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Forex stands for Foreign Exchange Market (FX). It is the largest market place for currency trading. The Forex market is an over-the-counter (OTC) trading market. While trading in the Forex market, you must consider the present scenario and future prospects of the country, whose currency you are trading. Aspects such as the economic stability of the country, its gross domestic production, the current inflation rate, the national security or even the country's foreign relations affect and alter the relative value of its currency on a regular basis.
There are six major Forex markets in the world. These are located in Frankfurt, London, New York, Paris, Tokyo and Zurich. Owing to the different time zones, Forex trading occurs round the clock in the various markets across the globe. For instance, when the Asian trading ends, then it is time for the European trading to open. In a similar way, when the European trading ends American trading opens. Finally, when it is time for the American trading to stop, then it is again time for the Asian trading to open.
In the Forex market, currencies from all over the world are bought, sold and traded. The participants in the Forex market usually include banks, large multinational corporations, global money managers, registered dealers, international money brokers, traders and private speculators. In order to start global Forex trading, one needs to open a Forex account in his name. You must have sufficiently high funds in your Forex account. Anyone can buy and sell currency and make a profit. However, the risks are very high and you must be familiar with the tricks of the Forex market to be able to succeed in trading currencies.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
The new AT font family
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The new AT font family
a family of 6 modern arabic fonts
A new family of Arabic fonts, consisting of 6 fonts based on two screen text fonts has been launched by ArabicTypography.com. The 6 fonts come in a nicely designed package that includes a poster, postcards, the CD with the fonts and an ancillary book with old Arabic commercial graphics.
The font family, designed by Tarek Atrissi, will be available for order soon on arabictypography.com. To make a pre-order please don't hesitate to contact us.
The text and images below display the six different fonts.
AT-20 and AT-16 are two fonts specially designed for use on small sizes on the screens [low resolution]. These two fonts comes in two heights, 20 pixels and 16 pixels. The 20 pixels height font is optimised for headers and headlines on the web and the 16 pixels height is for body text. Just like any screen fonts, these two fonts are built out of pixels or square dots that trick our eyes into recognizing pleasant smooth shape when seen in small size on low digital screens. Compared to other existing Arabic screen fonts, AT-16 and AT-20 are carefully designed with larger x-height and simplified forms, insuring a much better legibility in low resolution digital environment.
AT-Regular and AT-Light are two print fonts derived from the pixilated screen fonts. Because they are based on the pixel skeleton of AT-16 and AT-20, these two fonts insure legibility in very small small print size but work as well for headlines and as a display font.
AT-Blur and AT-Blur light are based as well on the pixel fonts and have a very contemporary overall look that truly suggest a modern font that reflect our time and age. The Blurry feel and the rough and imperfect forms give the feel of street graffiti's and make the fonts have a very particular character not seen previously in most Arabic fonts. These two fonts are a reflection of the street life, contemporary moods, and the underground culture of the Arab world.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Redmonk and Ubuntu survey: results are in!
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Over the last two months Canonical and the Ubuntu server community ran a user survey to delve into the detail of Ubuntu server use. You can see the original launch plan here. The audience was self-selecting; we promoted it through the Ubuntu website and some other popular Linux server forums. Our friends at the analyst house, Redmonk, advised us on some of the questions and we have shared the raw data with them for their learning. In the end 6819 people representing the same number of organisations completed the survey. This was no easy task as there were many questions so our thanks to all the participants.
The survey is available here (registration required) and there is extensive commentary available with the survey itself. At a very high level it paints a picture of Ubuntu in use for common workloads in production ready environments across a vast number of sectors. The respondents tended to come from Europe and North America, which is probably an accurate reflection of business use of Ubuntu Server Edition currently. The size of organisation stretch from the lone wolf right up to 10,000+ organisations - to reflect this we have taken some splits of the data to see where response varied by size.
In short, if you are using or contemplating using Ubuntu Server Edition this is essential reading.
Gerry Carr - Head of platform marketing
An example of the data available in the Server Survey
Ubuntu Desktop Edition
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Ubuntu 'Just Works'
With Ubuntu Desktop Edition you can surf the web, read email, create documents and spreadsheets, edit images and much more. Ubuntu has a fast and easy graphical installer right on the Desktop CD. On a typical computer the installation should take you less than 25 minutes.
Desktop Tour
The fastest way to see Ubuntu is to take the tourDesktop simplicity
When you start your system for the first time you'll see a desktop that is clean and tidy, no desktop icons, and a default theme that is easy on the eye.
Ubuntu 'Just Works'
We've done all the hard work for you. Once Ubuntu is installed, all the basics are in place so that your system will be immediately usable.
A complete office productivity suite
OpenOffice contains a user interface and feature set that is similar to other office suites, and includes all the key desktop applications you need, such as:
Word processor - for anything from writing a quick letter to producing an entire book. More »
Spreadsheet - a tool to calculate, analyse, and present your data in numerical reports or charts. More »
Presentation - an easy, and powerful tool for creating effective multimedia presentations. More »
Edit and share files in other formats
Easily open, edit and share files with your friends that have Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, KOffice or StarOffice.
Quick and easy updates
The task bar contains an update area where we'll notify you when there are updates available for your system, from simple security fixes to a complete version upgrade. The update facility enables you to keep your system up-to-date with just a few clicks of your mouse.
A vast library of free software
Need more software? Simply choose from thousands of software packages in the Ubuntu catalogue, all available to download and install at the click of a button. And it's all completely free!
Help and support
You'll be able to find help using the desktop browser or online. If you have a question about using Ubuntu, you can bet someone else has already asked it. Our community has developed a range of documentation that may contain the answer to your question, or give you ideas about where to look.
This is also where you'll get access to free support from the Ubuntu community in the chat and mailing lists in many languages. Alternatively, you can purchase professional support from the Canonical Global Support Services Team, or local providers.
Ubuntu in your local language
Ubuntu aims to be usable by as many people as possible, which is why we include the very best localisation and accessibility infrastructure that the free software community has to offer.
You can download Ubuntu, or request a free CD from Canonical.
System Requirements
Ubuntu is available for PC, 64-Bit PC and Intel based Mac architectures. At least 256 MB of RAM is required to run the alternate install CD (384MB of RAM is required to use the live CD based installer). Install requires at least 4 GB of disk space.
Ubuntu Server Edition
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Special Feature - The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce the beta release of Ubuntu 8.10 Server Edition on Amazon's EC2 cloud computing service. See the Ubuntu on Amazon Web Services page for more details.
The Ubuntu Server Edition - built on the solid foundation of Debian which is known for its robust server installations — has a strong heritage for reliable performance and predictable evolution.
The Ubuntu Server Edition is changing the server market for businesses by delivering the best of free software on a stable, fully supported and secure platform. In the two years since initial launch Ubuntu can now be found in hundreds of organisations across the world delivering key services reliably, predictably and economically. Ubuntu Server Edition is an energy efficient, low memory and disk footprint operating system that helps build server functions that respect our environment with no compromise on agility and versatility.
The Ubuntu Server Edition can become the backbone of many of the services that a typical business needs to run to be successful. With no license fees, an expanding ecosystem, minimal maintenance, a growing community of peers and references, Ubuntu Server Edition is making many organisations reconsider how they use Linux for their information technology needs.
Through the use of Ubuntu, we believe that our users will enjoy the unprecedented performance and security that Linux can provide. Because we care about your business we have ensured that the Ubuntu Server Edition:
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easily integrates in your existing networks.
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provides a low total cost of ownership.
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offers multiple life cycle scenarios for you to choose from.
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delivers free life maintenance.
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and is backed by Canonical's world class support.
Support
Every business wants the reassurance of having a professional support service behind them. That’s why Canonical provides exceptional support for Ubuntu Server Edition. With our North American-based support service, a team of Linux experts (and we mean experts) are just a call away, are open 24x7 and speak many languages.
We don't make support compulsory for deployments but we absolutely recommend it. Our customers tell us it adds huge value to their organisations. For more information, please see http://www.canonical.com/services/support
Learn more about Ubuntu Server Edition:
About Ubuntu
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Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
Learn more about Ubuntu » - Take the desktop tour »
The Ubuntu promise
- Ubuntu will always be free of charge, including enterprise releases and security updates.
- Ubuntu comes with full commercial support from Canonical and hundreds of companies around the world.
- Ubuntu includes the very best translations and accessibility infrastructure that the free software community has to offer.
- Ubuntu CDs contain only free software applications; we encourage you to use free and open source software, improve it and pass it on.
You may have heard the news . . .
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The Linux Foundation is taking over Linux.com. We couldn't be more excited to work with you on building a community resource for Linux users worldwide.
For the community, by the community, Linux.com will be the central source for Linux information, software, documentation and answers across the server, desktop/netbook, mobile, and embedded areas.
Much like Linux itself, Linux.com will rely on the community to create and drive the content and conversation. While the Linux Foundation will provide the collaborative forum, we hope you - the real experts on Linux - will provide the content. Starting now, we'd like to hear your suggestions on what you'd like to see in the new Linux.com. We've created an IdeaForge for you to post, vote and discuss these ideas.
Almushaf Quran Font
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This Beautiful Quran font was released by Amjad Alvi sahib on Ramadan 27. following are screenshots of this font and it can be downloaded from the following link:
Friday, March 6, 2009
Embedded devices
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See also: Embedded Linux and Linux devices
Due to its low cost and ability to be easily modified, an embedded Linux is often used in embedded systems. Linux has become a major competitor to the proprietary Symbian OS found in the majority of smartphones—16.7% of smartphones sold worldwide during 2006 were using Linux[49]—and it is an alternative to the proprietary Windows CE and Palm OS operating systems on mobile devices. Cell phones or PDAs running on Linux and built on open source platform became a trend from 2007, like Nokia N810, Openmoko's Neo1973, Motorola RAZR2 v8, Motorola ROKR E8, Motorola MING series, Motorola ZINE and the on-going Google Android. The popular TiVo digital video recorder uses a customized version of Linux.[50] Several network firewall and router standalone products, including several from Linksys, use Linux internally, using its advanced firewall and routing capabilities. The Korg OASYS and the Yamaha Motif XS music workstations also run Linux.[51] Furthermore, Linux is used in the leading stage lighting control system, FlyingPig/HighEnd WholeHogIII Console.[52]
Servers designed for Linux
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Servers designed for Linux
Servers and supercomputers
Historically, Linux distributions have mainly been used as server operating systems, and have risen to prominence in that area; Netcraft reported in September 2006 that eight of the ten most reliable internet hosting companies ran Linux distributions on their web servers.[46] (As of June 2008, Linux distributions represented five of ten, FreeBSD three of ten, and Microsoft two of ten.[47]) This is due to its relative stability and long uptime, and the fact that desktop software with a graphical user interface for servers is often unneeded. Enterprise and non-enterprise Linux distributions may be found running on servers. Linux distributions are the cornerstone of the LAMP server-software combination (Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl/PHP/Python) which has achieved popularity among developers, and which is one of the more common platforms for website hosting. Linux distributions are commonly used as operating systems for supercomputers. As of November 2008, out of the top 500 systems, 439 (87.8%) run a Linux distribution.[48]
linux
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Linux (commonly pronounced IPA: /ˈlɪnəks/ in English; variants exist[1]) is a generic term referring to Unix-like computer operating systems based on the Linux kernel. Their development is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software collaboration; typically all the underlying source code can be used, freely modified, and redistributed by anyone under the terms of the GNU GPL[2] and other free licenses.
Linux distributions are predominantly known for their use in servers, although they are installed on a wide variety of computer hardware, ranging from embedded devices and mobile phones to supercomputers,[3] and their popularity as a desktop/laptop operating system has been growing lately due to the rise of netbooks and the Ubuntu distribution of the operating system.[4][5]
The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel, originally written in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. The rest of the system, including utilities and libraries, usually comes from the GNU operating system announced in 1983 by Richard Stallman. The GNU contribution is the basis for the alternative name GNU/Linux.[6]
trade forex
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When Is The Best Time Of The Day To Trade Forex?
I've recently received an email from a recently retired businessman who is intending to spend 3 or 4 hours a day trading the forex markets, and just wanted to know which hours of the day are the easiest to make money.
I may have answered this question before on my blog but I thought it was worth another mention anyway. The very best session to make money (on a short-term time frame) is between More on When Is The Best Time Of The Day To Trade Forex?
Forex Chart Tutoriall
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In Football, after a star running back Forex chart tutorial breaks free Forex chart for a 50-yard gain, he comes out of the game temporarily for a breather. Revisions to advanced reports of retail sales can cause significant volatility. Foreign currency futures chart contracts have standard contract sizes, time periods, settlement procedures and are traded on regulated exchanges throughout tutorial the world
Hedge funds as speculators.
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About 70% to 90% of the foreign exchange transactions are speculative. In other words, the person or institution that bought or sold the currency has no plan to actually take delivery of the currency in the end; rather, they were solely speculating on the movement of that particular currency. Hedge funds have gained a reputation for aggressive currency speculation since 1996. They control billions of dollars of equity and may borrow billions more, and thus may overwhelm intervention by central banks to support almost any currency, if the economic fundamentals are in the hedge funds' favor.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Forex Training In Canada
Forex Training In Canada
The first time you in try FX trading - training in you will feel the thrill of greed. The forex options market started as an over-the-counter (OTC) financial vehicle for Forex training in large banks, financial institutions and large international corporations to hedge against foreign currency exposure. If you still see a trade there, then go for it.
Retail foreign exchange brokers.
Retail foreign exchange brokers.
There are two types of retail brokers offering the opportunity for speculative trading: retail foreign exchange brokers and market makers. Retail traders (individuals) are a small fraction of this market and may only participate indirectly through brokers or banks. Retail brokers, while largely controlled and regulated by the CFTC and NFA might be subject to foreign exchange scams.[6][7] At present, the NFA and CFTC are imposing stricter requirements, particularly in relation to the amount of Net Capitalization required of its members. As a result many of the smaller, and perhaps questionable brokers are now gone. It is not widely understood that retail brokers and market makers typically trade against their clients and frequently take the other side of their trades. This can often create a potential conflict of interest and give rise to some of the unpleasant experiences some traders have had. A move toward NDD (No Dealing Desk) and STP (Straight Through Processing) has helped to resolve some of these concerns and restore trader confidence, but caution is still advised in ensuring that all is as it is presented.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
So You Want to Use Linux?
So You Want to Use Linux?
Despite what some may say, Linux is perfectly suitable to run your computer and let you do everything you want to do. To make sure that your Linux transition is successful, it’s important to get the right version of Linux paired up with the right computer. There are some things that you need to know before you get started:
How old is your computer?
You may have read or heard people say that Linux works well on older hardware. In a general sense, this is true. However, ‘works well’ depends on what you’re going to do with the machine. This brings us to our next question:
What are you going to use it for?
Home Desktop or Office Workstation (runs on its own)
For best results, this use of Linux requires newer hardware. As with anything, the newer the better. At the time of this writing, you really need a system that’s at the Pentium III/AMD Athlon class or better with at least 256 MB of RAM. In order to install all the nice programs that will help you get your work done, you’ll need at least 4 GB of space in your hard drive. You’ll also need some additional space to store your files.Versions (also known as distributions) of Linux that are well suited for this:
Related Questions:
- Can I get by with less?
- Can I keep Windows?
- What do you mean by Linux ‘letting you do everything you want to do’?
Home or Small/Medium Business Server
Linux is well suited to work as a central server for your business. With Linux, you can serve your own web pages up for public consumption and handle your own email, easing uptime and privacy concerns. You can centralize your print and file services under one roof, so to speak, with a Linux server running an application known as ‘Samba’. There is much more that you can use a Linux machine for. The hardware doesn’t have to be top of the line either. You can take advantage of older hardware to get these tasks done with Linux.Versions of Linux that work well in this setting:
Application Server
Though it requires powerful hardware, Linux works nicely as an application server, providing the programs for users on thin clients. The thin clients themselves can be running Linux on older hardware. (see below).
Other Uses
There are a lot of cases of individuals, organizations and business adapting Linux to their own special needs. This is because Linux is extremely versatile. For example, you can recycle PCs that normally wouldn’t be useful for running the latest desktop applications by giving them other uses, such as:
- Thin clients
Older machines can be converted into thin clients. These machines either have a minimalist Linux distribution installed or they boot their operating system over a network from a centralized application server. For more information about these types of systems, you may want to consult: - Firewalls and Routers
This is an excellent way to take advantage of hardware that would otherwise be unusable. A Linux firewall will help you keep unwanted visitors out of your network. These days, that’s a must. A router running Linux is a great way to increase what you can do with your network. If your business is connected via broadband, a modest machine running Linux used as a router can help you pick up the slack from your commercial router and open up your network to a broader range of services. For more information:
Can Linux do Everything?
No operating system can do everything, but Linux comes pretty close to being able to do it. However, you may find that Linux does not meet a special need that you have. At the time of this writing, Linux is still not able to run some advanced financial applications or reproduce some proprietary multimedia formats. There are probably other specific niche applications as well that Linux is not suitable for as this time. But as Linux gains popularity, these areas will be covered quickly.
Can I get by with less?
Yes, you certainly can. Besides, there’s no law that says you have to run top of the line hardware. Machines with less power than the ones we’ve mentioned are quite capable of running well as long as you use a less resource-intensive window manager. KDE and GNOME, the two most popular Linux desktop environments tend to consume a lot of computing power. A less demanding window manager like xfce or Fluxbox should free up some resource to run other more CPU and RAM intensive applications.
Can I keep Windows?
Certainly. As long as you’ve installed Windows first, Linux can be installed into free space on the hard drive. Then the machine can be booted either with Windows or with Linux, depending on your needs at that moment. This method is called dual booting. This is possible through the use of bootloaders that come with most Linux distributions. The most popular bootloaders are Lilo and Grub. The only difficulty involved here is that you normally need to re-partition your hard disk. This can be achieved fairly easily with repartitioning tools. If you’re coming from the Windows world, the most popular of these is Partition Magic.
We mean that Linux, at the time of this writing, is capable of doing about 95% percent (in our estimation) of what Microsoft Windows systems do acting as a home computer system. If you focus only on the business desktop, we believe that popular Linux distributions provide 100% of the tools you need to get productive work done. In terms of the 5% of the home system that’s lacking, Linux, at present, does not support a number of proprietary multimedia codecs, personal financial software packages and some graphics hardware used for enhancing game playing. In these cases, the developers of the codecs, software and drivers prefer to keep these closed and proprietary and Linux developers have no way to provide support for them.
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