Interesting Software and System News

[scythe944]

Minority Report's Interface is Finally Here:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/G-Speak-motion-control-interface,news-8472.html

Underkoffler wants G-Speak to be more than a toy; he's predicting that it will be the standard interface for home systems within 5 years.

... yeah, we'll see about that. 

[Marc57]

Limewire stops distribution and support for its download client

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1811328/limewire-stops-distribution-support-download-software

Yep, it's gone for good.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/208895/limewire_shut_down_permanently.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl

Which is a good thing, It means I'll have less malware to remove from customers systems.

[scythe944]

Limewire stops distribution and support for its download client

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1811328/limewire-stops-distribution-support-download-software

Yep, it's gone for good.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/208895/limewire_shut_down_permanently.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl

Which is a good thing, It means I'll have less malware to remove from customers systems.

Thank God!

[Dch48]

I guess we'll have to stop selling steak knives since they can be used in illegal ways as well.

[scythe944]

that... and guns, and rope, and duct tape, and candy bars (hidden inside jackets), and well, you get the point.

[osants911]

Limewire stops distribution and support for its download client

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1811328/limewire-stops-distribution-support-download-software

Yep, it's gone for good.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/208895/limewire_shut_down_permanently.html?tk=nl_dnx_h_crawl

Which is a good thing, It means I'll have less malware to remove from customers systems.

Yeah, it is good thing but their Gnutella Network is still operating.... :'(

[osants911]

Firefox 4.0 in 2011, Beta 7, 8, 9 and 10 by the End of 2010

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Firefox-4-0-in-2011-Beta-7-8-9-and-10-by-the-End-of-2010-163358.shtml

[DavidR]

I more interested in the planned regular release, which has unfortunately delayed to some time in the first half of 2011. They are certainly doing a job on the number of beta builds 10 seems excessive.

[Marc57]

Microsoft Security Essentials Served via Windows Update as an Optional Update

Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0 is being offered through WU to all supported versions of the Windows client, namely Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Security-Essentials-Served-via-Windows-Update-as-an-Optional-Update-163531.shtml

[Dch48]

Microsoft Security Essentials Served via Windows Update as an Optional Update

Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0 is being offered through WU to all supported versions of the Windows client, namely Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Security-Essentials-Served-via-Windows-Update-as-an-Optional-Update-163531.shtml

I checked WU and MSE was not listed. It probably only shows if you don't have an AV installed.

[bob3160]

WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe

Note: No free update or technical support is provided.
Giveaway good till 11-04-2010

[Dch48]

That video converter is interesting. It does two things that Format factory doesn't. Namely downloading from Youtube and converting videos to the DVD format and burning them. It does not do one thing that Format factory can and that is to rip a DVD into an AVI or other format file.

[bob3160]

That video converter is interesting. It does two things that Format factory doesn't. Namely downloading from Youtube and converting videos to the DVD format and burning them. It does not do one thing that Format factory can and that is to rip a DVD into an AVI or other format file.

One should never look a gift horse in the mouth.....

[YoKenny]

WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe

No thanks:
http://hosts-file.net/?s=www.winxdvd.com&x=29&y=9 <== • FSA - sites engaged in the selling or distribution of bogus or fraudulent applications
This classification is assigned to site's being used for the distribution of "rogue" security or other such applications, for example: SpyFalcon, SpywareQuake, AdwareAlert etc

[bob3160]

WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe

No thanks:
http://hosts-file.net/?s=www.winxdvd.com&x=29&y=9 <== • FSA - sites engaged in the selling or distribution of bogus or fraudulent applications
This classification is assigned to site's being used for the distribution of "rogue" security or other such applications, for example: SpyFalcon, SpywareQuake, AdwareAlert etc

There isn't any spyware or adware in this program. The offer is there. No one is forced to accept it.