Thursday Apr 02, 2009
Thursday Apr 02, 2009
Its my time to say thank you and so long until we cross paths again... Its been a fun ride here at Sun and I am now looking forward to what life has to offer next. It would be great to stay in touch...
I can be reached via email: neeraj (at the rate of ) gee-mail daute kom. Other ways to connect with me...
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Thanks for all the exchange of information, work that we have done together, and advice.
Wednesday Oct 24, 2007
On Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, we launched a new version of IC Sync - Ver 2.5.2. Amongst various other optimizations, some of the highlights include:
- Synchronization of URL informations
The client will now correctly synchronize informations that have been converted from an information with an attachment to an information that only holds an URL link and vice versa.
- Deletion warning messages
Improved warning messages displayed when files would be deleted on the client or on the server during synchronization.
- SIMS login support
In addition to the other login procedures the client now also supports the SIMS login protocol.
- Enhanced profiling options
Debugging and expert mode options have been revamped. The extended meta data display in the content view is available again.
- Up to date state calculated on client side(Ticket #15564)
The client ignores the server setting and calculates the up-to-date state (new/updated/4+ months) using the creation and modification dates provided by the server.
- Missing admin rights may corrupt client database (Ticket #15598)
Trying to create a new folder may corrupt the client database if the user has write permission but lacks the admin rights to create the folder.
Now the resource is flagged with an appropriate error message. The affected resources will stay flagged with an error until the user gets permission to create the folder or they are removed locally.
Synchronization of other files is not affected, even if there are files that cannot be uploaded.
- Projects should not be renamed according to title attribute (Ticket #15488)
The client uses the names supplied by the server to name projects.
- Use IC Sync version in user-agent identification (Ticket #15538)
The client now reports its version, build identifier, Java version and vendor as well as the OS version and architecture in the user-agent identification.
- Project data validation
The client retains project data when syncing and the server does not send all project information to speed up data access. Previously it could happen that that the client displayed certain groups as unknown type.
- Archived groups coming back to life are resubscribable (Ticket #15542)
If a group is deleted on the server and becomes available again at a later stage the client recognizes this and marks the group as unsubscribed. If the group is subscribed again a normal synchronization on that group takes place (with the data that are still available locally).
- Last modified date reflects the server timestamp (Ticket #15428)
Local files created and/or updated are intialized with the server modification timestamp.
- Support of files of unknown size
In rare circumstances it could happen that the size of a file does not correspond to the size of the file as reported by the server. As of now the client downloads all available data. Note however that this could lead to an inaccurate display of file sizes for such files.
- Display of fatal communication errors (Ticket #15254)
Fatal communication errors (such as timeouts, access errors) are now always reported in a message box and the synchronization is aborted.
- PH Dashboard Access Control (Ticket #15559)
Access to the PH Dashboard is now controlled by the server.
- Inform Project Team About New/Changed Files (Tickets #15189 and #13381)
The clients offers checkboxes to send out notifications when uploading changed informations, similar to the web frontend.
- Replaced error icons and annotations
The error icons are no longer are red stop sign, but a yellow sign with an exclamation mark to avoid confusion with the delete icons and annotations.
Many thanks to Steve Farmer, Laura Searle and Kate Morris - without your dedication and persistence, this release would not have been possible.
As this marks the final release of IC Sync in its current avatar, I would also like to extend my thanks to Peter Reiser, Bruno Essmann, and Rene Vogt - you are a GREAT team to work with; Entire release management team; And last but not the least - our early adopters for trusting in the idea and making it a huge success... Thank You! Its been fun!
Saturday Oct 06, 2007
Sitting here at the
See you all soon...
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Friday Oct 05, 2007
Customer Engineering Conference (CEC) 2007 is around the corner. There are many different reasons that will make this conference a completely unique experience for Sun's Customer Engineering Community.
1) Geek Toys - The organizers, the Chief Technology Office of Global Sales and Services, requests that all "Engineers" bring all their electronic toys (Cell phones, Pagers, Laptops, Nabztag, Sun Spots, iPhones, Macs, etc.) with them. You shall have a chance in almost every sesson to use them. Nope, you won't be asked to switch them off, perhaps to respect the speakers you will put them on mute/vibrate. But you will have the opportunity to use your cell-phones, pagers to rate and vote on sessions.
2) CEC in Virtual World - Yeah! Selected sessions will be available in the Virtual World of Second Life. Look out for the email announcements in your Inbox. Its pretty fascinating... See it to believe it! You are gonna love it.
3) CE 2.0 - Promising an amazing exposure to the many Web 2.0 Technologies that promote Sharing and Collaboration will be the beta version of CE 2.0. Giving you a mix of Facebook and LinkedIn (think FaceLink) - we are going to give you a taste of what Sun is working on for its Customer Engineers. More on this in a couple of days. Don't want to spoil all the fun!
4) Eco Friendly - This will be the most Eco friendly CEC, EVER! Yes, we are taking the company's commitment to be greener, reducing its Carbon-print even further. You dislike carrying loads of paper around, we give you the opportunity to have everything on your laptops or put them in your home directory and access it from your home-office later.
5) Last but not the least. CEC goes to Las Vegas and takes all of you as well, many for the first time. This is our first attempt to hold a conference far away from any Sun facility. We are going to kick butt and have a lot of fun!
NOTE: If you are addictive easily, it is advisable that any time you venture in the Casinos, leave your wallet in the Hotel room. The aftermath of an addiction to gambling will only be reimbursed your paycheck in the following months... 
Take part in different contests - blogging, photo, video - and win cool prizes.
More than anything else - SHARE, PARTICIPATE & WIN !!!
(Don't forget to check out booth #200 and attend a very special session, CE 2.0-What's in it For You???)
Tuesday Jul 03, 2007
I found this really funny. I just wish somehow this had a plug for Hillary, Obama and Gore as well. Enjoy!
Like it? While laughing enjoy another one here.
Courtesy: Danny Holland!
Monday Jul 02, 2007
During our last visit to
Unfortunately, despite looking frantically at all places in the bay-area for
over 4 months, I am yet to find a place that actually carries one. My only
alternative (and no, it's not available via amazon either), wait 'til a
friend/family member travels to this side of the world and would be willing to bring
one....
For those who are intrigued, here's the written version and one of it's
translations (I am not sure if it is the most correct one). You have to listen
to really understand...
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Bulleh! ki
jaana maen kaun |
Bulleh! to me, I am not
known Not a believer inside the mosque, am I |
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Na maen momin vich maseet
aan |
Nor a pagan disciple of
false rites |
Translation Courtesy: Chowk.Com
Note: If someone knows of a store where I can buy this in
the bay-area, please do drop me a comment with the name of the place and
address.
Saturday Jun 30, 2007
With the growing number of people participating in the world of Web 2.0, the definition of communities, networks, groups etc. are seeming to blur. To my mind and I am sure many of you would agree, each has it's clearly defined purpose and use. It is becoming increasingly important to understand the subtle differences between each one of these.
Stephen Downes, I believe nails it perfectly in his video, the differences between Networks and Groups.
- "...
- Groups require unity, whereas networks require diversity
- Groups require privacy/boundaries, networks require openness
- Groups require adherence/coordination, networks require autonomy
- Groups require focus,
networks require interaction
- Groups require specified goals, networks require shared vision
- Groups require centralized source of information, networks enable connective information flow between members
- Groups are (sort of ) one to many, networks by definition are many to many
- ..."
While a group may be subject to group-think, networks usually allow an individual to not lose his identity or freedom. Individuals like myself, are very keen on collaborating, sharing without wanting to lose their identity, voice in the process. Networks provide an amazing ability to scale that is not offered by groups. As Stephen says, "Online learning is via networks and not via groups..."
Check out Stephen's video here.
Wednesday May 30, 2007
When the San Jose Sharks lost the second round series of NHL Playoffs last year to Edmonton (4-2) after lead
ing 2-0, we consoled ourselves. Edmonton Oilers took some cheap shots, played dirty and our Lady Byng award nominee Patrick Marleau and his crew were a little too small, a little immature and not ready for big time yet.
We waited for Doug Wilson to show his can do attitude punctuated by a really sharp and effective coach in Ron Wilson. While Ron was tightening the loose strings, Doug provided the likes of Mike Grier (a great penalty killer and an effective short-handed goal scorer) during the summer. Season started and Sharks seemed to be doing reasonably well and hopes were rising high. After all, this was the youngest, fastest and biggest team in the NHL. With a prolific goal-scorer (Jonathan Cheechoo) and a great play-maker (Joe Thornton) playing on a team that could proudly roll 4-lines back to back having superb goal-tending who was there to stop Sharks from going all the way. To strengthen the defense Doug brought Craig Rivet, and as the final piece of the puzzle came the center Bill Guerin just before the trade-deadline expired. Awesome! I kept recording the matches and as much as my wife would hate it watched the games late at night while still trying to finish off the homework and reading. I kept saying to myself, "We are going to have a party in the downtown and I will finally, after almost a decade of following like crazy, be able to say SJ Sharks has won a Stanley Cup."
Sharks did not enter the playoffs with the bang that I had hoped for, yet it was a reasonable 5th spot (in a total of 8) in the Western Conference. Darn! We meet those (Nashville) Predators (4th seed) again. But hey, we had whipped them last year and it should not be that difficult this time around either. Although Preds did get Foresberg, Sharks almost steam rolled them. The Shrek look-alike coach of Nashville should gracefully quit and go somewhere else (hint: Ogres live in a swamp!).
Unfortunately for the Sharks fans, the history was to repeat itself. The good win and momentum built over Preds series was squandered away in no time. A good start by winning against Detroit Red Wings (a formidable opponent) in their building allowed Sharks to get a head-start. Yet, Sharks' inability to close out during critical moments, lack of concentration, lack of stepping up to the plate allowed Detroit Red Wings to take the critical 4th game in San Jose and get leveled (2-2) in a series that had no place for lapses. [Whoever threw that dead shark on the ice that night, you should find the nearest and deepest spot somewhere in the Pacific Ocean and jump into the cold water!]
There wasn't a whole lot after that 4th game - either in the Sharks' legs, spirits, or in the series. Sharks went on to lose 4-2 in San Jose within days of that 4th game and called it a year that could have been...
When the year started, we had great hopes, lots of dreams. Alas! All of it turned out to be more of a hype than real guts! Sharks have a long way to go, the question is what would it need to turn the Kan(not) do mentality around?
I believe the answer is simple - "hunger for touching/holding the Lord Stanley's Cup!"
Will it be 2008? Let's at least hope for that...
PS: Good Luck to Ottawa! I hope they can bring the glory back to the town that started this all and in the meantime - have roasted Ducks for lunch!
(All images are copyrights of their respective owners!)
Reading the Mind in the Eyes
After a heated debate inside the company around a picture posted on Sun.COM yesterday (May 29th, 2007) - Paul Klissner, a SUNny sent out this interesting quiz. I recommend going through it when you get a chance.
Friday May 11, 2007
SCU's Career
Management Center issue has come up time and again on the public yahoogroups. It is apparent
that we need to resolve this issue ASAP. Before I enlist a few initiatives I
will undertake to improve Career Management Center services if elected, allow me
to emphasize that there is a distinction between career management and
job placement.
Currently, GBP focuses on offering Career Management and not necessarily job-placement. Given the part-time nature of the programs and with most of the student population gainfully employed, GBP has chosen and tailored its offering to provide career management. Having said that, I understand that Career Fairs have not been as effective as students would like for them to be and I promise to work towards improving them and making them more relevant by getting more Bay Area employers. I would work with GBP to look at ways of doing effective marketing to the employers. And I would also like to invite active participation from the student community.
Some of the other initiatives I would like to undertake as the INC Chairperson on this issue:
1) Align Career Management Center and Student objectives and expectations
2) Work with Career Management Center to change the types of events that get hosted. Have more of consultants and/or speaking engagements to address topics related to managing careers, stress management, and panel events on careers in venture capital, consulting, etc.
3) Improve Career Management Center outreach to various employers and add sectors like biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, banking, consulting, venture capital, and private equity
4) Improve the communication between students and Career Management Center for constant feedback
5) Streamline existing job notifications which are sent mostly via emails
While we can do all of this to enhance the Career Management Center offerings, it is important for folks to make use of what is being offered. Make use of Career Management Center, take career management counseling and please don't just go once, go as many times as you need to ensure you are getting what you need. If you are not satisfied, let someone know. If you are not comfortable talking directly to the administration, find the INC President (don't forget to vote for me), or a Network President, or a GSAC representative and get it to their attention. It will create the necessary feedback loop to further improve and enhance.
Should you have further questions or comments, please feel free to email.
-Neeraj (Candidate for INC Chairperson)
PS: Voting starts next week, please take out a few minutes and vote.
Currently, GBP focuses on offering Career Management and not necessarily job-placement. Given the part-time nature of the programs and with most of the student population gainfully employed, GBP has chosen and tailored its offering to provide career management. Having said that, I understand that Career Fairs have not been as effective as students would like for them to be and I promise to work towards improving them and making them more relevant by getting more Bay Area employers. I would work with GBP to look at ways of doing effective marketing to the employers. And I would also like to invite active participation from the student community.
Some of the other initiatives I would like to undertake as the INC Chairperson on this issue:
1) Align Career Management Center and Student objectives and expectations
2) Work with Career Management Center to change the types of events that get hosted. Have more of consultants and/or speaking engagements to address topics related to managing careers, stress management, and panel events on careers in venture capital, consulting, etc.
3) Improve Career Management Center outreach to various employers and add sectors like biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, banking, consulting, venture capital, and private equity
4) Improve the communication between students and Career Management Center for constant feedback
5) Streamline existing job notifications which are sent mostly via emails
While we can do all of this to enhance the Career Management Center offerings, it is important for folks to make use of what is being offered. Make use of Career Management Center, take career management counseling and please don't just go once, go as many times as you need to ensure you are getting what you need. If you are not satisfied, let someone know. If you are not comfortable talking directly to the administration, find the INC President (don't forget to vote for me), or a Network President, or a GSAC representative and get it to their attention. It will create the necessary feedback loop to further improve and enhance.
Should you have further questions or comments, please feel free to email.
-Neeraj (Candidate for INC Chairperson)
PS: Voting starts next week, please take out a few minutes and vote.
Friday May 04, 2007
I heard about this Superhero quiz from many folks and saw it on Dan's Blog. Finally, took the quiz a few weeks ago and despite tinkering with the answers here and there quite a few times (ok, numerous times) I still end up as Superman. [If you have not yet seen Smallville, you must!]
Honestly, I would have preferred Spiderman as that's what my wife really likes. Real life or cartoon, gotta keep the boss happy! Perhaps the idea of a trip to Krypton and skiing would make her happy.
I am a Superman, .i.e. Mild-mannered, good, strong and I love to help others.
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Thursday May 03, 2007
As the Founder and President of IS Connexion, I have successfully been bridging the gap between Technology and Business Entrepreneurs at Santa Clara University (SCU). Serving in the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC),
I have been actively involved in various activities on campus. I have
worked closely with many students to help affect current student issues
and communicate new ideas to better the student environment. In
addition, I continue to serve as the face of MSIS Program educating
prospective students about the SCU experience. As such, the Inter
Network Council (INC)-Chairperson leadership role will allow me to work
with all the Networks and further bridge the gap between Technology and
Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs at SCU. In this age of sharing, I
would like to build new partnerships and expand networks across the
Leavey School of Business programs such that lines between disciplines
diminish.
5 Point Plan
* Enhance Intra-Network Collaboration
* Streamline Networking Opportunities
* Bring new Technologies to improve and enhance Student Collaboration
* Help all Networks Succeed
Last but not the least,
* Promote SCU Brand in the Silicon Valley
5 Point Plan
* Enhance Intra-Network Collaboration
* Streamline Networking Opportunities
* Bring new Technologies to improve and enhance Student Collaboration
* Help all Networks Succeed
Last but not the least,
* Promote SCU Brand in the Silicon Valley