Robin Good’s New Media Picks Of The Week: Sharewood Picnic n. 26

Here is Robin Good’s weekly basket of new media resources, software and articles that I would like to share with you. They are all powerful digital weapons for participating in the user-driven publishing revolution Robin is chronicling.

Feel free to test, download and freely use any of the little gems listed here below.

1. Personalized start page and content aggregator service
2. Music software to record, store and connect online
3. Pro search service for Usenet-based multimedia content
4. Multimedia bookmark and content manager
5. Podcast and vlog client with full BitTorrent support
6. Search service to find and download mainstream television programs using BitTorrent technology
7. Ping notification service
8. Guide to videoblogs impact on education
9. Recommendations clearinghouse for independent musicians
10. News site for interactive media professionals

Here the full details:

1. Windows Live
   
   Redmond has unveiled their version of the personalized homepage that combines many of Microsoft’s existing MSN services into an advertising-supported product for consumers. Windows Live lets users create a specialized page with all their favorite content, including email, newsfeeds, weather reports, stock reports, bookmarks and other features, all in one place. While the MS personalized homepages do not compare to the simplicity of the Google version, they are likely to become prominent, as they are designed to work seamlessly with Microsoft software. The Windows Live suite also contains new versions of MSN Messenger, virus protections and a mobile-compatible search.
   http://www.live.com/
2. Digital Musician
   
   Digital Musician.net is a network for musicians, producers and recording studios to connect and create music via the web. The site is an online community where musicians can find the right session player, singer, studio or producer for their project. The site also features discussion boards, instant messenger and video conferencing tools allowing musicians to network and communicate easily. Digital Musician lets users create a personalized page to showcase their talents, capabilities and preferences, as well as post clips of their work. Using the power of virtual studio technology, Digital Musician enables easy creation of musical pieces via the web, turning a DSL line into a microphone cable you can use to make music with people around the world. A basic account is free of charge and an advanced version is available for as low as 24 Euro per month.
   http://www.digitalmusician.net/

Here the other New Media Picks for this week.