Quite a while ago Microsoft put a lid on third-party Windows update downloader AutoPatcher forcing them to shutdown, but it seems the utility is still available and now have been updated to support Microsoft Windows 7. For starters AutoPatcher let users and system administrators download updates once and apply them to as many computers they like without needing an active internet connection.

AutoPatcher works pretty much like WSUS Offline Updater utility but with the added benefit of adding custom modules enabling users to apply registry tweaks and third-party applications complete with official updates in a neat single package.

We were first to report the ongoing Paypal issue with Indian customers. Few days ago Paypal updated their customers about the situation informing that Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) has blocked these transactions citing import/export laws, despite being the information being pretty clear about the need of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) needed only if you are an exporter (see quote below) blogs started posting information that Indian users need to apply for IEC code via Ministry of Commerce and Industry to withdraw any money from Paypal in future.

Misinterpreted part of PayPal's information update :

However, if you are an exporter, you will continue to be able to use the PayPal service for payments of goods and services. In fact, with the changes we are making to our system, PayPal is now set to be a more powerful engine for exporters in India. With purpose codes for export transactions and FIRCs (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates), you should now be able to get the export related benefits you seek.

However, to put an end to all the confusion Paypal has now posted an update on their blog clarifying that users wont need the Importer Exporter Code (IEC) if they do not export goods but will simply require to quote a newly introduced "purpose code" which allows banks to furnish information required by the Reserve Bank of India to identify the nature of the cross border transaction. Withdrawals to Indian bank accounts will resume from 3rd March 2010 and you can find the appropriate "purpose code" in the table at the end of the post.

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Flattr is a new micro-payment service from the former Pirate Bay spokesperson - Peter Sunde, the service currently in invite only beta makes it possible for content makers to earn money socially collecting Flattr points.

The interesting part is how these points get monetary value - Flattr users set a fixed monthly budget they intend to donate monthly to the stuff they like, at the end of each month the donation money is shared between the creators of the content they liked, confused !, to makes things clear here's the official video demonstration :