Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Google & Sunin software distribution pact to challenge Microsoft

Sun, Google in software distribution pact - Yahoo! News: Seems Google will be partnering up with Sun to help promote Sun's OpenOffice and Java software systems. The partnership will intensify the battle between Google and Microsoft as OpenOffice is potentially a serious challenger to MS Office if given the proper backing and marketing.

"Working with Google will make our technologies available more broadly, increase options for users, lower barriers, and expand participation worldwide," Scott McNealy, chief executive of Sun Microsystems said in a statement."

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Easier AdSense payments

Google Adsense blog announces electronic funds transfer EFT is out of beta and the service will be available to all users. I like the sound of them putting in a small test deposit for you to keep!

Inside AdSense: "Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT for short) is officially out of beta. So what's changed? Our process for verifying bank account information has improved.

After you submit your bank account information, we will place a small test deposit into your bank account for you to keep. Once you see this test deposit credited to your account, just input the amount of the deposit into your AdSense account to help us verify your bank account information"