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Ebay Launches Mobile Site

Ebay has become on of the largest brands to launch a direct consumer mobile strategy in launching its mobile site

Jan. 13, 2006 11:15 AM

Ebay Launches Mobile Site

Ebay has become on of the largest brands to launch a direct consumer mobile strategy in launching its mobile site. Simply text "EBAY MOBILE" to 87222. The SMS text message we send you will cost £0.10 (Vodafone users are charged £0.12). When you receive the SMS, just select the URL in the message and it will open in your phone's browser.

NetBeans IE 5.0 and Mobility Pack Beta Available

The beta version of NetBeans IDE 5.0 and Mobility Pack is available for free download from the NetBeans website.

You can create end-to-end solutions, from J2ME and J2EE to mobile internet web services (for example IPX, Ericsson’s Internet Payment eXchange) using NetBeans IDE 5.0 and Mobility Pack. Several new features are being offered, including an improved mobile client-to-web-application-connection generator.

BBC Offers Simple Guide to RSS as It Grows Use of Feeds

The BBC has launched a web site demystifying RSS (really simple syndication). The aim is to boost the use of RSS providing a straightforward introduction to the technology.

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Jim is Managing Director of Jana Technology Services and UK Director of Sales and Operations for GigaSpaces. Jim is a regular blogger at SYS-CON.com, covering mobile, Grid, and Cloud Computing Topics.

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Ebay Launches Mobile Site

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