NexentaCore Platform 1.0.1

Erast Benson has announced the release of NexentaCore Platform 1.0.1, a base operating system combining the OpenSolaris kernel with Debian utilities and Ubuntu software packages: "This is to announce availability of NexentaCore 1.0.1 - Debian Native OpenSolaris environment and platform. Release highlights: based on OpenSolaris b85+ (x86 32-bit and 64-bit, non-debug), with critical patches from b87, b88 and b90; ZFS write-throttle fixes; now ZFS-root is the only default method for installation; significantly improved speed of boot_archive creation - up to 5 times faster; support for new SAS/SATA controllers: Areca, LSI Mega, IBM ServeRAID; many small improvements and bug fixes for APT repository. Related news: NexentaCore 2.x 'Hardy' is under active development right now." Here is the full release announcement. Download (MD5): nexenta-core-platform_1.0.1-b85_x86.iso.zip (331MB).

Nokia PC Suite 7.0 Release 3 Beta

Nokia PC Suite is a package of Windows-based PC applications developed especially for use with Nokia phones. Depending on your phone model, Nokia PC Suite lets you edit, synchronize and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a cable or wireless connection.

Connection method compatible with your Nokia mobile phone:
- Infrared (IrDA) port
- Bluetooth via a supported stack: Digianswer bluetooth Software Suite,
- Microsoft Windows XP Bluetooth, or WIDCOMM Bluetooth for Windows 1.4
- Nokia Connectivity Cable DKU-2 (USB) or Nokia Connectivity Adapter Cable DKU-5 (serial)

Key features :
· Automatic, secure data, information, pictures, and music transfer from phone to phone or phone to PC
· Fast, easy connection to the Internet
· Connect wirelessly or via cable
· Connect by using your phone as a modem
· Manage messages, contacts, images, and music
· Synchronize your phone and PC calendars
· Install Java™-based applications in your phone
· Convert ringing tone formats
· Play multimedia messages and videos
· Send text messages from the PC
· Back up and restore phone files
· Over 30 languages

Requirements for Nokia PC Suite :
Available hard disk space: 150 MB (file size approx. 25 MB)

Supported operating systems:
* Windows Vista x32 and x64 editions
* Windows XP Professional x64 edition
* Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition) (Service Pack 1 or service Pack 2)
* Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4)

Connection methods: USB cable, infrared, or Bluetooth

Supported Bluetooth stacks / software:
* Windows Vista x32 and x64 editions:
o Microsoft Windows Bluetooth
* Windows XP x64:
o Microsoft Windows Bluetooth
* Windows XP:
o Microsoft Windows Bluetooth (only in Service Pack 2)
o Toshiba Bluetooth stack for Windows XP/2000, driver version 4.0 and 5.0
o WIDCOMM BTW 1.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0
o IVT BlueSoleil Bluetooth stack for Windows XP/2000, driver version 1.6.1.4 and 2.x
* Windows 2000:
o Toshiba Bluetooth stack for Windows XP/2000, driver version 4.0 and 5.0
o WIDCOMM BTW 1.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0
o IVT BlueSoleil Bluetooth stack for Windows XP/2000, driver version 1.6.1.4 and 2.x

Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows tray and select Advanced Configuration. On the General tab you can see the version of the stack.

Windows Media Player 11 is required when using Windows built-in applications with Nokia phones.

Homepage - http://europe.nokia.com/A4144905

Size: 66.3 MB

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Mozilla Firefox 3.0 RC3

Mozilla Firefox 3.0 RC3 Mozilla Firefox - faster, more secure, easier to use and sporting a new look, this latest Firefox release sets a new standard for web browser innovation. Mozilla Firefox project (formerly Firebird, which was formerly Phoenix) is a redesign of Mozilla's browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform. It is small, fast and easy to use, and offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the tabbed browsing and the ability to block pop-up windows.

Mozilla Firefox 3 is focused on improved memory handling, performance, and stability, improved XUL, and new core components such as application data stored in SQLite. Mozilla Firefox 3 could break a few existing extensions and applications built on top of Firefox, and it will definitely include new optimizations if you like to build on the popular browser. Mozilla Firefox 3 should have additional JavaScript and SVG features if you're into that sort of thing.

Features in Firefox include:
- Easy migration: Switching to Firefox has never been easier now that Firefox imports data like Favorites, history, settings, cookies and passwords from Internet Explorer. Firefox can also import settings from Mozilla 1.x, Netscape and Opera.
- Smaller Download: Continuing efforts to make this the most efficient browser, the Windows version of Firefox is now only a 4.7 MB download, making downloading Firefox a breeze for dial-up and broadband users alike.
- New Default Theme: A new default theme provides a bright new look for Windows and Linux users.
- SmartUpdate: A new SmartUpdate feature notifies users of new versions of Firefox to ensure that the browser is always up to date.
- Help: A new online help system makes this one powerful, friendly browser.
- Extension/Theme Manager: New Extension and Theme Managers provide a convenient and secure way to manage and update the hundreds of add-ons that set Firefox apart from other browsers.
Mozilla Firefox also includes numerous bug fixes and incremental improvements, including faster page load speed.
- Popup Blocking: Stop annoying popup ads in their tracks with Firefox's built in popup blocker.
- Tabbed Browsing: View more than one web page in a single window with this time saving feature. Open links in the background so that they're ready for viewing when you're ready to read them.
- Smarter Search: Google Search is built right into the toolbar, and there are a plethora of other search tools including Keywords (type "dict " in the Location Bar), and FastFind (start typing the first few letters of some text in the page and Firefox takes you there).
- Privacy and Security: Built with your Security in mind, Firefox keeps your computer safe from malicious spyware by not loading harmful ActiveX controls. A comprehensive set of privacy tools keep your online activity your business.
- Hassle-Free Downloading: Files you download are automatically saved to your Desktop so they're easy to find. Fewer prompts mean files download quicker.
- Fits Like a Glove: Simple and intuitive, yet fully featured, Firefox has all the functions you're used to - Bookmarks, History, Full Screen, Text Zooming to make pages with small text easier to read, etc.
- S M L XL XXL XXXL: Firefox is the most customizable browser on the planet. Customize your toolbars to add additional buttons, install new Extensions that add new features, add new Themes to browse with style, and use the adaptive search system to allow you to search an infinite number of engines. Firefox is as big or small as you want.
- Setup's a Snap: At only 4.7MB (Windows), Firefox only takes minutes to download over a fast connection. The installer gets you set up quickly, and the new Easy Transition system imports all of your settings - Favorites, passwords and other data from Internet Explorer and other browsers - so you can start surfing right away.
- A Developer's Best Friend: Firefox comes with a standard set of developer tools including a powerful JavaScript and CSS error/warning console, and an optional Document Inspector that gives unheard of insight into how your pages work.
- Read Mail—Not Spam

Homepage - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

Download Firefox 3.0 RC3 for Windows - 7.19 MB

Download Firefox 3.0 RC3 for Linux - 8.49 MB

Download Firefox 3.0 RC3 for MacOS - 16.8 MB

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OpenOffice.org 2.4.1 Final

OpenOffice.org is the open source project through which Sun Microsystems is releasing the technology for the popular StarOffice productivity suite. It is an international office suite that will run on all major platforms and provide access to all functionality and data through open-component based APIs and an XML-based file format. It establishes the necessary facilities to make this open source technology available to the developer community.

Download : OpenOffice.org 2.4.1 Final

QuickTime Alternative (QT7) 2.6.0

QuickTime Alternative will allow you to play QuickTime files (.mov, .qt and other extensions) without having to install QuickTime Player from Apple. It also supports QuickTime content that is embedded in webpages. The very user-friendly installation is fully customizable, which means that you can install only those components that you want. The QuickTime Browser plugin supports Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla and Netscape. The QuickTime plugins include iPIX and QuickTimeVR.
QuickTime Alternative Lite is QuickTime Alternative without Media Player Classic.

Features of QuickTime Alternative:
* Media Player Classic 6.4.9.1 is a full-featured player which has decoding support for QuickTime content.
* QuickTime codecs 7.50.61.0 are required for playing QuickTime movies and audio.
* QuickTime ActiveX control 7.50.61.0 allows you to view QuickTime content that is embedded in a webpage. The QuickTime Browser plugin supports Internet Explorer. Other programs might also need this component.
* QuickTime Browser plugin 7.50.61.0 allows you to view QuickTime content that is embedded in a webpage. The QuickTime Browser plugin supports Mozilla, Firefox, Netscape and Opera.
* QuickTime Control Panel is required for configuring some QuickTime settings.
* QuickTime plugins are required for viewing some special formats that are sometimes used on webpages. The QuickTime plugins include iPIX and QuickTimeVR.
* QuickTime DirectShow filter allows you to play QuickTime content in all DirectShow enabled players. Without this filter QuickTime content can only be played in Media Player Classic.

Changes in QuickTime Alternative 2.6.0 (2008-06-10):
* Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 53
* Updated QuickTime components to version 7.50.61.0

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Orbit Downloader 2.7.1

Orbit Downloader is a great speed, super light,easy-to-use free download manager. It is based on p2p and multi-source downloading technology and supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, MMS and RTSP protocols. Using Orbit Downloader, you can almost download everything online with 500% faster speed, like youtube video, rapidshare files, flash and streaming media etc. Anyway, Orbit Downloader is an indispendsable tool for download acceleration and management.

* Great Speed. Orbit Downloader is based on p2p and multi-source downloading technology, which make you download files up to 500% faster than before.
* Super Light: micro-sized and resource-friendly. Orbit Downloader is written with efficiency in mind, it typically uses less than 3MB of memory and 3% of cpu when downloading. Additionally, the installation package is less than 1.6MB.
* Easy to Use. Orbit Downloader has a simple and clear user interface. It is easy to use and config for both newbies and professions.
* The Most Comprehensive Download Tools. Internet Downloader all in one: Orbit Downloader supports most protocols and have a function of “Flash and Streaming Media Capturer”, so you can download videos from youtube metacafe, files from rapidshare, metalink files, flash and streaming media online more simple and easy.
* Support IE, Firefox, Maxthon and Opera. Orbit Downloader integrates seamlessly into IE, FireFox, Maxthon and Opera without installing any other plugin
* Free and Safe. 100% free and no registration allowed. No adware!!! No spyware!!!

Main features:
1. Extreme download acceleration.
In general, Orbit Downloader is based on P2P techonology. It has a smart download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation. And it has advanced robust multithread download algorithm implemented with high quality. Orbit Downloader can download up to 500% faster with great acceleration.
2. Support Youtube video, Rapidshare files download.
In general, Orbit Downloader is based on P2P techonology. It has a smart download logic accelerator that features intelligent dynamic file segmentation. And it has advanced robust multithread download algorithm implemented with high quality. Orbit Downloader can download up to 500% faster with great acceleration.
3. Catch Flash and Streaming media online.
When you hover your mouse on the flash or streaming media file in the webpage, Orbit Downloader can recognize the flash or streaming media automatically and display a small button on it. You can easily download the flash or streaming media file with one clicking on the small button.
4. Support IE, Firefox, Maxthon, Opera.
Orbit Downloader supports IE, FireFox, Maxthon and Opera.
5. Support Metalink download.
Orbit Downloader supports Metalink download and gives you extremely fast
6. Support HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, MMS and RTSP protocols.
You can easily download files with a browser click from any remote server via HTTP/ HTTPS/ FTP/ RTSP/ MMS.
7. Support Proxy server configuration.
You can set Orbit Downloader to use a proxy server. Orbit Downloader can work well with HTTP,HTTP and SOCKS5 protocols.
8. Support download pasue and resume.
Orbit Downloader can resume broken downloads. So you needn't start the downloading process from the very beginning after casual interruption. You can resume unfinished download from the moment when it was interrupted.
9. General download management.
Orbit Downloader's easy-to-use management features and simple-yet-powerful configuration options can make both your downloading process and downloaded files management as easy as never before. download speeds.

New Features:
* Support Social Music Download: Pandora, Yahoo, Myspace, IMEEM, Radioblogclub, Lala and more...
* Support Social Video Download: Youtube, Dailymotion, Myspace, Yahoo, Metacafe, Google and more...

Changes in Orbit Downloader 2.7.1 (Jun 10 2, 2008):
* Add: Grab Pro in IE to support media download from sites which use anti-leeching technology like YouTube, imeem, etc
* Add: Search bar in main window to search web, video, images, blog directly
* Improve: run Orbit Downloader in Vista more smoothly
* Fix: a bug in Grab++ which may cause Grab++ crash
* Fix: a bug in Grab++ which may cause Grab++ can not grab URL
* Fix: a bug in Grab++ which may cause file extension missing

Homepage - http://www.orbitdownloader.com

Size: 2.17 MB

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Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5r0 Test 3

Alan Baghumian has announced the availability of the third test release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5, a desktop distribution based on Debian's testing branch: "The third testing version of the brand new release of Parsix GNU/Linux 1.5 (codename 'Viola') is available now. This version is synchronized with Parsix and Debian testing repositories as of June 7, 2008. Several bugs have been solved. Replaced GQview with gThumb image viewer, replaced Camorama with Cheese and re-added Bug-buddy, GDB and IPTraf. Parsix Viola officially supports Compiz Fusion, VirtualBox OSE and GNU Flash player. Highlights: GNOME 2.22.2, X.Org 7.3, Linux kernel 2.6.24.4 with CK patch and CVE-2008-1669 fix, TuxOnIce 3.0-RC7, iwlwifi 1.2.23 with LED support and PowerTOP patches, updated several kernel drivers, OpenOffice.org 2.4.0 and GNU Iceweasel 3.0 Beta 5." The release announcement, release notes. Download: parsix_1.5r0-test-3-i386.iso (679MB, MD5), parsix_1.5r0-test-3-amd64.iso (691MB, MD5).

Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 Beta 2

Many readers have asked us to publish release announcements of the Debian installers for Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 "Lenny", especially since these releases come as full sets of installation CD and DVD images. So here you go: the second Debian Installer beta for "Lenny" is out: "The Debian Installer team is proud to announce the second beta release of the installer for Debian GNU/Linux Lenny. Improvements in this release of the installer: the installer uses and installs the 2.6.24 kernel; support for the armel (Arm Little Endian) architecture, using the new 'Embedded ABI'; installer images for i386 and amd64 have a new boot menu; the graphical installer now has full support for encrypted partitioning...." Read the complete release announcement for further information. Debian "Lenny" installation images are available for download from the Debian-Installer home page; here are a few quick links to the first of the installation DVD images: debian-LennyBeta2-i386-DVD-1.iso (4,447MB, MD5, torrent), debian-LennyBeta2-amd64-DVD-1.iso (4,472MB, MD5, torrent).

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver R1.95

The ALC882 series 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio codecs with UAA (Universal Audio Architecture), featuring five 24-bit stereo DACs and three 20-bit stereo ADCs, are designed for high performance multimedia PC systems.
The ALC882 series incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve over 100dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality; easily meeting PC2001 requirements and also bringing PC sound quality closer to consumer electronic devices.

The ALC882 series provide 10 channels of DAC that simultaneously support 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels. Flexible mixing, mute, and fine gain control functions provide a complete integrated audio solution for next generation multimedia PCs.

Features of Realtek High Definition Audio Driver :
- High-performance DACs with 103dB SNR are ideal for Dolby Master Studio
- ADCs with 90dBA SNR
- Meets performance requirements for audio on PC2001 systems
- 10 DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the - Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels
- 3 stereo ADCs support 16/20-bit PCM format, two for microphone array, one for legacy mixer recording
- All DACs support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
- All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate
- Applicable for DVD-Audio solutions
- 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
- 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
- Up to four channels of microphone input are supported for AEC/BF application
- High-quality analog differential CD input
- Supports external PCBEEP input and built-in digital BEEP generator
- Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT
- Six VREFOUTs are supported by default, with additional four VREFOUTs available by sharing unused analog I/O pins
- Two jack detection pins each designed to detect up to 4 jacks
- Reserve analog mixer architecture for backward compatibility with AC'97
- Wide range (–80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB resolution of analog to analog mixer gain
- All analog jacks are stereo input and output re-tasking for analog plug & play
- Built-in headphone amplifiers for each re-tasking jack
- Supports both analog DC volume control and GPI digital volume control
- 2 GPIOs (General Purpose Input/Output) for customized applications
- Optional EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) is supported
- Power support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V (Minimum AVDD is 3.6V)
- Power management and enhanced power saving features
- 48-pin LQFP lead (Pb)-free package
- Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements
- EAX 1.0 & 2.0 compatible
- Direct Sound 3D compatible
- A3D compatible
- I3DL2 compatible
- HRTF 3D Positional Audio
- Emulation of 26 sound environments to enhance gaming experience
- 10 Software Equalizer Bands
- Voice Cancellation and Key Shifting in Karaoke mode
- Realtek Media Player
- Enhanced Configuration Panel and device sensing wizard to improve user experience
- Microphone Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suppression (NS) and Beam Forming (BF) technology for voice application
- ALC882D features Dolby Digital Live output for consumer equipment
- ALC882H features Dolby Home Theater software
- ALC882M features Dolby Master Studio software

Changes in Driver Package R1.95:
1. Vista WHQL Supporting: ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC260, ALC262,ALC267, ALC268, ALC269, ALC272
2. Windows 2000/XP WHQL Supporting: ALC880, ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC861VC, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267,ALC268, ALC269, ALC272
3. HDMI Device WHQL Support: ATI HDMI Devices
4. OS Supporting: Microsoft WindowsXP, Widnows2000, Vista x86/x64
5. Pack with Microsoft High Definition Audio UAAV1.0a(5013)
6. Add/Fix
1.) Driver :
1. Customizations.
2. Fix encryption stream issue for ALC889.
3. Fix DRM issue.

Homepage - http://www.realtek.com.tw

Size: 24.8 MB

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DirectX End-User Redistributable 9.0c - June 2008

Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.

At the core of DirectX are its application programming interfaces, or APIs. The APIs act as a kind of bridge for the hardware and the software to "talk" to each other. The DirectX APIs give multimedia applications access to the advanced features of high-performance hardware such as three-dimensional (3-D) graphics acceleration chips and sound cards. They control low-level functions, including two-dimensional (2-D) graphics acceleration; support for input devices such as joysticks, keyboards, and mice; and control of sound mixing and sound output. Because of DirectX, what you experience with your computer is better 3-D graphics and immersive music and audio effects.

Additional Information:
- The DirectX redist installation includes all the latest and previous released DirectX runtime. This includes the bi-monthly D3DX, XInput, and Managed DirectX components.
- The DirectX runtime cannot be uninstalled. We recommend Windows Me and Windows XP users create a "System Restore" point before installing.

Simply put, DirectX is a Windows technology that enables higher performance in graphics and sound when you’re playing games or watching video on your PC.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 2000 Advanced Server; Windows 2000 Professional Edition ; Windows 2000 Server; Windows 2000 Service Pack 2; Windows 2000 Service Pack 3; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows 98; Windows 98 Second Edition; Windows Home Server; Windows ME; Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-Bit x86); Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition (32-Bit x86); Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (32-Bit x86); Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (32-bit x86); Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition ; Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 editions; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003 x64 editions; Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86); Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86); Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86); Windows Server 2003, Web Edition; Windows Server 2008; Windows Server 2008 Datacenter; Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V; Windows Server 2008 Enterprise; Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V; Windows Server 2008 Standard; Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V; Windows Small Business Server 2003 ; Windows Vista; Windows Vista 64-bit Editions Service Pack 1; Windows Vista Business; Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Business N; Windows Vista Enterprise; Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition; Windows Vista home Basic; Windows Vista home Basic 64-bit edition; Windows Vista home Basic N; Windows Vista home Premium; Windows Vista home Premium 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows Vista Starter; Windows Vista Starter N; Windows Vista Ultimate; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition; Windows Web Server 2008; Windows XP; Windows XP 64-bit; Windows XP home Edition ; Windows XP home Edition N; Windows XP Media Center Edition; Windows XP Professional Edition ; Windows XP Professional N; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ; Windows XP Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 3; Windows XP Starter Edition; Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Homepage - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx

Size: 74.9 MB

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