The Morse alphabet has simplified the way of signal transmission and impressed the whole world. The messages can be written since then using dots and lines, using flashing light signals or radio signals. Some of us may be passionate about this awkward way of writing a message and as a consequence they may want to learn this alphabet. They can do it easily because the Internet offers them a bunch of software to help them. We will give you some examples.
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One of the programs that can help you understand the Morse code is Morse Cat. It is useful for both beginners and experts in this field: the beginners can learn the Morse code, while the experts will learn how to type faster the symbols. For those you are novices the program offers lessons editor, so that they could be taught the new alphabet.

After listening to all lessons you will have to pass to other level, the Practice one. This level gives you the opportunity of choosing whether you want the program to provide you random texts or choose from files that are stored on your computer. The interface is available in two languages; English or German, but the characters are adaptable for any European language; German, French, Scandinavian. This program analyzes the number of words you can write in one minute. The normal amount of words written is from two up to 120. Another program available online for Morse passionate people is Ham University. This is tough software, with a wide rage of lessons and tests. The exercises are up to you in the Practice zone, because you can choose the speed you think you can catch up with. There is an interesting way of learning, while playing: Pentode, a kind of Tetris game, which allows you to play from the moment you are a novice since you become an expert in this field.

If you are more into audio lessons than written ones you can set the audio on and you will hear every explanation. This option is available for Practice level and for the game, as well. The interface is really attractive as it has vivid colors and it relates mainly to games, as it is not as rigid as educational software. Finally, there is a program called WinMorse. This is a converter that can transform any text into Morse written one. By downloading this software you will be able to create original Morse ring tones. This is not a program for beginners, but for those who have basic knowledge about the Morse code. You can either test or practice your skills. The funny fact of using this free software is the fact that the files you save will be audio. Therefore, this is somehow a kind of text-to speech software. You can use the transformed files on any of your websites in order to impress your friends. You can also place this Morse code into a motion picture or even into a video game or if you want make it an announcement sound effect, for email or instant messages.

There are moments when we do not want to answer to our phones, but we would not like either to miss some important calls. Maybe sometimes we would like to hear others conversation, just because we do not trust them, or we just want to start a new business: call center. For this persons who own a computer it is easy to do that, due to the software that are invented. These kinds of programs are known as: call recording software. Here are some of them that may come in hand.
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VRS Recording System is the first that we recommend. This program is suitable for those who want to record more phone calls simultaneously or have a call center business. It record almost 64 calls simultaneously and has the capacity of recording even radio communication. The interface is easy to use and organized: you can set how you want to ordinate the calls: alphabetically, taking date into consideration or maybe length. If the files are way to large to be stored, the program has some kind of compressor, so that it occupies less space. The files will be saved in wav format. You can choose a custom message when the recording starts. An advantage brought by this software is the fact that you can use it as a recording program for every kind of sounds. TRx Phone Recorder is another program used to record phone calls for both Windows and Mac users. This program does not have the option of recording as many calls as you want in the same time. To record a phone call, you should plug your phone into a modem, call recorder or telephone card. An innovation brought by this program is the fact that it has also a speech searching recorder that means you will be able of finding a certain call stored as MP3 file, by introducing a word.

Moreover, you can record even conversations from a mobile phone and edit the recordings using WavePad Audio. There is an option to record the conversations even on a CD. Furthermore, you have a back-up option and recording announcement since the recording is started from when it is stopped. Another program you may be interested in Express Talk VoIP Softphone. This is more a professional program than a common one. It offers you a bunch of features, such as: making video calls between computers or PC to phone calls. You can place callers on hold and provide beautiful music to listen to while waiting. Moreover, you can create your own phonebook or integrate a Microsoft Address Book.

If you want to use this program for business matters you should know that this program offers the possibility of call transfer, record conversation. In case you cannot take a certain call, set your status as “Do not Disturb” and it will hear neither of the phone calls. The program will automatically record any messages left. Moreover you can create a phone conference, with six people participating. Maybe you cannot stay all day long in front of your PC, well; this software is also available for Pocket PC versions.

In the last years there has grown a huge need of socialization among people of all ages. However, they do not crave for socialization when they are in society, but they seek for it when they go online. People have created their own network of virtual friends; they may never know them for real. In spite of that they keep talking to strangers and sometimes they become friends of friends. This is how a social network is born. On the Internet there are not only socializing pages, but also software programs you can download.
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One of these programs is Mahara. What is special about this software is the fact that it has an educational part as well. You can create your portfolio and offer others the possibility to admire and learn. If you are interested you can check who has viewed your profile due to an option, incorporated in this software. Moreover, those who post artifacts can receive feedback, either on public through commentaries or in private, by sending messages.

This program has also developed a platform of blogging where users can interact and comment the posts, the photos or create drafts for later posts. What is really important is the fact that users can create CV-s, which can be seen even by those who are not logged on this platform. In addition a user is able to create a community of friends with whom he could share personal information, but it is not an obligation to be member of the Mahara social networking system to be friend with someone who has an account. Another program available for free is LOVDby Less. This social network software allows users to create an account similar to the Facebook one. Upload pictures, post music or write your thought. Create a network of friends and comment to their pictures or posts. If you do not know someone, go ahead and search for people using the browser provided by the program. In case you are having a blog, go ahead and link it to your profile. Atypical software is AroundMe. We call it atypical because you are not logging on a social network, but you are in administrator’s shoes. You are creating a collaboration server and other users have to come and create their site. This is not easy as you have to take care and customize the platform and moderate the dialogue between members. You are also the one who have to decide whether your group is public or private. Besides, every member has access to a guestbook, a blog, a forum to interact with a large number of members.

Finally, if you like the administrator role playing, then go ahead and download SocialEngine. The best part of using it is the fact that you create your own social network, an original one. It is up to you what concept you want to develop. Similarly, it is a product self-hosted, you own your own server. The only duty you have it is to attract as many members as you can.