網路上不乏提供製作網頁的工具,例如Blog,我們可以選擇BSP(Blog Service Provider)像Pixnet就很棒,或者懂一些程式的可以選擇open source的軟體安裝,亦或者對於版面有強烈控制慾望卻又不想碰程式的人,可以選擇像Jimdo這樣的平台當作自己的Blog。 在頁面上看得到的幾乎都可以客製化,包含版型、顏色、字型、插入物件等等,算是比BSP提供更彈性的調整空間,而網頁也是以AJAX的方式處理,所以使用上感覺還蠻輕快的,下面是筆者亂寫好玩嘗試製作的首頁(http://jacklin0508.jimdo.com/),還在想可以放什麼在這樣的平台上。
今早看到TechCrunch報導了一篇"34 More Ways to Build Your Own Social Network",什麼,沒看錯吧,34種建立社群網絡的方法,上頭的這些網站不知道有多少人看過,筆者倒是一個都不知道想多了解看看,而根據TechCrunch的報導,這些網站的負責人認為目前市場對於社群網站的需求仍比供給大了多,這是代表現在的人都相當依賴網路世界中的社群帶來的依存感嗎?
TimeBridge的線上行事曆功能提供的功能簡單而實用,跨平台整合了Outlook或Google Calendar的資料,讓你更方便的與其他連絡人敲定會議的時間。 TimeBridge公司位於舊金山,剛開始的版本需要plug-in才能順利執行,這樣進入門檻似乎高了點,現在則完全改以 web 方式呈現。
TimeBridge has introduced the first Personal Scheduling Manager designed to help busy people find a time to meet— fast. This innovative, new web application works across calendaring systems, companies and time zones.
iTunes is giving you an effortless way to keep your friends up-to-date with your favorite music, TV shows, movies, and more. My iTunes widgets are simple, self-updating add-ons for your web page, social-networking profile, or blog.
Use My iTunes to share your top reviews, favorite artists, and new music, movies, and TV shows from the iTunes Store with anyone who visits your site.
Google Video 在8/15透過email告知其用戶,說明市集(marketplace)服務將停止,用戶將無法再透過 Google Video下載所購買的影片,也就是DTO/DTR (download-to-own/rent)。而用戶將會獲得Google Checkout 美金5元的折價劵當做補償。不過原本是Google Video的用戶也不一定是Google Checkout的使用者,這樣算不算是半強迫使用他們的另一項產品呢?而且折價券只有60天的有效期限,如果你也是他們的Google Video用戶,那得快點去把折價卷用掉囉。
以下是Google所發出的信件內容:
Hello,
As a valued Google user, we’re contacting you with some important information about the videos you’ve purchased or rented from Google Video. In an effort to improve all Google services, we will no longer offer theability to buy or rent vi deos for download from Google Video, ending the DTO/DTR (download-to-own/rent) program. This change will be effective August 15, 2007.
To fully account for the video purchases you made before July 18, 2007, we are providing you with a Google Checkout bonus for $5.00. Your bonus expires in 60 days, and you can use it at the stores listed here: http://www.google.com/checkout/signupwelcome.html. The minimum purchase amount must be equal to or greater than your bonus amount, before shipping and tax.
After August 15, 2007, you will no longer be able to view your purchased or rented videos.
If you have further questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your continued support.
Socialstream是Google所贊助的一項社群網站計畫,"rethink and reinvent online social networking"是主要的方向,"create a system for users to seamlessly share, view, and respond to many types of social content across multiple networks."則是主要的目的。