The next version of the major OS code name “Windows 7“, is planned to be release on January 2010. So 3 years after Vista’s released.
Announced by Bill Veghte in charge of Windows development’s team but he has specified nothing more excepted that the next Windows will support multi-touch technology.
And for Internet Explorer 8 it should come at the end of 2008.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Windows 7 Screenshots
Almost certainly faked, but some interesting ideas. I love the first one on the left. Presently in Vista the only window which is has its entire area transparent is the Gadgets chooser. I love this look and so the idea of all Explorer windows looking the same way is a great way to go, if you ask me.
Found http://www.winandmac.com/news/windows-7-leaked-screenshots/
Found http://www.winandmac.com/news/windows-7-leaked-screenshots/
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Hika
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
From Microsoft E3 conference : For Gamer
The MS E3 conference hit the internet with all the force and verve of an octogenerian carrening her motorised cart into the magazine stand at a supermarket checkout.
First up, the good news:
* Fallout 3 gets exclusive downloadable content.Thats great!! now if only half of the sweaty palmed troglodytes who populate xbox live KNEW what Fallout was, we’d be excited.
* Gears of war 2 will kick your faces ass.We all know Gears 2 is going to rock harder than a Slayer gig. We didnt need E3 to tell us that.
* Fable 2 will change the way you play games forever.No, it wont, That just what that cockmuncher Peter Molyneux wants us to think. It will be good, though.
* Final Fantasy XIII WILL be on 360.Oh yeah!! this is the big one!! PS3 is doomed!! Oh..shit…FF games havent been any good since X. Ah well…
First up, the good news:
* Fallout 3 gets exclusive downloadable content.Thats great!! now if only half of the sweaty palmed troglodytes who populate xbox live KNEW what Fallout was, we’d be excited.
* Gears of war 2 will kick your faces ass.We all know Gears 2 is going to rock harder than a Slayer gig. We didnt need E3 to tell us that.
* Fable 2 will change the way you play games forever.No, it wont, That just what that cockmuncher Peter Molyneux wants us to think. It will be good, though.
* Final Fantasy XIII WILL be on 360.Oh yeah!! this is the big one!! PS3 is doomed!! Oh..shit…FF games havent been any good since X. Ah well…
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Hika
Microsoft Plus SuperPack For Windows XP
Microsoft Plus SuperPack For Windows XP
Microsoft Plus SuperPack for Windows XP is loaded with stunning screensavers and themes, exciting games, and great new ideas for customizing photos, music, and home movies. It’s a wonderful way to take your Windows experience to the next level.
Create amazing slide shows with your digital photos Insert your own narration, music and effects, and then share it all through e-mail, the Web, or on video CDs that play back in most home DVD players. Personalize your PC with screensavers and themes and enjoy eight great screensavers and four adventurous themes.
Experience a lifelike marine aquarium, launch yourself into outer space, and much more. Take a break with fun and exciting games and get a new spin on bowling, navigate challenging 3-D mazes, or put your puzzle-solving skills to the test. Make the most of your music and easily create CD/DVD labels and inserts. Jazz up Windows Media Player with colorful new skins, party mode, and desktop dancers.
Copy your vinyl records and tapes onto your PC, and more! Turn your home movies into a Hollywood production and make your movies even more impressive with 50 video effects and transitions for Windows Movie Maker 2 for Windows XP .
Microsoft Plus SuperPack for Windows XP is loaded with stunning screensavers and themes, exciting games, and great new ideas for customizing photos, music, and home movies. It’s a wonderful way to take your Windows experience to the next level.
Create amazing slide shows with your digital photos Insert your own narration, music and effects, and then share it all through e-mail, the Web, or on video CDs that play back in most home DVD players. Personalize your PC with screensavers and themes and enjoy eight great screensavers and four adventurous themes.
Experience a lifelike marine aquarium, launch yourself into outer space, and much more. Take a break with fun and exciting games and get a new spin on bowling, navigate challenging 3-D mazes, or put your puzzle-solving skills to the test. Make the most of your music and easily create CD/DVD labels and inserts. Jazz up Windows Media Player with colorful new skins, party mode, and desktop dancers.
Copy your vinyl records and tapes onto your PC, and more! Turn your home movies into a Hollywood production and make your movies even more impressive with 50 video effects and transitions for Windows Movie Maker 2 for Windows XP .
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Hika
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The mobile world - Symbian, Linux, Windows
I read a long but awesome post about the future of mobile devices and there operating systems.
Its mainly focused on the open sourcing of Nokia’s Symbian, and on the reasons for it and the benefits from it. I mostly agree with it, though I think he forgot a bit about Apple. So Symbian and Linux share the mobile OS market somehow, Microsofts Windows had its time, but didn’t win. Now that Symbian is Open Source, why would any manufacturer buy licenses for Windows mobile? And as the markets of PDAs and mobile / smartphones are basically merged by now, there is no reason to stay with Microsoft.
So whats next, did the revolution really happen without anyone noticing? Do we really live in a free (mobile) world yet? Well, not yet. Open Source, Symbian and Linux are just not “cool” enough to compete with Apple and their iPhone. Obviously the iPhone isn’t superior to other smartphones in anything but in marketing. From a developers point of view the iPhone is a very sad device. Its as closed as mobile phones used to be, you have to pay a fee to be able to develop / sell / give away Software for it. And there is no reason to think Apple will ever understand the idea behind Open Source. It probably wouldn’t even work for them, their business model is just too focused on closed source.
So what will the future be like? Will we all be zombies who blindly follow the marketers? Probably yes, at least the majority. But then, hopefully Nokia and Co will be able to affront Apple’s marketing, and be as “cool” as them.
Its mainly focused on the open sourcing of Nokia’s Symbian, and on the reasons for it and the benefits from it. I mostly agree with it, though I think he forgot a bit about Apple. So Symbian and Linux share the mobile OS market somehow, Microsofts Windows had its time, but didn’t win. Now that Symbian is Open Source, why would any manufacturer buy licenses for Windows mobile? And as the markets of PDAs and mobile / smartphones are basically merged by now, there is no reason to stay with Microsoft.
So whats next, did the revolution really happen without anyone noticing? Do we really live in a free (mobile) world yet? Well, not yet. Open Source, Symbian and Linux are just not “cool” enough to compete with Apple and their iPhone. Obviously the iPhone isn’t superior to other smartphones in anything but in marketing. From a developers point of view the iPhone is a very sad device. Its as closed as mobile phones used to be, you have to pay a fee to be able to develop / sell / give away Software for it. And there is no reason to think Apple will ever understand the idea behind Open Source. It probably wouldn’t even work for them, their business model is just too focused on closed source.
So what will the future be like? Will we all be zombies who blindly follow the marketers? Probably yes, at least the majority. But then, hopefully Nokia and Co will be able to affront Apple’s marketing, and be as “cool” as them.
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Hika
How to fix Windows Vista Explorer to allow selecting multiple files
I have recently run into problem that my Vista Business did not allow to select multiple files located in particular folder when using Windows Explorer.
It was not possible to select more than single file by keyboard shortcuts nor with using Ctrl + mouseclick or Shift + mouseclick.
To fix it I needed to delete registry key located in:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
This key contains mutliple subkeys where indivdual settings for each folder are saved. Because I could not identify this particular folder settings so just deleted all of them that they returned to factory settings.
Later I found in Microsoft Knowledge Base solution which does not require manual editing of registry: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934548/en-us
It was not possible to select more than single file by keyboard shortcuts nor with using Ctrl + mouseclick or Shift + mouseclick.
To fix it I needed to delete registry key located in:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
This key contains mutliple subkeys where indivdual settings for each folder are saved. Because I could not identify this particular folder settings so just deleted all of them that they returned to factory settings.
Later I found in Microsoft Knowledge Base solution which does not require manual editing of registry: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934548/en-us
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Hika
Microsoft Fixes Nine Bugs With Four Updates
Microsoft issued four “important” security bulletins for today’s Patch Tuesday release, resolving nine security errors that could lead an attacker to gain elevated login rights, spoof a user’s account or launch arbitrary code on a victim’s PC.
Security experts said that one of the most severe updates contained in this month’s Patch Tuesday bundle includes a fix that resolves two vulnerabilities in the Windows Domain Name System (DNS). The vulnerabilities could open the door up for an attacker to redirect user’s Internet traffic to launch a spoofing attack — a multi-platform error affecting Unix and Linux, as well as Windows, platforms, experts said.
“As far as the severity of concerned, the DNS spoofing issue is definitely an important one,” said Amol Sarwate, manager of vulnerabilities research lab at Qualys, a security company based in Redwood Shores, Calif. “This vulnerability is not limited to today’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday. It’s part of a much larger issue.”
If exploited, the vulnerabilities could enable a remote attacker to redirect a user’s browser to the attacker’s own systems, experts say.”If they attack a client’s machine, it would allow attackers to redirect them to a malicious Web site, and this could also be carried out against a DNS server,” said Sarwate.
Another serious update addresses a previously published security bug in Windows Explorer that could allow arbitrary code execution when a user opens and saves a maliciously crafted saved-search file.
An attacker exploiting the vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system once a user with administrative privileges logged on, and could then install malicious programs, view or change sensitive information, or create new user accounts.
Experts say that while the flaw does enable remote code execution, the severity of the error is mitigated due to the extensive user interaction required for the flaw to be exploited.
“It’s remote code execution, but it’s mitigated because a user has to download this file, then they have to open it, then they have to save it. It’s a bunch of additional steps in order to be hacked,” said Eric Schultze, CTO of Shavlik Technologies, based in Roseville, Minn.
Meanwhile, another patch fixes four errors in the Microsoft SQL server, which could allow an authenticated attacker to run malicious code to take complete control of a user’s PC.
Security experts said that one of the most severe updates contained in this month’s Patch Tuesday bundle includes a fix that resolves two vulnerabilities in the Windows Domain Name System (DNS). The vulnerabilities could open the door up for an attacker to redirect user’s Internet traffic to launch a spoofing attack — a multi-platform error affecting Unix and Linux, as well as Windows, platforms, experts said.
“As far as the severity of concerned, the DNS spoofing issue is definitely an important one,” said Amol Sarwate, manager of vulnerabilities research lab at Qualys, a security company based in Redwood Shores, Calif. “This vulnerability is not limited to today’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday. It’s part of a much larger issue.”
If exploited, the vulnerabilities could enable a remote attacker to redirect a user’s browser to the attacker’s own systems, experts say.”If they attack a client’s machine, it would allow attackers to redirect them to a malicious Web site, and this could also be carried out against a DNS server,” said Sarwate.
Another serious update addresses a previously published security bug in Windows Explorer that could allow arbitrary code execution when a user opens and saves a maliciously crafted saved-search file.
An attacker exploiting the vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system once a user with administrative privileges logged on, and could then install malicious programs, view or change sensitive information, or create new user accounts.
Experts say that while the flaw does enable remote code execution, the severity of the error is mitigated due to the extensive user interaction required for the flaw to be exploited.
“It’s remote code execution, but it’s mitigated because a user has to download this file, then they have to open it, then they have to save it. It’s a bunch of additional steps in order to be hacked,” said Eric Schultze, CTO of Shavlik Technologies, based in Roseville, Minn.
Meanwhile, another patch fixes four errors in the Microsoft SQL server, which could allow an authenticated attacker to run malicious code to take complete control of a user’s PC.
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Hika
Video Playback as Thumbnail
While in thumbnails view in explorer of Win XP, we can see video’s starting frame but only for some of the predefined video file’s extensions like mpg, mpeg, avi but not for extensions like rmvb(Real media files) and 3gp & 3g2(Mobile video files)
Here we will just copy the settings of one extension to another through registry editor and we will be able to view their first frame in thumbnail just like as we are able with pre-defined files.
Note: Registry should be handled with care, I would recommend taking a backup before you do any changes in the registry. I don’t take responsibility of any damage or loss incurred by users while implementing this tweak.
Steps For Doing It:
1> Open Registry Editor (By typing regedit at the Run prompt)
2> Select HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and find .avi (any of the mpg,mpeg will do)
3> Export its registry settings (will be saved as *.reg)
4> Right click on *.reg file and select Edit
5> Now if you want *.divx files to be treated in the same way as *.avi files then just replace avi by divx in the file. Save it and execute it.
6> Repeat Step5 for various files of whom you want to change the behaviour.
Here we will just copy the settings of one extension to another through registry editor and we will be able to view their first frame in thumbnail just like as we are able with pre-defined files.
Note: Registry should be handled with care, I would recommend taking a backup before you do any changes in the registry. I don’t take responsibility of any damage or loss incurred by users while implementing this tweak.
Steps For Doing It:
1> Open Registry Editor (By typing regedit at the Run prompt)
2> Select HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and find .avi (any of the mpg,mpeg will do)
3> Export its registry settings (will be saved as *.reg)
4> Right click on *.reg file and select Edit
5> Now if you want *.divx files to be treated in the same way as *.avi files then just replace avi by divx in the file. Save it and execute it.
6> Repeat Step5 for various files of whom you want to change the behaviour.
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Hika
Windows XP PowerToys - TweakUI v2.10
Tweak UI PowerToys for Windows XP have been around for many years now. The latest version is 2.10.
Its still an oldie but a goodie. If you havent installed this Microsoft Freebie then your missing out in Windows XP.
TweakUI v2.10 is the latest release which ceased to be updated back in 2005 and has been allways been a nice complement to automating tweaks easily. It gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP’s default control panel options for example or would require you to do registry tweaks.
If you´re a power user or not this makes it easy. Go ahead and try it, but be forewarned that PowerToys aren´t supported by Microsoft because they´re not part of the official Windows XP release. TweakUI lets you adjust your Windows user interface, including menu speed, window animation, and Microsoft Internet Explorer, mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.
Since TweakUI does not come installed by default you would be surprised how many people dont know anything about it. Watch PCWizKid’s walktrough video on TweakUI and decide for yourself, what are you waiting for?
Note: Tweak UI Version 2.10 requires Windows XP Service Pack 1 or above / Windows Server 2003. Since most Windows XP PC’s have Service Pack 2 or 3 you will probably be ok.
Other Tips Users have watched
> Free up 10 Gigs of disk space easily in Windows
> Top 10 Free Windows Downloads to Tweak Performance
> Free Cleaner for Windows - CCLeaner
> Memory Upgrade for Windows Vista
> Google Search Tricks and Tips
> Boot Up Windows Faster
> Enabling Remote Desktop from XP to Vista
> Windows Vista PowerToys - Tweaks from Microsoft TechNet
> Customize Windows XP to look like Vista
> Speed up your Windows Search
> Free Up windows resources which are slowing you down
> Customize Windows Send To (right click menu items)
> How to Change to Owner Name in Windows
> Customize your Windows Explorer View
> Disable User Account Control Popups
Its still an oldie but a goodie. If you havent installed this Microsoft Freebie then your missing out in Windows XP.
TweakUI v2.10 is the latest release which ceased to be updated back in 2005 and has been allways been a nice complement to automating tweaks easily. It gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP’s default control panel options for example or would require you to do registry tweaks.
If you´re a power user or not this makes it easy. Go ahead and try it, but be forewarned that PowerToys aren´t supported by Microsoft because they´re not part of the official Windows XP release. TweakUI lets you adjust your Windows user interface, including menu speed, window animation, and Microsoft Internet Explorer, mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.
Since TweakUI does not come installed by default you would be surprised how many people dont know anything about it. Watch PCWizKid’s walktrough video on TweakUI and decide for yourself, what are you waiting for?
Note: Tweak UI Version 2.10 requires Windows XP Service Pack 1 or above / Windows Server 2003. Since most Windows XP PC’s have Service Pack 2 or 3 you will probably be ok.
Other Tips Users have watched
> Free up 10 Gigs of disk space easily in Windows
> Top 10 Free Windows Downloads to Tweak Performance
> Free Cleaner for Windows - CCLeaner
> Memory Upgrade for Windows Vista
> Google Search Tricks and Tips
> Boot Up Windows Faster
> Enabling Remote Desktop from XP to Vista
> Windows Vista PowerToys - Tweaks from Microsoft TechNet
> Customize Windows XP to look like Vista
> Speed up your Windows Search
> Free Up windows resources which are slowing you down
> Customize Windows Send To (right click menu items)
> How to Change to Owner Name in Windows
> Customize your Windows Explorer View
> Disable User Account Control Popups
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Hika
Windows XP will be available for some OEM
BetaNews confirmed the fact that, despite the fact that for most PC assemblers and manufacturers supply Windows XP ended as planned on June 30, this OS is still available for producers of low-end laptops. In accordance with its plans life cycles of operating systems, Microsoft actually stopped selling XP to OEM and retailers on Monday, but with some “exceptions”, which Microsoft BetaNews reported on Tuesday evening.
As of late Tuesday, licensed copies of XP are still sold through the Internet and in stores. But then the question arises: where do they take if Microsoft ceased deliveries as early as Monday?
Exceptions affect only producers of low-end laptops, as well as some smaller PC assemblers. In addition, HR and will be available to users who wish to take “firm” program Microsoft, to move from a prepaid newest operating system on its old version.
As of late Tuesday, licensed copies of XP are still sold through the Internet and in stores. But then the question arises: where do they take if Microsoft ceased deliveries as early as Monday?
Exceptions affect only producers of low-end laptops, as well as some smaller PC assemblers. In addition, HR and will be available to users who wish to take “firm” program Microsoft, to move from a prepaid newest operating system on its old version.
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Hika
Microsoft buys Multimap
The company Microsoft continues to make acquisitions aimed at developing its online services. New British company will purchase Multimap, a developer of electronic maps of Europe, North America and Australia. Exact dates of the transactions have not yet been announced.
The company posted Multimap in London. It has offices and many employees in the U.S., UK, Australia. But most likely, most employees will be transferred to other offices. According to Microsoft, they must become part of units Virtual Earth and Search teams their department Online Services Group (OSG). But the head office in London will continue to work in the future. In addition to developing electronic maps, the company Multimap also engaged in advertising business.
The company posted Multimap in London. It has offices and many employees in the U.S., UK, Australia. But most likely, most employees will be transferred to other offices. According to Microsoft, they must become part of units Virtual Earth and Search teams their department Online Services Group (OSG). But the head office in London will continue to work in the future. In addition to developing electronic maps, the company Multimap also engaged in advertising business.
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Hika
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