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| 74542 | 2002-08-28 09:36:00 | Mozilla 1.1 released for download Version 1.1 of the Moxilla browser has been released for download with the following list of changes: Improved application and layout performance Improved stability Improved Web site compatibility Improved CSS, DOM and HTML standards support Distinct window icons for the different Mozilla applications (artwork contributed by Grayrest). Mozilla can now trigger MS DUN when started without a connection. Fullscreen mode for Mozilla on Linux (press F11). Browser tabs now close left to right (they used to close right to left). The tab bar now has a button for creating new tabs. All Search entry points now use your default search engine. Download Manager has been enabled as the default download view (with many improvements) You can download the browser in two formats, for which you find the links below: - Talkback enabled Full Install.exe (ftp.mozilla.org) (9.8MB) for reporting crash data. - Talkback enabled Net Install.exe (ftp.mozilla.org) (214 KB) This build downloads and installs only the components you specify (6MB total). XP firewall setup guide Axcel 216 has posted up a guide to Firewalls in Windows XP (members.aol.com). here's part of the guide: ICF features: built-in internet based intrusion prevention tool designed for users of broadband (digital xDSL, Cable, Satellite modems) and dial-up (analog modems) connections who are unaware of intrusion threats and of the need for protection, enabled on a per-user interface (check box UI) basis, extends Windows XP NAT (Network Address Translation) driver + advanced features: ICMP blocking options and activity logging. Default settings are only for outbound, and ICF blocks only the few ports/protocols Microsoft deems unsafe, which in default mode is way too unsafe for every day browsing. :( Start by making rules (as you should with any decent FW) for each app, domain, protocol, port etc, separately for outbound and/or inbound, respectively. A rule set does one of two things: (1) blocks [disables] or (2) unblocks [enables] a particular app/port/protocol/domain/IP/server/computer/etc from/to access(ing) the internet as a whole, or targeted to one or more specific internet ports/domains/servers/computers. This is a pretty comprehensive guide that shows you how to get the best setup out of the inbuilt XP firewall, so it is well worth a look. Windows XP SP1 1105 leaked Yes it's that time again, with the the official release of SP1 due in the next couple of days, a new leaked copy is out with a build number of 1105. The build has the ID numbers 5.1.2600.1105 and xpsp1.020822-1800 and comes in at at 133.9MB and is only available in English. For this build, Microsoft has included Java VM and you can only imagine that the new WPA protection is probably included as well. Grab it from the links below if you are keen, otherwise wait for two days and grab the official release: - Mirror 1 (warez.9down.com) - Mirror 2 (ftp://202.102.203.148/9Down/XP-SP1_1105__@_9Down.rar) - Mirror 3 (ftp://211.93.73.164/9Down/XP-SP1_1105__@_9Down.rar) Microsoft updates piracy site with SP1 information Microsoft has updated its software Piracy site with official information on the security changes in Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). Here's a couple of the FAQ's that have been added: What changes have been made to product activation in SP1? How will these changes impact customers? What happens to a customer who tries to install SP1 onto a Windows XP install made with one of these pirated keys? Are there any exceptions to this? What are the product keys that are affected by this? How does the volume license key (VLK) encryption feature work? Here are the links to the various pages: - View Microsoft Piracy FAQ's: Changes to Product Activation in Windows XP SP1 (www.microsoft.com) - View Microsoft Piracy Site: What's New with Product Activation in Windows XP SP1 (www.microsoft.com) - View Technical Details on SP1 Changes to Microsoft Product Activation for Windows XP (www.microsoft.com) Windows XP SP1 due out this week Microsoft have confirmed that Service Pack 1 will go gold on Friday US time. Here's a snip from and article at ActiveWin: A few of our friends at Microsoft have informed us that the Windows XP Service Pack 1 is due to go gold by Friday, not really much of a surprise now that the beta test is at the release candidate stage and that yet another build was leaked out to the net early this morning (Build 1105). Stay tuned. Creative Radeon 9700 Details T-Break have posted details of Creative’s Radeon 9700 based 3D Blaster5 RX9700 video card. This card looks to be a cracker if the description below is half a true as it says: Introducing the state-of-art 3D Blaster 5 RX9700 Pro. This is simply the fastest 3D game accelerator ever created for the PC. Featuring ATI RADEON™ 9700 Pro Visual Processing Unit (VPU), it is a combination of incredible 3D rendering performance, sophisticated real-time visual effects, unsurpassed image quality and cutting-edge video features, it elevates your PC entertainment experience to a totally brand new level. Read more on the card at T-Break (www.tweaktown.com). AMD to target Intel 32-bit, not Itanium, with Opteron AMD is apparently going to aim its 64-bit Opteron processor (codenamed Hammer) at Intel's 32-bit market instead of 64-bit vendors. This snippet gives details on the reasoning behind the move: The vendor's Opteron architecture, previously codenamed Hammer, will offer customers the choice of 32-bit or 64-bit operation. The architecture will be the newest entrant to the 64-bit space after Intel, which launched its Itanium architecture in 2001, but which has yet to pick up steam in the market. Patrick Moorhead, AMD's vice president for customer advocacy, charged that Itanium does not represent an easy transition for customers moving from 32-bit architectures. The current depressed economy makes it even less likely that customers will take a gamble on an untried architecture, he argued. AMD claims that by offering the ability to run existing 32-bit applications, without tweaking, while also offering customers the ability to run more powerful 64 applications when they are ready, Opteron is a more palatable proposition for companies looking to make the leap to 64-bit. This could be a very canny move by AMD to still dominate the end user market while filtering into the higher end 64-bit market slowly, thus getting a greater slice of both pies. nexDVD released Team-Nexgen (the makers of Acidmax IRC client) have released their next project, nexDVD. nexDVD is a program that accts as a software DVD player but also gives you the ability to rip DVD's to your hard drive. nexDVD contains features like volume control, capture frames, Full screen, fast forward/rewind in 8 speeds, step frames forward, navigate chapters, and a lot more. nexDVD has a interface that looks just like a component dvd player. Have a look at a screenshot here (www.team-nexgen.com) and download the program here (www.team-nexgen.com). Sam and Max PC sequel announced LucasArts have announced in a press release (www.lucasarts.com)that they have commenced work on a sequel to the highly popular adventure game Sam & Max Hit the Road. The original was enjoyable in it's look and content and with the technology available today the sequel can only get better. Motherboard Monitor 5.2.0.0 is out MBM 5.2.0.0 is out fro download with the following changes from version 5.1.9.1: new version of the mbmio.sys included Full support for the ASB100 (including cpu diode readout for the A7V333) W83L785R support IDE HDD temp support (see below) SCSI HDD temp support (see below) Dashboard Transparency ITE/SIS sensorchip fans back after suspend to ram High/Low collors Correct (I hope) Dashboard ini file write problem fixed 2 new subvoltage for the W83627HF special note about the HDD temps, it either works or it does not, they can be turned on via the basic tab [scroll all the way down]. READ THE HELP FILE !!! Download your copy of the popular motherboard monitoring software here (http://mbm.livewiredev.com/). Final Fantasy XI intro movie For all you Final fantasy fans out there, Fileplanet have posted a copy of the full length, high res, english version of the Final Fantasy XI intro movie for the upcoming game in this never ending series. Go grab it here (www.fileplanet.com). EPOX unified system diagnostic manager 3.10 beta released Epox has released a new beta copy of their System monitoring software that displays the temperatures, voltages and FAN RPMs on Epox motherboards. The program works on Windows 98/ME/XP/2000. Grab it here (ftp://ftp.epox.com/motherboard/support/Driver/usdm-beta-310.exe). GTA: Vice City movie trailers and site opened Rockstar games has official launched the new website for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Vice City sees the main character of the series, Tommy Vercetty moving from Liberty City to Vice City from his old boss. There he's set up and left with absolutley nothing, standing against a motor-gang, cuban gangsters and corrupt police cops. To coincide the launch of the site there are some movies and trailers from the game available for download, so go check it out here (rockstargames.com). New Creative NOMAD Jukebox 3 drivers for Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 Creative have released new drivers for the NOMAD 3 to specifically cater for the release of Windows 2000 SP3. The released has the following changes: Fixed a problem with 1394 file transfer with Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 Fixed text capitalization when setting title, album, artist and genre attributes in PlayCenter. Fixed "Invalid Page Fault" error message when accessing an empty playlist Added File Attributes support in Creative File Manager. This set of drivers has been tested with NOMAD Jukebox 3 under Windows 98/98SE, Windows Millennium and Windows XP. It is not been WHQL certified. Grab the drivers from here (asia.creative.com)if you fall into this category. DVD Region-Free 1.02 A new version (1.02) of DVD Region-Free is out with the following changes: - WinXP + PowerDVD XP, no sound problem fixed. - Several small bugs fixed. DVD Region-Free allows you to watch all region DVDs on any DVD drive (especially RPC2) even if it has been locked. Grab the new version from here (www.dvdidle.com). Asus BIOS updates Asus have released more new BIOS files. Check for your motherboard and download away: Asus Bios Bios P4S8X 1003.A Final (=1003 - 06 Beta) Asus Bios P4B266-C 1005 Final (=1005 - 02 Beta) Asus Bios A7V266 1011 Final (=1011 - 02 Beta) Asus Bios A7V266-C 1011 Final (=1011 - 02 Beta) Asus Bios A7V266-E 1011 Final (=1011 - 02 Beta) Asus Bios A7V266-EX 1011 Final (=1011 - 02 Beta) Asus Bios A7V266-M 1011 Final (=1011 - 02 Beta) Asus Bios A7V8X 1005 - 01 Beta Asus Bios P4T533-C 1007 - 04 Beta Asus Bios A7V8X 1004 Final (=1004 - 05 Beta) Asus Bios A7V333 1012 Final (=1012 - 04 Beta) Asus Bios P4B533-V 1004 Final (=1004 - 12 Beta) Asus Bios A7V133-M 1008 - 01 Beta Download here (www.asuscom.de). Creative Audigy Installation Guide for Windows XP Pro RipNet-UK have posted up a guide titled Creative Audigy Installation on Windows XP Pro. This guide is only intended for those that have had problems Creative Audigy Drivers. Here's a snip: Okay, start your system and boot into Windows XP. XP will detect the new hardware; and as the installation blurb from Creative states click 'Cancel' for each device and then insert the drivers and program installation disk. The disk should auto run, if it doesn't double click the icon on your CD-ROM drive entitled SB Audigy. Select your language and then select 'Audigy install'. Read the rest here (www.ripnet-uk.com). AMD Announces Athlon MP 2200+ AMD has announced the release of the Athlon MP 2200+ processor based on the .13 micron architecture. Here's part of the announcement: SUNNYVALE, CA -- August 27, 2002 --AMD today introduced the AMD Athlon MP processor 2200+, built on AMD’s state-of-the-art 0.13-micron copper process technology, to provide the high performance and reliability demanded by businesses for their servers and workstations. AMD’s 0.13-micron manufacturing technology allows processors to achieve higher performance while lowering power requirements, all on a smaller die size. Today’s announcement marks the third and final member of the AMD Athlon processor family to transition to 0.13-micron copper process technology. AMD Athlon processors for mobile and desktop systems transitioned to this advanced technology earlier in 2002. “Business users are demanding higher performance to increase productivity and our 0.13- micron copper process technology allows AMD to make that a reality,” said Ed Ellett, vice president of marketing for AMD’s Computation Products Group. “In addition, IT managers tell us they need longer product life cycles to get them through the tight IT budgets facing many enterprises today. With the AMD Athlon MP processor’s stable Socket A infrastructure, AMD can help lower total cost of ownership and protect a company’s technology investment.” You can check out the full press release here (www.amd.com). thx monty (www.ozquake.com) |
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