker
35. Ultrasurf- For that iota of privacy, when college authorities ban websites
36. VLC media player-  Necessary for quick audio and video
37. Wireshark-   Spy on the loose
38. XBMC-    personal media center, nice looks and features
39. XAMPP-    for that homemade server on your lappie
40. Your Uninstaller-  To remove any of the above, anytime I want, without leaving any freaking trace.

More or less, your computer will become a great tool for an above average user.

Anna and the need to change the system

The current system of government in India has been there for too long. Stagnation invariably causes problems.

Let's try Anna's approach for a while and if it does not turn out good, there are still over a billion people who would change it for something else in maybe 20-30 years from now.

Any new system starts off as very effective, then wanes until it becomes unbearable and needs changing. A different system takes it place. And the cycle continues. A little shaking off is necessary to get rid of this situation and it is precisely what Anna is doing.

Insights on human behavior and war

Sometimes I ask myself why people divide each other on basis of place, caste, creed, colour (or so called politics you might be aware of).

Lately I’ve been thinking on it and I have finally come to a conclusion.

Its basic human nature, hardwired deep in humans due to millennia of evolution and survival of the best.

No matter how high the thinking becomes, humans are inherently biased. See for example, a normal person still divides people on basis of caste. Those with a higher thinking divide on basis of religion or state. Most of the people divide on basis of country. Europe divides on basis of Continent. Even when you say ‘i am a human’, you mean you are superior to other creatures.

Smaller differences vanish in face of larger ones.

When a war among countries erupt, differences on basis of states vanish and all states join hands to fight the enemy. similarly, during Hindu Muslim riots, differences on basis of caste disappear. During inter caste clashes, mutual differences on basis of  subcastes or Gharanas vanish. And all of this is related to survival. When two or more ‘groups’ join to fight a common competitor, the chances of survival of the individuals comprising them increases. Hence people divide themselves on the basis of these ideologies.

Theory is pretty simple; If you want your country to be united, start fighting with another one. If you want your religion to be united, fight with another religion. If you want all humans to be united, choose something like pollution or global warming to fight with.

Imagine, if creatures from an alien planet attack us, we will divide ourselves on basis of planet and fight them off and then mutual differences on basis of country will vanish and the whole Earth will be united.

Ironically, the only way to achieve mutual peace is to start a fight with a common enemy.

Insights on human behavior and war

Sometimes I ask myself why people divide each other on basis of place, caste, creed, colour (or so called politics you might be aware of).

Lately I’ve been thinking on it and I have finally come to a conclusion.

Its basic human nature, hardwired deep in humans due to millennia of evolution and survival of the best.

No matter how high the thinking becomes, humans are inherently biased. See for example, a normal person still divides people on basis of caste. Those with a higher thinking divide on basis of religion or state. Most of the people divide on basis of country. Europe divides on basis of Continent. Even when you say ‘i am a human’, you mean you are superior to other creatures.

Smaller differences vanish in face of larger ones.

When a war among countries erupt, differences on basis of states vanish and all states join hands to fight the enemy. similarly, during Hindu Muslim riots, differences on basis of caste disappear. During inter caste clashes, mutual differences on basis of  subcastes or Gharanas vanish. And all of this is related to survival. When two or more ‘groups’ join to fight a common competitor, the chances of survival of the individuals comprising them increases. Hence people divide themselves on the basis of these ideologies.

Theory is pretty simple; If you want your country to be united, start fighting with another one. If you want your religion to be united, fight with another religion. If you want all humans to be united, choose something like pollution or global warming to fight with.

Imagine, if creatures from an alien planet attack us, we will divide ourselves on basis of planet and fight them off and then mutual differences on basis of country will vanish and the whole Earth will be united.

Ironically, the only way to achieve mutual peace is to start a fight with a common enemy.

Insights on human behavior and war

Sometimes I ask myself why people divide each other on basis of place, caste, creed, colour (or so called politics you might be aware of).

Lately I’ve been thinking on it and I have finally come to a conclusion.

Its basic human nature, hardwired deep in humans due to millennia of evolution and survival of the best.

No matter how high the thinking becomes, humans are inherently biased. See for example, a normal person still divides people on basis of caste. Those with a higher thinking divide on basis of religion or state. Most of the people divide on basis of country. Europe divides on basis of Continent. Even when you say ‘i am a human’, you mean you are superior to other creatures.

Smaller differences vanish in face of larger ones.

When a war among countries erupt, differences on basis of states vanish and all states join hands to fight the enemy. similarly, during Hindu Muslim riots, differences on basis of caste disappear. During inter caste clashes, mutual differences on basis of  subcastes or Gharanas vanish. And all of this is related to survival. When two or more ‘groups’ join to fight a common competitor, the chances of survival of the individuals comprising them increases. Hence people divide themselves on the basis of these ideologies.

Theory is pretty simple; If you want your country to be united, start fighting with another one. If you want your religion to be united, fight with another religion. If you want all humans to be united, choose something like pollution or global warming to fight with.

Imagine, if creatures from an alien planet attack us, we will divide ourselves on basis of planet and fight them off and then mutual differences on basis of country will vanish and the whole Earth will be united.

Ironically, the only way to achieve mutual peace is to start a fight with a common enemy.

Insights on human behavior and war

Sometimes I ask myself why people divide each other on basis of place, caste, creed, colour (or so called politics you might be aware of).

Lately I’ve been thinking on it and I have finally come to a conclusion.

Its basic human nature, hardwired deep in humans due to millennia of evolution and survival of the best.

No matter how high the thinking becomes, humans are inherently biased. See for example, a normal person still divides people on basis of caste. Those with a higher thinking divide on basis of religion or state. Most of the people divide on basis of country. Europe divides on basis of Continent. Even when you say ‘i am a human’, you mean you are superior to other creatures.

Smaller differences vanish in face of larger ones.

When a war among countries erupt, differences on basis of states vanish and all states join hands to fight the enemy. similarly, during Hindu Muslim riots, differences on basis of caste disappear. During inter caste clashes, mutual differences on basis of  subcastes or Gharanas vanish. And all of this is related to survival. When two or more ‘groups’ join to fight a common competitor, the chances of survival of the individuals comprising them increases. Hence people divide themselves on the basis of these ideologies.

Theory is pretty simple; If you want your country to be united, start fighting with another one. If you want your religion to be united, fight with another religion. If you want all humans to be united, choose something like pollution or global warming to fight with.

Imagine, if creatures from an alien planet attack us, we will divide ourselves on basis of planet and fight them off and then mutual differences on basis of country will vanish and the whole Earth will be united.

Ironically, the only way to achieve mutual peace is to start a fight with a common enemy.

Top Ten Myths About Introverts

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.

This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.

Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.

 Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.

On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.

Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.

Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.

Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.

Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.

Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.

Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

With due apologies to whoever thought of it. Obviously it isn't mine.