VirusRanger Descriptions:
VirusRanger, also known as Virus Ranger, is a counterfeit anti-spyware software. VirusRanger usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Trojan and virus. SecurePCCleaner will display fake security alerts or notifications to trick user to buy the paid version of VirusRanger.
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Written by Brian on September 11th, 2007 with comments disabled.
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Just aware of this after reading the
post from Shuva few days ago about. The
best free dictionary - WordWeb is not completely free. This is their free licensing agreement:
You may use the program free of charge indefinitely only if- You take at most 4 flights (2 return flights) in any 12 month period
- AND you do not own or regularly drive an SUV (sports utility vehicle).
If you do not qualify you must uninstall the program after the 30-day trial period or purchase WordWeb Pro.
The
full license is here. This is the most funniest licensing term that I have ever heard. I just told my friend today, he is shock too! Anyway, thanks for Shuva for bringing the awareness to us. But, the question still will you uninstall it if you don't meet the term?
I'm quite sure most of the Asia people, they will not follow the term. I"m not sure about the Western (e.g. US, Europe) culture. Looks like they really follow? I don't know.
Written by ChampDog on September 11th, 2007 with comments disabled.
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If you are a .NET Developer, and you might found out that Vista( or Windows Server 2008) is not including the FrontPage Server Extensions for IIS7, this component which is important when hosting a ASP or ASP.NET web site.
A good news from IIS.NET, they are going to make a seperate installion package for you to install the FrontPage Server Extensions for IIS7. Althought it is still in Beta stage, you may try to install and test on it.
[OverView]
Microsoft and Ready to Run Software have released a beta version of the FrontPage 2002 Server Extensions (FPSE 2002) for Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” and Windows Vista.
[Features]
This version of FPSE 2002 introduces no new functionality, and is essentially the same version that was created for Windows Server 2003 that has been updated to work on Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” and Windows Vista.
[Benefits]
FPSE 2002 enables web hosters and developers to author their web content on servers or workstations that are running IIS 7.0 on Windows Server Code Name “Longhorn” and Windows Vista.
[Requirements]
The following role services and features are required to install FPSE 2002 on Windows Code Name “Longhorn”; if they are not already installed on your computer, they will be installed for you automatically when you install FPSE 2002:
1. Web Server (IIS) Role Services:
 a. Web Server
   1) Common HTTP Features (Static Content, Default Document, Directory Browsing, HTTP Errors)
   2) Application Development (ISAPI Extensions, ISAPI Filters)
   3) Security (Windows Authentication, Request Filtering)
   4) Health and Diagnostics (HTTP Logging, Request Monitor)
   5) Performance (Static Content Compression)
 b. Management Tools (Role Services)
   1) IIS 6 Management Compatibility (IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility)
   2) IIS Management Console
2. Features:
 a. Windows Process Activation Service
   1) Process Model
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[Source from IIS.NET] More Detail Here
(Specially thanks for news reporter, Tony Cheung from Hong Kong)
Written by kenlin@HK [MVP] on September 11th, 2007 with comments disabled.
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Microsoft Romania has just launched a gadget competition for Windows Vista and Windows Live. Essentially, the contest is nothing more than a repeat of the Windows Vista Gadgets Competition on Code Project, with the sole exception that entries can now be submitted for both the client and the cloud Microsoft operating systems.
As far as Windows Vista is concerned, the gadgets will be designed to integrate with the Windows Sidebar. Introduced as a default feature of Vista, the Sidebar has yet to live up to its full potential, but still, it offers an insight into where Microsoft can go with the graphical user interface of the Windows platform.
"Gadgets are easy-to-use mini programs that give you information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. Windows Sidebar helps you to organize your gadgets. As you use your computer to access information, perform tasks, and interact with software, you may at times feel like you're facing information overload. You have to open a web browser just to check the weather, open an application to view your calendar, and open a calculator program just to add up a few numbers. Now, with Windows Sidebar and its associated mini-applications called gadgets, the specific information you need is at your fingertips," Microsoft explained.
The winner of the 2007 Gadget Competition will take home a LCD Sony Bravia TV, but the prizes will not stop here. Microsoft is also offering an Xbox 360 for the runner-up, and an HTC Touch phone with Windows Mobile 6.0 for the third place. Prizes even include a copy of Windows Vista and of Flight Simulator. September 10 is the first day of the contest, and all entries have to be submitted by 31 October. Users will have to download and use the gadgets, and they will also be able to vote for their favorite items. Microsoft will rely on the users' votes in choosing the winner. Head over at Gadget Competition 2007 for additional details.
source:
news.softpedia.com
Written by Madhukara H on September 11th, 2007 with comments disabled.
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ATI/AMD has released a new version of its drivers for Windows XP and Windows Vista. Version 7.9 of the ATI Catalyst drivers bring many bug fixes, speed improvements and new features.
Catalyst 7.9 introduces the following new features:
* Avivo Video Converter for Windows Vista (64-bit)
* Catalyst Control Center: Color Temperature Control
Download:
ATI Catalyst 7.9 driverssource:
amd.com
Written by Madhukara H on September 11th, 2007 with comments disabled.
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