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Submission + - BluRay drives plummet in price to sub $200 (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispyCutlets

on Tuesday March 04, 2008 @10:39PM

KrispyCutlets writes: "It looks like the death of HD-DVD is already starting to pay off, with BluRay drive makers ramping up production and prices dropping rapidly. A price search shows a Pioneer BluRay drive can readily be purchased for as little as $AU199 ($US185). And optical drive makers appear to be cutting their ties to PATA, with virtually all drives on the market using SATA. It makes sense given you need a grunty, late-model PC to be able to play BluRay movies, and these PCs would all have SATA."

Submission + - MacBook Air won't be a hit: Wozniak (macworld.com.au)

Submitted by

The Dude

on Sunday March 02, 2008 @11:19PM

The Dude writes: "Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, speaking in Sydney this morning, said the MacBook Air won 't be a hit (even though he likes it), AppleTV shows the future for digital entertainment (but really frustrates him anyway), and the 2G iPhone was a disappointment to him because of its sluggish internet speed. More at MacWorld."

Submission + - Intel unveils Atom processor range (da bomb) (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispyKofta

on Sunday March 02, 2008 @11:00PM

KrispyKofta writes: "Intel has unveiled an entirely new line of full x86 CPUs dubbed "Atom" — small enough that 11 cores can fit on a piece of silicon the size of a penny. They're headed towards handheld devices and ultra-low power laptops. Expect full web-page rendering on the iPhone and similar devices to get a lot quicker."

Submission + - Pirates crack Vista at last (apcmag.com) 5

Submitted by El_Oscuro on Sunday March 02, 2008 @09:14PM

El_Oscuro writes: A genuine crack for Windows Vista has just been released by pirate group Pantheon, which allows a pirated, non-activated installation of Vista (Home Basic/Premium and Ultimate) to be properly activated and made fully-operational. It seems that Microsoft has allowed large OEMs like ASUS to ship their products with a pre-installed version of Vista that doesn't require product activation — apparently because end users would find it too inconvenient. The question, how can I do this with XP?

Submission + - 185 pages of Microsoft emails show dirty truths (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispyRasher

on Saturday March 01, 2008 @05:56AM

KrispyRasher writes: "Even internally, Microsoft couldn't agree on what the base requirements to run Vista were, but that didn't stop it from inaccurately promoting the OS as running on some hardware. 158 pages of Microsoft internal emails reveal scandalous truths about the squabbles that took place in the lead up to Vista's launch."

Submission + - No fix for Windows Home Server data corruption (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispyKreme

on Wednesday February 27, 2008 @12:46AM

KrispyKreme writes: "Two months after acknowledging a serious data corruption bug in Windows Home Server, Microsoft has admitted it still has no fix. The problem relates to a little-known, but frequently used, feature of NTFS: "Alternate Data Streams", which, it appears, Microsoft forgot to take into account when creating the new disk-pooling capability of Windows Home Server. APC Magazine has the full explanation."

Submission + - Google making Photoshop Linux Compatible (apcmag.com)

Submitted by Nachus on Tuesday February 19, 2008 @12:22PM

Nachus writes: Google recently confirmed in a blog posting that it had paid Codeweavers to help develop WINE to make Photoshop usable. See the whole article here

Submission + - How to Dual Boot Windows Vista, XP and Linux (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

Ron Paul Supporter

on Friday February 15, 2008 @06:18AM

Ron Paul Supporter writes: "If you've ever asked for advice on how to set up dual-booting, you've doubtlessly come across online tutorials that only tell part of the story.

You probably ended up spending all weekend researching the intricacies of adjusting partition sizes, boot loaders, installing operating systems in the right order, and other fun topics.

Well, we have good news: we have put together the definitive dual-booting guide.

We've thoroughly tested these methods and taken screenshots of every step.

So... enjoy!"

Submission + - Microsoft battles Vista perception issue (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

LambAndMint

on Wednesday February 13, 2008 @10:20PM

LambAndMint writes: "In what can only be described as an act of utter desperation to overcome Vista's mostly negative public perception issues, Microsoft has put together an online "Fact or Fiction" quiz about Windows Vista. Every person who submits themselves to Microsoft indoctrination gets a free shirt and the chance to win a $15,000 prize. Some of the supposed "fact" will make you feel dirty and ready to get a job as a computer salesman for a mass-market retailer as you go through the quiz."

Submission + - Vista SP1 available for download NOW (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispyKofta

on Tuesday February 12, 2008 @08:52AM

KrispyKofta writes: "Officially, the long awaited Vista SP1 won't be available to consumers until March. But here's a little secret: you can download it anyway from Microsoft's own web servers."

Submission + - Group puts Windows Update library on CD (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispyKofta

on Monday February 11, 2008 @09:29PM

KrispyKofta writes: "When was the last time you installed a fresh copy of Windows XP SP2? The process is still straightforward and relatively quick...but then you think "I'll just make sure the patches are up to date", and then proceed to stare with horror at the 100+ security updates and critical fixes which Windows Update or WSUS demands you install. And it takes forever. Now, a group has put all of the updates into one downloadable CD, from which you can update PCs without an internet connection. It's poor man's XP SP3, but even when SP3 is out, the project will continue to offer a CD which will install all patches offline."

Submission + - Nokia mobile phones become WiFi routers (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispyKofta

on Thursday February 07, 2008 @09:00AM

KrispyKofta writes: "It's hard to believe no-one has thought of this before. Finnish firm Joikusoft has created software that turns your Nokia Series 60 phone into a WiFi router. This removes the need for finnicky laptop Bluetooth configurations or USB cables when using your mobile as a modem, and it also makes it easy to share the connection among friends/family. The rising speed of mobile data connections — through HSDPA or EV-DO — should make mobile phones ideal wireless routers (CPU power permitting!)"

Submission + - Microsoft to slash price of "Surface" (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispyCutlets

on Tuesday February 05, 2008 @11:53PM

KrispyCutlets writes: "You watched with envy as Tom Cruise used those large touch screens in Minority Report. Now the technology could be heading for your home faster than you think. Microsoft has revealed plans to fast track development of its glitzy Surface computing technology, potentially getting it into homes within a couple of years. Officially announced last May, Microsoft Surface is a new interface that allows users to access and manipulate data by touching a screen. Early demo units use a 30-inch screen built into a coffee table, however it could also be used in wall-mounted models. Question is: where exactly will surface fit into the home?"

Submission + - Microsoft junks Vista kernel: new version in SP1 (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

KrispySausage

on Tuesday February 05, 2008 @08:34AM

KrispySausage writes: "One of the "big" features discussed in early speculation of Windows Vista SP1 was the kernel upgrade, which was supposed to bring the operating system into line with the Longhorn kernel used in Windows Server 2008. And yet with Vista SP1 going RTM, there hasn't been so much as a peep from Microsoft about the mooted kernel update. Has it happened? Well the answer is yes it has, and presumably the main reason for Microsoft's silence on the subject is that as they're keen to promote the improvements and enhancements to Vista, rather than placing emphasis on a kernel upgrade, which some people might see as a risk of newly-introduced instability."

Submission + - my experience on packard bell (apcmag.com)

Submitted by

Andrew Lynch

on Friday February 01, 2008 @01:52PM

Andrew Lynch writes: "I spent many hours trying to do this. My live cd says it only has a shortcut on it and will not auto run, I've changed the boot order to boot from cd, but whenever I reboot I just get vista startup, or it repairs itself to start from vista. Hard drive partitioned ok. Is this microsofts way of making sure the PC I paid them for will only do their bidding? I tried buying cds to do this from The Linux Store; they took my money but haven't sent the cds. IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN GET LINUX?? Surely this isn't just a sick joke, lots of people reckon they use Linux but I can't beleive it."

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