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Zebtab

Developer(s)| Zebtab
Stable release|

1.8 / 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

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

## Company

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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.

## References

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1. ^ "Zebtab". Archived from the original on 2007-11-22. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
2. ^ "Man Utd Desktop". Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
3. ^ "Setanta Desktop". Archived from the original on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
4. ^ Pick, Michael. "What Is RSS: A Guide To Really Simple Syndication Benefits, Best Uses And Applications". Robin Good's Master New Media.
5. ^ Microsoft gives U.K. start-ups a helping hand | CNET News.com
6. ^ "Red Herring 100 08". Archived from the original on 2008-04-22. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
7. ^ "Web Mission 08: UK startups to visit Silicon Valley". 11 March 2008.
8. ^ "KillerStartups". Archived from the original on 2008-05-21. Retrieved 2008-04-21.

## External links

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* archived version of Zebtab website