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102271 2002-11-29 02:26:00 Mandrake Linux Security Update Advisory
A vulnerability was discovered by zen-parse and Pedram Amini in the
sendmail MTA. They found two ways to exploit smrsh
article here (linuxtoday.com)

Linus Torvalds: Linux 2.5.50
Full Changelog (www.kernel.org)
[ur=http://www.kernel.org/mirrors/]Kernel.org Mirrors[/url]
article here (linuxtoday.com)

Sun to give StarOffice Java flavor
Sun Microsystems is building a Java-based development kit for its StarOffice software to help corporate programmers customize desktop applications, a move that better pits it against Microsoft's dominant Office read more here (zdnet.com.com)

Battlefield 1942 Retail Patch & Dedicated Server v1.2
The eagerly anticipated patch for Battlefield 1942 has been released, bringing the multiplayer 3D vehicular action game by Digital Illusions to version 1.2. This US-only patch addresses numerous client and network/server issues as per the accompanying Readme file. A corresponding dedicated Win32 server is also available.
Go here for a download link (www.thedigitalresource.com)

PowerStrip 3.30.357 beta
PowerStrip provides advanced, multi-monitor, programmable hardware support to a wide range of graphics cards - from the venerable Matrox Millennium I to the latest SiS Xabre. It's the only program of its type to support multiple graphics cards from multiple chipset vendors, simultaneously, under every Windows operating system from Windows 95 to XP.
Download PowerStrip 3.30.357 beta (www.pegasoft.cz)
also at majorgeeks (www.majorgeeks.com)


ISO Buster 1.2 Final
Geeknewz.com reports that ISO Buster v1.2 final has been released!
IsoBuster lets you explore a CD's File System while by-passing Windows. This way you get better Error handling and several retry-mechanisms to aid you in getting the data anyway (or at least partially). Starting with version 1.2, the program has some PRO features for which you must pay. The classic functions can still be used for free, though.
What's new
Full Surface scanning function to find missing and/or deleted files
on UDF written CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW.
Activated per session.
Find all previous states (older file versions) of the File System on sequentially written media (CD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R)
Support for *.pxi image files.
Set your own retry-count during CD access (in case of many (long lasting) read errors)
Download ISO Buster 1.2 Final (home.planetinternet.be)


Logitech MouseWare Driver 9.75 Build 302
Logitech have released a new set of MouseWare drivers version 9.75 Build 302 for windows 9X/ ME/NT/2000/XP.....Release Date 11/27/2002
This is an automated self-installer of Logitech MouseWare. This release of MouseWare features support for Windows XP. For your convenience, we have localized versions of this software. For additional details please refer to the README file included in this release
Download Logitech MouseWare Driver 9.75 Build 302 (www.logitech.com)
also here (ftp://ftp.logitech.com/pub/techsupport/mouse) and at majorgeeks (www.majorgeeks.com)


Acer BenQ CD-R firmware updates
Here's some new Acer BenQ CD-R firmware updates thanks to Pegasoft.cz! for the following Drives:
Acer (BenQ) CRW2410MR vU.FT
Acer (BenQ) CRW4816PI v6.EZ
Acer (BenQ) CRW4816A v9.GH
Acer (BenQ) CRW4012A v1.GE
Acer (BenQ) CRW4012A v1.FG
Acer (BenQ) CRW4012A v1.KB
Acer (BenQ) CRW2410MR vU.CU
Acer (BenQ) CRW4816P vA.UZ
Acer (BenQ) CRW4012P vV.RW
Acer (BenQ) CRW3210P vB.RW
Acer (BenQ) CRW2410A vP.QJ
Download Acer BenQ CD-R firmware updates (www.pegasoft.cz)

StarTrek: Starfleet Command III Intro Movie
Activision has released the intro movie trailer of Star Trek Starfleet Command III, the new 3D tactical starship combat sequel by Taldren. This movie sports some two minutes of cinematic footage !
StarTrek: Starfleet Command III Intro Movie (www.3dgamers.com)

Nvidia NV31 to Appear in a Quarter?
X-bitlabs.com reports that earlier this year we saw the roadmap of the Santa Clara, California-based VPU developer and, according to their plan, the company intends to launch NV31, NV34 and NV35 code-named visual processing units in 2003. The NV35 and NV34 seem to be delayed towards very late Spring or even Fall, whereas the NV31 should come a bit earlier. According to NVIDIA’s roadmap, the NV31 is to substitute the higher-end GeForce4 Titanium GPUs in the performance sector,the NV34 is planned as a next-generation mainstream solution and the NV35 is said to once again raise features and performance bar for enthusiasts.
Nvidia NV31 to Appear in a Quarter? (www.xbitlabs.com)

New Unreal Tournament 2003 Demo
dude was just over @Gamesdomain.co.uk when I saw they had Unreal Tournament 2003 Demo listed as 26 November and the file size is now 141mb.
Update: I did a quick search of Infogrames and the build is Demo_v1142.exe
Download New Unreal Tournament 2003 Demo (www.gamesdomain.co.uk)
ftp://ftp.infogrames.net/demos/ut2003/UT2003Demo_v1142.exe (www.warp2search.net)


WinDriversBackup 1.06
Thanks to tim @Majorgeeks.com for sending in this Tool! WinDriversBackup is a free utility which can identify all of your Windows driver files and save them to a secure location in two simple mouse clicks.
Backing up your Windows driver files means they will be available to you the next time you need to reinstall the driver or the whole operating system. WinDriversBackup places the driver files in one organized location of your choosing.
Download WinDriversBackup 1.06 for windows 9x/ME/2K/XP (www.majorgeeks.com)

Tools: A-Tuner 1.2.4.4
A-tuner is a small tool for changing the following 4 settings on your Nvidia card and should work with Nvidia Detonators 23.11 - 41.03 and Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
Anti-Aliasing (including all unofficial modes)
Anisotropic Filtering
Vsync
MipMap LOD (Level Of Detail) Bias
Download A-Tuner 1.2.4.4 for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP (www.3dcenter.de)

eMule 0.23a released
The latest eMule v 0.23a this is one of the best p2p prog's that works on edonkey networks and takes advantage of many other features that arent in the Donkey.
Snip from Emule-Project.net:-
After nearly 2 weeks (yes we are lazy coders ) 0.23a is finished. Please note that this is an A version. We could also name it "RC1" or "Test" or whatever, but since eMule is beta anyway we name this version just a . So if you have problems with this version, please write a bugreport and use version 0.22c (not a or b) untill those bugs are fixed. Another note: I WILL implement Proxy support in one of the next versions, please do not write me more mails about it
Warp2 ..Emule-Project.net (www.emule-project.net) for download Mirror list
tweak'e (174)
102272 2002-11-29 04:16:00 whats Mandrake like?? I heard of this thing called...umm...WINE. what is that?



Synch
Synchronised_Thoughts (2589)
102273 2002-11-29 04:23:00 >whats Mandrake like?? I heard of this thing called...umm...WINE. what is that?

i suggest you make a new thread for posts that are not to do with news.
tweak'e (174)
102274 2002-11-29 07:56:00 fridays news addon

AI RoboForm 5.0 (www.majorgeeks.com)
A one-click web form filler and password manager.
[ Freeware | 903 Kb | Win All ]

New Adaptec ASPI Driver for Windows v4.71.2
Adaptec have released a new ASPI Driver for Windows 98, NT 4, Me, 2000 and XP.....Dated: 23 Nov 2002
Updated ASPI drivers version 4.71.2 for Windows 98, NT 4, Me, 2000 and XP. Includes ASPICHK version checking utility. Adaptec provides this software without charge and as a courtesy to Adaptec product users but offers no technical support regarding this software.
Download Adaptec ASPI Driver for Windows v4.71.2 (www.adaptec.com)
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