March 1st, 2004 –
New Chinese regulations aimed at policing the Internet are being condemned by a media rights organisation, which also accuses a US-based Internet management company of colluding with the Government to stifle activism on the web.
[blockquote]"Reporters Without Borders condemned the latest Chinese effort to gag the Internet by means of directives to portals that have discussion groups," the group said.
"Discussion forums are used by millions of Chinese and, although closely monitored, they at least offered an outlet for popular discontent and criticism, but we fear these latest measures will just make Internet users censor themselves even more."
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[link=http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1055766.htm][b]The full story[/b][/link]
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March 1st, 2004 –
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February 27th, 2004 –
[i]Outlook Express Tweaker[/i] is a freeware utility program helping fine-tune your [i]Outlook Express[/i] with hidden undocumented options. This handy utility for fine tuning [i]Outlook Express[/i] is simple to install, easy to use and absolutely free.
[link=http://qwhale.com/download/outlook_express_tweaker/1.01/QWOeTweakerInstall101.exe][b]Download[/b][/link] (428KB) - [link=http://qwhale.com/news/16/][i]Official site[/i][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]AOL[/b] confirmed on Thursday that it has stopped selling a version of its Internet service that came bundled with high-speed Net access.
[blockquote]At the end of January, AOL stopped accepting new orders for its broadband access service, an AOL representative confirmed, as part of its strategy to sell its service without an access tether. The offering originally cost $54.95 a month for access to AOL bundled with DSL (digital subscriber line) service or with broadband service from AOL corporate cousin Time Warner Cable.
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[link=http://news.com.com/2100-1038_3-5166107.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=news][b]The full story[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]Sophos[/b], a world leader in protecting businesses against spam and viruses, has published a report into the countries from which spam messages originate. Researchers scanned all spam messages received over two days last week and have revealed a 'dirty dozen' of offending countries with the United States topping the chart.
[blockquote]The 'dirty dozen' are as follows:
1. United States 56.74%
2. Canada 6.80%
3. China (& Hong Kong) 6.24%
4. South Korea 5.77%
5. Netherlands 2.13%
6. Brazil 2.00%
7. Germany 1.83%
8. France 1.50%
9. United Kingdom 1.31%
10. Australia 1.21%
11. Mexico 1.19%
12. Spain 1.05%
Others 12.23%
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[link=http://www.sophos.com/spaminfo/articles/dirtydozen.html][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
I think I've got this right this time - A new version of the popular [i]Google Toolbar[/i] has been made available. There is currently no version information available.
[link=http://toolbar.google.com/data/en/big/current/GoogleToolbarInstaller.exe][b]Download[/b][/link] (456KB)
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]Microsoft[/b] and [b]AMD[/b] unveiled their latest plan to secure an operating system at the chip level, one that works in conjunction with future Windows upgrades.
[blockquote]As part of the alliance, Sunnyvale, Calif.-based AMD revealed that its Enhanced Virus Protection security technology will work with Microsoft's upcoming Windows XP Service pack 2 release in order to improve security through a multi-level approach.
The Enhanced Virus Protection is included with all AMD 64-bit processors including the Opteron and Athlon64 chips. The technology will work in tandem with Microsoft's recently announced Data Execution Prevention system that is part of the latest Windows XP SP2 beta.
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[link=http://www.internetnews.com/infra/article.php/3317901][b]The full story[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
A new version of the popular overclocking utility, [i]ATITool[/i], has been released.
[blockquote][i]What's New:[/i]
-added default clocks to card info display in settings
-better 'clock blocked' tooltip text
-support for selecting sound files added / rewrote sound playback engine
-limit slider range when clock safety is enabled
-added time limit for scan
-added shutdown system when scan complete
-ATITool will now log information to a file "log.txt" -- please suggest what could be added/changed there.
-Rendering window can be resized.
-exclude list for 3d detection - enter just executable names there, no pathnames, case doesn't matter, use the logfile to find out which exe caused the call
-added locking of reference divider To be as close as possible to your desired clock speeds atitool variates the reference divider of the clock generation circuitry on the video card. The problem with that is that this has a small effect on the other frequency (mem if you're setting core, for example). While atitool tries to minimize this effect some users might want to disable this altogether- thats what this option is for.
-fixed crash when you closed the app with settings open
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[link=http://atitool.ocfaq.com/ATITool_0.0.18.exe][b]Download[/b][/link] (1.23MB) - [link=http://atitool.ocfaq.com/][i]Read more[/i][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]Realtek[/b] have released version 3.55 driver for their ALC AC97 audio chipsets. The driver supports all ALC series audio chipsets from ALC100 up to ALC650 mainly used as onboard sound on various motherboards. Sadly, there is currently no-update for XP-64.
[blockquote]The ALC650 incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a high SNR, greater than 90 dB. The ALC650 AC'97 CODEC supports multiple CODEC extensions with independent variable sampling rates and built-in 3D effects. The ALC650 CODEC provides two pairs of stereo outputs with independent volume controls, a mono output, and multiple stereo and mono inputs, along with flexible mixing, gain and mute functions to provide a complete integrated audio solution for PCs.
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Download: [link=http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/dlac97-2.aspx?lineid=5&famid=12&series=8&Software=True][b]Realtek ALC650 Drivers v3.55[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]AT&T[/b] asked a jury to award it at least $90 million in damages from [b]Microsoft[/b], as a patent dispute over technology to speed Internet transmissions of human voices went to trial in New York.
[blockquote]Microsoft is challenging the patent's validity, contending that it licensed the technology through Intel Corp. and other companies. [/blockquote]
[link=http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/162103_tbrf26.html][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]Microsoft[/b] has announced it is to ditch a controversial contracts provision under investigation in Japan.
[blockquote]The software giant's statement comes after Japanese fair trade officials raided its Tokyo offices on suspicion of violating anti-monopoly laws.
Microsoft said it would now be removing the contract detail which prevents computer firms from suing it for any use of their patented technology.[/blockquote]
[link=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3488186.stm][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
While the [b]Federal Trade Commission[/b] investigates setting up a national do-not-spam registry, new private sites are claiming to keep users spam-free now, but they lack the force of law.
[blockquote]The recently enacted CAN-SPAM law exhorts the FTC to consider the feasibility of a national, government-sponsored do-not-spam registry similar to its recent Do Not Call Registry restricting telephone solicitations. Last week the agency issued a formal request for information to vendors interested in helping create a national do-not-spam registry. The FTC will present a summary of its research to lawmakers in mid-June.
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[link=http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,115004,00.asp][b]The full story[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]Intel[/b] is conducting research with nanotechnology provider [b]Zyvex[/b] to see if carbon nanotubes can help dissipate the pent-up heat inside PCs.
[blockquote]The research revolves around incorporating carbon nanotubes into thermal grease, which makes up the thin layer of goo that sits between a microprocessor and a heat sink. Heat sinks are aluminum components that absorb heat through wings and tendrils. [/blockquote]
[link=http://news.com.com/2100-7337_3-5166111.html?tag=nefd_top][b]The full story[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]Hitachi[/b] has announced its creation of the worlds first 300GB enterprise hard drive.
[blockquote]The 1-inch high disk drive, which spins five platters at 10,000 rpm, meets the requirements of mission-critical storage applications, such as online transaction processing, data analysis and media streaming, claims Hitachi. [/blockquote]
[link=http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtml?&story_id=23246][b]The full story[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]Intel[/b] is apparently aiming to curb the desktop PC's thirst for power, in a measure that could help companies and individuals save on monthly electric bills.
[blockquote]The chipmaker said Thursday that four major manufacturers of power supply units for desktop PCs have signed on to follow the Intel-developed ATX 12V Power Supply Design Guide, a blueprint for more efficient versions of the component sets that carry juice from an electrical outlet to a PC. Intel says that by following the guidelines, manufacturers can enable desktops to use as much as 25 percent less power.
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[link=http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103_2-5166001.html][b]The full report[/b][/link]
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February 27th, 2004 –
[b]Microsoft[/b] has unveiled a new worldwide partner programme that would provide it with a single approach to working with all its various types of partners.
[blockquote]The Microsoft Partner Programme covers the company's independent software vendors, system integrators, system builders, consulting services providers, value-added resellers, as well as those who provide value-added, training and support services.
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[link=http://star-techcentral.com/tech/story.asp?file=/2004/2/26/technology/7404951&sec=technology][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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February 26th, 2004 –
In the wake of our new [link=http://www.short-media.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=49][i]Club64[/i][/link] forum, [b]Short-Media[/b] brings you a new downloads category, in the main downloads area, completely dedicated to 64-Bit. If there's something not posted that you feel should be, let us know in the [link=http://www.short-media.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=49][i]Club64[/i][/link] forum and we'll add it.
It you're not already in [link=http://www.short-media.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=49][i]Club64[/i][/link], now there's even more reason to join!
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February 26th, 2004 –
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February 26th, 2004 –
[link=http://www.guru3d.com]Guru3D[/link] has reported that they believe [b]Hercules[/b], the popular 3D graphics manufacturer (among other things), will soon stop producing and selling graphics cards.
[blockquote]The position for Hercules is as follows, they do not make enough profit on the graphics cards devision, that and chipset manufacturers (ATI, NVIDIA) these days set more and more restraints and limits on the end product. ATI is restricting Hercules to modify their products, they are no longer allowed to alter it's BIOS or overclock the card. They are confined within the design specifications of the reference sample which they also receive really late, too late to even modify the design towards the cool product as you know it.
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[link=http://www.guru3d.com/newsitem.php?id=1163][b]Read more[/b][/link]
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February 26th, 2004 –
[link=http://www.winnetmag.com]Winnetmag[/link] has reported that [b]Microsoft[/b], despite repeated denials, will indeed release an interim version of [i]Windows XP[/i].
[blockquote]The interim XP version will ship as a new retail product that replaces existing retail boxed copies of XP and as a set of updates, called XP Reloaded, that existing XP users can install separately. According to sources I contacted this morning, XP Reloaded will include all the features from XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), which is due by midyear, as well as a host of other unique features, including Windows Media Player (WMP) 10.
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[link=http://www.winnetmag.com/windowspaulthurrott/Article/ArticleID/41858/windowspaulthurrott_41858.html][b]The full report[/b][/link]
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