The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.
*Operating Systems: Runs on Windows 7, 2008 R2, Vista, 2008, 2003, XP, 2000, NT 4, Me, 98, and 95. Both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows is supported.
*Browsers: Runs on Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and many others.
*File size: 2371 KB.
*License: The license associated with this product allows for free personal use only. Use on multiple PCs in a corporate, educational, military or government installation is prohibited.
Belarc's commercial products are used for software license management, hardware upgrade planning, cyber security status, information assurance audits, IT asset management, configuration management, and more.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Detect invisible Gtalk users
Detect the people avoiding you or any of your ex(s) hiding from you on gtalk. follow these simple steps:
1. go off the records- click the down arrow at the top right corner and click go off the records. (this should be done when the user is online.)
2. in gtalk, go to settings>chat>don’t save my chat history in my gmail account. ( but this should be done when the user is online.)
3.now the trick is ready
just send the user a message
(offline) if you receive a message in red colour saying “did not receive your chat”
(online) if you don’t receive the message in red colour.
1. go off the records- click the down arrow at the top right corner and click go off the records. (this should be done when the user is online.)
2. in gtalk, go to settings>chat>don’t save my chat history in my gmail account. ( but this should be done when the user is online.)
3.now the trick is ready
just send the user a message
(offline) if you receive a message in red colour saying “did not receive your chat”
(online) if you don’t receive the message in red colour.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Fedora 18
This is the latest version of the Fedora Linux operating system's Desktop Edition. It's everything you need to try out Fedora — you don't have to erase anything on your current system to try it out, and it won't put your files at risk. Take Fedora for a test drive, and if you like it, you can install Fedora directly to your hard drive straight from the Live Media desktop if you like.
Gnome based:
Gn-cd-iso-32bit Gn-cd-iso-64bit
KDE based:
KDE-cd-iso-32bit KDE-cd-iso-64bit
Gnome based:
Gn-cd-iso-32bit Gn-cd-iso-64bit
KDE based:
KDE-cd-iso-32bit KDE-cd-iso-64bit
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Nokia Ovi Suite
Ovi by Nokia is the brand for Nokia's Internet services. The Ovi services can be used from a mobile device, computer (through Nokia Ovi Suite) or via the web (Ovi.com). Nokia focuses on five key services areas: Games, Maps, Media, Messaging and Music. Nokia's aim with Ovi is to include 3rd parties, such as operators and third-party services like Yahoo's Flickr photo site. With the announcement of Ovi Maps Player API, Nokia has started to evolve their services into a platform, enabling third-parties to make use of Nokia's Ovi services. It has some significance in that Nokia is moving deeper into the world of Internet services, where head-on competition with Microsoft, Google and Apple is inevitable. Ovi is the Finnish word for "door". As of 28 February 2010 there were almost 1.5 million downloads every day.(from WIKIPEDIA)
Using nokia ovi we can,
Synchronise and back up your information
Copy files to and from your phone
Organise your contacts
Manage your photos and videos and create albums
Manage your text messages
Get new maps for your phone
Make the most of your music with Nokia Ovi Suite
Download and install new software and applications
Connect your computer to the web with Nokia Ovi Suite.
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Using nokia ovi we can,
Synchronise and back up your information
Copy files to and from your phone
Organise your contacts
Manage your photos and videos and create albums
Manage your text messages
Get new maps for your phone
Make the most of your music with Nokia Ovi Suite
Download and install new software and applications
Connect your computer to the web with Nokia Ovi Suite.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
How to: speed up your wireless internet connection on Windows XP
1. Move the wireless router to a better location
The first thing you want to do is to make sure your wireless router is in the best location possible. If you have a laptop that you move around all the time or if you have several computers, the router should be in the centre of your home and office. Don’t hide it into cupboards, or under chairs and tables.
But if you only have one stationary computer, use a cable connection to the router or move the router as close to the computer as possible.
You can check the signal strength from the Wireless connection menu, accessible from Start -> Connect To -> Wireless Connection. You can also access it by clicking the wireless icon at the bottom right corner of the screen if you are connected.
2. Upgrade the wireless router firmware
Sometimes the problem is with the router firmware. Make sure you update your router firmware as often as possible to avoid incompatibility with newer systems. You can update your router firmware from the wireless router control panel. Type your router’s IP address into the browser to access the CP.
The default IP of routers is normally 192.168.1.1 for Linksys, 192.168.0.1 for D-Link and Netgear, some US Robotics routers use 192.168.123.254 and some SMC routers have 192.168.2.1. The router’s default IP address is always in the documentation of the router.
3. Change the wireless broadcast channel
If there are several wireless networks in your area, they can begin to distract each other. Most routers use the wireless channel 6 by default and the channel can slow down if full of signals coming from many routers. You can change the wireless channel from the Wireless Control Panel.
If changing the channel didn’t speed up your wireless connection, change it back to 6. It’s better not to play with them too much because this can distract your firewall.
4. Update your computer’s wireless network drivers
You can search for driver updates from the Windows Update site or your manufacturers website.
If none of the above tips helped, contact your wireless router manufacturer or just go back to a wired internet connection.
The first thing you want to do is to make sure your wireless router is in the best location possible. If you have a laptop that you move around all the time or if you have several computers, the router should be in the centre of your home and office. Don’t hide it into cupboards, or under chairs and tables.
But if you only have one stationary computer, use a cable connection to the router or move the router as close to the computer as possible.
You can check the signal strength from the Wireless connection menu, accessible from Start -> Connect To -> Wireless Connection. You can also access it by clicking the wireless icon at the bottom right corner of the screen if you are connected.
2. Upgrade the wireless router firmware
Sometimes the problem is with the router firmware. Make sure you update your router firmware as often as possible to avoid incompatibility with newer systems. You can update your router firmware from the wireless router control panel. Type your router’s IP address into the browser to access the CP.
The default IP of routers is normally 192.168.1.1 for Linksys, 192.168.0.1 for D-Link and Netgear, some US Robotics routers use 192.168.123.254 and some SMC routers have 192.168.2.1. The router’s default IP address is always in the documentation of the router.
3. Change the wireless broadcast channel
If there are several wireless networks in your area, they can begin to distract each other. Most routers use the wireless channel 6 by default and the channel can slow down if full of signals coming from many routers. You can change the wireless channel from the Wireless Control Panel.
If changing the channel didn’t speed up your wireless connection, change it back to 6. It’s better not to play with them too much because this can distract your firewall.
4. Update your computer’s wireless network drivers
You can search for driver updates from the Windows Update site or your manufacturers website.
If none of the above tips helped, contact your wireless router manufacturer or just go back to a wired internet connection.
How To: Display The Shutdown Menu When Your Computer’s Power Button Is Pressed
By default, your Windows XP will shut down when the Power button is pressed. It’s a good idea to change it so that the shutdown menu is opened instead, especially if you have little kids running around the house.
It’s quite easy to change it:
Step 1:
Go to your Windows XP’s desktop and right-click it. Select “Properties” and the Display Properties window will appear.
Open the “Screen Saver” tab and look for the “Power” button near the bottom of the window. Click it.
Step 2:
In the “Power Options Properties” window that opens, go to …
It’s quite easy to change it:
Step 1:
Go to your Windows XP’s desktop and right-click it. Select “Properties” and the Display Properties window will appear.
Open the “Screen Saver” tab and look for the “Power” button near the bottom of the window. Click it.
Step 2:
In the “Power Options Properties” window that opens, go to …
How To Bypass The Recycle Bin When Deleting Files
If you are absolutely sure you want to delete a file, why send it to the Recycle Bin? Windows lets you bypass it really easily:
To delete a file or a group of files, select them with and when they are highlighted, press Shift+Delete. Press “Yes” in the confirmation box that opens and you’re done!
To delete a file or a group of files, select them with and when they are highlighted, press Shift+Delete. Press “Yes” in the confirmation box that opens and you’re done!
Monday, July 12, 2010
SHUTDOWN WORKS, BUT IT’S REAL SLOW.
If it appears that Win XP is not shutting down, give it some time. Some users have reported a minute or longer for shutdown to visibly start. Thus far, it appears that this is a consequence of software that is running when shutdown is attempted, and it also may have something to do with particular hardware. If you are experiencing this problem, be sure to close all running programs before attempting shutdown and see if this solves your problem. If so, then you can determine, by trial and error, which program(s) are involved.
One specific solution for this was provided by Microsoft support.
” In Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services. (You can also get this by launching SERVICES.MSC from a Run box. This utility is also built into the Computer Management console.) Stop the Nvidia Driver Helper service. Many other friends quickly confirmed that this solved this “extremely slow shutdown” problem for them.
One specific solution for this was provided by Microsoft support.
” In Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services. (You can also get this by launching SERVICES.MSC from a Run box. This utility is also built into the Computer Management console.) Stop the Nvidia Driver Helper service. Many other friends quickly confirmed that this solved this “extremely slow shutdown” problem for them.
How To Enable Hibernation
Under Windows 98, Me, or 2000 there was an option in the shutdown dialog box to enter the computer into hibernation (where all the content of the RAM is copied to the hard disk). The shutdown dialog box of Windows XP doesn't offer any longer the hibernation button. Some users may get confused about how to enable the hibernation mode. If this mode is supported by your motherboard (ACPI) you have to do the following:
1. Click Start and Shut Down,
2. Point the standby button and maintain the shift key pushed,
3. A new hibernation button appears: click it while still holding the shift key: voila your PC will hibernate.
1. Click Start and Shut Down,
2. Point the standby button and maintain the shift key pushed,
3. A new hibernation button appears: click it while still holding the shift key: voila your PC will hibernate.
Getting an Older Program to Run on Windows XP
1.Right–click the executable or the program shortcut to the executable, and then click Properties.
2.Select the Run this program in compatibility mode check box.
3.From the list, select an operating system that the program runs in comfortably.
If necessary, also change the display settings and/or resolution, or disable the Windows XP visual themes.
Run the program again when you’re finished changing the settings. Adjust the compatibility settings again if the program is still not running smoothly: a program that’s unhappy on Windows 2000 may flourish on Windows 98.
2.Select the Run this program in compatibility mode check box.
3.From the list, select an operating system that the program runs in comfortably.
If necessary, also change the display settings and/or resolution, or disable the Windows XP visual themes.
Run the program again when you’re finished changing the settings. Adjust the compatibility settings again if the program is still not running smoothly: a program that’s unhappy on Windows 2000 may flourish on Windows 98.
Reduce Temporary Internet F ile Space
The temporary internet files clutter your hard drive with copies of each page visited. These can build up over time and take up disk space. Even more bothersome is that instead of getting new pages each time IE often takes the page out the temp internet files. This can be a problem if you are viewing a website that is updated all the time. If you are on a slow connection such as a 56K or lower then this can be good but if you are on a fast broadband connection, like me, then you can get away with decreasing the size of your temp internet files to just one meg without any performance decrease.
Launch Internet Explorer.
Select the Tools from the menu bar.
Then select Internet Options... from the drop down menu.
Once the internet options has loaded click on the general tab.
Under the temporary internet files section click the settings button.
A settings window will load. Slide the slider all the way to the left so the size indicated in the text box on the right is one.
Click OK
Click Ok
Launch Internet Explorer.
Select the Tools from the menu bar.
Then select Internet Options... from the drop down menu.
Once the internet options has loaded click on the general tab.
Under the temporary internet files section click the settings button.
A settings window will load. Slide the slider all the way to the left so the size indicated in the text box on the right is one.
Click OK
Click Ok
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Convert a FAT Partition to the NTFS File System
To convert a FAT partition to NTFS, perform the following steps.
Click Start, click Programs, and then click Command Prompt.
In Windows XP, click Start, and then click Run.
At the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS.
Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.
NOTE: Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion from FAT to NTFS is minimal, it is best to perform a full backup of the data on the drive that it is to be converted prior to executing the convert command. It is also recommended to verify the integrity of the backup before proceeding, as well as to run RDISK and update the emergency repair disk (ERD).
Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.
Click Start, click Programs, and then click Command Prompt.
In Windows XP, click Start, and then click Run.
At the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS.
Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.
NOTE: Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion from FAT to NTFS is minimal, it is best to perform a full backup of the data on the drive that it is to be converted prior to executing the convert command. It is also recommended to verify the integrity of the backup before proceeding, as well as to run RDISK and update the emergency repair disk (ERD).
Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.
Remove shortcut arrow from desktop icons
Here's how you can remove those shortcut arrows from your desktop icons in Windows XP.
1. Start regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTlnkfile
3. Delete the IsShortcut registry value.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Boot Defragment
A very important new feature in Microsoft Windows XP is the ability to do a boot defragment. This basically means that all boot files are placed next to each other on the disk drive to allow for faster booting. By default this option is enabled but some upgrade users have reported that it isn't on their setup.
1. Start Regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
3. Select Enable from the list on the right.
4. Right on it and select Modify.
5. Change the value to Y to enable and N to disable.
6. Reboot your computer.
1. Start Regedit.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Dfrg\BootOptimizeFunction
3. Select Enable from the list on the right.
4. Right on it and select Modify.
5. Change the value to Y to enable and N to disable.
6. Reboot your computer.
Hide 'User Accounts' from users
Go to Start/Run, and type:
GPEDIT.MSC
Open the path
User Config > Admin Templates > Control Panel
doubleclick "Hide specified Control Panel applets"
put a dot in 'enabled', then click 'Show"
click Add button,
type "nusrmgt.cpl" into the add box.
GPEDIT.MSC
Open the path
User Config > Admin Templates > Control Panel
doubleclick "Hide specified Control Panel applets"
put a dot in 'enabled', then click 'Show"
click Add button,
type "nusrmgt.cpl" into the add box.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Speed up your browsing of Windows 2000 & XP machines
Here's a great tip to speed up your browsing of Windows XP machines. Its actually a fix to a bug installed as default in Windows 2000 that scans shared files for Scheduled Tasks. And it turns out that you can experience a delay as long as 30 seconds when you try to view shared files across a network because Windows 2000 is using the extra time to search the remote computer for any Scheduled Tasks. Note that though the fix is originally intended for only those affected, Windows 2000 users will experience that the actual browsing speed of both the Internet & Windows Explorers improve significantly after applying it since it doesn't search for Scheduled Tasks anymore. Here's how :
Open up the Registry and go to :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/RemoteComputer/NameSpace
Under that branch, select the key :
{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
and delete it.
This is key that instructs Windows to search for Scheduled Tasks. If you like you may want to export the exact branch so that you can restore the key if necessary.
This fix is so effective that it doesn't require a reboot and you can almost immediately determine yourself how much it speeds up your browsing processes.
Open up the Registry and go to :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/RemoteComputer/NameSpace
Under that branch, select the key :
{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
and delete it.
This is key that instructs Windows to search for Scheduled Tasks. If you like you may want to export the exact branch so that you can restore the key if necessary.
This fix is so effective that it doesn't require a reboot and you can almost immediately determine yourself how much it speeds up your browsing processes.
Disable CD Autorun
1) Click Start, Run and enter GPEDIT.MSC
2) Go to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System.
3) Locate the entry for Turn autoplay off and modify it as you desire.
2) Go to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System.
3) Locate the entry for Turn autoplay off and modify it as you desire.
Make Use Of Your Windows Key
Windows: Display the Start menu
Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows
Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer
Windows + F: Display Search for files
Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer
Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center
Windows + R: Display Run dialog box
Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box
Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows
Windows + L: Lock the workstation
Windows + U: Open Utility Manager
Windows + Q: Quick switching of users (Powertoys only)
Windows + Q: Hold Windows Key, then tap Q to scroll thru the different users on your PC
Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows
Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer
Windows + F: Display Search for files
Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer
Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center
Windows + R: Display Run dialog box
Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box
Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows
Windows + L: Lock the workstation
Windows + U: Open Utility Manager
Windows + Q: Quick switching of users (Powertoys only)
Windows + Q: Hold Windows Key, then tap Q to scroll thru the different users on your PC
To change disk drive letters
To change drive letters (useful if you have two drives and have partitioned the boot drive, but the secondary drive shows up as "D")
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management, Disk Management, then right-click the partition whose name you want to change (click in the white area just below the word "Volume") and select "change drive letter and paths."
From here you can add, remove or change drive letters and paths to the partition.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management, Disk Management, then right-click the partition whose name you want to change (click in the white area just below the word "Volume") and select "change drive letter and paths."
From here you can add, remove or change drive letters and paths to the partition.
pc lock via mobile
PC LOCK VIA MOBILEbtprox.pngBTPROX application is a bluetooth application for mobiles and it is used to remotely lock your windows computer when your away from your computer and to perform certain required actions from a distance in your computer.BtProx includes a more advanced feature set, allowing you to set a timeout before it locks your PC and run a program when your device is out of range. I had trouble using it with my iPhone, so if you give it a go, let's hear how it works for you in the comments.it is for windows only...REMOTE LOCK FOR COMPUTER,BLUETOOTH HACKING SOFTWARES
Command Prompt on Right-Click
Many computer users, specially the programmers, need to launch a command prompt window every once in a while to execute some dos/shell commands. The problem is, when a command prompt window launched, the default path is normally the system path or the user profile's path. The users will then have to do all the "cd" commands to change the directories to the path he/she wants.This trick shows you how to add an option called "Command Prompt" when you right-click on a folder in Windows. With this option, a Command Prompt Window will launch and its current directory will be the path to the folder you've selected.Use this trick at your own risk.Here's what you'll get: The SolutionYou can either edit your registry OR download the registry file and apply it on your computer.Method I. Manually edit the registry: 1. Start > Run 2. Enter "regedit" and hit Enter 3. Expand to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Folder\shell" 4. Right-click on "shell" and select New > Key 5. Make sure a new key is created under "shell". Change the name of this key to "Command Prompt" 6. Right-click on this new key "Command Prompt" and select New > Key 7. Change the name of this key to "command" 8. Here's what we should have: 9. Double-click on the "(Default)" text on the right window to bring up the edit box 10. Enter this text into the Value Data field: cmd.exe "%1" 11. Click OK and close the registry.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
.NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 / 2.0 / 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework is the programming model of the .NET environment for building, deploying, and running Web-based applications, smart client applications, and XML Web services.
It manages much of the plumbing, enabling developers to focus on writing the business logic code for their applications.
The .NET Framework includes the common language runtime and class libraries.
The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework 2.0.
The .NET Framework version 2.0 improves scalability and performance of applications with improved caching, application deployment and updating with ClickOnce, support for the broadest array of browsers and devices with ASP.NET 2.0 controls and services.
Important: You cannot install two different language versions of the .NET Framework on the same machine. Attempting to install a second language version of the .NET Framework will cause the following error to appear: "Setup cannot install Microsoft .NET Framework because another version of the product is already installed." If you are targeting a non-English platform or if you wish to view .NET Framework resources in a different language, you must download the appropriate language version of the .NET Framework language pack
Requirements:
· Windows Installer 3.0 (except for Windows 98/ME, which require Windows Installer 2.0 or later). Windows Installer 3.1 or later is recommended.
· IE 5.01 or later: You must also be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later for all installations of the .NET Framework.
· Disk Space Requirements: 280 MB (x86), 610 MB (x64)
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 Language Packs contain translated text, such as error messages, for languages other than English. Without the installation of a Language Pack, these messages are displayed in English by default.
Multiple language packs, each for a different language, can be installed on a single computer. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 Language Packs contain translated text, such as error messages, for each language.
The following Language Packs are designed for NET Framework 2.0 SP1 x86 ONLY : French , Greek , Spanish , Italian , German , Japanese.
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It manages much of the plumbing, enabling developers to focus on writing the business logic code for their applications.
The .NET Framework includes the common language runtime and class libraries.
The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 redistributable package installs the .NET Framework runtime and associated files required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework 2.0.
The .NET Framework version 2.0 improves scalability and performance of applications with improved caching, application deployment and updating with ClickOnce, support for the broadest array of browsers and devices with ASP.NET 2.0 controls and services.
Important: You cannot install two different language versions of the .NET Framework on the same machine. Attempting to install a second language version of the .NET Framework will cause the following error to appear: "Setup cannot install Microsoft .NET Framework because another version of the product is already installed." If you are targeting a non-English platform or if you wish to view .NET Framework resources in a different language, you must download the appropriate language version of the .NET Framework language pack
Requirements:
· Windows Installer 3.0 (except for Windows 98/ME, which require Windows Installer 2.0 or later). Windows Installer 3.1 or later is recommended.
· IE 5.01 or later: You must also be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later for all installations of the .NET Framework.
· Disk Space Requirements: 280 MB (x86), 610 MB (x64)
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 Language Packs contain translated text, such as error messages, for languages other than English. Without the installation of a Language Pack, these messages are displayed in English by default.
Multiple language packs, each for a different language, can be installed on a single computer. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 Language Packs contain translated text, such as error messages, for each language.
The following Language Packs are designed for NET Framework 2.0 SP1 x86 ONLY : French , Greek , Spanish , Italian , German , Japanese.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
AVG Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD 8.5.0812
AVG Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD provides security protection against viruses, worms, trojans, spyware and adware for even the most demanding e-mail servers
High-efficiency anti-virus and anti-spyware protection for Linux and FreeBSD servers prevents malware from using your email system to spread across your network.
* Easy to use and manage
* Protection against viruses, spyware, spam, and other malware
* Powerful administration tools included
* Free support and service around the clock and across the globe
* Compatible with all major Linux and FreeBSD email server applications
Licensing and pricing is by the number of client access licenses required. Select the number of access licenses from the picklist to get a price quote for your site.
Key technologies
* Anti-virus: protection against viruses, worms, and Trojans
* Anti-spyware: protection against spyware, adware and identity-theft
* Anti-spam: filters out unwanted and fraudulent e-mails (anti-phishing)
Focus on your business and let AVG focus on security
The combination of our new intelligent real-time scanner and high-speed automatic updates ensures your email system is protected around the clock
Full mail and server protection
AVG Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD checks all e-mails sent and received, as well as their attachments, protecting against email-borne threats and the ever-increasing number of spam attacks. The software also prevents infected files on the server from being opened, ensuring that the mail server itself is fully protected against malware.
AVG supports all leading Linux and FreeBSD mail server applications, including PostFix, QMail, Sendmail and Exim.
Minimize IT resource requirements
Anti-Virus Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD can be deployed in minutes. Central management and monitoring ensures that ongoing maintenance requires minimal resources;
* Centralized configuration, reporting and updating
* One-stop license management
* Remote installation and repair
No hidden costs
When you purchase an AVG product, everything you need is included in the price for the full license duration - technical support, virus updates, and new program versions. All users of paid AVG products also qualify for generous discounts on subscription renewals and product upgrades.
Flexible licensing
AVG Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD can be purchased online in multi-license packs for 10-75 client access licenses. Configurations of 1, 2, 3, or 5 servers for larger configurations are also available online. Contact us or your local reseller for larger installations. One or two year subscriptions are available.
Special pricing is available for educational, government, and non-profit institutions. Contact Customer Service for more information.
Requirements:
• 800 MHz or faster processor
• 500 MB free hard drive space (for installation)
• 512 MB RAM available
Limitations:
• 30-day trial
Download now
High-efficiency anti-virus and anti-spyware protection for Linux and FreeBSD servers prevents malware from using your email system to spread across your network.
* Easy to use and manage
* Protection against viruses, spyware, spam, and other malware
* Powerful administration tools included
* Free support and service around the clock and across the globe
* Compatible with all major Linux and FreeBSD email server applications
Licensing and pricing is by the number of client access licenses required. Select the number of access licenses from the picklist to get a price quote for your site.
Key technologies
* Anti-virus: protection against viruses, worms, and Trojans
* Anti-spyware: protection against spyware, adware and identity-theft
* Anti-spam: filters out unwanted and fraudulent e-mails (anti-phishing)
Focus on your business and let AVG focus on security
The combination of our new intelligent real-time scanner and high-speed automatic updates ensures your email system is protected around the clock
Full mail and server protection
AVG Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD checks all e-mails sent and received, as well as their attachments, protecting against email-borne threats and the ever-increasing number of spam attacks. The software also prevents infected files on the server from being opened, ensuring that the mail server itself is fully protected against malware.
AVG supports all leading Linux and FreeBSD mail server applications, including PostFix, QMail, Sendmail and Exim.
Minimize IT resource requirements
Anti-Virus Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD can be deployed in minutes. Central management and monitoring ensures that ongoing maintenance requires minimal resources;
* Centralized configuration, reporting and updating
* One-stop license management
* Remote installation and repair
No hidden costs
When you purchase an AVG product, everything you need is included in the price for the full license duration - technical support, virus updates, and new program versions. All users of paid AVG products also qualify for generous discounts on subscription renewals and product upgrades.
Flexible licensing
AVG Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD can be purchased online in multi-license packs for 10-75 client access licenses. Configurations of 1, 2, 3, or 5 servers for larger configurations are also available online. Contact us or your local reseller for larger installations. One or two year subscriptions are available.
Special pricing is available for educational, government, and non-profit institutions. Contact Customer Service for more information.
Requirements:
• 800 MHz or faster processor
• 500 MB free hard drive space (for installation)
• 512 MB RAM available
Limitations:
• 30-day trial
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FreeNAS
FreeNAS is a free NAS (Network-Attached Storage) server, supporting: CIFS (samba), FTP, NFS protocols, Software RAID (0,1,5) with a Full WEB configuration interface.
FreeNAS is a NAS server that supports FTP, NFS protocols, Software RAID.
FreeNAS takes less than 16MB once installed on Compact Flash, hard drive or USB key.
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FreeNAS is a NAS server that supports FTP, NFS protocols, Software RAID.
FreeNAS takes less than 16MB once installed on Compact Flash, hard drive or USB key.
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Asus P7F7-E WS Supercomputer Intel Chipset Driver 9.1.1.1025
CPU
Intel Socket 1156 Core i7 Processor/Core i5 Processor/Core i3 Processor/ Pentium desktop Processors
LGA 1156 socket for Intel XEON 3400 series server processor
Chipset
Intel Ibex Peak 3450 Chipset
Nvidia NF200*1
Memory
6 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)*/1333/1066/800 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
NOTES:
- Support Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only.
- Please load X.M.P in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1333MHz or above) support.
- ECC Un-buffered memory support requires Intel Xeon X3400 series or L3400 series processors
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8)
3 x PCIe x1 (@ x1)
VGA
Multi-VGA output support:DVI-I port
Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920x 1200 @ 60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048x 1536 @ 75 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1748 MB
CUDA support
Up to 3 NVIDIA Tesla cards + 1 NVIDIA Quadro card
Up to 4 NVIDIA Tesla cards (only for Clarkdale processor)
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA Geforce 3 way/2 way SLI techonology
Supports ATI CrossFireX technology, up to Quad CrossFireX
Storage
Intel Ibex Peak 3450 Chipset
6 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Support RAID 0,1,5,10
Marvell 9128 PCIe SATA6Gb/s controller
2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, supporting RAID 0 and 1
LAN
2 x Realtek 81112L Dual Gb LAN Support Teaming Technology
Audio
VIA VT2020 10-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Multi-Streaming
Jack-Sensing
Front Panel Jack-Retasking
Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
ASUS Noise-Filer
IEEE 1394
LSI FW643E-02 controller supports 1 x 1394a port(s) and 2 x 1394b port(s)
USB
NEC USB 3.0 controller
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (Blue, at back panel)
Intel Ibex Peak 3450 Express Chipset
- 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
ASUS Unique Features
ASUS Xtreme Design
ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features
- GPU Boost
- TurboV EVO and Turbo Key
ASUS Xtreme Phase
- 16+3 Phase Power Design
ASUS Exclusive Features
- Express Gate
- MemOK!
- ASUS EPU
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Workstation Special Features
- 4 PCIe x 16 slots
- DDR3 ECC memory and embedded 6 memory slots support
- G.P. Diagnosis Card bundled
- Quick Gate:2 vertical USB 2.0 on board
- ASUS SASsaby series Cards support
- ASUS WS Diag. LED
- ASUS WS Heartbeat
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port
1 x DVI
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
2 x LAN(RJ45) port
10 -Channel Audio I/O
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x IEEE1394a
2 x IEEE1394b
Internal I/O Connectors
24-pin EATX Power connector
8-pin EATX +12V Power connector
4pin EZ_PLUG Power connector
CPU fan with PWM control
Chassis fan1 with Q-fan control
Chassis fan2 with Q-fan control
Chassis fan3 with Q-fan control
PWR fan
CD audio in
1 x COM port connector
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
TPM header
S/PDIF Out header
1 x MemOK! Button
20-pinfront panel connector
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM , AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS v 2.6
Manageability
WOL/WOR by PME, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
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Intel Socket 1156 Core i7 Processor/Core i5 Processor/Core i3 Processor/ Pentium desktop Processors
LGA 1156 socket for Intel XEON 3400 series server processor
Chipset
Intel Ibex Peak 3450 Chipset
Nvidia NF200*1
Memory
6 x DIMM, Max. 16 GB, DDR3 2000(O.C.)*/1333/1066/800 ECC,Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture
NOTES:
- Support Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Due to Intel spec definition, DIMMs of DDR3-1333 or above are supported by specific CPU models only.
- Please load X.M.P in BIOS for hyper DIMM (DDR3 1333MHz or above) support.
- ECC Un-buffered memory support requires Intel Xeon X3400 series or L3400 series processors
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8)
3 x PCIe x1 (@ x1)
VGA
Multi-VGA output support:DVI-I port
Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920x 1200 @ 60Hz
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048x 1536 @ 75 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1748 MB
CUDA support
Up to 3 NVIDIA Tesla cards + 1 NVIDIA Quadro card
Up to 4 NVIDIA Tesla cards (only for Clarkdale processor)
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA Geforce 3 way/2 way SLI techonology
Supports ATI CrossFireX technology, up to Quad CrossFireX
Storage
Intel Ibex Peak 3450 Chipset
6 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage Support RAID 0,1,5,10
Marvell 9128 PCIe SATA6Gb/s controller
2 xSATA 6.0 Gb/s ports, supporting RAID 0 and 1
LAN
2 x Realtek 81112L Dual Gb LAN Support Teaming Technology
Audio
VIA VT2020 10-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Multi-Streaming
Jack-Sensing
Front Panel Jack-Retasking
Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
ASUS Noise-Filer
IEEE 1394
LSI FW643E-02 controller supports 1 x 1394a port(s) and 2 x 1394b port(s)
USB
NEC USB 3.0 controller
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports (Blue, at back panel)
Intel Ibex Peak 3450 Express Chipset
- 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)
ASUS Unique Features
ASUS Xtreme Design
ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features
- GPU Boost
- TurboV EVO and Turbo Key
ASUS Xtreme Phase
- 16+3 Phase Power Design
ASUS Exclusive Features
- Express Gate
- MemOK!
- ASUS EPU
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 3+
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS MyLogo 2
- Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Workstation Special Features
- 4 PCIe x 16 slots
- DDR3 ECC memory and embedded 6 memory slots support
- G.P. Diagnosis Card bundled
- Quick Gate:2 vertical USB 2.0 on board
- ASUS SASsaby series Cards support
- ASUS WS Diag. LED
- ASUS WS Heartbeat
Back Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port
1 x DVI
1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical)
2 x LAN(RJ45) port
10 -Channel Audio I/O
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
1 x IEEE1394a
2 x IEEE1394b
Internal I/O Connectors
24-pin EATX Power connector
8-pin EATX +12V Power connector
4pin EZ_PLUG Power connector
CPU fan with PWM control
Chassis fan1 with Q-fan control
Chassis fan2 with Q-fan control
Chassis fan3 with Q-fan control
PWR fan
CD audio in
1 x COM port connector
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
TPM header
S/PDIF Out header
1 x MemOK! Button
20-pinfront panel connector
BIOS
64 Mb Flash ROM , AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SMBIOS v 2.6
Manageability
WOL/WOR by PME, WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
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Gigabyte GA-H55-USB3 (rev. 2.0) Intel INF Driver 9.1.2.1007
CPU
1. Support for an Intel Core i7 series processor/Intel Core i5 series processor/ Intel Core i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package
2. L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
1. Intel H55 Express Chipset
Memory
1. 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR3 1666+/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
4. Support for non-ECC memory modules
5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Onboard Graphics
Integrated in the Chipset:
1. 1 x D-Sub port
2. 1 x DVI-D port
3. 1 x HDMI port
4. 1 x DisplayPort
Audio
1. Realtek ALC889 codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
4. Support for Dolby Home Theater
5. Support for S/PDIF In/Out
6. Support for CD In
LAN
1. 1 x RTL8111D chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
2. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
3. 3 x PCI slots
Storage Interface Chipset:
1. 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4) supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices
2. 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device
GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:
1. 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
2. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_5, GSATA2_6) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
iTE IT8720 chip:
1. 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB Chipset:
1. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel (Note 5), 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
NEC D720200F1 chip:
1. Up to 2 USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
IEEE 1394 T.I. TSB43AB23 chip:
1. Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)
Internal I/O Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x floppy disk drive connector
4. 1 x IDE connector
5. 7 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
6. 1 x CPU fan header
7. 2 x system fan headers
8. 1 x front panel header
9. 1 x front panel audio header
10. 1 x CD In connector
11. 1 x S/PDIF In header
12. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
13. 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
14. 1 x IEEE 1394a header
15. 1 x serial port header
16. 1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port
2. 1 x D-Sub port
3. 1 x DVI-D port
4. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5. 1 x HDMI port
6. 1 x DisplayPort
7. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8. 2 x USB 3.0 ports
9. 1 x IEEE 1394a port
10. 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector
11. 1 x RJ-45 port
12. 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller
1. iTE IT8720 chip
H/W Monitoring
1. System voltage detection
2. CPU/System temperature detection
3. CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
4. CPU overheating warning
5. CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
6. CPU/System fan speed control
BIOS
1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
3. Support for DualBIOS
4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features
1. Support for @BIOS
2. Support for Q-Flash
3. Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
4. Support for Download Center
5. Support for Xpress Install
6. Support for Xpress Recovery2
7. Support for EasyTune
8. Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2
9. Support for Smart 6
10. Support for Auto Green
11. Support for Q-Share
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1. Support for an Intel Core i7 series processor/Intel Core i5 series processor/ Intel Core i3 series processor in the LGA1156 package
2. L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
1. Intel H55 Express Chipset
Memory
1. 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR3 1666+/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules
4. Support for non-ECC memory modules
5. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Onboard Graphics
Integrated in the Chipset:
1. 1 x D-Sub port
2. 1 x DVI-D port
3. 1 x HDMI port
4. 1 x DisplayPort
Audio
1. Realtek ALC889 codec
2. High Definition Audio
3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
4. Support for Dolby Home Theater
5. Support for S/PDIF In/Out
6. Support for CD In
LAN
1. 1 x RTL8111D chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
2. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
3. 3 x PCI slots
Storage Interface Chipset:
1. 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4) supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices
2. 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device
GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:
1. 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
2. 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_5, GSATA2_6) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
iTE IT8720 chip:
1. 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB Chipset:
1. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel (Note 5), 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
NEC D720200F1 chip:
1. Up to 2 USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
IEEE 1394 T.I. TSB43AB23 chip:
1. Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)
Internal I/O Connectors
1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
3. 1 x floppy disk drive connector
4. 1 x IDE connector
5. 7 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
6. 1 x CPU fan header
7. 2 x system fan headers
8. 1 x front panel header
9. 1 x front panel audio header
10. 1 x CD In connector
11. 1 x S/PDIF In header
12. 1 x S/PDIF Out header
13. 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
14. 1 x IEEE 1394a header
15. 1 x serial port header
16. 1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port
2. 1 x D-Sub port
3. 1 x DVI-D port
4. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5. 1 x HDMI port
6. 1 x DisplayPort
7. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8. 2 x USB 3.0 ports
9. 1 x IEEE 1394a port
10. 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector
11. 1 x RJ-45 port
12. 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/ Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller
1. iTE IT8720 chip
H/W Monitoring
1. System voltage detection
2. CPU/System temperature detection
3. CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
4. CPU overheating warning
5. CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
6. CPU/System fan speed control
BIOS
1. 2 x 64 Mbit flash
2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
3. Support for DualBIOS
4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features
1. Support for @BIOS
2. Support for Q-Flash
3. Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
4. Support for Download Center
5. Support for Xpress Install
6. Support for Xpress Recovery2
7. Support for EasyTune
8. Support for Dynamic Energy Saver 2
9. Support for Smart 6
10. Support for Auto Green
11. Support for Q-Share
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Cafe English 1.1.0.0
World's biggest spoken English learning software With 40 chapters. This huge spoken English learning course is guaranteed to help you speak more fluently.
Cafe English features interesting topics and it's focused on both accuracy and fluency with a multi-skill syllabus integrating functions, themes, vocabulary, structures, listening and pronunciation practice. The underlying philosophy of the course is that language is best learnt when used for meaningful communication. Cafe English is based on international English and is not limited to any region or culture. An integrated multi-skill syllabus.
Here are some key features of "Cafe English":
· Talk to live virtual characters
· Talk to live virtual characters who will reply to you, and help you improve your pronunciation.
· Practice Speaking· A language can be learnt only by speaking it. That is why Cafe English helps you master the flow and pronunciation by giving you a lot of speaking practice.
· Easy to use Interface
· Even new computer users can master the Caf? English user interface. All exercises are done either by the mouse or speaking into the microphone.
· No Workbook Required
· Our main focus is on Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Reading and Grammar. You do everything on-screen either by clicking the mouse button, or by speaking
· Contemporary, Indian real-world topics.
· Conversational language.
· Grammar in communicative contexts.
· Natural recording with a variety of accents.
· Task-based listening activities.
· Opportunities to share opinions and ideas.
· Student-centered fluency activities.
· Thorough practice of pronunciation.
· Vocabulary building exercises
Limitations:
· 45 days trial
· Nag screen
· Not available the full speech recognition so that you can talk to virtual characters on the PC
· 40 times less material.
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Cafe English features interesting topics and it's focused on both accuracy and fluency with a multi-skill syllabus integrating functions, themes, vocabulary, structures, listening and pronunciation practice. The underlying philosophy of the course is that language is best learnt when used for meaningful communication. Cafe English is based on international English and is not limited to any region or culture. An integrated multi-skill syllabus.
Here are some key features of "Cafe English":
· Talk to live virtual characters
· Talk to live virtual characters who will reply to you, and help you improve your pronunciation.
· Practice Speaking· A language can be learnt only by speaking it. That is why Cafe English helps you master the flow and pronunciation by giving you a lot of speaking practice.
· Easy to use Interface
· Even new computer users can master the Caf? English user interface. All exercises are done either by the mouse or speaking into the microphone.
· No Workbook Required
· Our main focus is on Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Reading and Grammar. You do everything on-screen either by clicking the mouse button, or by speaking
· Contemporary, Indian real-world topics.
· Conversational language.
· Grammar in communicative contexts.
· Natural recording with a variety of accents.
· Task-based listening activities.
· Opportunities to share opinions and ideas.
· Student-centered fluency activities.
· Thorough practice of pronunciation.
· Vocabulary building exercises
Limitations:
· 45 days trial
· Nag screen
· Not available the full speech recognition so that you can talk to virtual characters on the PC
· 40 times less material.
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 – the backbone of your PC’s security system, offering real-time automated protection from a range of IT threats:
Real-time protection against viruses and spyware Improved. Scanning of websites and emails for malicious code Improved. Protection for your digital identity at all times Improved. Vulnerability scan and treatment advice. Easy-access Desktop gadget New.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, keeping your PC running smoothly and customize protection according to your activities:
Improved: Rescue CD disinfects the system after malware attacks. Improved: Advanced antimalware technologies even allows installation on infected PCs. Heuristics-based analysis monitors, restricts and blocks suspicious program behavior. New: Easy-access Desktop gadget for quick access to program features and settings whenever you need them.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 has a range of unique technologies which heighten security and keep your computer protected and running smoothly:
Real-time proactive protection against viruses and other malware Improved. Scanning of OS and apps for vulnerabilities. Computer tune-up for better performance and protection. Rescue CD for system restoration after malware attacks Improved. Automatic scheduled scans and updates.
Award-winning technologies in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 protect you from a wide range of IT threats:
Viruses, Trojans, worms and other malware, spyware and adware. Rootkits, bootkits and other complex threats. Identity theft by key loggers. Botnets and various illegal methods of hijacking your PC. Zero-day attacks and unknown threats. Drive-by download infections.
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Real-time protection against viruses and spyware Improved. Scanning of websites and emails for malicious code Improved. Protection for your digital identity at all times Improved. Vulnerability scan and treatment advice. Easy-access Desktop gadget New.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, keeping your PC running smoothly and customize protection according to your activities:
Improved: Rescue CD disinfects the system after malware attacks. Improved: Advanced antimalware technologies even allows installation on infected PCs. Heuristics-based analysis monitors, restricts and blocks suspicious program behavior. New: Easy-access Desktop gadget for quick access to program features and settings whenever you need them.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 has a range of unique technologies which heighten security and keep your computer protected and running smoothly:
Real-time proactive protection against viruses and other malware Improved. Scanning of OS and apps for vulnerabilities. Computer tune-up for better performance and protection. Rescue CD for system restoration after malware attacks Improved. Automatic scheduled scans and updates.
Award-winning technologies in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 protect you from a wide range of IT threats:
Viruses, Trojans, worms and other malware, spyware and adware. Rootkits, bootkits and other complex threats. Identity theft by key loggers. Botnets and various illegal methods of hijacking your PC. Zero-day attacks and unknown threats. Drive-by download infections.
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PROCESS MONITOR
Process Monitor includes powerful monitoring and filtering capabilities including:
* More data captured for operation input and output parameters
* Non-destructive filters allow you to set filters without losing data
* Capture of thread stacks for each operation make it possible in many cases to identify the root cause of an operation
* Reliable capture of process details, including image path, command line, user and session ID
* Configurable and moveable columns for any event property
* Filters can be set for any data field, including fields not configured as columns
* Advanced logging architecture scales to tens of millions of captured events and gigabytes of log data
* Process tree tool shows relationship of all processes referenced in a trace
* Native log format preserves all data for loading in a different Process Monitor instance
* Process tooltip for easy viewing of process image information
* Detail tooltip allows convenient access to formatted data that doesn't fit in the column
* Cancellable search
* Boot time logging of all operations
The best way to become familiar with Process Monitor's features is to read through the help file and then visit each of its menu items and options on a live system.
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* More data captured for operation input and output parameters
* Non-destructive filters allow you to set filters without losing data
* Capture of thread stacks for each operation make it possible in many cases to identify the root cause of an operation
* Reliable capture of process details, including image path, command line, user and session ID
* Configurable and moveable columns for any event property
* Filters can be set for any data field, including fields not configured as columns
* Advanced logging architecture scales to tens of millions of captured events and gigabytes of log data
* Process tree tool shows relationship of all processes referenced in a trace
* Native log format preserves all data for loading in a different Process Monitor instance
* Process tooltip for easy viewing of process image information
* Detail tooltip allows convenient access to formatted data that doesn't fit in the column
* Cancellable search
* Boot time logging of all operations
The best way to become familiar with Process Monitor's features is to read through the help file and then visit each of its menu items and options on a live system.
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Wine 1.0.1 / 1.2 RC5
Wine is an Open Source implementation of the Windows API on top of X and Unix.
Think of Wine as a compatibility layer for running Windows programs. Wine does not require Microsoft Windows, as it is a completely free alternative implementation of the Windows API consisting of 100% non-Microsoft code, however Wine can optionally use native Windows DLLs if they are available. Wine provides both a development toolkit for porting Windows source code to Unix as well as a program loader, allowing many unmodified Windows programs to run on x86-based Unixes, including Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris.
Here are some key features of "Wine":
Binary Compatibility:
· Loads Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, Windows 3.x and DOS programs and libraries
· Win32 compatible memory layout, exception handling, threads and processes
· Designed for POSIX compatible operatings systems (eg. Linux and FreeBSD)
· ``bug-for-bug'' compatibility with Windows
Graphics:
· X11-based graphics allows remote display to any X terminal
· X11, TrueType (.ttf/.ttc) and Windows Bitmap (.fon) Fonts
· DirectX support for games (limited Direct3D support)
· Printing via PostScript driver or legacy native Win16 printer drivers
· Enhanced Metafile (EMF) and Windows Metafile (WMF) driver
· Desktop-in-a-box or mixable windows
· Windows MultiMedia (WinMM) layer support with builtin codecs
Allows Windows program to interface with:
· Sound devices via ALSA, OSS, ARTS, JACK, and libaudio etc
· Multi-lingual keyboards and CJK input method support via XIM
· Modems, serial devices
· Networks (TCP/IP and IPX)
· ASPI Scanners
· Windows Tablets via XInput (eg. Wacom)
Wine API:
· Designed for source and binary compatibility with Win32 code
· Win32 API test suite to ensure compatibility
· Compilable on a wide range of C compilers
· Permits mixing of Win32 and POSIX code
· Permits mixing of ELF (.so) and PE (.dll/.exe) binaries in one address space
· Win32 compatible header files
· Automatically generated API documentation
· Resource compiler
· Message compiler
· IDL compiler
· extensive Unicode support
· Internationalization -- Wine supports 16 languages
· Built-in debugger and configurable trace messages
· External memory checker support using Valgrind
· Sample programs
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Think of Wine as a compatibility layer for running Windows programs. Wine does not require Microsoft Windows, as it is a completely free alternative implementation of the Windows API consisting of 100% non-Microsoft code, however Wine can optionally use native Windows DLLs if they are available. Wine provides both a development toolkit for porting Windows source code to Unix as well as a program loader, allowing many unmodified Windows programs to run on x86-based Unixes, including Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris.
Here are some key features of "Wine":
Binary Compatibility:
· Loads Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, Windows 3.x and DOS programs and libraries
· Win32 compatible memory layout, exception handling, threads and processes
· Designed for POSIX compatible operatings systems (eg. Linux and FreeBSD)
· ``bug-for-bug'' compatibility with Windows
Graphics:
· X11-based graphics allows remote display to any X terminal
· X11, TrueType (.ttf/.ttc) and Windows Bitmap (.fon) Fonts
· DirectX support for games (limited Direct3D support)
· Printing via PostScript driver or legacy native Win16 printer drivers
· Enhanced Metafile (EMF) and Windows Metafile (WMF) driver
· Desktop-in-a-box or mixable windows
· Windows MultiMedia (WinMM) layer support with builtin codecs
Allows Windows program to interface with:
· Sound devices via ALSA, OSS, ARTS, JACK, and libaudio etc
· Multi-lingual keyboards and CJK input method support via XIM
· Modems, serial devices
· Networks (TCP/IP and IPX)
· ASPI Scanners
· Windows Tablets via XInput (eg. Wacom)
Wine API:
· Designed for source and binary compatibility with Win32 code
· Win32 API test suite to ensure compatibility
· Compilable on a wide range of C compilers
· Permits mixing of Win32 and POSIX code
· Permits mixing of ELF (.so) and PE (.dll/.exe) binaries in one address space
· Win32 compatible header files
· Automatically generated API documentation
· Resource compiler
· Message compiler
· IDL compiler
· extensive Unicode support
· Internationalization -- Wine supports 16 languages
· Built-in debugger and configurable trace messages
· External memory checker support using Valgrind
· Sample programs
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 stops your PC or Netbook being slowed down by cybercriminals and delivers unsurpassed on-line safety whilst protecting your files, music and photos from hackers:
Real-time proactive protection against all Internet threats Improved!
Prevents all types of known and unknown malware from infecting your computer.
New Safe Surf feature for unparalleled online security New!
With Safe Surf you’ll never be exposed to harmful or offensive websites. Regular database updates from Kaspersky Lab means that Safe Surf will automatically block undesirable websites as they appear. Just switch it on.
Protection for your digital identity at all times Improved!
Smart anti-phishing protection and Virtual Keyboard keep your digital identity absolutely secure when you are shopping, banking or social networking online.
Feature-rich and effective Parental Control Improved!
The product’s advanced Parental Control features can block, limit and log applications and web access, so your children stay safe online.
Application Control prevents dangerous software from harming your system Improved!
Each program is granted rights and access to system resources based on an automated risk-assessment using Kaspersky Lab’s in-the-cloud security database.
System Watcher technology New!
Cutting-edge System Watcher technology monitors and analyzes every system event to accurately detect any dangerous behavior. If a threat occurs, the user will be prompted to roll back any malicious program activity.
Unique Safe Run mode for apps & websites Improved!
Safe Run mode lets you run suspicious applications and websites in a specially isolated environment where they cannot damage your system.
Special tools to treat even the most complex infections Improved!
The installation CD can also be used as a bootable rescue disk to help you to restore your system should you ever need to. If you’ve downloaded your Kaspersky Lab product you can create your own Rescue CD using the program.
Easy-Access Desktop gadget New!
Checking your PC’s protection status and quickly accessing your preferred security features and settings has never been easier!
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Real-time proactive protection against all Internet threats Improved!
Prevents all types of known and unknown malware from infecting your computer.
New Safe Surf feature for unparalleled online security New!
With Safe Surf you’ll never be exposed to harmful or offensive websites. Regular database updates from Kaspersky Lab means that Safe Surf will automatically block undesirable websites as they appear. Just switch it on.
Protection for your digital identity at all times Improved!
Smart anti-phishing protection and Virtual Keyboard keep your digital identity absolutely secure when you are shopping, banking or social networking online.
Feature-rich and effective Parental Control Improved!
The product’s advanced Parental Control features can block, limit and log applications and web access, so your children stay safe online.
Application Control prevents dangerous software from harming your system Improved!
Each program is granted rights and access to system resources based on an automated risk-assessment using Kaspersky Lab’s in-the-cloud security database.
System Watcher technology New!
Cutting-edge System Watcher technology monitors and analyzes every system event to accurately detect any dangerous behavior. If a threat occurs, the user will be prompted to roll back any malicious program activity.
Unique Safe Run mode for apps & websites Improved!
Safe Run mode lets you run suspicious applications and websites in a specially isolated environment where they cannot damage your system.
Special tools to treat even the most complex infections Improved!
The installation CD can also be used as a bootable rescue disk to help you to restore your system should you ever need to. If you’ve downloaded your Kaspersky Lab product you can create your own Rescue CD using the program.
Easy-Access Desktop gadget New!
Checking your PC’s protection status and quickly accessing your preferred security features and settings has never been easier!
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Onward to SP1, Windows 7 RC Dies Next Week Come June 1st, 2010
As Microsoft’s latest Windows client is evolving toward the first major upgrade, the last pre-release Build of the operating system will expire next week. Come June 1st, 2010, Windows 7 Release Candidate Build 7100 will be completely killed off. Early adopters that followed the development process of Windows Vista’s successor already know that May marked one year since Windows 7 RC was released to the public for testing. Build 7100 ended up taking the number of downloads of pre-release Windows 7 copies to over eight million.
Just a few months ahead of the May 2009 RC milestone, Microsoft had released the Beta of Windows 7. Build 7000 became available for download to testers in January 2009, and although it was initially planned as a limited testing program, Microsoft ended up delivering the bits to all interested in testing Vista’s successor.
There are a total of three stages to the expiration of Windows 7 RC, two of which have already passed. According to Microsoft, “Effective February 15, 2010, the expiration notification process begins: Windows 7 RC users receive an expiration notification in the task bar one time per day. Windows 7 RC users are presented with the Notification Wizard one time every four hours and then one time every hour. Effective March 1, 2010, Windows 7 RC enters the next phase of expiration: Expiration notifications in the task bar continue. Computers that are running Windows 7 RC restart every two hours. When the computer restarts, your work will not be saved.”
The third and final stage of Windows 7 RC’s expiration starts on June 1st. “Effective June 1, 2010, Windows 7 RC expires: Windows starts to a black desktop. Windows 7 RC users are presented with a Windows Activation screen. The screen states that the Windows that you are running is not genuine. Computers that are running Windows 7 RC restart every two hours.”
This is the most important change for Windows 7 RC as well as the fact that Build 7100 of the operating system will begin to be considered as pirated.
Service Pack 1
Windows 7 Build 7601.16556 v.172 is the latest leaked milestone of Service Pack 1. Of course, Microsoft is not confirming any details related to the development of SP1 for Windows 7, at this point in time, let alone, discussing actual Build numbers. The company did indicate that SP1 would be only a minor evolution to Windows 7, with features such as RemoteFX and Dynamic Memory representing the most consistent parts of the upgrade, both reserved for Windows Server 2008 R2. According to third-party sources Windows 7 SP1 Build 6.1.7601.16560.win7sp1_beta.100524-1800 wrapped up this week could be selected to be the official Beta. No word from Microsoft on this, though.
RTM still going strong
But the truth is that Windows 7 doesn’t need SP1 to be ready for adoption, be it by home users or business customers. The level of adoption that the platform has enjoyed so far is testimony to this fact. And remember, Windows 7 is, after all, the fastest selling operating system in history.
According to data from Internet metrics company Net Applications, Windows 7 accounted for a market share of 11.68% at the end of April 2010. Next week, Net Applications will provide statistics for May 2010, and Windows 7 is poised to jump at least 1%, to approximately 13% of the market, a figure that is roughly equivalent to over 130 million sold licenses worldwide. Meanwhile Vista will drop even further from 15.60%, while Windows XP will also continue to lose market share, down from 63.41%. By contrast, Windows Vista only hit the 13% market-share mark in October 2008, almost two years after the operating system’s general availability deadline.
This week, Forrester Research published a new report in which it indicated that Windows 7 uptake was particularly strong with business customers. According to Forrester, Windows 7 is already running on 7% of business PCs, at only half a year after launch.
“After years of stagnation due to lack of budget, IT managers are gearing up for a major desktop transformation project over the next 12 to 18 months that will introduce a new desktop operating system, productivity suite, browser, and applications on new PCs. Inevitably, Windows 7 is very much top of mind as firms start to refresh their legacy systems, but the browser wars are only starting to heat up. Forrester's analysis of more than 90,000 client PCs found that Windows 7 has quickly become the default desktop operating system for new machines and that Internet Explorer (IE) dominance is slowly eroding in favor of Firefox and Chrome,” Forrester analyst Benjamin Gray revealed.
75% of businesses continue to rely on XP, a nine-year-old operating system, while 13% are still running Windows Vista. Corporations are traditionally slow when it comes down to migrating to a new operating system, and generally attempt to tie hardware and software upgrades together. What is interesting is that Windows 7 Microsoft managed to break the mold of enterprise adoption of a new Windows OS. It still has a lot to do, but companies such as Intel were convinced to upgrade to Windows 7 well ahead of the delivery of SP1.
Just a few months ahead of the May 2009 RC milestone, Microsoft had released the Beta of Windows 7. Build 7000 became available for download to testers in January 2009, and although it was initially planned as a limited testing program, Microsoft ended up delivering the bits to all interested in testing Vista’s successor.
There are a total of three stages to the expiration of Windows 7 RC, two of which have already passed. According to Microsoft, “Effective February 15, 2010, the expiration notification process begins: Windows 7 RC users receive an expiration notification in the task bar one time per day. Windows 7 RC users are presented with the Notification Wizard one time every four hours and then one time every hour. Effective March 1, 2010, Windows 7 RC enters the next phase of expiration: Expiration notifications in the task bar continue. Computers that are running Windows 7 RC restart every two hours. When the computer restarts, your work will not be saved.”
The third and final stage of Windows 7 RC’s expiration starts on June 1st. “Effective June 1, 2010, Windows 7 RC expires: Windows starts to a black desktop. Windows 7 RC users are presented with a Windows Activation screen. The screen states that the Windows that you are running is not genuine. Computers that are running Windows 7 RC restart every two hours.”
This is the most important change for Windows 7 RC as well as the fact that Build 7100 of the operating system will begin to be considered as pirated.
Service Pack 1
Windows 7 Build 7601.16556 v.172 is the latest leaked milestone of Service Pack 1. Of course, Microsoft is not confirming any details related to the development of SP1 for Windows 7, at this point in time, let alone, discussing actual Build numbers. The company did indicate that SP1 would be only a minor evolution to Windows 7, with features such as RemoteFX and Dynamic Memory representing the most consistent parts of the upgrade, both reserved for Windows Server 2008 R2. According to third-party sources Windows 7 SP1 Build 6.1.7601.16560.win7sp1_beta.100524-1800 wrapped up this week could be selected to be the official Beta. No word from Microsoft on this, though.
RTM still going strong
But the truth is that Windows 7 doesn’t need SP1 to be ready for adoption, be it by home users or business customers. The level of adoption that the platform has enjoyed so far is testimony to this fact. And remember, Windows 7 is, after all, the fastest selling operating system in history.
According to data from Internet metrics company Net Applications, Windows 7 accounted for a market share of 11.68% at the end of April 2010. Next week, Net Applications will provide statistics for May 2010, and Windows 7 is poised to jump at least 1%, to approximately 13% of the market, a figure that is roughly equivalent to over 130 million sold licenses worldwide. Meanwhile Vista will drop even further from 15.60%, while Windows XP will also continue to lose market share, down from 63.41%. By contrast, Windows Vista only hit the 13% market-share mark in October 2008, almost two years after the operating system’s general availability deadline.
This week, Forrester Research published a new report in which it indicated that Windows 7 uptake was particularly strong with business customers. According to Forrester, Windows 7 is already running on 7% of business PCs, at only half a year after launch.
“After years of stagnation due to lack of budget, IT managers are gearing up for a major desktop transformation project over the next 12 to 18 months that will introduce a new desktop operating system, productivity suite, browser, and applications on new PCs. Inevitably, Windows 7 is very much top of mind as firms start to refresh their legacy systems, but the browser wars are only starting to heat up. Forrester's analysis of more than 90,000 client PCs found that Windows 7 has quickly become the default desktop operating system for new machines and that Internet Explorer (IE) dominance is slowly eroding in favor of Firefox and Chrome,” Forrester analyst Benjamin Gray revealed.
75% of businesses continue to rely on XP, a nine-year-old operating system, while 13% are still running Windows Vista. Corporations are traditionally slow when it comes down to migrating to a new operating system, and generally attempt to tie hardware and software upgrades together. What is interesting is that Windows 7 Microsoft managed to break the mold of enterprise adoption of a new Windows OS. It still has a lot to do, but companies such as Intel were convinced to upgrade to Windows 7 well ahead of the delivery of SP1.
Introducing the Windows 3D PC
While 3D PCs are already possible, they need to be constructed by Do-It-Yourself (DIY) enthusiasts. However, Following Computex, various original equipment manufacturers and hardware manufacturers will provide customers with a new three-dimensional computing experience right out of the box. According to Brandon LeBlanc, windows communications manager on the Windows Client Communications Team, NVIDIA has partnered with Microsoft, Alienware, Asus, Dell, Toshiba, Acer, Dell, LG, ViewSonic and additional system builders in order to introduce the 3D PC, a new category of personal computers.
“So what makes a 3D PC? A 3D PC must have, by definition, the following minimum requirements: a pair of 3D active-shutter glasses. A 120Hz 3D-capable display which can be a desktop LCD monitor, a 3D projector, a 3D TV, or a laptop with an integrated 3D-capable LCD. A discrete GPU such as the latest GeForce GPU’s from NVIDIA that are designed to deliver HD content to a 3D display,” LeBlanc revealed.
Customers will be able to buy 3D PCs for prices starting approximately at $1,500 and enjoy 3D content such as games and movies as soon as they boot the machine. The 3D PC is obviously designed to keep up with the increasing trend in 3D entertainment, associated with unique experiences such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland.
“NVIDIA has invested a lot of time working closely with game developers so that more than 425 PC games work great with NVIDIA’s 3D Vision technology. Sony and Fujifilm will be bringing 3D digital cameras to market where consumers can take 3D photos and view them in 3D on their 3D PC. A 3D PC can view the Web in 3D including live streaming of 3D video. And you can watch Blu-ray 3D movies thanks to folks like Cyberlink who will be releasing a version of their software player that will support playback of Blu-ray movies in 3D,” LeBlanc added.
As far as Microsoft is concerned, the Redmond company has labored to make Silverlight 3D-ready. The latest iteration of the technology, Silverlight 4, supports scenarios in which 3D content is streamed to NVIDIA 3D Vision-equipped PCs over the Internet.
“So what makes a 3D PC? A 3D PC must have, by definition, the following minimum requirements: a pair of 3D active-shutter glasses. A 120Hz 3D-capable display which can be a desktop LCD monitor, a 3D projector, a 3D TV, or a laptop with an integrated 3D-capable LCD. A discrete GPU such as the latest GeForce GPU’s from NVIDIA that are designed to deliver HD content to a 3D display,” LeBlanc revealed.
Customers will be able to buy 3D PCs for prices starting approximately at $1,500 and enjoy 3D content such as games and movies as soon as they boot the machine. The 3D PC is obviously designed to keep up with the increasing trend in 3D entertainment, associated with unique experiences such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland.
“NVIDIA has invested a lot of time working closely with game developers so that more than 425 PC games work great with NVIDIA’s 3D Vision technology. Sony and Fujifilm will be bringing 3D digital cameras to market where consumers can take 3D photos and view them in 3D on their 3D PC. A 3D PC can view the Web in 3D including live streaming of 3D video. And you can watch Blu-ray 3D movies thanks to folks like Cyberlink who will be releasing a version of their software player that will support playback of Blu-ray movies in 3D,” LeBlanc added.
As far as Microsoft is concerned, the Redmond company has labored to make Silverlight 3D-ready. The latest iteration of the technology, Silverlight 4, supports scenarios in which 3D content is streamed to NVIDIA 3D Vision-equipped PCs over the Internet.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Encrypted Google Web Search Now Available
Google has extended SSL coverage to its biggest service yet, the Web Search. The new encrypted search offers significant privacy protection at virtually no cost.
The HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a protocol that makes use of SSL/TLS to encrypt HTTP communications. Even though HTTPS dates back to the '90s, until a few years back only a select number of websites, like online banking systems, enabled this security mechanism for entire browsing sessions.
It has always been a known fact that network administrators can snoop traffic passing through the infrastructure they control, yet people never really cared on a wide scale that their private communications could be intercepted and viewed without authorization. A more widespread need for HTTP encryption wasn't felt until the rapid proliferation of unsecured private wireless networks and hotspots, which made Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks from ill-intent parties a lot more likely.
Session-wide HTTPS has been available for Gmail for years, however, the majority of users remained unaware of the option or of how to enable it. Finally, after repeated pleads from security researchers, IT experts or privacy advocates and after performing extensive testing, Google enabled it by default for all users of its email service.
Enabling encryption for Web Search might not seem as important as protecting private emails, but the move carries important privacy benefits, especially for users in countries where freedom of information and speech carry little meaning. "When you search on https://www.google.com, an encrypted connection is created between your browser and Google. This secured channel helps protect your search terms and your search results pages from being intercepted by a third party on your network," the company explains in a post on its official blog.
But protected search terms and search results are not the only benefit of the new SSL encryption. The feature also strips the referrer URL from the browser's header when visiting a URL shown in the search results. Therefore, the website in question won't see that you reached it after performing a Google Web search.
According to The Register, Google plans to enable HTTPS for Web Search by default in the future as it did for Gmail, but only after more testing is performed to make sure the change won't negatively impact large groups of users. It is also worth noting that, at the moment, SSL encryption is not yet available for all services that normally integrate with Web Search, such as Image Search or Google Maps.
The HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a protocol that makes use of SSL/TLS to encrypt HTTP communications. Even though HTTPS dates back to the '90s, until a few years back only a select number of websites, like online banking systems, enabled this security mechanism for entire browsing sessions.
It has always been a known fact that network administrators can snoop traffic passing through the infrastructure they control, yet people never really cared on a wide scale that their private communications could be intercepted and viewed without authorization. A more widespread need for HTTP encryption wasn't felt until the rapid proliferation of unsecured private wireless networks and hotspots, which made Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks from ill-intent parties a lot more likely.
Session-wide HTTPS has been available for Gmail for years, however, the majority of users remained unaware of the option or of how to enable it. Finally, after repeated pleads from security researchers, IT experts or privacy advocates and after performing extensive testing, Google enabled it by default for all users of its email service.
Enabling encryption for Web Search might not seem as important as protecting private emails, but the move carries important privacy benefits, especially for users in countries where freedom of information and speech carry little meaning. "When you search on https://www.google.com, an encrypted connection is created between your browser and Google. This secured channel helps protect your search terms and your search results pages from being intercepted by a third party on your network," the company explains in a post on its official blog.
But protected search terms and search results are not the only benefit of the new SSL encryption. The feature also strips the referrer URL from the browser's header when visiting a URL shown in the search results. Therefore, the website in question won't see that you reached it after performing a Google Web search.
According to The Register, Google plans to enable HTTPS for Web Search by default in the future as it did for Gmail, but only after more testing is performed to make sure the change won't negatively impact large groups of users. It is also worth noting that, at the moment, SSL encryption is not yet available for all services that normally integrate with Web Search, such as Image Search or Google Maps.
Fedora 13 Released
Dear Fedora fans, we are pleased to announce that the major update of the Fedora Linux operating system is now here, available for download on mirrors worldwide (see below for download link). Dubbed Goddard, the brand-new Fedora 13 operating system is a solid release with major improvements and enhancements.
We are now looking forward for the next release, Fedora 14, codename "Laughlin," which will be released sometime in October-November 2010. Fedora 14 will include bleeding-edge packages, such as the newly released Linux kernel 2.6.34, X.Org Server 1.9, GNOME 3.0, GCC 4.5, and many more!
Highlights of Fedora 13:
· Linux Kernel 2.6.32;
· KDE SC 4.4;
· Support for webcams;
· Mozilla Firefox 3.6 web browser;
· Enhanced Init System;
· Topology Awareness;
· Improved Anaconda Installer;
· Improved software management;
· 3D Support for Nvidia Systems;
· Automatic installation of printer drivers;
· Language packs are automatically installed;
· Revamped user management interface;
· Improved NetworkManager;
· Color management;
· SystemTap static probes;
· Zarafa Groupware;
· NetBeans 6.8;
· Python 3 support;
· Btrfs snapshots integration.
We are now looking forward for the next release, Fedora 14, codename "Laughlin," which will be released sometime in October-November 2010. Fedora 14 will include bleeding-edge packages, such as the newly released Linux kernel 2.6.34, X.Org Server 1.9, GNOME 3.0, GCC 4.5, and many more!
Highlights of Fedora 13:
· Linux Kernel 2.6.32;
· KDE SC 4.4;
· Support for webcams;
· Mozilla Firefox 3.6 web browser;
· Enhanced Init System;
· Topology Awareness;
· Improved Anaconda Installer;
· Improved software management;
· 3D Support for Nvidia Systems;
· Automatic installation of printer drivers;
· Language packs are automatically installed;
· Revamped user management interface;
· Improved NetworkManager;
· Color management;
· SystemTap static probes;
· Zarafa Groupware;
· NetBeans 6.8;
· Python 3 support;
· Btrfs snapshots integration.
Windows 7 to Get 64-bit (x64) Firefox
64-bit (x64) architectures are the future, and already well on their way to becoming mainstream and burying 32-bit (x64). Microsoft was one of the first companies to recognize the trend and adapt products such as Windows XP, and then Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Office 2010 to the general trend in the evolution of processors. In fact, the software giant is already producing x64 exclusive software with Windows Server 2008 R2 and beyond, for example. Users currently running the 64-bit flavor of Windows 7 will soon be able to install a 64-bit version of Firefox offered officially by Mozilla.
In a platform meeting on May 25th, 2010, Mozilla indicated that it had been gearing up to produce the first x64 builds of Firefox tailored to Windows 7 by the end of this week. Mozilla’s Armen Zambrano Gasparian revealed that, “Once the builds start working (I almost have them) they will show up in” the Latest Trunk download section. Early adopters will, of course, be able to download x64 Firefox releases and run them on 64-bit Windows 7.
Of course, users of Windows 7 already have a 64-bit browser at their disposal. The latest iteration of the Windows client comes with Internet Explorer 8 (64-bit) out of the box. However, as customers undoubtedly are aware, the default browser for Windows 7 is the 32-bit version of IE8, despite the fact that the operating system features the x64 flavor.
The reason for this is rather simple. 64-bit browsers don’t really enjoy support across the board for the time being. One illustrative example in this regard is that Adobe isn’t providing a x64 version of Flash to integrate with x64 Internet Explorer 8. The same is valid for Firefox. Users of x64 Firefox won’t have a release of the Adobe Flash plugin to integrate with their browser, severely impacting the user experience on websites such as YouTube, for example.
Obviously, a 64-bit (x64) version of Mozilla’s open source browser will only be delivered in the future. Firefox 4.0 is currently cooking, with the promise of a Beta development milestone available as early as the coming month. Still, ahead of the Firefox 4.0 Beta planned for June 2010, Mozilla is looking to offer early adopters at least one more Developer Preview to test-drive.
In a platform meeting on May 25th, 2010, Mozilla indicated that it had been gearing up to produce the first x64 builds of Firefox tailored to Windows 7 by the end of this week. Mozilla’s Armen Zambrano Gasparian revealed that, “Once the builds start working (I almost have them) they will show up in” the Latest Trunk download section. Early adopters will, of course, be able to download x64 Firefox releases and run them on 64-bit Windows 7.
Of course, users of Windows 7 already have a 64-bit browser at their disposal. The latest iteration of the Windows client comes with Internet Explorer 8 (64-bit) out of the box. However, as customers undoubtedly are aware, the default browser for Windows 7 is the 32-bit version of IE8, despite the fact that the operating system features the x64 flavor.
The reason for this is rather simple. 64-bit browsers don’t really enjoy support across the board for the time being. One illustrative example in this regard is that Adobe isn’t providing a x64 version of Flash to integrate with x64 Internet Explorer 8. The same is valid for Firefox. Users of x64 Firefox won’t have a release of the Adobe Flash plugin to integrate with their browser, severely impacting the user experience on websites such as YouTube, for example.
Obviously, a 64-bit (x64) version of Mozilla’s open source browser will only be delivered in the future. Firefox 4.0 is currently cooking, with the promise of a Beta development milestone available as early as the coming month. Still, ahead of the Firefox 4.0 Beta planned for June 2010, Mozilla is looking to offer early adopters at least one more Developer Preview to test-drive.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Cloud image 1.2.5
Resizing images or converting them to different formats so that they fit our needs at the same time preserving as much as possible from the original quality are daily activities for some users. The various image formats at our disposal today do not share the same amount of information and have their usefulness very well defined (like PNG is a perfect decision for graph on the Web or in documents while TIFF makes a wise choice for printing).
No matter what use you want picture for, chances are you’re going to need to resize it or convert it to a different type. For conversion and resize activities that include JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF or PNG file formats, there is a very simple solution, under the name of CloudImage. The application is free of charge and can be used without limitations even in corporate environments.
It comes with a minimalistic yet nice looking interface, which displays intuitive buttons that make the available help file obsolete. After adding the images (either one by one or one folder at a time), you’ll have to define the terms of the job so that the final result is the expected one. For this, you have to check out the “Options” window that features the general settings and picture resize functions.
As the entire application has been built with the average and beginner user in mind, it lacks complex settings or tormenting terminology, everything being as clear as possible. In this case, all this translates into reduced functionality design, besides converting to and from JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and PNG, mainly for renaming and resizing images.
The several presets at your disposal when trying to rename images include creating a random name for each element or set the date as the common name. Leaving it unchanged is a possibility, just like customizing it by adding your own string of characters. Also, you can enable all four choices to be used at once; thus, the resulting file’s name will have the original string of text, a random one, current date and whatever characters you wish to be added to the mix.
What some of the users may not enjoy is that renaming the items with the same name results in the action being carried out in the exact same way as Windows OS. i.e. ascending numbers will be added between brackets at the end of the filename. This is actually the best compromise the application could do considering there are no advanced renaming options.
Other choices at your disposal under this first tab of the “Options” window are enabling to show a report of the job when finished and turning off the computer once the task is complete. Particular to converting to JPEG is the JPEG quality slide bar. This will determine the quality of the final result on a scale from zero to 100%. You benefit from a preview of the quality set.
The “Editing” tab shelters a different sort of customization, which deals with the dimensions of the processed images. Again, to make it as simple as possible for the user, there are presets to work with: 1,024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 480x320, 320x240 or 176x180. Of course, you can set the size to any values you want by typing in the width and height numbers yourself.
As simple it is in options and ease of use, CloudImage lacks one vital function when it comes to resizing your images, and that is preserving aspect ratio. Without this, you will inevitably come up with distorted results sooner or later. Still on the downside, the application will drain your RAM when faced with processing a larger pile of images. During our tests, RAM usage increased above 1.2GB, while CPU peaked around 50%.
To make customization complete, the developer lets you add your own text as watermark. You get to set the font and color, as well as the opacity and its position in the image. For company use, CloudImage provides trademark symbols. Placing the watermark anywhere on the image is a simple job, as all you have to do is move your mouse to the desired location and click.
CloudImage is elementary in functions and options, its handling requiring minimal effort from the user, even a beginner. It has been built for the simplest image resize and conversion tasks and that is exactly what it does. Faced with a heftier batch of items to process, it will require plenty of RAM in order to complete the job, but it will not fail on you.
Among the strong points of the application, we count the fact that it is portable (so it can be carried around on portable storage devices and used on any PC you plug it in); having no restriction on its use in corporate environments is also one of the benefits of CloudImage.
The interface is intuitive enough for any user to be able to work with the program without the need to appeal to the help file. Picture watermarking is done with the least effort.
Lack of aspect ratio function may lead plenty of users toward different picture resize/convert instruments on the market.
RAM usage spikes exponentially if large amounts of pictures have to be processed. In our case, the job was completed, but users with less fortunate configurations may encounter huge difficulties in accessing their computer.
Used only for tasks that do not demand anything else but turning one file format into another (JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and PNG) or simple rename jobs, CloudImage is a perfect choice. It comes with preview function, watermarking abilities, presets for resizing or renaming your files, all in a user-friendly, intuitive interface. But users demanding more elaborate functions will find it disappointing and will discard it as such.
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No matter what use you want picture for, chances are you’re going to need to resize it or convert it to a different type. For conversion and resize activities that include JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF or PNG file formats, there is a very simple solution, under the name of CloudImage. The application is free of charge and can be used without limitations even in corporate environments.
It comes with a minimalistic yet nice looking interface, which displays intuitive buttons that make the available help file obsolete. After adding the images (either one by one or one folder at a time), you’ll have to define the terms of the job so that the final result is the expected one. For this, you have to check out the “Options” window that features the general settings and picture resize functions.
As the entire application has been built with the average and beginner user in mind, it lacks complex settings or tormenting terminology, everything being as clear as possible. In this case, all this translates into reduced functionality design, besides converting to and from JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and PNG, mainly for renaming and resizing images.
The several presets at your disposal when trying to rename images include creating a random name for each element or set the date as the common name. Leaving it unchanged is a possibility, just like customizing it by adding your own string of characters. Also, you can enable all four choices to be used at once; thus, the resulting file’s name will have the original string of text, a random one, current date and whatever characters you wish to be added to the mix.
What some of the users may not enjoy is that renaming the items with the same name results in the action being carried out in the exact same way as Windows OS. i.e. ascending numbers will be added between brackets at the end of the filename. This is actually the best compromise the application could do considering there are no advanced renaming options.
Other choices at your disposal under this first tab of the “Options” window are enabling to show a report of the job when finished and turning off the computer once the task is complete. Particular to converting to JPEG is the JPEG quality slide bar. This will determine the quality of the final result on a scale from zero to 100%. You benefit from a preview of the quality set.
The “Editing” tab shelters a different sort of customization, which deals with the dimensions of the processed images. Again, to make it as simple as possible for the user, there are presets to work with: 1,024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 480x320, 320x240 or 176x180. Of course, you can set the size to any values you want by typing in the width and height numbers yourself.
As simple it is in options and ease of use, CloudImage lacks one vital function when it comes to resizing your images, and that is preserving aspect ratio. Without this, you will inevitably come up with distorted results sooner or later. Still on the downside, the application will drain your RAM when faced with processing a larger pile of images. During our tests, RAM usage increased above 1.2GB, while CPU peaked around 50%.
To make customization complete, the developer lets you add your own text as watermark. You get to set the font and color, as well as the opacity and its position in the image. For company use, CloudImage provides trademark symbols. Placing the watermark anywhere on the image is a simple job, as all you have to do is move your mouse to the desired location and click.
CloudImage is elementary in functions and options, its handling requiring minimal effort from the user, even a beginner. It has been built for the simplest image resize and conversion tasks and that is exactly what it does. Faced with a heftier batch of items to process, it will require plenty of RAM in order to complete the job, but it will not fail on you.
Among the strong points of the application, we count the fact that it is portable (so it can be carried around on portable storage devices and used on any PC you plug it in); having no restriction on its use in corporate environments is also one of the benefits of CloudImage.
The interface is intuitive enough for any user to be able to work with the program without the need to appeal to the help file. Picture watermarking is done with the least effort.
Lack of aspect ratio function may lead plenty of users toward different picture resize/convert instruments on the market.
RAM usage spikes exponentially if large amounts of pictures have to be processed. In our case, the job was completed, but users with less fortunate configurations may encounter huge difficulties in accessing their computer.
Used only for tasks that do not demand anything else but turning one file format into another (JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and PNG) or simple rename jobs, CloudImage is a perfect choice. It comes with preview function, watermarking abilities, presets for resizing or renaming your files, all in a user-friendly, intuitive interface. But users demanding more elaborate functions will find it disappointing and will discard it as such.
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Outlook Express 6.0
Microsoft Outlook Express puts the world of online communication on your desktop. Whether you want to exchange e-mail with colleagues and friends or join newsgroups to trade ideas and information, the tools you need are here.
If you`re looking for an e-mail program that is fully integrated with your OS, look no further. This free e-mail application will rival even the most powerful commercial programs.
It`s great also for people who want to check their Hotmail accounts with a mail client.
Here are some key features of "Outlook Express":
· Manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts
If you have several e-mail or newsgroup accounts, you can work with all of them within one window. You can also create multiple users, or identities, for the same computer. Each identity has unique e-mail folders and an individual Address Book. Multiple identities make it easy for you to keep work e-mail separate from personal e-mail, and also to keep individual users' e-mail separated.
· Browse through messages quickly and easily
Using the message list and preview pane, you can view a list of messages and read individual messages at the same time. The Folders list contains e-mail folders, news servers, and newsgroups, and you can easily switch among them. You can also create new folders to organize and sort messages, and then set up message rules so that incoming e-mail that meets your criteria automatically goes to a specific folder. You can also create your own views to customize the way you look at your e-mail.
· Keep your e-mail on a server so you can view it from more than one computer
If your Internet service provider (ISP) uses an Internet message access protocol (IMAP) e-mail server for incoming e-mail, you can read, store, and organize your messages in folders on the server without downloading the messages to your computer. That way, you can view messages from any computer that can connect to that server.
· Use the Address Book to store and retrieve e-mail addresses
You can save names and addresses in the Address Book automatically by simply replying to a message. You can also import names and addresses from other programs, type them into the Address Book, add them from e-mail messages you receive, or add them from a search of popular Internet directory services (white pages). The Address Book supports Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for viewing Internet directory services.
· Add a personal signature or stationery to your messages
You can insert essential information into outgoing messages as part of your personal signature, and you can create multiple signatures to use for different purposes. You can also include a business card with more detailed information. To make your messages look more attractive, you can add stationery patterns and backgrounds, and you can change the color and style of the text.
· Send and receive secure messages
You can digitally sign and encrypt messages by using digital IDs. Digitally signing your message assures recipients that the message is really from you. Encryption ensures that only intended recipients can read the message.
· Find newsgroups that interest you
Looking for a newsgroup that matches your interests? You can search for newsgroups that contain keywords or browse through all of the newsgroups available from your Usenet provider. When you find a newsgroup you want to view regularly, add it to your Subscribed list so you can find it again easily.
· View newsgroup conversations efficiently
You can view a newsgroup message and all of the responses without reading an entire message list. When you view the list of messages, you can expand and collapse conversations to make it easier to find what interests you. You can also use views to display only the messages you want to read.
· Download newsgroup messages for offline reading
To use your online time efficiently, you can download messages or entire newsgroups, so you don't have to be connected to your ISP to read messages. You can also download message headers only for offline viewing and then mark the headers of the messages you want to read; then the next time you are connected, Outlook Express downloads the message text. You can also compose messages offline and send them the next time you reconnect.
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If you`re looking for an e-mail program that is fully integrated with your OS, look no further. This free e-mail application will rival even the most powerful commercial programs.
It`s great also for people who want to check their Hotmail accounts with a mail client.
Here are some key features of "Outlook Express":
· Manage multiple e-mail and newsgroup accounts
If you have several e-mail or newsgroup accounts, you can work with all of them within one window. You can also create multiple users, or identities, for the same computer. Each identity has unique e-mail folders and an individual Address Book. Multiple identities make it easy for you to keep work e-mail separate from personal e-mail, and also to keep individual users' e-mail separated.
· Browse through messages quickly and easily
Using the message list and preview pane, you can view a list of messages and read individual messages at the same time. The Folders list contains e-mail folders, news servers, and newsgroups, and you can easily switch among them. You can also create new folders to organize and sort messages, and then set up message rules so that incoming e-mail that meets your criteria automatically goes to a specific folder. You can also create your own views to customize the way you look at your e-mail.
· Keep your e-mail on a server so you can view it from more than one computer
If your Internet service provider (ISP) uses an Internet message access protocol (IMAP) e-mail server for incoming e-mail, you can read, store, and organize your messages in folders on the server without downloading the messages to your computer. That way, you can view messages from any computer that can connect to that server.
· Use the Address Book to store and retrieve e-mail addresses
You can save names and addresses in the Address Book automatically by simply replying to a message. You can also import names and addresses from other programs, type them into the Address Book, add them from e-mail messages you receive, or add them from a search of popular Internet directory services (white pages). The Address Book supports Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for viewing Internet directory services.
· Add a personal signature or stationery to your messages
You can insert essential information into outgoing messages as part of your personal signature, and you can create multiple signatures to use for different purposes. You can also include a business card with more detailed information. To make your messages look more attractive, you can add stationery patterns and backgrounds, and you can change the color and style of the text.
· Send and receive secure messages
You can digitally sign and encrypt messages by using digital IDs. Digitally signing your message assures recipients that the message is really from you. Encryption ensures that only intended recipients can read the message.
· Find newsgroups that interest you
Looking for a newsgroup that matches your interests? You can search for newsgroups that contain keywords or browse through all of the newsgroups available from your Usenet provider. When you find a newsgroup you want to view regularly, add it to your Subscribed list so you can find it again easily.
· View newsgroup conversations efficiently
You can view a newsgroup message and all of the responses without reading an entire message list. When you view the list of messages, you can expand and collapse conversations to make it easier to find what interests you. You can also use views to display only the messages you want to read.
· Download newsgroup messages for offline reading
To use your online time efficiently, you can download messages or entire newsgroups, so you don't have to be connected to your ISP to read messages. You can also download message headers only for offline viewing and then mark the headers of the messages you want to read; then the next time you are connected, Outlook Express downloads the message text. You can also compose messages offline and send them the next time you reconnect.
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
A SOFTWARE ENGINEER AND A RIVER GODESS.
Once upon a time, there was a software engineer who used to develop programs on his Pentium machine, sitting under a tree on the banks of a river. He used to earn his bread by selling those programs in the Sunday market.
One day, while he was working, his machine tumbled off the table and fell in the river. Encouraged by the Panchatantra story of his childhood (the woodcutter and the axe),
He started praying to the River Goddess. The River Goddess wanted to test him and so appeared only after one month of rigorous prayers. The engineer told her that he had lost his computer in the river.
As usual, the Goddess wanted to test his honesty. She showed him a match box and asked, "Is this your computer ?" Disappointed by the Goddess' lack of computer awareness, the engineer replied, "No."
She next showed him a pocket-sized calculator and asked if that was his.
Annoyed, the engineer said "No, not at all!!"
Finally, she came up with his own Pentium machine and asked if it was his.
The engineer, left with no option, sighed and said "Yes."
The River Goddess was happy with his honesty. She was about to give
Him all three items, but before she could make the offer, the engineer
Asked her, "Don't you know that you're supposed to show me some better computers before bringing up my own ?"
The River Goddess, angered at this, replied, "I know that, you stupid donkey! The first two things I showed you were the Trillennium and the Billennium, the latest computers from IBM !". So saying, she disappeared with the Pentium!!
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Moral :If you're not up-to-date with technology trends, it's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
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One day, while he was working, his machine tumbled off the table and fell in the river. Encouraged by the Panchatantra story of his childhood (the woodcutter and the axe),
He started praying to the River Goddess. The River Goddess wanted to test him and so appeared only after one month of rigorous prayers. The engineer told her that he had lost his computer in the river.
As usual, the Goddess wanted to test his honesty. She showed him a match box and asked, "Is this your computer ?" Disappointed by the Goddess' lack of computer awareness, the engineer replied, "No."
She next showed him a pocket-sized calculator and asked if that was his.
Annoyed, the engineer said "No, not at all!!"
Finally, she came up with his own Pentium machine and asked if it was his.
The engineer, left with no option, sighed and said "Yes."
The River Goddess was happy with his honesty. She was about to give
Him all three items, but before she could make the offer, the engineer
Asked her, "Don't you know that you're supposed to show me some better computers before bringing up my own ?"
The River Goddess, angered at this, replied, "I know that, you stupid donkey! The first two things I showed you were the Trillennium and the Billennium, the latest computers from IBM !". So saying, she disappeared with the Pentium!!
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Moral :If you're not up-to-date with technology trends, it's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
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chat not loading on ORKUT
Reasons:-
1. Slow Internet connection.
2. Glitch in orkut server due to heavy traffic from a particular area.
3. Chat settings not enabled ( or disabled in ORKUT).
4. Incompatibility of Browsers ( Outdated Browsers ).
5. Email address not validated. ( if you changed your email and haven't verified if, You WILL NOT be able to use chat feature)
6. Browsers cookies/java disabled.
Solutions:-
Follow these steps:
1. Check your internet speed and make sure that it's fast enough for the chat feature to load ( Chat feature shows error in slow net connection).
2. Enable Chat for Orkut:
http://www.google.com/support/talk/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=48894
3. Verify your email:
http://www.google.com/support/orkut/bin/answer.py?hlrm=br&answer=17435
4. Clear browsers cache and cookies( use (CTRL+SHIFT+DEL and select all the options and then click on DELETE/CLEAR):
http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050
5. Also use the latest version of browser ( i recommend for Firefox ):
http://www.google.com/support/orkut/bin/answer.py?answer=69553&topic=10290
6. Check weather JAVA is enabled on your Browser:
http://www.google.com/support/orkut/bin/answer.py?answer=69555
7. Check weather Cookies are enabled or not:
http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?answer=35851
8. Take a look for techinical error help:
http://www.google.com/support/orkut/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=16688
9. IF none of the above helps, we accept that there problem is common and apologise for inconvenience.
9. 1 you can use Google talk to use chat feature ( some times signing in to gtalk also enables Orkut chat in browser which was showing error):
http://www.google.com/talk/
9.2 Use gtalk lab edition if you want Invisibility ( gtalk doesn't support Invisibility):
http://www.google.com/talk/labsedition/index.html
Fill this form to help us getting your feedback and improving chat feature:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cnNyVV81RVVKZzZSVzBuQWhHVGV0TVE6MA
FOR MORE INFO ON ORKUT CHAT, TAKE A LOOK:
http://www.google.com/support/orkut/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=162166
hope this helps you...;)
happy Orkutting..
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Google I/O 2010: Google TV Set to Conquer the Living Room
Android was the star of the show on the second day of the Google I/O 2010 conference. The first half of the starting keynote was dedicated to the Android mobile platform and the launch of Android 2.2 Froyo. The second half was also about Android, though, a position it hasn’t been in before. Google has, as expected, officially announced Google TV, a new platform marrying software, hardware and the web and bringing them to the living room.
The emphasis is on ‘platform,’ Google TV is not just one device, or a piece of software, or even a service. It’s all of them combined to do what many have tried, but no one succeeded so far, combine a complete web experience with the TV experience in a way that compromises neither.
Details about Google TV have been trickling in for a couple of months now and most have been accurate. As far as hardware is concerned, Google TV will be available on TV sets, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes. What’s more, all of these will work with your existing cable or satellite box. This flexibility is possible because Google TV comes with just a few hardware requirements, Internet connectivity, both wired and wireless, HDMI connectivity and Bluetooth connectivity for input devices.
The platform will be powered by Intel chips, specifically Atom processors in combination with a dedicated GPU and specialized hardware for video and audio. This will ensure that Google TV devices will be able to run any kind of content you can throw at it, be it HD video or Flash games. The last part is possible because of the integrated Adobe Flash player.
Which brings us to the software components. Google TV runs Android. At the Google I/O keynote, the boxes were on Android 2.1, but this will change in the future, Google says. Of course, Android was designed as a mobile operating system, but its lightweight and tight integration with the hardware make it perfect for CE devices. Interestingly, though, there aren’t that many changes between the vanilla Android and the one running on these devices.
The second big software component is the browser. The interesting part here is that Google ditched the regular Android web browser and went with Google Chrome instead. The reason for this, the company says, is that Chrome is designed for a full web experience and better suited for the large screens. Of course, most people won’t even known they’re running Chrome, since it features a completely redesigned UI.
Google TV devices are expected to hit the shelves in autumn, in time for the big holiday-season sales. For now, you should expect devices from Sony, TV sets and Blu-ray players, and a box from Logitech. Google has also partnered with Dish Network to bring the platform to the satellite TV provider’s customers.
But this is only the beginning, Google plans to continue to develop the platform and eventually open it up to everyone. Right now, developers can start optimizing their sites for Google TV. In early 2011, Google will open up the Android Marketplace to Google TV so developers can start creating apps dedicated to the platform. And, finally, in summer 2011, Google says it will open-source everything, so anyone can use the platform on any device they want.
The emphasis is on ‘platform,’ Google TV is not just one device, or a piece of software, or even a service. It’s all of them combined to do what many have tried, but no one succeeded so far, combine a complete web experience with the TV experience in a way that compromises neither.
With Google TV, the line between traditional programming, online video and even other online content becomes blurred. Normally, finding something to watch on TV meant flipping through the channels or looking through the TV guide. But with the number of channels always increasing, it’s hard to find what you want when you want it. Google TV solves this with a simple idea, the same one Google has been applying for more than a decade, search.
With Google TV, the line between traditional programming, online video and even other online content becomes blurred. Normally, finding something to watch on TV meant flipping through the channels or looking through the TV guide. But with the number of channels always increasing, it’s hard to find what you want when you want it. Google TV solves this with a simple idea, the same one Google has been applying for more than a decade, search.
Users will be able to bring up a search box that enables them to search specifically for the content they want. But, of course, the content they want may not be on at that particular time. It may be available online, though, so, luckily, Google TV looks to online sources as well to find what they need. In a sense, for the viewers, it won’t matter where the content is coming from, they will get the same experience.
Of course, you don’t always know what you want to watch, that’s part of the appeal of the TV. Google TV has this covered too and will enable you to browse to find something that you like, again, be it online or on TV. And it doesn’t have to be just video content. With a full browser at your disposal, you could view a Flickr slideshow or even play a Flash game on your big-screen TV.
Details about Google TV have been trickling in for a couple of months now and most have been accurate. As far as hardware is concerned, Google TV will be available on TV sets, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes. What’s more, all of these will work with your existing cable or satellite box. This flexibility is possible because Google TV comes with just a few hardware requirements, Internet connectivity, both wired and wireless, HDMI connectivity and Bluetooth connectivity for input devices.
The platform will be powered by Intel chips, specifically Atom processors in combination with a dedicated GPU and specialized hardware for video and audio. This will ensure that Google TV devices will be able to run any kind of content you can throw at it, be it HD video or Flash games. The last part is possible because of the integrated Adobe Flash player.
Which brings us to the software components. Google TV runs Android. At the Google I/O keynote, the boxes were on Android 2.1, but this will change in the future, Google says. Of course, Android was designed as a mobile operating system, but its lightweight and tight integration with the hardware make it perfect for CE devices. Interestingly, though, there aren’t that many changes between the vanilla Android and the one running on these devices.
The second big software component is the browser. The interesting part here is that Google ditched the regular Android web browser and went with Google Chrome instead. The reason for this, the company says, is that Chrome is designed for a full web experience and better suited for the large screens. Of course, most people won’t even known they’re running Chrome, since it features a completely redesigned UI.
Google TV devices are expected to hit the shelves in autumn, in time for the big holiday-season sales. For now, you should expect devices from Sony, TV sets and Blu-ray players, and a box from Logitech. Google has also partnered with Dish Network to bring the platform to the satellite TV provider’s customers.
But this is only the beginning, Google plans to continue to develop the platform and eventually open it up to everyone. Right now, developers can start optimizing their sites for Google TV. In early 2011, Google will open up the Android Marketplace to Google TV so developers can start creating apps dedicated to the platform. And, finally, in summer 2011, Google says it will open-source everything, so anyone can use the platform on any device they want.
Microsoft Wins the Best Large Workplace in Europe 2010 Three Years in a Row
Microsoft has been deemed as the Best Large Workplace in Europe 2010 by the Great Place to Work Institute for the third year running. It is quite an honor for the Redmond company’s over the pond presence, especially considering the sheer size of the “competitors.” The Great Place to Work Institute conducted an evaluation survey of in excess of 1,300 companies in no less than 17 markets across Europe. The results of the 100 Best Workplaces in Europe report as well as the awards for companies were unveiled during a gala ceremony at the Great Place to Work European Conference 2010 in Madrid on May 20, 2010.
Jean-Philippe Courtois, president, Microsoft International, welcomed news of the award. “Investing in people and creating a work environment that utilizes the latest technology has enabled staff to transform the way they work and interact with colleagues, delivering a strong work-life balance and a highly motivated and empowered team. This past year has been challenging for businesses and employees in all industries, and Microsoft is no different. That said, we continue to be optimistic especially as our industry transitions toward what we believe is the next big era in technology – cloud computing," he stated.
It is because Microsoft’s extensive investments in people that the award was given. According to the Redmond company, the award is designed to celebrate exceptional working environments, but also practices, as well as the benefits and recognition that workers receive. Palle Ellemann Knudsen, managing director for Great Place to Work Institute Europe, underlined that one of the winning points with the software giant was the way it remained consistent in the values it offered as an employer.
Linux Mint 9 (Isadora)
Linux Mint 9 (Isadora) is based on the newly released Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx) operating system, and is powered by the same Linux kernel 2.6.32.11. It now features over 30,000 software packages in the repositories, a new backup/restore tool, improvements to the Mint Menu, Windows installer, new artwork and lots of other nice improvements.
The Linux Mint 9 has a modified installer, to look just like the one in Ubuntu 10.04. It includes a new and very nice feature, one that is still missing from the popular Ubuntu OS, a very helpful and instructive welcome screen. Useful applications and desktop improvements, such as Mozilla Thunderbird 3, Pidgin or the Open in Terminal script for Nautilus are also present in this release!
Linux Mint 9 (Isadora) boots faster, it will be supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server (LTS release), and, last but not least, it includes new and beautiful artwork, with lots of wonderful wallpapers, some nice GNOME themes and the GNOME-Wise icons.
About Linux Mint
Linux Mint is and will always be an elegant, easy-to-use, up-to-date, 100% free and comfortable Linux operating system based on the very popular Ubuntu OS. It offers paid commercial support to companies and individuals. Also, free community support is available from the forums and the IRC channel.
The Linux Mint 9 has a modified installer, to look just like the one in Ubuntu 10.04. It includes a new and very nice feature, one that is still missing from the popular Ubuntu OS, a very helpful and instructive welcome screen. Useful applications and desktop improvements, such as Mozilla Thunderbird 3, Pidgin or the Open in Terminal script for Nautilus are also present in this release!
Linux Mint 9 (Isadora) boots faster, it will be supported for 3 years on the desktop and 5 years on the server (LTS release), and, last but not least, it includes new and beautiful artwork, with lots of wonderful wallpapers, some nice GNOME themes and the GNOME-Wise icons.
About Linux Mint
Linux Mint is and will always be an elegant, easy-to-use, up-to-date, 100% free and comfortable Linux operating system based on the very popular Ubuntu OS. It offers paid commercial support to companies and individuals. Also, free community support is available from the forums and the IRC channel.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Adobe Reader 9.3.2 / 8.2.1
A software that lets you view and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files
Adobe Acrobat Reader is free, and freely distributable software that lets you view and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
Acrobat Reader also lets you fill in and submit PDF forms online.
Adobe Portable Document Format
Invented by Adobe Systems and perfected over 15 years, Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) lets you capture and view robust information - from any application, on any computer system - and share it with anyone around the world.
Adobe Reader 9 software adds much new functionality, especially relating to collaboration, PDF file creation, security, and an enhanced user experience.
Improved launch speeds
Looking for faster launch speeds? Adobe has enhanced general performance and, in particular, has reduced launch times with Adobe Reader 9. Try it: You'll notice the difference.
PDF Portfolios
Packages, introduced in Adobe Reader 8, have been greatly enhanced and renamed. Portfolios provide easy navigation when you work with multiple PDF documents and other document types. They also enable you to work with a collection of materials such as drawings, e-mail messages, spreadsheets, and videos as a single file, which makes distribution, storage, retrieval, and collaboration easy for end users.
Native Adobe Flash support
Adobe Reader 9 can natively display rich media content, which you'll notice immediately with Portfolios. Interested in viewing SWF and FLV files? Adobe Reader 9 is the answer.
Acrobat.com (beta)
Included with Adobe Reader 9 is Acrobat.com (beta), an exciting new set of online services from Adobe. With Acrobat.com, you can create PDF files online; create and coauthor documents with others; host live web meetings; upload and share PDF files and other types of documents and control who has access to them; and even embed a rich, interactive preview of your document in a web page.
All of these services and more are provided online, so you can access them from anywhere. And you'll find easy access points from within Reader 9. As an added convenience, Acrobat.com leverages Adobe AIR, so you can interact with Acrobat.com from your desktop. Acrobat.com on Adobe AIR is a small application that is included with your download of Adobe Reader 9. Available in select languages.
Improved CAD and geospatial functionality CAD and geospatial functionality have been greatly enhanced in Adobe Reader 9. For instance, CAD designs or geospatial maps that have been converted to PDF offer Adobe Reader users access to CAD features, such as dimensions, or map features, such as longitude and latitude, for powerful collaboration and interaction.
PDF Standards Pane
When a PDF/A or PDF/X standard compliant file is opened, a Standards Pane appears and provides important file details.
Security enhancements
Adobe Reader 9 provides new digital signature functionality for an improved user experience. The new version also adds support for 256-bit AES encryption.
Accessibility enhancements
Adobe Reader 9 significantly improves the viewing of XFA forms for accessibility, while providing greater screen reader support.
Adobe Reader 9 MUI
Adobe Reader 9 MUI is Adobe's Multilingual User Interface version. This product is capable of installing any combination of supported languages. So, for example, you can install French, German, and Spanish simultaneously and then have the capability to switch among those languages within Adobe Reader. The user interface changes to the appropriate language on the fly.
Here are some key features of "Adobe Reader":
Enhance interaction with PDF Portfolios:
· PDF Portfolios provide easier navigation when you work with multiple PDF documents and other document types. Portfolios also enable you to work with a collection of materials such as drawings, e-mail messages, spreadsheets, and videos as a single file, which makes distribution, storage, retrieval, and collaboration easy for end users.
Work with Acrobat.com (beta):
From Reader 9, you can go directly into Acrobat.com (beta), an exciting new set of online services from Adobe, to perform common tasks, such as:
Create up to five Adobe PDF files:
· Share and store documents on the web
· Create and collaborate on a document in Adobe Buzzword
· Easily share your screen using Adobe ConnectNow
· You can also help colleagues, clients, and partners get on the same page at the same time with the ability to conavigate documents. Simply use Acrobat.com services to enable collaboration on a PDF file, and then distribute the PDF file and walk recipients through it in real time by controlling their page view.
· As an added convenience, Acrobat.com leverages Adobe AIR, so you can interact with Acrobat.com from your desktop as well. Acrobat.com on Adobe AIR is a small application that is included with your download of Adobe Reader 9.
Interact directly with Adobe Flash software:
· Adobe Reader can natively display rich media content, enabling a new level of end-user interaction.
Realize more secure document workflows:
· Better protect documents, forms, and drawings by leveraging Adobe LiveCycle ES and Adobe Acrobat software. Whether you want digital signatures for authenticity and integrity or document rights management for confidentiality, authorization, and accountability, Adobe Reader is the perfect solution.
Get more done with a simplified user interface:
· View information more precisely and efficiently with the Adobe Reader user interface. Choose the reading mode to fit more content on the screen or the two-up mode to view page spreads without excess space in the middle. Zoom in, pan over, or leverage the loupe feature to take a closer look.
Search single or multiple PDF files:
· Find and retrieve any PDF document or a phrase within a document in a matter of seconds. Search for words in page content, annotations, bookmarks, form fields, or document metadata within any PDF file on a local computer.
Complete forms online as well as offline:
· Enable customers to confidently act on information — filling, saving, and electronically submitting forms.
Leverage CAD and geospatial functionality:
· CAD designs or geospatial maps that have been converted to PDF offer Adobe Reader users access to CAD features, such as dimensions, or map features, such as longitude and latitude, for powerful collaboration and interaction.
· Additional features for IT managers, architects, and developers
· Enable Multilingual User Interface
· Adobe Reader MUI is Adobe's Multilingual User Interface version. This product is capable of installing any combination of supported languages. So, for example, you can install French, German, and Spanish simultaneously, and then have the capability to switch among those languages within Adobe Reader. The user interface changes to the appropriate language on the fly.
Deploy Adobe Reader using industry-standard tools:
· Quickly manage and control Reader deployments using the Adobe Customization Wizard, IBM Tivoli, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Windows Group Policy Objects, or Active Directory. Centrally host Reader using Citrix Metaframe Presentation Server or Microsoft Windows Terminal Server.
Support extended teams across operating systems:
· Deliver a reliable experience across operating systems. Reader supports a wide variety of operating systems, including Microsoft, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris.
Enjoy support for security standards:
· Reader supports leading security standards, including SOAP/WSDL, XSD, Kerberos, W3C XML digital signatures, 256-bit AES, OASIS WS-Security, HTTP/HTTPS, RSA, XML encryption, and ECMAScript for XML (E4X) in the JavaScript interpreter. Reader is also NIST PKI test-suite compliant.
Develop new capabilities:
· Extend the functionality of Adobe Reader using the Acrobat software development kit (SDK), now available free of charge.
Leverage accessibility features:
· Reader helps meet the accessibility requirements mandated by Section 508 of the amended U.S. Rehabilitation Act. Try the Read Out Loud capabilities, or change the reading order of pages or columns after PDF files are tagged to accommodate preferences.
Support international standards:
· Reader supports the new ISO Standard 32000 for PDF. Also, Reader continues to support PDF/A, the ISO-approved standard for the long-term preservation of electronic documents; PDF/X (printing); PDF/H; PDF/E (engineering); XMP/RDF; and ODBC.
Requirements:
· Intel Pentium III or equivalent processor
· 128MB of RAM (256MB recommended for complex forms or large documents)
· 110MB of available hard-disk space
· Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Firefox 1.5 or 2.0, Mozilla 1.7.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader is free, and freely distributable software that lets you view and print Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
Acrobat Reader also lets you fill in and submit PDF forms online.
Adobe Portable Document Format
Invented by Adobe Systems and perfected over 15 years, Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) lets you capture and view robust information - from any application, on any computer system - and share it with anyone around the world.
Adobe Reader 9 software adds much new functionality, especially relating to collaboration, PDF file creation, security, and an enhanced user experience.
Improved launch speeds
Looking for faster launch speeds? Adobe has enhanced general performance and, in particular, has reduced launch times with Adobe Reader 9. Try it: You'll notice the difference.
PDF Portfolios
Packages, introduced in Adobe Reader 8, have been greatly enhanced and renamed. Portfolios provide easy navigation when you work with multiple PDF documents and other document types. They also enable you to work with a collection of materials such as drawings, e-mail messages, spreadsheets, and videos as a single file, which makes distribution, storage, retrieval, and collaboration easy for end users.
Native Adobe Flash support
Adobe Reader 9 can natively display rich media content, which you'll notice immediately with Portfolios. Interested in viewing SWF and FLV files? Adobe Reader 9 is the answer.
Acrobat.com (beta)
Included with Adobe Reader 9 is Acrobat.com (beta), an exciting new set of online services from Adobe. With Acrobat.com, you can create PDF files online; create and coauthor documents with others; host live web meetings; upload and share PDF files and other types of documents and control who has access to them; and even embed a rich, interactive preview of your document in a web page.
All of these services and more are provided online, so you can access them from anywhere. And you'll find easy access points from within Reader 9. As an added convenience, Acrobat.com leverages Adobe AIR, so you can interact with Acrobat.com from your desktop. Acrobat.com on Adobe AIR is a small application that is included with your download of Adobe Reader 9. Available in select languages.
Improved CAD and geospatial functionality CAD and geospatial functionality have been greatly enhanced in Adobe Reader 9. For instance, CAD designs or geospatial maps that have been converted to PDF offer Adobe Reader users access to CAD features, such as dimensions, or map features, such as longitude and latitude, for powerful collaboration and interaction.
PDF Standards Pane
When a PDF/A or PDF/X standard compliant file is opened, a Standards Pane appears and provides important file details.
Security enhancements
Adobe Reader 9 provides new digital signature functionality for an improved user experience. The new version also adds support for 256-bit AES encryption.
Accessibility enhancements
Adobe Reader 9 significantly improves the viewing of XFA forms for accessibility, while providing greater screen reader support.
Adobe Reader 9 MUI
Adobe Reader 9 MUI is Adobe's Multilingual User Interface version. This product is capable of installing any combination of supported languages. So, for example, you can install French, German, and Spanish simultaneously and then have the capability to switch among those languages within Adobe Reader. The user interface changes to the appropriate language on the fly.
Here are some key features of "Adobe Reader":
Enhance interaction with PDF Portfolios:
· PDF Portfolios provide easier navigation when you work with multiple PDF documents and other document types. Portfolios also enable you to work with a collection of materials such as drawings, e-mail messages, spreadsheets, and videos as a single file, which makes distribution, storage, retrieval, and collaboration easy for end users.
Work with Acrobat.com (beta):
From Reader 9, you can go directly into Acrobat.com (beta), an exciting new set of online services from Adobe, to perform common tasks, such as:
Create up to five Adobe PDF files:
· Share and store documents on the web
· Create and collaborate on a document in Adobe Buzzword
· Easily share your screen using Adobe ConnectNow
· You can also help colleagues, clients, and partners get on the same page at the same time with the ability to conavigate documents. Simply use Acrobat.com services to enable collaboration on a PDF file, and then distribute the PDF file and walk recipients through it in real time by controlling their page view.
· As an added convenience, Acrobat.com leverages Adobe AIR, so you can interact with Acrobat.com from your desktop as well. Acrobat.com on Adobe AIR is a small application that is included with your download of Adobe Reader 9.
Interact directly with Adobe Flash software:
· Adobe Reader can natively display rich media content, enabling a new level of end-user interaction.
Realize more secure document workflows:
· Better protect documents, forms, and drawings by leveraging Adobe LiveCycle ES and Adobe Acrobat software. Whether you want digital signatures for authenticity and integrity or document rights management for confidentiality, authorization, and accountability, Adobe Reader is the perfect solution.
Get more done with a simplified user interface:
· View information more precisely and efficiently with the Adobe Reader user interface. Choose the reading mode to fit more content on the screen or the two-up mode to view page spreads without excess space in the middle. Zoom in, pan over, or leverage the loupe feature to take a closer look.
Search single or multiple PDF files:
· Find and retrieve any PDF document or a phrase within a document in a matter of seconds. Search for words in page content, annotations, bookmarks, form fields, or document metadata within any PDF file on a local computer.
Complete forms online as well as offline:
· Enable customers to confidently act on information — filling, saving, and electronically submitting forms.
Leverage CAD and geospatial functionality:
· CAD designs or geospatial maps that have been converted to PDF offer Adobe Reader users access to CAD features, such as dimensions, or map features, such as longitude and latitude, for powerful collaboration and interaction.
· Additional features for IT managers, architects, and developers
· Enable Multilingual User Interface
· Adobe Reader MUI is Adobe's Multilingual User Interface version. This product is capable of installing any combination of supported languages. So, for example, you can install French, German, and Spanish simultaneously, and then have the capability to switch among those languages within Adobe Reader. The user interface changes to the appropriate language on the fly.
Deploy Adobe Reader using industry-standard tools:
· Quickly manage and control Reader deployments using the Adobe Customization Wizard, IBM Tivoli, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Windows Group Policy Objects, or Active Directory. Centrally host Reader using Citrix Metaframe Presentation Server or Microsoft Windows Terminal Server.
Support extended teams across operating systems:
· Deliver a reliable experience across operating systems. Reader supports a wide variety of operating systems, including Microsoft, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris.
Enjoy support for security standards:
· Reader supports leading security standards, including SOAP/WSDL, XSD, Kerberos, W3C XML digital signatures, 256-bit AES, OASIS WS-Security, HTTP/HTTPS, RSA, XML encryption, and ECMAScript for XML (E4X) in the JavaScript interpreter. Reader is also NIST PKI test-suite compliant.
Develop new capabilities:
· Extend the functionality of Adobe Reader using the Acrobat software development kit (SDK), now available free of charge.
Leverage accessibility features:
· Reader helps meet the accessibility requirements mandated by Section 508 of the amended U.S. Rehabilitation Act. Try the Read Out Loud capabilities, or change the reading order of pages or columns after PDF files are tagged to accommodate preferences.
Support international standards:
· Reader supports the new ISO Standard 32000 for PDF. Also, Reader continues to support PDF/A, the ISO-approved standard for the long-term preservation of electronic documents; PDF/X (printing); PDF/H; PDF/E (engineering); XMP/RDF; and ODBC.
Requirements:
· Intel Pentium III or equivalent processor
· 128MB of RAM (256MB recommended for complex forms or large documents)
· 110MB of available hard-disk space
· Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Firefox 1.5 or 2.0, Mozilla 1.7.
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Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus 10.0.0.567: Free Download
Avira AntiVir Personal FREE Antivirus was developed to be a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitors every action executed by the user or the operating system and reacts promptly when a malicious program is detected.
Avira AntiVir Personal is a comprehensive, easy to use antivirus program, designed to offer reliable free of charge virus protection to home-users, for personal use only, and is not for business or commercial use.
Avira AntiVir Personal gives you the following functions:
· Control Center for monitoring, administering and controlling the entire program
· Central configuration with user-friendly standard and advanced options and context-sensitive help
· Scanner (On-Demand Scan) with profile-controlled and configurable search for all known types of virus and malware
· Integration into the Windows Vista User Account Control allows you to carry out tasks requiring administrator rights
· Guard (On-Access Scan) for continuous monitoring of all file access attempts
· Integrated quarantine management to isolate and process suspicious files
· Rootkit protection for detecting hidden malware installed in your computer system (rootkits) (Only for 32-bit systems)
· Direct access to detailed information on the detected viruses and malware via the Internet
· Simple and quick updates to the program, virus definitions, and search engine through Single File Update and incremental VDF updates via a webserver on the Internet
· Integrated Scheduler to plan one-off or recurring tasks, such as updates or test runs
· Very high rates of virus and malware detection using innovative search technologies (search engines) and heuristic search processes
· Detection of all common archive types, including detection of nested archives and smart extensions
· High-performance multithreading function (simultaneous high-speed scanning of multiple files)
NOTE:
Avira AntiVir Personal is free for personal use only. A license key can be downloaded from here.
Here are some key features of "Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus":
· AntiVir protection against viruses, worms and Trojans AntiDialer protection against expensive dialers
· AntiRootkit protection against hidden rootkits
· Faster Scanning up to 20% faster
· AntiPhishing protection against phishing
· AntiSpyware protection against spyware and adware NetbookSupport for laptops with low resolution
· QuickRemoval eliminates viruses at the push of a button
Requirements:
· At least 100 MB of free hard disk memory space (more if using Quarantine for temporary storage)
· At least 192 MB RAM under Windows 2000/XP
· At least 512 MB RAM under Windows Vista
· For the installation of Avira AntiVir Personal: Administrator rights
· For all installations: Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Limitations:
· Not for Commercial or Business use
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
New Gui:
· Avira AntiVir, version 10 will be released with a new graphical user interface that features a completely new set of icons as well as a new 3D navigation bar and a continuous background picture.
· The new user interface keeps the proven elements of the old interface and the customer does not need to get into a new interface. However, the new icon set and the other new elements make it much easier for the customer to find his way around the program.
Avira AntiVir ProActiv :
· Avira AntiVir, version 10 is now equipped with a brand new host-based intrusion prevention system called Avira AntiVir ProActiv. AntiVir ProActiv constantly monitors the behaviour of the system in real-time and looks for unusual events.
· An integrated rule-system is able to decide proactively if a certain event (or a combination of events) indicates that the system is currently under attack from a new or unknown malware.
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Avira AntiVir Personal is a comprehensive, easy to use antivirus program, designed to offer reliable free of charge virus protection to home-users, for personal use only, and is not for business or commercial use.
Avira AntiVir Personal gives you the following functions:
· Control Center for monitoring, administering and controlling the entire program
· Central configuration with user-friendly standard and advanced options and context-sensitive help
· Scanner (On-Demand Scan) with profile-controlled and configurable search for all known types of virus and malware
· Integration into the Windows Vista User Account Control allows you to carry out tasks requiring administrator rights
· Guard (On-Access Scan) for continuous monitoring of all file access attempts
· Integrated quarantine management to isolate and process suspicious files
· Rootkit protection for detecting hidden malware installed in your computer system (rootkits) (Only for 32-bit systems)
· Direct access to detailed information on the detected viruses and malware via the Internet
· Simple and quick updates to the program, virus definitions, and search engine through Single File Update and incremental VDF updates via a webserver on the Internet
· Integrated Scheduler to plan one-off or recurring tasks, such as updates or test runs
· Very high rates of virus and malware detection using innovative search technologies (search engines) and heuristic search processes
· Detection of all common archive types, including detection of nested archives and smart extensions
· High-performance multithreading function (simultaneous high-speed scanning of multiple files)
NOTE:
Avira AntiVir Personal is free for personal use only. A license key can be downloaded from here.
Here are some key features of "Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus":
· AntiVir protection against viruses, worms and Trojans AntiDialer protection against expensive dialers
· AntiRootkit protection against hidden rootkits
· Faster Scanning up to 20% faster
· AntiPhishing protection against phishing
· AntiSpyware protection against spyware and adware NetbookSupport for laptops with low resolution
· QuickRemoval eliminates viruses at the push of a button
Requirements:
· At least 100 MB of free hard disk memory space (more if using Quarantine for temporary storage)
· At least 192 MB RAM under Windows 2000/XP
· At least 512 MB RAM under Windows Vista
· For the installation of Avira AntiVir Personal: Administrator rights
· For all installations: Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Limitations:
· Not for Commercial or Business use
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
New Gui:
· Avira AntiVir, version 10 will be released with a new graphical user interface that features a completely new set of icons as well as a new 3D navigation bar and a continuous background picture.
· The new user interface keeps the proven elements of the old interface and the customer does not need to get into a new interface. However, the new icon set and the other new elements make it much easier for the customer to find his way around the program.
Avira AntiVir ProActiv :
· Avira AntiVir, version 10 is now equipped with a brand new host-based intrusion prevention system called Avira AntiVir ProActiv. AntiVir ProActiv constantly monitors the behaviour of the system in real-time and looks for unusual events.
· An integrated rule-system is able to decide proactively if a certain event (or a combination of events) indicates that the system is currently under attack from a new or unknown malware.
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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional 10.0.30319.1
The Visual Studio development system is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help software developers create innovative, next-generation applications. It’s the perfect work environment for application developers.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4.0 are the next generation development tools and platform for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System, and the Web.
Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4.0 mark the next generation of developer tools from Microsoft. Designed to address the latest needs of developers, Visual Studio delivers key innovations in the following pillars:
The Microsoft Visual Studio delivers on the Microsoft vision of smart client applications by enabling developers to rapidly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality, rich user experiences.
· Democratizing Application Lifecycle Management
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) crosses many roles within an organization and traditionally not every one of the roles has been an equal player in the process. Visual Studio Team System 2010 continues to build the platform for functional equality and shared commitment across an organization’s ALM process.
· Enabling emerging trends
Every year the industry develops new technologies and new trends. With Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0, Microsoft delivers tooling and framework support for the latest innovations in application architecture, development and deployment.
· Inspiring developer delight
Ever since the first release of Visual Studio, Microsoft has set the bar for developer productivity and flexibility. Visual Studio 2010 continues to deliver on the core developer experience by significantly improving upon it for roles involved with the software development process. .NET Framework 4.0 contains numerous improvements that make it easier to develop powerful and compelling applications.
· Riding the next generation platform wave
Microsoft continues to invest in the market leading operating system, productivity application and server platforms to deliver increased customer value in these offerings. With Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 customers will have the tooling support and the platform support needed to create amazing solutions around these technologies.
Hardware Requirements:
- Computer that has a 1.6 GHz or faster processor
- RAM: 1 GB RAM for x86; 2 GB RAM for x64; An additional 512 MB RAM if Visual Studio is running in a Virtual Machine
- 3 GB of available hard-disk space
- 5400 RPM hard disk
- DirectX 9-capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
- DVD-ROM drive
NOTE:
The RC build is set to run through June 30, 2010.
Microsoft Visual Studio Test Professional 2010
Microsoft Visual Studio Test Professional 2010 is an integrated testing toolset that delivers a complete plan-test-track workflow to enable in-context collaboration between you and your developers, greatly increasing your visibility to the overall project.
Make a sustainable impact to software quality with Microsoft Visual Studio Test Professional 2010, the integrated testing toolset that delivers a complete plan-test-track workflow. File high quality bugs with rich diagnostics for your developers. Take full advantage of a task-driven user interface and features like Fast Forward for Manual Testing so you can focus your time and energy on high-value tasks.
With tight integration to Team Foundation Server you will gain in-context collaboration between all team roles, greatly increasing your visibility to the overall project while providing full traceability of user stories and requirements, progress reports, and real-time quality metrics. Test Professional 2010 helps you make informed, timely decisions to drive down the risks associated with your software releases.
Hardware Requirements:
- Computer that has a 1.6 GHz or faster processor
- RAM: 1 GB RAM for x86; 2 GB RAM for x64; An additional 512 MB RAM if Visual Studio is running in a Virtual Machine
- 3 GB of available hard-disk space
- 5400 RPM hard disk
- DirectX 9-capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
- DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is as versatile as you are. Target the platforms of your choice with tools, technologies, and guidance that help you to be more productive and creative.
The Visual Studio development system is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help software developers create innovative, next-generation applications. It’s the perfect work environment for application developers.
Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition is a comprehensive set of tools that accelerates the process of turning the developer's vision into reality. Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition was engineered to support development projects that target the Web (including ASP.NET AJAX), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, SQL Server 2008, and Windows Mobile devices.
This Trial Edition is fully functional but will expire after 90 days. This trial software is not supported by Customer Services and Support (CSS)
Requirements:
In addition, Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition requires:
· Computer with a 1.6 GHz or faster processor
· 384 MB of RAM or more (768 MB of RAM or more for Windows Vista)
· 2.2 GB of available hard-disk space
· 5400 RPM hard drive
· 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution display
· DVD-ROM Drive
· Additional features may require Internet access. Fees may apply.
Limitations:
· 90 days trial
Here are some key features of "Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional":
· WINDOWS
· A match made in developer heaven
· With Visual Studio 2008, you can easily use your development skills to target Windows, the world’s most widely used operating system. Integrate peripherals, local storage, and heterogeneous systems to deliver differentiated applications—and combine the performance of the rich client with the best of the Web.
Performance as powerful as your imagination:
· Leverage local storage and local resources such as peripherals for high-performance and occasionally-connected applications.
Create data-driven applications with ease:
· Through LINQ, perform query, set, and transform operations using familiar object-oriented languages like Visual C# and Visual Basic.
Deliver the best of Windows and the Web :
· Create client applications that utilize Web services—or create offline tools that are complementary to Web-based applications.
Do less grunt work :
· The .NET Framework provides a huge variety of pre-built services and classes that help you work more efficiently.
Know it now :
· Intellisense makes you more efficient, providing inline code guidance right there in the editor—no more paging back and forth to documentation.
Easily create rich user experiences :
· Collaborate more effectively and efficiently with designers through integration between Visual Studio and Microsoft Expression.
Take quality to a new level :
· Use integrated debugging and static code analysis to improve quality early and often.
· WEB
· Stand out from the crowd
· The Web is one of the most exciting—and competitive—platforms for software development today. Pull away from the pack in every respect—visual design, user experience, performance, and utility—and get your applications out there faster with Visual Studio 2008.
Enhance form and function :
· Use Microsoft Silverlight, a standardized, cross-platform presentation layer to deliver user experiences that combine visual excitement with powerful functionality.
Use the latest technologies :
· More easily deploy AJAX with Intellisense and inline debugging for JavaScript.
Watch what you’re doing :
· Use split-window XML and CSS designers to see the effects of code changes on the visual experience, immediately in the designer.
Tame CSS :
· Examine CSS dependencies down to individual objects with the intuitive CSS Properties and Manage Styles tools.
Fear no wireframe :
· ASP.NET provides services and classes that make managing complex Web sites and applications easy, such as Master Detail Pages for flexible site templates.
· GAMES
· Play with your games
· Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional developer, Visual Studio helps bring your game experiences to life exactly as you imagine them. Wow players with sophisticated gameplay and visual experiences and get your games to market faster.
Share your passion :
· Talk and share games with an active community of creators and players.
Reduce time-to-awesome :
· Use the fast and powerful Visual Studio 2008 IDE to get your games up and running and take advantage of performance-tuned libraries.
Reach more eyeballs :
· Develop for PC, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Zune—and distribute your games through Xbox LIVE Marketplace
· MOBILE
· Take your software breakthroughs mobile
· Windows Mobile is a rich platform for mobile applications. Visual Studio 2008 helps you build them faster and better using the same code editor, designers, and debugging tools you would for creating other application types.
Make the most of device resources :
· The .NET Compact Framework is optimized for the smaller memory and lower processor speeds of mobile devices.
Build advanced mobile applications quickly :
· A huge variety of pre-built classes and objects help you quickly integrate data, services, and cross-platform and cross-device communication.
Make your work more accessible :
· Windows Mobile provides the familiar Windows client computing experience on a mobile, giving your application broader reach.
· OFFICE
· Familiar applications, new tricks
· Extend the Microsoft Office System using Visual Studio 2008 to create information worker solutions that are innovative, yet immediately familiar and easy to use. Plus, you can reach a huge base of Office System users whether you work inside an enterprise or as an independent vendor.
Build with open standards :
· Microsoft Office 2007 System documents are based on OpenXML, which supports data-sharing among Office system applications and enterprise systems.
Get a head start with a proven platform :
· Add job- or vertical-specific functionality to the familiar applications information workers use every day.
Work smarter :
· Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition includes templates for creating Office system add-ons.
Start with a rich user interface :
· Integrate your solutions into the Office system visual environment including the Office Fluent interface and the Ribbon.
Work faster :
· The .NET framework provides pre-built services for controlling, connecting, and securing Office System add-ons.
Connect users to data :
· Language Integrated Query (LINQ) makes it easy to incorporate any type of data into your application without learning specialized languages or methods.
· SERVER
· Set the controls for the heart of the datacenter
· With rapidly evolving technology options—Web services, cloud computing, virtualized desktops, and more—server development has never been more rewarding or challenging. Visual Studio 2008 helps you create interoperable, data-rich services quickly and efficiently, minimizing grunt work and supporting your next-generation innovations.
Maximize application performance :
· Leverage the 64 bit capabilities of the .NET framework.
Enhance interoperability :
· Create connected applications using standards-based messaging protocols (such as SOAP and REST) with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).
Incorporate data easily :
· Integrate data calls into the flow of code with LINQ, a set of language extensions to Visual Basic and Visual C#.
Go big :
· Create more scalable applications with Windows Workflow Foundation.
Fly in the cloud :
· Take advantage of the Microsoft Azure, an Internet-scale cloud services platform hosted in Microsoft data centers.
· ALM
· Give your team the power to succeed with an application lifecycle management solution
· Visual Studio 2008 Team System enables team members to continuously collaborate while relying on complete tools and guidance through every step of the development lifecycle. The results are cost savings, faster time-to-market, and improved application quality.
Use the process that’s right for you :
· Team Foundation Server provides templates for popular ALM processes and can be extended to work with your other methodologies.
Manage code more effectively :
· Comprehensive source control, code checkout and bug tracking tools help you tame complex projects.
Provide specialists with the right tools for the job :
· Visual Studio Team System provides multiple editions to meet the needs of professionals on your team architects, developers, database experts, and testers.
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Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4.0 are the next generation development tools and platform for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System, and the Web.
Visual Studio 2010 and the .NET Framework 4.0 mark the next generation of developer tools from Microsoft. Designed to address the latest needs of developers, Visual Studio delivers key innovations in the following pillars:
The Microsoft Visual Studio delivers on the Microsoft vision of smart client applications by enabling developers to rapidly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality, rich user experiences.
· Democratizing Application Lifecycle Management
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) crosses many roles within an organization and traditionally not every one of the roles has been an equal player in the process. Visual Studio Team System 2010 continues to build the platform for functional equality and shared commitment across an organization’s ALM process.
· Enabling emerging trends
Every year the industry develops new technologies and new trends. With Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0, Microsoft delivers tooling and framework support for the latest innovations in application architecture, development and deployment.
· Inspiring developer delight
Ever since the first release of Visual Studio, Microsoft has set the bar for developer productivity and flexibility. Visual Studio 2010 continues to deliver on the core developer experience by significantly improving upon it for roles involved with the software development process. .NET Framework 4.0 contains numerous improvements that make it easier to develop powerful and compelling applications.
· Riding the next generation platform wave
Microsoft continues to invest in the market leading operating system, productivity application and server platforms to deliver increased customer value in these offerings. With Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0 customers will have the tooling support and the platform support needed to create amazing solutions around these technologies.
Hardware Requirements:
- Computer that has a 1.6 GHz or faster processor
- RAM: 1 GB RAM for x86; 2 GB RAM for x64; An additional 512 MB RAM if Visual Studio is running in a Virtual Machine
- 3 GB of available hard-disk space
- 5400 RPM hard disk
- DirectX 9-capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
- DVD-ROM drive
NOTE:
The RC build is set to run through June 30, 2010.
Microsoft Visual Studio Test Professional 2010
Microsoft Visual Studio Test Professional 2010 is an integrated testing toolset that delivers a complete plan-test-track workflow to enable in-context collaboration between you and your developers, greatly increasing your visibility to the overall project.
Make a sustainable impact to software quality with Microsoft Visual Studio Test Professional 2010, the integrated testing toolset that delivers a complete plan-test-track workflow. File high quality bugs with rich diagnostics for your developers. Take full advantage of a task-driven user interface and features like Fast Forward for Manual Testing so you can focus your time and energy on high-value tasks.
With tight integration to Team Foundation Server you will gain in-context collaboration between all team roles, greatly increasing your visibility to the overall project while providing full traceability of user stories and requirements, progress reports, and real-time quality metrics. Test Professional 2010 helps you make informed, timely decisions to drive down the risks associated with your software releases.
Hardware Requirements:
- Computer that has a 1.6 GHz or faster processor
- RAM: 1 GB RAM for x86; 2 GB RAM for x64; An additional 512 MB RAM if Visual Studio is running in a Virtual Machine
- 3 GB of available hard-disk space
- 5400 RPM hard disk
- DirectX 9-capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution
- DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is as versatile as you are. Target the platforms of your choice with tools, technologies, and guidance that help you to be more productive and creative.
The Visual Studio development system is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help software developers create innovative, next-generation applications. It’s the perfect work environment for application developers.
Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition is a comprehensive set of tools that accelerates the process of turning the developer's vision into reality. Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition was engineered to support development projects that target the Web (including ASP.NET AJAX), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, SQL Server 2008, and Windows Mobile devices.
This Trial Edition is fully functional but will expire after 90 days. This trial software is not supported by Customer Services and Support (CSS)
Requirements:
In addition, Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition requires:
· Computer with a 1.6 GHz or faster processor
· 384 MB of RAM or more (768 MB of RAM or more for Windows Vista)
· 2.2 GB of available hard-disk space
· 5400 RPM hard drive
· 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution display
· DVD-ROM Drive
· Additional features may require Internet access. Fees may apply.
Limitations:
· 90 days trial
Here are some key features of "Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional":
· WINDOWS
· A match made in developer heaven
· With Visual Studio 2008, you can easily use your development skills to target Windows, the world’s most widely used operating system. Integrate peripherals, local storage, and heterogeneous systems to deliver differentiated applications—and combine the performance of the rich client with the best of the Web.
Performance as powerful as your imagination:
· Leverage local storage and local resources such as peripherals for high-performance and occasionally-connected applications.
Create data-driven applications with ease:
· Through LINQ, perform query, set, and transform operations using familiar object-oriented languages like Visual C# and Visual Basic.
Deliver the best of Windows and the Web :
· Create client applications that utilize Web services—or create offline tools that are complementary to Web-based applications.
Do less grunt work :
· The .NET Framework provides a huge variety of pre-built services and classes that help you work more efficiently.
Know it now :
· Intellisense makes you more efficient, providing inline code guidance right there in the editor—no more paging back and forth to documentation.
Easily create rich user experiences :
· Collaborate more effectively and efficiently with designers through integration between Visual Studio and Microsoft Expression.
Take quality to a new level :
· Use integrated debugging and static code analysis to improve quality early and often.
· WEB
· Stand out from the crowd
· The Web is one of the most exciting—and competitive—platforms for software development today. Pull away from the pack in every respect—visual design, user experience, performance, and utility—and get your applications out there faster with Visual Studio 2008.
Enhance form and function :
· Use Microsoft Silverlight, a standardized, cross-platform presentation layer to deliver user experiences that combine visual excitement with powerful functionality.
Use the latest technologies :
· More easily deploy AJAX with Intellisense and inline debugging for JavaScript.
Watch what you’re doing :
· Use split-window XML and CSS designers to see the effects of code changes on the visual experience, immediately in the designer.
Tame CSS :
· Examine CSS dependencies down to individual objects with the intuitive CSS Properties and Manage Styles tools.
Fear no wireframe :
· ASP.NET provides services and classes that make managing complex Web sites and applications easy, such as Master Detail Pages for flexible site templates.
· GAMES
· Play with your games
· Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional developer, Visual Studio helps bring your game experiences to life exactly as you imagine them. Wow players with sophisticated gameplay and visual experiences and get your games to market faster.
Share your passion :
· Talk and share games with an active community of creators and players.
Reduce time-to-awesome :
· Use the fast and powerful Visual Studio 2008 IDE to get your games up and running and take advantage of performance-tuned libraries.
Reach more eyeballs :
· Develop for PC, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Zune—and distribute your games through Xbox LIVE Marketplace
· MOBILE
· Take your software breakthroughs mobile
· Windows Mobile is a rich platform for mobile applications. Visual Studio 2008 helps you build them faster and better using the same code editor, designers, and debugging tools you would for creating other application types.
Make the most of device resources :
· The .NET Compact Framework is optimized for the smaller memory and lower processor speeds of mobile devices.
Build advanced mobile applications quickly :
· A huge variety of pre-built classes and objects help you quickly integrate data, services, and cross-platform and cross-device communication.
Make your work more accessible :
· Windows Mobile provides the familiar Windows client computing experience on a mobile, giving your application broader reach.
· OFFICE
· Familiar applications, new tricks
· Extend the Microsoft Office System using Visual Studio 2008 to create information worker solutions that are innovative, yet immediately familiar and easy to use. Plus, you can reach a huge base of Office System users whether you work inside an enterprise or as an independent vendor.
Build with open standards :
· Microsoft Office 2007 System documents are based on OpenXML, which supports data-sharing among Office system applications and enterprise systems.
Get a head start with a proven platform :
· Add job- or vertical-specific functionality to the familiar applications information workers use every day.
Work smarter :
· Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition includes templates for creating Office system add-ons.
Start with a rich user interface :
· Integrate your solutions into the Office system visual environment including the Office Fluent interface and the Ribbon.
Work faster :
· The .NET framework provides pre-built services for controlling, connecting, and securing Office System add-ons.
Connect users to data :
· Language Integrated Query (LINQ) makes it easy to incorporate any type of data into your application without learning specialized languages or methods.
· SERVER
· Set the controls for the heart of the datacenter
· With rapidly evolving technology options—Web services, cloud computing, virtualized desktops, and more—server development has never been more rewarding or challenging. Visual Studio 2008 helps you create interoperable, data-rich services quickly and efficiently, minimizing grunt work and supporting your next-generation innovations.
Maximize application performance :
· Leverage the 64 bit capabilities of the .NET framework.
Enhance interoperability :
· Create connected applications using standards-based messaging protocols (such as SOAP and REST) with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).
Incorporate data easily :
· Integrate data calls into the flow of code with LINQ, a set of language extensions to Visual Basic and Visual C#.
Go big :
· Create more scalable applications with Windows Workflow Foundation.
Fly in the cloud :
· Take advantage of the Microsoft Azure, an Internet-scale cloud services platform hosted in Microsoft data centers.
· ALM
· Give your team the power to succeed with an application lifecycle management solution
· Visual Studio 2008 Team System enables team members to continuously collaborate while relying on complete tools and guidance through every step of the development lifecycle. The results are cost savings, faster time-to-market, and improved application quality.
Use the process that’s right for you :
· Team Foundation Server provides templates for popular ALM processes and can be extended to work with your other methodologies.
Manage code more effectively :
· Comprehensive source control, code checkout and bug tracking tools help you tame complex projects.
Provide specialists with the right tools for the job :
· Visual Studio Team System provides multiple editions to meet the needs of professionals on your team architects, developers, database experts, and testers.
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