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86553	2002-10-06 07:17:00	Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions October 2 Symantec have posted up a new virus definition file bringing their virus detection total up to 68324. Registered users can use the LiveUpdate to get a smaller micro-update. Norton AntiVirus Virus Definitions October 2 (securityresponse.symantec.com) Hacked Pioneer 103/A03 firmware that allows faster writing The firmware-flash forum has posted a firmware update for Pioneer 103/A03 DVD-R drive that will allow it to write to Ritek DVD-R discs at 2 speed instead of the usual 1x. The firmware hack is a modification of the 1.68 firmware. Hacked Pioneer 103/A03 firmware that allows faster writing (forum.firmware-flash.com) SpyBot-Search and Destroy version 1.0 released A new program has started doing the rounds called SpyBot-S&D. SpyBot will search your hard drive/s for spy- or adbots and removes any that it finds or replaces them with empty dummies in case their host software won't run with its bot removed. Another feature of Spybot S&D is the removal of usage tracks, which makes it more complicated for unknown spybots to transmit useful data. The list of last visited websites, opened files, started programs, cookies, all that and more can be cleaned. SpyBot-Search and Destroy version 1.0 released (www.majorgeeks.com) Jester2K Detonator 30.xx drivers to 40.xx Control Panel Fix Jester2K has developed a tool for that will fix the Control Panel in Detonator 40.xx. The tool is for removing the elements of the Detonator 30.xx drivers that conflict with the 40.xx drivers. To get the best out of the program uninstall the current Detonator Drivers first, then reboot, cancel any attempt by Windows to reinstall the drivers and then run this program, then install the new Detonators. Jester2K Detonator 30.xx drivers to 40.xx Control Panel Fix (www.jester2k.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk) BlindWrite Suite version 4.1 beta released A new version 4.1 beta of Blindwrite Suite is out for download with no word on the changes over at the official website. Blindwrite suite is a CD copying suite that will make a 1:1 backup copy of your game, audio or data CD's/ BlindWrite Suite version 4.1 beta released (download.vso-software.fr) Creative Nomad Jukebox 3 version 1.01.02 Creative have released new Nomad Jukebox 3 drivers bringing them up to version 1.01.02. This set are now Microsoft Certified and that's about all I could find that was new with this set. Creative Nomad Jukebox 3 version 1.01.02 (download.asia.creative.com) WinAmp2 Update Pack A new update pack has been released for Winamp2. The pack is only to be installed over Winamp version 2.81. If installed over older Winamp versions, the files will not update that weren't changed between version 2.80a release and the compilation date of this patch. The new version adds the following: Wave plug-in Wave out plug-in DirectSound plug-in WinAmp2 Update Pack (www.blorp.com) Creative Soundblaster Live and Audigy Drivers from Compaq Compaq has released new Soundblaster Live and Audigy drivers for Windows XP, bringing them up to version 5.12.02.252. Although these are on the Compaq site they will work with other no Compaq Soundblaster Live and Audigy cards. Here are the details: TITLE: Creative Labs Audio Driver for Windows XP. VERSION: 5.12.2.252 DESCRIPTION: This contains the Windows XP driver for Creative Labs Audio in the Compaq models listed below that have one of the following sound controllers installed. Audigy (Part Number 277619-101) Sound Blaster 5.1 (Part Number 232756-001) OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows XP Professional ENHANCEMENTS: The EAX on Creative PlayCenter now has options in English. Includes logoed driver support for Audigy and SoundBlaster 5.1. FIXES: Resolves Virtual Directory issue with SoftPaq SP21636 where it failed if customer did not use default directory location. Fixes issue where volume controls on Audigy blocked All In Wonder audio in Time-Shift mode. Fixes Korean Language issue where using Creative Diagnostics to run the Wave Driver test caused an error. Fixes Korean Language issues with InstallShield during the setup process. Fixes issue where reinstall of Sound Blaster 5.1 caused the system to lock up. Fixes Korean Language issue where and OS error message was generated after reinstalling and accessing AudioHQ from the Control Panel. Fixes issue where Windows Explorer locked up during reboot after uninstalling Audigy from the Device Manager. PREREQUISITES: Hardware Part Number 277619-101 (Audigy) or 232756-001 (Sound Blaster 5.1) DirectX 6 or higher should be installed prior to Softpaq installation. You can view the full information page for this package here (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp22501-23000/SP22563.txt). Driver and Liveware (158MB) (www.blorp.com) Driver and Liveware (158MB) (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp22501-23000/SP22563.exe) Drivers only (14MB) (fernando.darocha.free.fr) Quake III Dreamcast / PC Patch iD software has released a patch that will allow PC players to connect and play with Dreamcast Quake III players on Sega servers. Although the file is older is older there is a workaround, after you install the Point Release make sure the only pak files you have in your baseq3 folder in the Quake III Arena folder are pak0.pk3 and pak2.pk3, and you will need the DC map pack also. Here are the instructions on how to play with Dreamcast users using the latest Quake III PC patch (currently 1.31): Install Q3A Twice Put the one I use for 1.31 in the regular QuakeIIIArena folder Reinstall it in another folder (i.e. DC Q3A) When it reinstall si complete run the patch You have to browse and find the folder where the DC install is located, Play the Dreamcast version of Quake III Quake III Dreamcast / PC Patch (www.fileplanet.com) UT2003 Review GameSpot has posted up a review (gamespot.com) of Unreal Tounrament 2003 giving it a resounding 8.8 out of 10. Here's part of the review: Hopefully the developers will either ditch the hokey sports concept or flesh it out fully the next time around, and hopefully they'll also put more effort into creating innovative and diverse gameplay and better weapons to match the great visuals, level design, and soundtrack. A series this important should lead the way in the field of first-person shooters, rather than coasting along on the strength of its good name and its fancy graphics. Though, while it's not all that it could have been, Unreal Tournament 2003 does deliver tons of bloody, in-your-face combat in some beautifully designed arenas, and sometimes that's all you need for a really fun game. XP-erience has also reviewed (www.xp-erience.org) the game, giving it a 9 out of 10. Lite-On announces LTR-52246S, 52/24/52X drive Lite-On have posted up the specs of their upcoming CD-RW drive, the Lite-On LTR-52246S, a drive that will offer 52x CD-R burning and 24x CD-RW burning, making it the fastest on the market to date. The drive will also support ultra-speed re-writing. Here are the specs: Specifications: Speed: 52x Write CD-R 24x Rewrite CD-RW 52x Read CD-ROM Speed Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE, support up to Ultra-DMA Mode2 (33.3MB/sec) Access Time: 80ms (typical) Buffer Size: 2MB Disc Format: CD/CD-R/CD-RW formats both 8cm & 12cm discs (up to 99 mins) MTBF (Life): 70,000 Hours You can see more details here (www.cdfreaks.com). thx monty (www.ozquake.com)	tweak'e (174)
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