Zebtab Explained

Zebtab
Developer:Zebtab
Latest Release Version:1.8
Latest Release Date:April 7, 2008
Operating System:Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000
License:Freeware
Website:www.zebtab.com

Zebtab is an aggregated desktop gadget which delivers and alerts users with sports, entertainment and news content direct to the desktop. The content is delivered in the form of images, text, video and podcasts giving a rich[1] multimedia experience. Users can add or remove channels to reflect their interests by selecting from the list in the My Zebtab tab. Individual channels can be personalised further ensuring relevant content is delivered.

The most popular channels on Zebtab are Manchester United[2] and Setanta Sports.[3]

Technology

Zebtab is a downloadable application for PC's, built on Microsoft .Net technology, utilising RSS[4] technologies and the ClickOnce installer.

Company

Zebtab is a registered trademark of Zebtab Ltd, based in London. The company is part of the Microsoft Accelerator Programme.[5] Zebtab won the Red Herring 100 Award [6] 08, which advocates the most promising private ventures in Europe. Zebtab was selected as one of the 20 most exciting UK tech companies to visit Silicon Valley in Apr 08 as part of the Web Mission.[7] KillerStartups [8] featured Zebtab in its list of promising startup companies.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zebtab . 2007-12-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071122022212/http://www.realbusiness.co.uk/focus-on/bde-microsoft/4861821/zebtab.thtml . 2007-11-22 . dead .
  2. Web site: Man Utd Desktop . 2008-04-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080420185138/http://www.manutd.zebtab.com/ . 2008-04-20 . dead .
  3. Web site: Setanta Desktop . 2008-04-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080411185810/http://www.setanta.zebtab.com/ . 2008-04-11 . dead .
  4. Web site: What Is RSS: A Guide To Really Simple Syndication Benefits, Best Uses And Applications. Michael. Pick. Robin Good's Master New Media.
  5. http://www.news.com/2100-1014_3-6211004.html Microsoft gives U.K. start-ups a helping hand | CNET News.com
  6. Web site: Red Herring 100 08 . 2008-04-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080422033304/http://www.herringevents.com/europe08/redherring100.html#finalist . 2008-04-22 . dead .
  7. Web site: Web Mission 08: UK startups to visit Silicon Valley. 11 March 2008 .
  8. Web site: KillerStartups . 2008-04-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080521012005/http://www.killerstartups.com/Web-App-Tools/ZebTabcom---RSS-Made-Easy/ . 2008-05-21 . dead .

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