The Ubuntu team has now delivered the beta version of Karmic Koala aka, the Ubuntu 9.10 operating system. Coming after six alphas, the beta build is based on the 2.6.31-11.36 kernel, it includes the GNOME 2.28 desktop environment and features improved startup times, the Ubuntu Software Center, the Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (in the server edition), the Ubuntu One file sharing service, GRUB 2 as the default boot loader, an improved iSCSI installation process and lots more.
You can download the Ubuntu 9.10 beta (in all its flavors) from this page or have patience and wait until October 29 for the full release.
Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 12:29:34 CEST
Microsoft announced today via its Windows Blog that it has released Windows XP Mode (and presumably, Windows Virtual PC--these guys never explain anything correctly) to manufacturing. The final version will be delivered to customers on October 22, the day of the Windows 7 launch.
Thanks to everyone’s feedback, we’re happy to announce that Windows XP Mode has RTM’d today. We expect to make the final release of Windows XP Mode available via the Microsoft Download Center on October 22nd. OEMs will be able to offer Windows XP Mode on their PCs based on their manufacturing schedules.
For more information on Windows XP Mode, including feature highlights and quotes from some of our partners, I recommend reading this blog post.
Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 @ 11:40:24 CEST
Here are five issues that we feel Microsoft should get resolved either before or sometime soon after Windows 7 is released to the public in a few weeks.
There has been ongoing debate on Microsoft's TechNet site about an issue with Windows 7 RTM x64 and incremental backups. It seems as though Windows 7 x64 is not performing incremental backups as it should by design. Per Microsoft Help: "After you create your first backup Windows Backup will add new or changed information to your subsequent backups ...
Windows Backup keeps track of the files that have been added or modified since your last backup and then updates the existing backup, which saves disk space." In other words, after a full backup, Windows 7 should only back up changed data.
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 @ 01:02:40 CEST
Looking for a great way to view and manage your RSS feeds from your desktop? Look no further than FeedDemon, the most popular Windows RSS reader. The easy-to-use interface makes it a snap to stay informed with the latest news and information. You can completely customize the way feeds are organized and displayed. Set up custom news watches based on keywords or use the powerful search to find articles. You can even download podcasts and audio files and have them show up on your portable audio device. In addition, FeedDemon synchronizes with NewsGator Online and the rest of the NewsGator RSS Suite. The software is pre-configured with dozens of feeds, so you can unleash the power of RSS right away.
Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 @ 16:02:24 CEST
The Windows 7 beta test was notable notorious, really for a number of reasons. Chief among these is that those on the technical beta only received the same two public milestone builds the Beta and Release Candidate (RC) as did the general public. This led some testers to complain--fairly, I think that they were afterthoughts to Microsoft and not able to supply the same level of feedback as they had on previous Windows betas. (Microsoft responded to this complaint by highlighting a ton most inconsequential changes it made to Windows 7 in the wake of feedback from the Beta release.)
But I'd point to another bit of misdirection that I find more damning. Throughout the Windows 7 beta test, representatives of Microsoft held semi-regular chats with testers, each of which targeted a specific Windows 7 feature. One of these chats, oddly enough, concerned Windows Home Server. And testers were told, quite explicitly, that Windows Home Server would not be updated to accommodate Windows 7 features like libraries, backup and restore, and Windows Search.
Posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009 @ 01:33:51 CEST
GPU-Z 0.3.5 released complete with Radeon HD 5800 support
A new version of GPU-Z, the small and useful graphics card information and monitoring app, has now been made available. The 0.3.5 release comes with support for the first DX11 cards, the Radeon HD 5850 and Radeon HD 5870 and also includes:
Added or improved support for Nvidia FX5500, 9400 GT, G73, GTS 240, GT 140, FX 1800, GT 120 (Apple), FX 380, FX 350, GTX 295 Single PCB, Quadro CX, FX 5800, FX 4800, FX 3800, GTX 180M, GTX 260M, FX 2700M, G 110M, GT 120M, GT 220M, FX 1700M, G 105M, MCP79MX
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 17:11:58 CEST
Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications for Windows 7. For complete details of this update, see Knowledge Base Article KB974332. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
With the Google Chrome 3.0 stable release barely out the door, the Google team is not looking back and the web browser reached 4.0.211.4 in the developer channel with the latest release. Initially billed as 4.0.211.2, the version number got bumped after a serious error was discovered leading to crashes when launching the browser with the –enable-sync option. The error is now fixed and Chrome is ready for eager developers to test.
The latest release comes with a nice set of updates and some new or improved features, but nothing too spectacular. For all platforms, Chrome's New Tab page is now faster and several bugs relating to NewFTP have been fixed. A bug affecting the Dailymotion online video site has also been resolved. On Windows, selecting a new language for the interface also changes the tips displayed.
Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 @ 15:37:46 CEST
Windows Live Calendar Gadget for Windows 7 Sidebar
Windows Live provides many useful web services like online calendar, Windows Live spaces, Photo Gallery etc. Live calendars lets you create your own calendar, store notes for important dates, birthday reminder, share calendar with friends and family, sync with windows mobile phone and much more. However if you use Live Calendar service then you need to login on calendar.live.com to get your important dates. If you are looking for way have live calendar on your desktop then Windows Live Calendar Gadget is for you.
Purpose of this gadget is to display (only) events from public calendars on calendar.live.com but it would be capable to read any *.ics file. Windows Live Calendar Gadget is developer for Windows 7.
Posted on Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 01:01:18 CEST
A few days ago Opera released Opera Mini 5 beta for public testing. Opera Mini is the most popular mobile phone browser and differs from other browsers in the way it delivers content to you. All your web traffic will pass through Opera's servers (much like the Turbo feature in the desktop versions) which compresses the data to save data cost and make pages load faster on your phone. This enables you to view full websites in Opera Mini instead of having to visit special mobile versions.
Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 18:35:20 CEST
Search and ad giant Google has delivered an updated version of its Chrome web browser through the Beta Channel, one 3.0.195.20. According to the devs, the release includes better international support and stability/bug fixes for the New Tab page and themes support.
To try out Chrome 3.0.195.20 see this page and click on the blue button.
Posted on Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 12:59:35 CEST
Microsoft on Tuesday offered a free 90-day trial of the final version of Windows 7 , saying that the three-month free ride is for IT professionals. Except for a short form, however, Microsoft makes no effort to qualify eligible users, giving anyone the opportunity to try out the new operating system before it ships on Oct. 22.
Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 @ 00:31:10 CEST
The new Exchange Server 2010 Release Candidate is here. Download this 120-day free release candidate version and try the new features in your own environment. When you register for the Exchange Server 2010 RC software you will automatically receive valuable product evaluation resources assembled in one convenient location.
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 11:21:51 CEST
VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Presently, VirtualBox runs on Windows, Linux, Macintosh and OpenSolaris hosts and supports a large number of guest operating systems including but not limited to Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista), DOS/Windows 3.x, Linux (2.4 and 2.6), Solaris and OpenSolaris, and OpenBSD.
Windows 7 Starter Edition took some criticism with its three-application limit. Today, however, Microsoft announced on its Windows Team Blog that it would be removing the three-application limit on Windows 7 Starter, and that it will be available worldwide for use on "small notebook PCs," which presumably means it'll be geared toward netbooks.
There were some rumblings earlier in the week that Microsoft would remove the three-app limit, but with today's announcement, Microsoft made it official.
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The Ubuntu team has now delivered the beta version of Karmic Koala aka, the Ubuntu 9.10 operating system. Coming after six alphas, the beta build is based on the 2.6.31-11.36 kernel, it includes the GNOME 2.28 desktop environment and features improved startup times, the Ubuntu Software Center, the Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (in the server edition), the Ubuntu One file sharing service, GRUB 2 as the default boot loader, an improved iSCSI installation process and lots more.
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Here are five issues that we feel Microsoft should get resolved either before or sometime soon after Windows 7 is released to the public in a few weeks.
Looking for a great way to view and manage your RSS feeds from your desktop? Look no further than FeedDemon, the most popular Windows RSS reader. The easy-to-use interface makes it a snap to stay informed with the latest news and information. You can completely customize the way feeds are organized and displayed. Set up custom news watches based on keywords or use the powerful search to find articles. You can even download podcasts and audio files and have them show up on your portable audio device. In addition, FeedDemon synchronizes with NewsGator Online and the rest of the NewsGator RSS Suite. The software is pre-configured with dozens of feeds, so you can unleash the power of RSS right away.
The Windows 7 beta test was notable notorious, really for a number of reasons. Chief among these is that those on the technical beta only received the same two public milestone builds the Beta and Release Candidate (RC) as did the general public. This led some testers to complain--fairly, I think that they were afterthoughts to Microsoft and not able to supply the same level of feedback as they had on previous Windows betas. (Microsoft responded to this complaint by highlighting a ton most inconsequential changes it made to Windows 7 in the wake of feedback from the Beta release.)
A new version of GPU-Z, the small and useful graphics card information and monitoring app, has now been made available. The 0.3.5 release comes with support for the first DX11 cards, the Radeon HD 5850 and Radeon HD 5870 and also includes:
With the Google Chrome 3.0 stable release barely out the door, the Google team is not looking back and the web browser reached 4.0.211.4 in the developer channel with the latest release. Initially billed as 4.0.211.2, the version number got bumped after a serious error was discovered leading to crashes when launching the browser with the –enable-sync option. The error is now fixed and Chrome is ready for eager developers to test. .png)
Windows Live provides many useful web services like online calendar, Windows Live spaces, Photo Gallery etc. Live calendars lets you create your own calendar, store notes for important dates, birthday reminder, share calendar with friends and family, sync with windows mobile phone and much more. However if you use Live Calendar service then you need to login on calendar.live.com to get your important dates. If you are looking for way have live calendar on your desktop then Windows Live Calendar Gadget is for you. 
A few days ago Opera released Opera Mini 5 beta for public testing. Opera Mini is the most popular mobile phone browser and differs from other browsers in the way it delivers content to you. All your web traffic will pass through Opera's servers (much like the Turbo feature in the desktop versions) which compresses the data to save data cost and make pages load faster on your phone. This enables you to view full websites in Opera Mini instead of having to visit special mobile versions.
Microsoft on Tuesday offered a free 90-day trial of the final version of Windows 7 , saying that the three-month free ride is for IT professionals. Except for a short form, however, Microsoft makes no effort to qualify eligible users, giving anyone the opportunity to try out the new operating system before it ships on Oct. 22.
VirtualBox is a family of powerful x86 virtualization products for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Windows 7 Starter Edition took some criticism with its three-application limit. Today, however, Microsoft 
