Refers to software-based computers, PDAs and cellphones that are immediately available for user input right after they are powered on. It implies that the software, or at least a primary component of the software, is stored in a non-volatile memory and does not have to be loaded from storage. See MRAM and instant-on operating system.
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- Software downloads 2009-11-26
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- Software downloads 2009-11-26
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- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- Multimedia Station for Droid
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- Product reviews 2009-11-24
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- CryptoHeaven will allow you to safely send your files without having to worry about unwanted users reading them. Send and receive secure and anonymous email. Backup, store and share files online securely. Chat and exchange secure instant messages, create secure message boards. Share document folders through easy to use interface.
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
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- Software downloads 2009-11-24
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- Software downloads 2009-11-24
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- Blog posts 2009-11-22
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- Software downloads 2009-11-21
- MessengerLog 360 7.20 (Windows)
- MessengerLog 360 allows you to monitor and record chat from all popular instant messengers: MSN/Windows Live messenger (including version 9.x), Yahoo Messenger (including version 9.x), AIM/AOL (including version 6.x, with encrypted protocol), ICQ (included version 6.x), Google GTalk, and Skype. It has support for record chat in both plain text...
- Software downloads 2009-11-21
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- Software downloads 2009-11-21
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- Software downloads 2009-11-20
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- Software downloads 2009-11-20
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
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