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Apple’s Concept Product: Knowledge Navigator
September 22nd, 2010
John Sculley ex-CEO of Apple recently compared the concept product ‘Knowledge Navigator’ with the new age innovative technical device, iPad. This unique invention was conceived by Apple in 1987 and videos of the product were circulated in the market. Sculley in his book Odyssey makes special mention of this technological genius that was described as working with the help of a bulk database of hypertext information. But what set this concept apart was the use of virtual software agents who were deployed to garner the information searched for.
The tablet system that Apple demonstrated through the vignettes was like, fairytale equipment. Unlike the iPhone which was previously compared to the Knowledge Navigator, it did not have a touch-screen interface. Rather it was designed with a powerful text-to-speech system and a speech comprehending system which enabled the user to converse with the virtual butler (software agent). In fact if the device was built it would completely alter the outlook of publishing solutions and re-inchoate the entire dimension of desktop publishing.
Anyone who did hear or see the videos of the Knowledge Navigator definitely thought that it was a piece of equipment right out of a science fiction. It was never launched in the market but products like Newton MessagePad 100, ARM6 processor core with Acorn Computers, PowerBook Duo-based tablet and the PenLite, were built incorporating many technical facets of the Navigator. Finally the iPad took shape which in Sculley’s words ‘is the most brilliant product’ and of the same brilliance as the first Mac and desktop publishing software.
Times change…
August 10th, 2010
Anne Moore: Handing over responsibilty
Jack Griffin will now take over the responsibilities that were so far shouldered by Ann Moore. Moore the chief executive of Times business shared with the press this August. She had been looking after the publishing business that includes Time, Sports Illustrated and People.
Moore would bid good bye to Times as the company’s chairman and would hand over the duties to Griffin.She served the company for 32 yr and as Jeff Bewkes, CEO of Time Warner, adds that during her tenure she has extended and enhanced the Times brand.
Moore herself recommended Griffin as her replacement. Griffin is an ex-employee of Meredith Corp. Publishers (MDP). His work profile and previous contributions to the Meredith brand imaging which includes such projects like Better Homes and Gardens and Ladies’ Home Journal, proves his efficiency and eligibility to succeed Moore.
With Griffin’s experience to add to the soaring popularity of the Times group, the readers are sure to be greeted with more innovative publications in the near future.
Nabam Ganit Shikshak ~ Secondary
July 2nd, 2010
Key Features:
Customized according to the New Syllabus of Madhya Shiksha Parshad
Enriched with necessary laws, rules & information
Last 15 years Question-Answer Solved
Book Name: Nabam Ganit Shikshak
Book Type: Customized according to the New Syllabus of Madhya Shiksha Parshad,
it’s an ideal Math teacher for all ninth standards students of West Bengal.
Author: Sourendranath Dey, Gyanranjan Chakraborty
Language: Bengali
Complexity: Simple
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Madhyamik English Practice Book ~ Secondary
July 2nd, 2010
Key Features
Oral Test| Balanced Theory and Practice
10 Years’ Madhyamik Questions Solved
200 Oral Test, 129 writing Skill
Book Name: Madhyamik English Practice Book
Book Type: Educational Book for Secondary Education in West Bengal
Author: Dr. P.C. Das
Language: Anglo-Bengali
Complexity: Simple
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