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Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0 Beta

ynn_foxman — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:30:06 -0400

This release represents the beta of Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0, which enables hobbyists, academics, and independent game developers to easily create video games for Windows and the Microsoft Zune digital media player by using optimized cross-platform gaming libraries based on the .NET Framework.

Targeting the Xbox 360 console is not supported in this beta release. It will be supported in the final release version.

The new features in this release are too numerous to list here. However key items include: Support for the Visual Studio 2008 family of products, developing games that run on the Microsoft Zune digital media player, enhancements to the XNA Framework API for media support, sound effects, rich presence and much more!

This release provides compatibility with the Zune 3.0 Firmware release. Please note that the XNA Game Studio 3.0 CTP will no longer work once you have upgraded your Zune device to the 3.0 firmware.

For additional setup information and known issues, please read the XNA Game Studio 3.0 Beta ReadMe page using the link below.�

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition VHD (v1.1 - 8/20/2008)

ynn_foxman — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:48:31 -0400

The Microsoft VHD Test Drive Program provides customers with an enhanced server-based software evaluation experience that’s faster, better supported and more flexible. You can now access the entire catalog of pre-configured Microsoft and partner products and solutions in the VHD format and start evaluating and testing today from www.microsoft.com/vhd.

This download helps you evaluate the new features of Windows Server 2003 R2, the most productive infrastructure platform for powering connected applications, networks, and Web services from the workgroup to the data center. Windows Server 2003 R2 simplifies branch server management, improves identity and access management, reduces storage management costs, provides a rich Web platform. For more information about Windows Server 2003 R2, please go to www.microsoft.com/WindowsServer.

This is a preconfigured virtual machine contained within the Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) format. A virtualization product that supports the VHD format is required to use this virtual machine. Microsoft Virtual PC or Microsoft Virtual Server are provided for free and can be used with these VHD based virtual machines. Please refer to the system requirements section for more details.

Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 4

ynn_foxman — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:02:42 -0400

Ubuntu is a free, open source operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD

WINDOWS VISTA AERO VS LINUX UBUNTU BERYL

ynn_foxman — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:43:20 -0400

Came across this video to check out how Beryl is, and it's just amazing! Blew me away. I am so gonna install Beryl when i'm done building my computer! And to think, Beryl came out first before Vista. You might notice a similarity with Macs in Beryl, but it's basically only in the QuickLaunch bar. Anywho, for those who are new to Linux or haven't seen Beryl in action, prepare to be blown away!

Windows 7 seven First Official Video

ynn_foxman — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:33:54 -0400

Sun Delivers JavaFX Preview

ynn_foxman — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:24:34 -0400

JavaFX is the RIA technology from Sun. Sun is behind others in the RIA space, including Adobe and Microsoft, but is looking to make up for lost time through its expertise in the Java community.

Ultimate Boot CD For Windows 3.20

ynn_foxman — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:51:15 -0400

You need the Ultimate Boot CD if you want to:

Run floppy-based diagnostic tools from CDROM drives. More and more PCs are shipped without floppy drives these days, and it is such a royal pain when you need to run diagnostic tools on them.

Windows Essential Business Server 2008 RC1

ynn_foxman — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:59:53 -0400

Designed and priced for midsize businesses, Windows Essential Business Server 2008 simplifies your daily activities with a Centralized Administration Console that gives you a single point of access to your IT environment. Windows Essential Business Server 2008 also provides an integrated and predictable platform, allowing you to view, deploy, manage, and administer third-party applications from one starting point.

XP SP3 cripples some PCs with endless reboots

ynn_foxman — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:22:12 -0400

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 sends some PCs into an endless series of reboots, according to posts to a Microsoft support forum.

Jesper Johansson, a former program manager for security policy at Microsoft and a prominent Windows blogger, has worked with users to tentatively identify the problem as involving only machines using processors from Advanced Micro Devices.

50 Windows XP & Vista Tips & Tricks

ynn_foxman — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:21:52 -0400

Computer Active has compiled a list of 50 tips to improve performance of both XP and Vista.

For most people using a computer means using Windows and over the years Microsoft�s operating system has become easier to use.

However, there is always room for improvement, so in this feature we have compiled 50 of the finest tips for Windows XP and Vista. These can help to make Windows even better, easier to use and faster. Most don�t even require you to install any extra software, so if you want to make your copy of XP or Vista better, it�s possible to get started immediately.