2012 End of World? Its 2011, software companies are more worried about.

March, 2011 is going to be the last month, software export units, like us are going to raise tax-exempted invoices! The end of STPI scheme further denotes a raise of approx 15-35% in income tax.

While some of us were hoping to move to SEZ, latest news says:

"According to the revised DTC draft, which will replace the Income Tax Act of 1961 after approval by Parliament, tax exemption will be provided only for existing SEZ units and not new units. "

So, it is End of STPI scheme, no SEZ to look for shelter.

Nasscom has requested government to retain SEZ for new units, and there are still chances "the government could extend STPI tax holiday via a notification before the expiration." But, the tension on most software exporters (and SEZ builders like Unitech, DLF, or Mahindra) are lightening up.

We just request to announce a clear decision rather than keeping a question mark on the future.

Share your 3G USB Card Internet with your iPad/iPhone

We have shifted our home recently, and waiting for "BSNL" broadband to start here, till then I am stuck with the 3G USB card used to access the internet. Even though it gives a good surfing speed (around 125kBps), where do you stuck a USB card in your iPad? :-(

Necessity is the mother of invention, (in this case 'trick').

To share your PC's connection with your iPad (iPhone, or any other WiFi smartphone), here are the steps:-

1. You will need a Wi-Fi access point.

2. If your PC/Laptop don't have a Wi-Fi adapter, you will need one, there are USB Wi-Fi adapters available now.

3. Install the above two and give static IPs to your PC. (For example, 192.168.1.10 to your PC).

4. Install a Proxy server, like: CCProxy or FreeProxy. And setup and start it.


5. Next is time to connect to this network and proxy on your iPad / iPhone. Go to Settings -> WiFi Network -> Click on Detail Disclosure button -> And set static IPs, and Proxy details as in example below. (IP of Proxy server would be IP of your PC's WiFi adapter).


6. That is it, now you can dial your PCs network, and browse on your iPad, or watch YouTube videos, or download apps from AppStore, all from your USB Data Card!