 | | Announcing the 2009 Webware 100 Awards | | They're back! Just as we did in 2007 and 2008, our 2009 Webware 100 Awards will honor the people's choice for the best Web 2.0 apps and services. Last year, nearly 2 million votes were cast to determine the most popular Web apps. This year, the apps are better and the market is even more competitive, so we expect a vigorous contest. Nominations for the 2009 Webware 100 are now open. If there's a service you think people should be voting for, nominate it now. Nominations will close on March 6.
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Webware.com |  | | New on Webware.com | | | New version of Outlook coming--and it'll work with Firefox, Safari
Posted by Rafe Needleman
Microsoft announced on Thursday that the next version of the Exchange server, Exchange 14, will have a few new features including full support for browsers other than Internet Explorer. The Web access product is now called Outlook Live and will run in both Safari and Firefox. Read more |  | YouTube adds purchases using Google Checkout
Posted by Josh Lowensohn
This week YouTube added a purchase option to select partner videos, letting users download full copies for viewing offline. Partners in the program can let users download a copy for free or set their own prices. Read more | | Share big files online with these services
Posted by Don Reisinger
Transferring a large file isn't always easy. When e-mail won't work (which it often doesn't for files of any heft), you can burn to a disc or send a file piecemeal, but neither option provides much value to the person who just needs your file now. Let's look at a few different products that perform this service. Read more | | Gmail feature lets recipients know where you are
Posted by Steven Musil
Google has added an experimental feature to Gmail that automatically lets the recipient of your e-mails know where you penned your missive. Gmail now allows you to append your e-mail signature to include your current city and country location, such as Dubai, Dublin, or, um, Duluth. If you are overly officious, or travel frequently and enjoy "place dropping" to your friends and colleagues, then this feature will appeal to you. Read more | | Double Vision lets you watch Hulu in Excel
Posted by Josh Lowensohn
Feel like not doing work at work? This small bit of software will let you browse the Web inside other applications without looking too conspicuous. Just don't let your boss know. Read more | | | | Webware for your phone | | | Mozilla's mobile browser gestures at innovations
Posted by Matt Asay
Mozilla's sneak peek at its new Fennec browser for mobile phones is tantalizing. The company has done away with much of the user interface elements in lieu of a full screen experience that uses gestures for navigation. Check it out here. Read more | | Google Sync pushes contacts, calendars to phones
Posted by Josh Lowensohn
This week Google released a new service that lets you sync up contacts and calendars with your mobile phone. It uses technology from Microsoft Exchange to get the job done, and even works with Apple's iPhone. Read more | | | | | Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most |
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