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Downloads: SP1 for Vista, SP3 for XP

We all know that a large portion of users are waiting for Microsoft to release Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Vista before they migrate to the operating system. This is an idea based on the success of Windows XP's SP1, which made XP a very stable operating system. So Microsoft must be rather smug with the Service Pack's progress. For those of you who are interested leeked versions of both Service Packs can be found, and I have provided links to sites with information at the bottom of this article.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Aug 10, 2007 - 08:18 PM Read full article: 'Downloads: SP1 for Vista, SP3 for XP' (308 more words)

Comodo Firewall, a non intrusive free firewall

If you’re using the built-in firewall that comes with Windows XP, you might want to consider using a different one. Windows XP’s built-in firewall is not bad but it doesn’t have configurable outbound protection. Comodo Firewall Pro is a good alternative to the one that comes with XP. It’s also free.

Note: Original article from Brown Thoughts

Comodo is a lot better than Zone Alarm as a free firewall. I hate how Zone Alarm has been basically been turned into a tacky piece of shareware, with 'UPGRADE NOW!' plastered across its features. Whilst there isn't much wrong with XP's built in firewall, Comodo is a good upgrade; moreover, couple it with a free antivirus like Avast, and you have a completely free security package.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Jul 23, 2007 - 11:11 PM Read full article: 'Comodo Firewall, a non intrusive free firewall' (74 more words)

Life After Vista?

Now that Vista is finally upon us, what plans do Microsoft have for their future Operating Systems? First, it seems like an update for Vista will come sometime in 2008. Although, I'd expect a service pack to come before that to solve any outstanding issues -- and increase sales.

The revision in 2008 -- codename ‘Fiji’ -- will be more than a minor patchup. It seems, from what little we know, that it will be akin to SP2 for Windows XP.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Feb 01, 2007 - 01:23 AM Read full article: 'Life After Vista?' (165 more words)

WIndows Vista cracked again...

There are more reports that Windows Vista has been cracked The crack known as "TimeStop" only works on 32-bit versions of Windows Vista, but as that is most likely the most popular version Microsoft should be worried.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Dec 29, 2006 - 08:17 PM Read full article: 'WIndows Vista cracked again...' (112 more words)

Pirates Crack Windows Vista

Five days ago DailyTech reported that Pirates have cracked Microsoft Windows Vista The operating system has not been fully cracked, but flaws in the activation system have already been exposed to keep users happy until the inevitable happens...

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Dec 16, 2006 - 09:05 PM Read full article: 'Pirates Crack Windows Vista' (196 more words)

Vista will be upon us shortly

As Vista reaches its Release to Manufacturing build (6000.16386.061101-2205 it seems). So the last remaining bugs have been squashed 2 days before Microsoft's goal of the 8th of November; although, one must remember Vista's RTM version was originally planned for the 25th of October.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Nov 06, 2006 - 04:49 PM Read full article: 'Vista will be upon us shortly' (131 more words)

Firefox release reaches highest download figures yet!

According to this story on DailyTech the latest release of the Firefox browser, Firefox 2.0, has reached a new record amount of downloads in the browsers history.

I am glad to see the alternative browser is still making gains upon Internet Explorer's dominance of the market. Hopefully, if Firefox and other alternatives, such as Opera, keep on making gains then the internet should be a safer place for all.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Oct 30, 2006 - 12:18 PM Read full article: 'Firefox release reaches highest download figures yet!' (86 more words)

eDonkey Shutdown, but only the RIAA care

Arstechnica reports that eDonkey has been "taken to the glue factory", or without the puns, shutdown. The company behind eDonkey has coughed up $30 million in exchange for not being sued.

Whilst I have no doubt the record companies and anti-p2p groups will be claiming this to be a great step for them, they are wrong.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Sep 15, 2006 - 01:10 PM Read full article: 'eDonkey Shutdown, but only the RIAA care' (117 more words)

More Vista Concerns, now it slows down the internet?

According to a story on DailyTech Windows Vista is going to grind the internet to a halt. Yes, that is difficult to believe; even for those who openly critise Vista. Supposedly, Windows Vista's DNS implementation may reduce the internets performance, as it supports two different versions of TCP/IP.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Sep 08, 2006 - 01:10 PM Read full article: 'More Vista Concerns, now it slows down the internet?' (126 more words)

Windows Vista RC1 out for testing!

Microsoft has now allowed anybody to test drive the first Release Candidate (RC1) of Windows Vista. Check out Microsoft's web page to download this build. I would be quick to do so as Microsoft test products have been very popular as of late and they could pull the plug at any time.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Sep 07, 2006 - 09:46 PM Read full article: 'Windows Vista RC1 out for testing!' (40 more words)

Microsoft leak Vista pricing!

According to a report in the Inquirer, Microsoft leaked the Canadian price-list for Windows Vista on their own site. Microsoft covered up the pricelist shortly after it was leaked; however, the pricing for some copys of Vista were noted down. Windows Vista Ultimate -- the definitive version -- was listed at $499 (Canadian dollars); this converts to around $450.583 US Dollars or £236.572 Pounds Sterling.

Currency conversions correct as of 2006.08.30 14:01 UTC; Source XE.com

Note: Pricing list source

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Aug 30, 2006 - 03:11 PM Read full article: 'Microsoft leak Vista pricing!' (258 more words)

Five Criticisms of Windows Vista

After my rant on the reports of the 32-bit version of Vista not supporting HD media. I thought it might be a good time for me to state some of the other areas where I feel Vista has failed to impress. I really do think there is not a strong enough set of reasons for one to move from Windows XP to Windows Vista.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Aug 27, 2006 - 04:47 PM Read full article: 'Five Criticisms of Windows Vista' (750 more words)

Microsofts System Performance Rating

One of Windows Vista's most talked about features, probably because the lack of features, has been the "Microsoft System Performance Rating". It's a shame Microsoft has come under fire for this; although, it is understandable that an OEM wouldn't want to sell a computer to a consumer to find they got a cruddy system. What I do not like about the system is the way Microsoft rates the system according to its weakest component; the simplicity of the scoring leads to inaccurate scores.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Aug 03, 2006 - 02:46 PM Read full article: 'Microsofts System Performance Rating' (315 more words)

Cool and Quiet for the Enthusiast

In these hot summer months, well at least here they are hot, AMD's Cool and Quiet, C&Q, feature has some appeal to overclockers. It is a shame that it can not, without this nifty piece of software, operate if the clocks of the processor are changed.

Posted by: NineThreeNine on Jul 25, 2006 - 01:03 PM Read full article: 'Cool and Quiet for the Enthusiast ' (102 more words)

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