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Hai Friends,

I would like to write these points as basic needs for any project management

• Understanding the domain
• Understanding the strength and weakness of the team members
• Understanding the real work involved
• Understanding the customer's knowledge and role in application

Somehow, now a days most project leaders and getting into troubles because of above listed reasons. I would like to know your comments dear friends. I will write more about this after your comments....

Finally Microsoft comes with Window XP Starter Edition - Low Price and Less Features, Good for Basic Computer Users and Home Users. Indian Government also suggests this Operating System for its Low Price PC. Low Price PC comes with AMD Processer, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD, 15" Monitor and with Usual Keyboard Mouse and Components. Indian Govt announced its contract with HCL Computers for promotion. Linux OS system with the above mentioned configuration comes low price compare to Windows OS, but i think people prefer Windows OS. I checked the Microsoft website for Windows XP Starter Edition Features... some are really interesting..

From Microsoft ...

Overview
The Microsoft? Windows ? XP operating system remains at the center of the ongoing evolution of the personal computer, enabling users to experience the power of the PC in new ways. In spite of these advances, millions of individuals still have not experienced even the most basic benefits of the personal computer or accessed the world of social and economic benefits that computer technology can make possible.

In an effort to provide an affordable and simple introduction to personal computing, and as a result of ongoing collaborations with governments on PC access programs and increasing digital inclusion, Microsoft Corp. has developed Windows XP Starter Edition, an operating system designed for first-time PC users in developing technology markets.

Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition is designed to offer an affordable and easy-to-use entry point to the Windows family of products that is tailored to local markets, in local languages, and is compatible with a wide range of Windows-based applications and devices.

In line with Microsoft?s other initiatives to enable digital skills training and access to technology, including the Local Language Program, Partners in Learning, and Unlimited Potential, the Windows XP Starter Edition supports the company?s long-term vision for the global marketplace, empowering even more people to achieve their fullest potential.

Windows XP Starter Edition Features

Windows XP Starter Edition balances the needs of first-time PC users in developing technology markets by delivering proven Microsoft technology at a more affordable price. Windows XP Starter Edition features include the following:

?Localized and tailored support. Windows XP Starter Edition features a redesigned help system, called My Support, which includes a built-in, detailed Getting Started Guide. In addition, Windows XP Starter Edition features local language instructional videos designed specifically for first-time PC users.

?Localized customization. With Windows XP Starter Edition, users can choose from country-specific wallpapers and screensavers with familiar landscapes, flags and geography-specific traditional designs.

?Preconfigured settings. Windows XP Starter Edition will help reduce confusion regarding setup options for entry-level users by preconfiguring advanced settings and enabling the Windows Firewall by default.

?Simplified task management. With Windows XP Starter Edition, first-time home PC users can have up to three programs and three windows per program running concurrently. Further simplification of the operating system includes setting a maximum display resolution of 1024x768 and no support for PC-to-PC home networking, sharing printers across a network or more advanced features such as the ability to establish multiple user accounts on a single PC.

Windows XP Starter Edition includes basic Windows XP features that allow users to take advantage of computing experiences popular with most first-time PC users, such as the following:

?Internet connectivity. Windows XP Starter Edition makes it simple to connect to the Internet and browse the Web.

?Software and hardware compatibility. Windows XP Starter Edition will be compatible with a wide range of Windows-based software applications and hardware devices, including printers, speakers and cameras.

?Windows user interface. The intuitive Windows user interface makes it easy for users to get up to speed quickly.

?Security. Windows XP Starter Edition users will be able to stay up to date and more secure with the latest security updates delivered in Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies.

?Communication. Windows Messenger will help make it fun and easy to communicate with friends and family through real-time text messaging.

?Digital photography. Users simply plug in a digital camera, and easy-to-use tools help users store photos, share photos with family and friends, post photos to a Web site, or even make their own prints with one of the many printers currently supported by Windows XP.

?Digital music and video. Windows XP Starter Edition includes Windows Media ? Player 9 Series, which allows users to listen to music and watch videos.

Windows XP Starter Edition Geographic and Language Availability

Starting in October 2004, Windows XP Starter Edition will ship on new, low-cost PCs available through PC original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Microsoft OEM distributors. The offer is currently available in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India and throughout Latin America.

Windows XP Starter Edition Pricing

Windows XP Starter Edition is the most affordable Windows operating system offered to date. Specific pricing information is available to participating PC OEMs and Microsoft OEM distributors.

I would like to know user comments for this Microsoft's Idea...

My Movie list

1. Planes, Trains And Automobiles
2. Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery
3. Austin Powers In Goldmember 
4. Devil's Advocate, The
5. Seven: New Line Platinum Series
6. Bram Stoker's Dracula (Superbit)
7. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
8. When Harry Met Sally
9. You've Got Mail
10. While You Were Sleeping
11. Enter The Dragon: Special Edition
12. Black Hawk Down
13. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
14. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
15. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Plus
16. Face/Off
17. Swordfish
18. Godfather, The: DVD Collection (ALL)
19. Good the Bad and the Ugly, The
20. Behind Enemy Lines
21. Rush Hour 1 & 2
22. Gandhi

From: http://www.calcuttaweb.com/

CITY OF JOY - DVD
Direction: Roland Joffe
Cast: Om Puri, Patrick Swayze, Shabana Azmi, Pauline Collins, Art Malik, Rudraprasad Sengupta

CHOKHER BALI - DVD
(with English Subtitles)
Based on Rabindranath Tagore's novel
Direction: Rituparno Ghosh
Cast: Aiswarya Rai, Raima Sen, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tota Roychoudhuri, Lily Chakrabarty

 APARAJITO - DVD
(with English subtitles)
Dir: Satyajit Ray
Cast: Kanu Banerjee, Karuna Banerjee,Pinaki Sengupta, Smaran Ghoshal
Music: Ravishankar
 
 PATHER PANCHALI - DVD
(with English subtitles)
Dir: Satyajit Ray
Cast: Kanu Banerjee, Karuna Banerjee
Music: Ravishankar

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer - DVD
(with English subtitles)
Dir: Aparna Sen
Cast: Kankana Sensarma, Rahul Bose

Arohan - DVD
(Hindi film with English subtitles)
Dir: Shyam Benegal
Cast: Om Puri, Sreela Majumdar, Victor Banerjee

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From: http://www.despardes.com/Movies/default.html

Page 3
Cast: Konkona Sensharma, Atul Kulkarni, Boman Irani, Tara Sharma, Sandhya Mridul.
Director: Madhur Bhandarkar.

3 Deewarein
Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff,
Nagesh Kukunoor, Juhi Chawla, Gulshan Grover,
Vallabh Vyas
Producer: Elahe Hiptoola, Sanjay Sharma
Direction, Screenplay: Nagesh Kukunoor

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From: Amazon.com

Fingersmith (2005)
Starring: Stephanie Middleton, David Troughton Director: Aisling Walsh

Girl Play (2004)
Starring: Robin Greenspan, Lacie Harmon Director: Lee Friedlander

Gandhi (1982) - Indian
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen Director: Richard Attenborough

The Terrorist (1998) - Indian
Starring: Ayesha Dharker, K. Krishna Director: Santosh Sivan

Maya (2001) - Indian
Starring: Anant Nag, Mita Vasisht Director: Digvijay Singh

Green Snake (1993) - Hongkong
Starring: Maggie Cheung, Man Cheuk Chiu Director: Hark Tsui

Tae Guk Gi - The Brotherhood of War (2004) - Korea
Starring: Dong-Kun Jang, Bin Won Director: Je-gyu Kang

3-Iron (2004) - Korea
Starring: Seung-yeon Lee, Hyun-kyoon Lee Director: Ki-duk Kim

Ditto (Ws Sub) - Korea
Starring: Ji-tae Yu, Ha-Neul Kim Director: Jeong-kwon Kim

Desire (2002) - Korea
il Mare: A Love Story (2000) - Korea

Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (2002) - Korea
Starring: Woo-seong Kam, Jeong-hwa Eom Director: Ha Yu

The Coast Guard (2002) - Korea
Starring: Dong-Kun Jang, Jeong-hak Kim Director: Ki-duk Kim

Guy (2005) - Korea
Starring: Jae-hyeon Jo, Won Seo Director: Ki-duk Kim

Samaritan Girl (2004) - Korea

Orlando (1993) - Russian
Starring: Tilda Swinton, Quentin Crisp Director: Sally Potter

The Return (2003) - Russian
Starring: Vladimir Garin, Ivan Dobronravov Director: Andrei Zvyagintsev

Persona (1967) - Sweden
Starring: Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann Director: Ingmar Bergman

Cries & Whispers - Criterion Collection (1972) - Sweden
Starring: Harriet Andersson, Kari Sylwan Director: Ingmar Bergman

All Things Fair (1996) - Sweden
Starring: Johan Widerberg, Marika Lagercrantz Director: Bo Widerberg

Brief Crossing (Breve Traversee) (2001) - Sweden
Starring: Sarah Pratt, Gilles Guillain Director: Catherine Breillat

Intimacy (Unrated, Widescreen Edition) (2001) - Sweden
Starring: Mark Rylance, Kerry Fox Director: Patrice Ch?reau

The Dreamers (Original Uncut NC-17 Version) (2003) - Sweden
Starring: Michael Pitt, Eva Green Director: Bernardo Bertolucci

Montenegro (1981) - Sweden
Starring: Susan Anspach, Erland Josephson Director: Dusan Makavejev

The Seduction of Inga (1972) - Sweden
Starring: Marie Liljedahl, Tommy Blom Director: Joseph W. Sarno

In the Realm of the Senses (1977) - Japan
Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda Director: Nagisa Oshima

Seven Samurai - Criterion Collection (1954)
Starring: Takashi Shimura, Toshir? Mifune Director: Akira Kurosawa

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Show Me Love (1998)
Starring: Alexandra Dahlstr?m, Rebecka Liljeberg Director: Lukas Moodysson

Tipping the Velvet (2002)
Starring: Rachael Stirling, Keeley Hawes Director: Geoffrey Sax

Aimee and Jaguar (1999)
Starring: Maria Schrader, Juliane K?hler Director: Max F?rberb?ck

Manji (1964) - Japan

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
Starring: Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

The L Word - The Complete First Season (2004)
Starring: Jennifer Beals, Erin Daniels Director: Ernest R. Dickerson, Tony Goldwyn

Lost and Delirious (2001)
Starring: Piper Perabo, Jessica Par? Director: L?a Pool

Girl Meets Girl (1974)

Butterflies (1974)