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(hx) 03:52 AM CEST - Apr,01 2003
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- XP update bolsters Wi-Fi security - Microsoft on Monday released
a Windows
XP update designed to enhance security (patch)
for computers that connect to wireless networks, but the software is only a
part of the Wi-Fi picture. The software update would change how the operating
system connects to 802.11, or Wi-Fi, networks or base stations. Under the
older method, one encrypted key is used by everyone connecting to the wireless
network. The update would provide a means of associating a separate key for
each computer connecting to the network, a change that in theory should
increase security.
- New Athlon XP "Thoroughbred B0" 1600+: Another Overclocking Sensation?
- Advanced Micro Devices company has added a new processor to the list of
its CPUs that utilize Thoroughbred B0 core. From now, all AMD Athlon XP chips
with 256KB of L2 cache, including the lower-end 1600+ models that are even
absent in the official price-list, use the latest revision of the 0.13 micron
core. The new
Athlon XP "Thoroughbred B0" has 1.60V core-voltage and dissipates up to
48.5W of heat. Maximum die temperature of the chip is 90 degrees Celsius.
- More-Than-Personal Laser Printer -
The Brother HL-5040 brings new meaning to the phrase personal printer. The
unit comes with a 17-page-per-minute (ppm) print engine, a maximum resolution
equivalent to 1,200 by 1,200 dots per inch (dpi), and an external Ethernet
option that lets you plug directly into a network. And the printer takes up
only a 15- by 15-inch square on your desktop-less than most ink jets need
after you add room for paper to exit.
Adobe Launches DVD Editor -
With Encore DVD, you can edit a video, create menus, and then use a
rewritable DVD drive to burn it onto a DVD disc. With its $549 price tag,
however, Encore DVD is aimed squarely at high-end and professional users who
already work with video but want to output their productions to DVD as well as
video tape. It won't compete with products such as DVD Movie Factory 2 or
MyDVD that target home and casual users.
- Red Hat Linux 9 Officially Released -
Red Hat Linux features Bluecurve, an easy-to-navigate interface with
intuitively organized menus. Bluecurve has been upgraded in Red Hat Linux 9
and now extends to more areas of the operating system, including the menu and
layout of the desktop. Red Hat Linux 9 features include: Red Hat Linux 9
binaries and source code are currently available to Red Hat Network
subscribers. To subscribe to Red Hat Network, please visit
http://rhn.redhat.com. Red Hat Linux 9 will be widely available at retail
locations and for purchase ($149.95) on www.redhat.com on April 7, 2003. Red
Hat Linux 9 has a MSRP of $39.95, and includes 30 days of Red Hat Network
Basic Service and Web-based support.
- sendmail 8.12.9 available - Sendmail, Inc., and the Sendmail
Consortium announce the
availability of sendmail 8.12.9. It contains a fix for a critical security
problem discovered by Michal Zalewski whom we thank for bringing this problem
to our attention. Sendmail urges all users to either upgrade to sendmail
8.12.9 or apply a patch for your sendmail version that is part of this
announcement.
- OpenZaurus 3.2 - The OpenZaurus project has released
OpenZaurus 3.2.
OpenZaurus is an alternative GNU/Linux distribution for selected handhelds,
primarily the Sharp Zaurus SL-5000d and SL-5500. It replaces the stock ROM
image on Zaurus and includes updated versions of most software, while still
based on the same core applications.
- Sorcery on your Pocket PC - As turn-based role playing adventure
game,
Sorcery PDA is based on Wizards of the Coast's d20 system and D&D rule
sets. With an interactive storyline, the player must make decisions that
control the adventure - unfolding the mystery - while solving the puzzles of
the Orb of Power. Part I of what is expected to become a trilogy contains 14
gaming modules with over 30 quests, and supports Pocket PCs with 8 to 16
colour bit displays. According to
the official web site
of the game, Sorcery will be translated into the following languages: French,
Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- FlashFXP v2.0 Build 909 Beta 5 -
FlashFXP is the most powerful and popular FTP & FXP Client for Microsoft
Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP on the market today.
- ZoneAlarm v 3.7.159 -
ZoneAlarm (download)
provides solid PC protection for the home user. It's free for personal and
non-profit use (excluding government and educational entities).
- QuickTime 6.1 -
This latest release(Win32) of Apple's cutting-edge digital media software
for both Mac and Windows-based computers delivers unparalleled quality for
creating, playing and streaming audio and video content over the Internet.
- Gainward ExperTool v3.06 - Gainward have released a new version of
their tweaking tool -
ExperTool v3.06.
- Intel Chipset Identification Utility 2.81 -
The Intel Chipset Identification Utility provides an easy way to identify
the specific Intel chipset that is located on your motherboard.
- NVIDIA Linux drivers - NVIDIA has release some new
Linux Drivers v1.0-4349 (IA32 => Standard). The drivers features GeForce
FX and Quadro FX support as well as support for Red Hat 9.0 and Mandrake 9.1.
- TerraTec Soundcard Drivers - TerraTec's website has some new
WDM drivers
and control panel.
- Canon Scanner Drivers - Canon UK has released new
drivers version 7.0.3.0.
- TechSpot.com device drivers section up - With almost
1,000 drivers to
choose from already and updated daily.
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