Month: December 2005

Say Goodbuy to the last double decker bus of London

Sadly, screenshotit’s time to say goodbye to an iconic symbol of London. The last double-decker bus retires today from its long years of service to the city. The red buses, which allowed passengers and mischievious boys hop on/hop off privileges, may be gone, but they will never be forgotten.

Through a selection of lovingly detailed photographs, this site celebrates the classic Routemaster. The drivers, the conductors, and the public who ride all appear in this tribute to the much-loved mode of transportation. Though the vehicle’s retirement may be controversial (81% of Londoners wanted them to stay), sites like this will help keep our memories alive of the red Routemaster, that shining star of London tourist postcards and photos.
(Link via yahoo directory).

South Korea slaps $32 million fine on Microsoft

Fair Trade Commission of South Korea fined Software Giant Microsoft USD $31.9 million as well as ordering it to make two new Windows versions in the next six months. Now real question is will Microsoft Pull Out of Korea? Sure this ruling going in favor of open-source Linux OS.
Read full article here Update: Microsoft to Invest $1.7 billion in India and Gates said that the software giant will hire more than 3,000 employees over a period of three to four years in India. Read more here.