How Windows 7, Vista and Linux Compare (a test of their efficiency)

I have been a long time Linux fan the only thing that ever stopped me from switching over from Windows was that I could not run Office applications and the likes on Linux. This really meant I had no option to stick with windows operating system and shell out money on upgrading. When Windows 7 was realeased for manufacturing I had almost decided to go with Linux.

However, pains that I have had before with Linux made me test both systems before I took a flip. I conducted my own tests as well as looked for experts to make a decision. Yes, you would be surprised too when I would say that Windows 7 is lot better than Vista. It is almost a Linux killer.

The only time that Windows 7 failed to deliver was the installation time, disk space for installed windows and file transfer times. Some of us might still argue that Lnux is a lot better. Yes, at times it is specially seeing the past reliability of Windows OS and its push to support a selective range of products over others. Also, security can be a issue but with Windows Vista I have never used an anti virus (saves money in subscription cost).

In summary, though each operating system has its advantages, I have decided not to throw Windows out and embrace Linux. My needs can only be met by softwares like Office, Solidworks, Dreamweaver, Yahoo VOIP services to name a few. I would suggest Linux to be flipped for only server or running on old computer systems. I am still happy to shell out money to go to the next level.

sms gateways to make cheap sms worldwide

Hi all,
There was another thing that I wanted to share with you guys there are cheaper ways to send international sms. You need to use sms (short Messaging Service) gateways. There are sms providers that prvide very low cost sms service through both email to sms or using web based interface. Like from where I live it costs me 15cents to send a local sms whereas my provider give international sms services cheaper, mine provides 10 cents for international sms.
You can search on google to for website that provide free sms service to different countries. For starters I am listing a few websites that provide free sms service:

1. funsms.com.au. This website provides free sms service to Australian mobiles. It is supported by Advertisements and so need to earn joobs/points to continue sending sms.
2. 160by2.com. provides free sms service to India. They do it by reserving 80characters for advertisement in your sms.
3. ICQ messenger. Yes, true icq messenger gives a wide option to send sms. If you are in Europe you are sure to be covered.

There are other free sms service providers but you need to search for them based on your country specific needs.

If you did not like the idea of spending time to earn joobs or your friends recieving advertisements then try paid services like yahoo, skype and others. You'll have to buy credit from them to sms somebody.

To round it up depending on your needs and how much you want to spend you'll have to choose your own option.