One of the first major Extension release for Windows Live Messenger v8-v14, called Simkl Tray, has been given an overhaul with all new features for WLM.

What was already a simple and fully loaded app for Simkl IM History Saver to begin with, the new version brings users:

• Adds an Extention for Windows Live Messenger v8-14
• Software based solution that saves all incoming and outgoing messages from WLM
• Ability to save conversations to Simkl even if you use additional encryption software  to encrypt all outgoing and incoming messages.
• Easy access to History Viewer for history.im
• Simkl password encryption by Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
• Automatic software updates for newer feature version of Simkl Tray

This is our second generation of utilities for storing your precious chat history from Windows Live Messenger to Simkl servers that does not use proxy to catch and record messages. That’s why today we can offer both software based solution for WLM and non software solution for all other alternative clients such as Pigdgin, Adium, Digsby, Miranda and other instant messenger clients.

You can find download link and new instructions how to use Simkl Tray with WLM in your  account at http://history.im. We have also updated instructions with pictures how to use our proxy server for Pigdgin, Adium, Digsby and Miranda IM.

Simkl launches new automatic Anti-Spam detection system for Simkl IM History accounts.

Now if we detect a spam contact, it will be visually displayed in your contact list as SPAM for 7 days. If you do not reply to this contact during these 7 days, the contact will be automatically sent to Trash and will not be displayed any more in the contact list. After that you will have a choice to delete all SPAM contacts or to restore some of them.

A group of researchers at the University of Osaka managed to develop a super-small “pen” that is able to write or draw by arranging individuals atoms on metallic surfaces.

As an example, the word “Si” was inscribed on a semiconductor surface, manipulating silicon atoms (see picture). The process took 90 minutes to complete. The letters are sized at just 2×2 nanometers, about 40,000 thinner than the human hair.

Shinnosuke Abe, an associate professor at Osaka University involved in the experiment, was quoted as saying it’s impossible to create smaller letters. He went on claiming that this technology could theoretically lead to super-miniaturization of any given object in the future.

Asahi [JP] via Pink Tentacle

IM History Saver (project of Simkl company) is celebrating its first birthday (born on 10.05.2007) with a new action – “Simkl’s first birthday”. Professional experience over the year, as well as quality, 100% web server uptime, and speed of project support allows Simkl to create non-standard services and offers.

From Oct. 5 to Oct. 12 we present for all users an opportunity to receive additional 90 days of free service by paying a service for a year. You will receive almost 50% additional free service compared to monthly payments.

15 months for the price of 8 months – only during 7 days at http://history.im/pay/

Hurry, sale ends 10.12.2008.

Thanks to all who have been with us throughout the year.

Trully yours,
Simkl project team

We continue to add new interface languages for our Simkl websites and History Viewer interface. Now Simkl is available in more languages then before: English, Беларускі, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Română, Русский, Slovenščina, Українська, 日本語. New websites: Simkl.jp, Simkl.es

Dear Valued Customer,

This email is to notify everyone of a network maintenance window from 12:00 to 1:00 AM Sunday, September 28th. This will be our first connection disruption during last 8 months. The window is to upgrade the supervisor card in one of our distribution switches. Although this maintenance is limited to one distribution switch, it has the potential to affect all customers so we are notifying everyone. We are allowing one hour for the maintenance, but the actual downtime should be much less if the upgrade goes smoothly. We are aiming for as little as 15 minutes of downtime. Please be advised of this scheduled maintenance window and allow for adequate time to pass before opening up any support tickets during this maintenance window. We thank you in advance for your time and understanding in this matter.

Sincerely, Simkl team

4 days before the opening of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Simkl released a WAP\PDA\iPhone web site for IM History Viewer. The new interface is designed specifically for the needs of mobile devices. That’s why  it contains a minimum amount of graphics and it is extremely easy to view your IM History logs from your phone.

When you visit Simkl.com or History.im, you will be automatically redirected to the lighter version of the site. This version is also available at: wap.history.im, wap.simkl.com, simkl.mobi

What are premium points and how to get them?
Premium points are rewarded for every new active user, who came to us by your recommendation, to be exact: visited a special link that you gave to your friend.

Where can I get this special link?
The URL can be found at http://history.im at the left bottom corner of the screen. Here’s an example of link:

http://im.simkl.com/bonus/9179/

How many premium points can you earn?
For each person who signs up and tests the service, you get 30 points premium. For each person who pays for the service, you get an additional 20% of all his payments, for example: if someone opened your link, tested and paid for his service for a year, you will receive 5000 points (50 days of free service).

What is the price of a premium?
1 day of free service in Simkl History = 100 PR

The easiest way to get premium points – is to send out a link to all your contacts through IM message about this kind of service and persuade to test the service.