Saturday Tech Madness - tech
(hx) 02:18 PM CET - Nov,01 2003
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- New Mimail Worm Promises Exotic Photographs & Harasses E-Gold -
Kaspersky Labs reports the detection of Mimail.c - a new modification of
the infamous network worm, Mimail. Mimail.c is a classic e-mail worm,
spreading via email messages containing the following characteristics: Sender
address: james@recipient's domain, Subject: Re[2]: our private photos, Message
body: Hello Dear!, Finally i've found possibility to right u, my lovely girl
:) All our photos which i've made at the beach (even when u're without ur
bh:)) photos are great! This evening i'll come and we'll make the best SEX :)
Right now enjoy the photos. Kiss, James. Attachment: photos.jpg.zip. Another
artciles can be found at
CNET and
ZDNET.
- Kaspersky version 5.0 offers improved e-mail protection for Linux users
- Kaspersky Labs has released
a new version of its antivirus software for mail servers running on Linux and
Unix operating systems. The software, Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux/Unix
Mail Servers Version 5.0, offers several new features, including the ability
to check all e-mail data streams centrally in real time, the company said in a
statement earlier this week. With this function, the antivirus program is able
to search for and neutralize malicious code in all objects passing through the
server, ensuring that only data confirmed to be safe is delivered to client
computers, Kaspersky said.
- Symantec Product Activation Poses Problems -
An antipiracy feature in Symantec's popular Norton AntiVirus software is
causing headaches for some users, who are being prompted to re-enter product
activation codes for the antivirus, firewall, and antispam products whenever
they reboot their machines. Symantec on Thursday acknowledged the problem in a
note posted on its Web site, which says the company is investigating the
problem, but does not know what is causing it or how to fix it.
- U.K. copyright law takes effect -
A new
copyright law designed to curb the unauthorized exchange of music, film
and software on the Internet went into effect in Britain on Friday, reigniting
the debate on the proper way to tackle rampant digital piracy. The United
Kingdom joins Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and Italy in ratifying the
legislation whose deadline for adoption passed 10 months ago.
- Off-topic: DNA, Now in XXX-Large - Stanford University researchers
seeking better-looking DNA have created XDNA, extra-large DNA molecules
that glow. XDNA doesn't just sound sexy. It could be used to help diagnose
disease, develop new drugs and maybe even discover life on other planets.
- Off-topic: US says food from cloned animals is safe -
Meat and milk derived from animal clones is likely to be safe for human
consumption, says a draft report by the US Food and Drug Administration.
However, a decision on whether to allow the selling of food products from
cloned animals will not be made for at least another year.
- Off-topic: Ultra-thin "blankets" cut reservoir evaporation -
Spreading
an ultra-thin layer of organic molecules on the surface of reservoirs
could prevent millions of cubic metres of precious water evaporating each
year, according to a Canadian company that is the first to commercialise the
technique. The molecules form an invisible, biodegradable blanket that blocks
the escape of water molecules into the air.
- Off-topic: Logic and memory shown on molecular scale - Rice
University researchers have demonstrated that
molecule-sized electronic devices can be used for both logic and memory,
despite being randomly wired, error-prone and inaccurately formed at the
nanoscale.
- Microsoft's Windows Longhorn preview -
This is a preview based on a very early release of Microsoft's
next-generation operating system. It lacks the modern user interface elements
that will be in the final version. Given that the code is far from final and
may contain many debug elements, the system's performance will likely improve
in subsequent releases. Any statements we make about perceived performance may
not apply to the final version, and any feature discussed here may also change
before Longhorn's final release in 2006.
- Intel Pentium 4 Extreme - Extremely Expensive - Intel will finally
ship its
extremely expensive Pentium 4 Extreme Edition on Monday, more than a month
after the games-oriented processor was announced. Like the Athlon 64 FX-51,
the P4EE is being pitched as a high performance CPU for gamers. Like the AMD
chip, the Intel part is essentially a server/workstation chip - Xeon in this
case - re-branded as a desktop processor. The P4EE boasts 2MB of on-die L3
cache alongside the regular P4's 512KB of L2 cache. It will be clocked at
3.2GHz. Not coincidentally, that's the speed at which the next generation of
P4, 'Prescott', is expected to debut. Not only is the P4EE a foil for the
Athlon 64 FX, it's also a distraction from the problems Intel denies it's
experiencing in getting Prescott out of the door in volume. The new chip isn't
going to be cheap, either. Its anticipated price is $925 - over $500
more expensive than the $417 3.2GHz P4.
- Samsung bundles InterVideo WinCinema with 4x +-DVD recorder - As
reported earlier Samsung is releasing a 4X DVD dual format recorder, the
SR-T04B. Now InterVideo now has announced
that the drive
will come bundled with WinCinema, a complete suite of their multimedia
products to enhance the value of the drive. WinCinema includes WinDVD Recorder
for DVD/VCD playback and recording, WinDVD Creator for capturing, editing,
authoring and burning videos and slide shows and DVD Copy for making identical
duplicates of personal DVDs and CDs.
- Fast And Furious Notebooks vs. Battery Life Drain - Notebook
hard drives with top speeds of 7200 rpm offer noticeable performance gains -
but at a cost. Does the performance boost compensate for shorter battery life?
The THG benchmarks speak for themselves.
- ASUS Radeon 9800XT/TVD review - It overclocks decently, SmartDoctor
makes it quieter than almost any other card, it's presented well, exudes
quality and carries ASUS' 3 year warranty. Factor Half Life 2 into the price
too, if you're feeling that way inclined. Shipping date for that title stops
it making any real difference though.
Should you want the fastest graphics card money can buy and you're deep of
pockets, the ASUS is as good as any to relieve you of your cash. Another
review (including benchmarks) can be found on
GamersDepot.
- Powercolor ATi Radeon 9800 XT Video Card Review -
The Powercolor Radeon 9800 XT provided a good performance improvement over
the Radeon 9700 All-in-wonder, and it's enough to justify an upgrade provided
that you have the money to do so. I wouldn't recommend anyone with a 9800 Pro
to upgrade because I really don't believe it would be as beneficial to you. If
you've got a 9700 or slower card, looking to upgrade, and have the money to
burn then by all means I highly recommend the Powercolor Radeon 9800 XT card
to you. The card retails for $500 bucks but can be found cheaper if you shop
Pricewatch or
Dealtime.
- Nvidia FX5700 review - As a consumer choosing between these two
mid-end cards, (for the first time in a long time)
I might choose the GeForce FX card over the Radeon. Although the Radeon
usually provides better bang for the buck, the GeForce seems to have more
promise in this case. Also, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has a better
implementation of dual monitor through a combination of nView's Duo-view and
nVrotate. You could rotate a 15 inch LCD by 90 degrees and then pair it next
to a larger CRT or LCD screen. This is not possible with ATi's Hydravision
(since they do not have rotation built into its drivers).
- MX900 Bluetooth Mouse review - With the advent of
the MX900 Optical Mouse, Logitech raises the bar by creating a solid mouse
that not only matches the MX700 in precision, but turns your PC into a control
center for Bluetooth networking. At $100, the MX900 is a full $30 more
than its RF cousin, the MX700. Even on the Bluetooth front, Microsoft sells a
comparable mouse for about $80 and Belkin is rumored to have another on the
way this year (price unreported).
- Eumax EZ-8000 Smart Office Keyboard review -
The Eumax
EZ-8000 keyboard is built for office use. It features sets of keys that
surf the web, control the most commonly used file editing options, and deal
with media. Specifically targeted at those who use Microsoft Office for
extended periods, the Eumax EZ-8000 keyboard has productivity in mind at a low
cost. However, that said, we can not recommend the EZ-8000 Keyboard to gamers,
since the product does have issues in this department.
- Virtual Subwoofer and 3D Surround Headphones - The bass boost
capabilities make these headphones a must for anybody who loves to feel the
sound. If you don't mind the color,
these stylish headphones are a worthwhile investment for music lovers and
games alike.
- Steelpad reviews - Dan's Data has posted
a review of
Slicksteel mouse pad and Ohls-Place has posted a
review of Steelpad 4s and 4D.
- AMD Optimal BIOS settings + Overclocking Guide - The Madshrimps
have posted
a
step by step guide on how to get the most out of your AMD setup.
Overclocking tips and BIOS tweak settings discussed, as well as an overview of
the more popular overclocking tools with local download links.
- Aliens vs. Predator Movie trailer - Here's
the first
glimpse at Aliens vs. Predator film trailer (thanks NeoNSX). Here is some
more info about this upcoming movie on
Ain't it Cool News.
- PHP 5.0.0 Beta 2 / PHP 4.3.4 RC3 - The PHP Group has released
PHP 5.0.0 Beta 2
and PHP 4.3.4 RC3.
TV Tool 9.0 ($10) -
TVTool is a control center for the TV output of nVidia graphics cards.
With this tool it is possible to adapt the TV output perfectly to your needs
and to control the TV mode in a comfortable way. TVTool accesses the hardware
directly and is able to offer a significant greater functionality than many
graphics card drivers
AVG Free Edition 6.0 Build 534 - AVG
Free Edition and you will be able to use it without any limitations for
life of the product. You can download free Updates to get the latest program
virus databases. A free registration is required to run AVG. You will be
emailed a registration code and can not install it without it. The installer
does provide a link during installation to get your code.
Mobile Net Switch 2.1 -
Mobile Net Switch
enables you to use your computer on more then one network with the click of a
button. The program allows you to automatically select the correct drive
mappings, printer settings, IP settings and more. All changes are made
instantly, no reboot is required.
Mozilla 1.6 alpha - Mozilla
(download)
is an open-source Web browser, designed for standards compliance, performance
and portability. Mozilla is a cousin to Netscape Communicator that is being
developed by the Free Software Community with the cooperation and support of
Netscape. They finally added one of the most requested Mozilla Mail features -
optional separate Recipient and Sender columns in thread pane, has been
implemented.
Easy CD & DVD Creator Platinum Update 6.2.0.110 -
Easy CD Creator goes way beyond the software that came with your
CD-Recorder, and all earlier deluxe editions. Now it's easier than ever to
create music, photo, video, and data CDs.
Fresh Download 6.30 -
Fresh Download (download)
is an easy-to-use and very fast download manager software that turbo charges
downloading files from the Internet, such as your favorite software, mp3
files, video files, picture collections, etc. Unlike any other similar
utilities, this software is 100% free, no charges, no banners in the software,
no spyware.
PlexTools 2.08 -
Plextor Plextools (download)
has been updated to version 2.08. The new version adds: CD-ROM Maker: write to
image, AudioCD Maker: write to image, Read Transfer Rate for DVD Media and
Write Transfer Rate for DVD Media.
New KYRO Drivers v2.01.21.0007 -
KYRO/KYRO II/SE Win9x/ME Driver 2.01.21.0007,
KYRO/KYRO II/SE Win2000 Driver 2.01.21.0007,
KYRO/KYRO II/SE WinXP Driver 2.01.21.0007 (thanks SavageNews)
GAIM 0.72 -
Gaim (download)
is a multi-protocol instant messaging client for Linux, BSD, MacOS X, and
Windows. It is compatible with AIM (Oscar and TOC protocols), ICQ, MSN
Messenger, Yahoo, IRC, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, and Zephyr networks.
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