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Being a Microsoft Vista user myself (my company provided me with a Vista Laptop), I have to admit I am a little fearful of the Vista SP1 update. Why? Because you never know what is going to happen when you update your computer…let alone a VISTA computer.  (I’m sure all other Vista users who tried to install a pci-e video card in their desktop knows what I mean.)  

Well, Microsoft says SP1 fixes these problems of driver compatibility and support. I sure hope so.

According to Microsoft, SP1 is a rollout of software updates that fix bugs and glitches in Vista and is seen as a milestone that will inspire many customers– especially those in the business market– to adopt the OS.

Microsoft has acknowledged problems with application compatibility and lack of driver support, among others, that customers have had with Vista. It says SP1 and other updates that the company continues to make should remedy these problems.

So…to all you Vista users out there. Backup your drive and cross your fingers! I know that’s what I will be doing.

Wow…this certainly is a week for milestones!  To add to the celebration, Mozilla announced on their blog that Firefox reached 500 million downloads completed.  That is quite a feat!  Congratulations to Mozilla and their team who work on the Firefox Browser.

Thunderbird is growing up and I am very excited about it!! According to a recent press release by Mozilla:

Mozilla Messaging, the new mail focused subsidiary of the non-profit Mozilla Foundation, today announced that it has begun operations.

The initial focus for Mozilla Messaging is the development of Thunderbird 3, which will deliver significant improvements, notably integrated calendaring, better search and enhancements to the overall user experience. Thunderbird is a free, open source email application that is used by millions of people around the world and is built using the same open source development model as the award-winning Mozilla Firefox Web browser.

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For anyone who wants the BEST, FREE email program on the web…you have to check out Mozilla Thunderbird. I’ve been using it for years now and have loved every minute of it. It’s fast, easy, secure and has the ability to add extra extensions to personalize your email program.

FYI - Thunderbird is created by Mozilla, the same people who bring us my favorite web browser, Firefox.

In the meantime, I will be waiting anxiously for Thunderbird 3!! Screenshot of the new website for Mozilla Messaging below.

YES! You heard this right! Google actually offers a new 411 service that is FREE to use!

You don’t need a computer, an Internet connection, or even the keypad on your phone or mobile device. GOOG-411 is voice-activated, so you can access it from any phone (mobile or land line), in any location, at any time. For free.

Dial (1-800) GOOG-411. Say where. Say what you’re looking for. GOOG-411 will connect you with the business you choose.

If you are calling from a mobile device, GOOG-411 can even send you a text message with more details and a map. Simply say “Text message” or “Map it.”

Most phone companies, including mobile phone companies, charge for this service. Now Google offers 411 phone service for free! Play the video below to view a quick demo or visit the Google 411 website for more information.

Hello and welcome to the first posting on netMouser’s Las Vegas internet marketing and web development blog. I’ve been meaning to start this blog for a long time, but somehow I always managed to get too busy and put it off. Well, no more! With the new year, comes new year resolutions, and I am happy to say that this blog is one of my resolutions I intend to keep!

First off, let me tell you why I wanted to start my new blog and what this blog will be about. In a nutshell, this blog is about web design related questions, web development techniques, industry news, internet marketing, seo / search engine optimization, e-commerce, online shopping, statistical information, email marketing and a whole lot more! It seems like a pretty large undertaking, but all in all, it’s really about a few simple principles.

INFORMATION! I want to help our customers (and new visitors to our website) understand more about the internet and all it has to offer. Everyday I get questions from my customers who want to know something about internet marketing, web site design, e-commerce and other internet related information. This blog will be a great way to address those questions on a daily basis!

LAS VEGAS LOCAL COVERAGE! Since we are local to Las Vegas, it is my intent to also introduce you to new local marketing strategies that can benefit your business. This great community in Las Vegas is growing at a fast pace and I want to help weed out some of the best ways to take advantage of local advertising on the web.

COMMUNICATION! I want all of our customers and new visitors form all over the world to feel free to communicate, ask questions and dig into the internet the way I do. Don’t be afraid…if you have a question…ASK! That is the only way you and others like you can learn and understand. Use this blog as a tool and fuel your website to higher profits.

Now that you can imagine all that this blog will have to offer, please feel free to email me your questions or call me. I will be happy to add a certain topic or question to our blog so that our entire netmouser community can benefit, grow and learn all there is learn from this ever changing, most exciting world wide web.