Awasu alternative - Tristana

Wednesday, March 10, 2004

For the publisher's that want to offer their readers a downloadable program, there's a new reader that just came to my attention. It's called Tristana. It's a small download, less than 900kb and so far seems to be pretty good. I even uploaded an OPML file to make it easier for new users of this program to access some of the Quikonnex channels (if you didn't get you channel listed in the new search directory I can't promise that you got included). Get Tristana here: Tristana

Make sure you check out the SHARE link on the site to find the OPML file. Additionally, this program is brandable for $95.00US. It's a Windows only program.

Posted on 03/10/04 at 13:07:07 by Jim Gray
Category: Channel Publishing

Comments

Jules wrote:

I tried yesterday xPort. VERY GOOD download it at http://www.xtremsoft.com

Posted on 06/07/05 at 05:26:43

Jim wrote:

John, Thanks for the info! You're out there everywhere! I read your comments on the Cre8asiteforums regarding this. I've resisted downloading and installing Opera until I got this comment. I knew Carolyn had tested our QuikView system with it and that's all I was concerned with. Opera's about 2% on the radar screen right now. I just finished installing their free version. While it's okay, I think it's got a long way to go to knock FireFox off my system as the default browser. Why would I pay to get rid of their advertisements when I can use FireFox free and get no advertisments?

I couldn't find the built-in aggregator, but maybe I just didn't spend enough time with it to search it out. Definitely not an application to get my mother into reading RSS. Take a look at the new QuikView installation instructions. Carolyn's added some videos to help those that need something more that words to get them through the process.

DoD needs more that just IPv6! When we expect our computers to fail, there's a problem. We don't expect our cars to break down on the way to the grocery store, a soldier should not have to expect his computer to crash as he's uploading mission data into the onboard weapons system of his aircraft.

Posted on 03/19/04 at 09:21:52

John Glube wrote:

Jim,

Recently while visiting http://www.cre8asiteforums.... I came across information indicating Opera is planning a new release of its browser and email client software with a newsfeed incorporated into the email client software.

The topic for the thread is Chat And Rave - I am Scared:

http://www.cre8asiteforums....

If correct, this is a significant development. Opera just did an IPO, so it is flush with cash and is wanting to make inroads into the wireless marketplace. RSS is perfect for this.

Also, it will ultimately help to move RSS into the main stream as the big M follows the leader to maintain its stranglehold on the desk top.

John

P.S. Speaking of protocols, people forget the US military is moving to a netcentric command structure. In June of last year, DoD made an announcement calling for a move to IPv6 by year 2008, with new purchases after October 2003 to allow for compatability:

http://www.defenselink.mil/...

With this move, DoD requiring secure computer networks which work, is taking a look at slaying a few sacred cows:

http://www.gcn.com/vol1_no1...

John Glube
Toronto, Canada

Posted on 03/17/04 at 03:27:22