Pardus Linux 2008.1 Beta

Ekin Meroğlu has announced the first beta release of Pardus Linux 2008.1: "We're happy to announce Pardus 2008.1 Beta, the first beta for the upcoming Pardus 2008.1. Some of the highlights are: a new version of Network Manager with ad-hoc, 802.1x and connection sharing capabilities; the new stable version of KDE 3 - KDE 3.5.10; Linux kernel 2.6.25.16 - the latest stable release of Linux Kernel 2.6.25; Swedish language support; KDE 3 live CD, KDE 4 one is planned to be released soon; all the enhancements and bug fixes since the release of Pardus 2008. We would like to remind you that this is not a final version, and should not be installed on production machines. We did our best to fix all bugs, however, should you find one, do not hesitate to enter a report in our bug reporting system." Here is the complete release announcement. Download the installation or live (Calisan) CD from here: Pardus_2008.1_Beta.iso (697MB, MD5), Pardus_Calisan_2008.1_Beta.iso (697MB, MD5).

SimplyMEPIS 8.0 Beta 1

Warren Woodford has announced the availability of the first beta release of SimplyMEPIS 8.0, a beginner-friendly desktop Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux: "First beta of SimplyMEPIS 8.0 available for testing. Warren announces the first SimplyMEPIS Beta, version 7.9.70. The MEPIS beta offers up-to-date user applications delivered on top of the new Debian 'Lenny' core. Some of the important packages included with the beta are: Linux kernel 2.6.26.2, X.Org 7.3, KDE 3.5.9, OpenOffice.org 3.0beta2, Firefox 3.0.1, Sun Java 6.0, Amarok 1.4.10, MPlayer 1.0.rc2, GTK+ 2.12.11, and Qt 4.4.0." The measly release announcement doesn't give away any other useful information, but interested beta testers are welcome to download the installable live CD images and start testing. Get them from here: SimplyMEPIS-CD_7.9.70-beta_32.iso (651MB, MD5), SimplyMEPIS-CD_7.9.70-beta_64.iso (666MB, MD5).

Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18241 Beta 2

Internet Explorer 8 takes the Web experience beyond the page and introduces a new way to seamlessly experience the power of the Web whether you are a Web developer writing to standards, or an end user discovering a new online service. This beta release is available to everyone, but is primarily for Web developers and designers to test the new tools, layout engine, and programming enhancements.

Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search functionality, instant feeds (RSS), dynamic security protection, and more.

This Beta version of Internet Explorer is for web developers and designers. We invite you to use the resources listed below to learn about the improvements, changes and new features available in this release.

"This release contains some great advances in Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and layout, programming model, performance, reliability, usability and service integration. We are eager to ensure that the transition to Internet Explorer 8 is seamless for you and your audience, and to give you a head start on using many of the new features with your sites and services. We encourage you to test your sites and services, and our platform implementation, and give us feedback!"

Developers and designers of all skill levels need great tools to deliver modern websites and write more efficient code without having to switch between the browser and a separate development environment. Internet Explorer 8 includes built-in tools that work well for professionals as well as those trying CSS and scripting for the first time.

- Debug JavaScript
- View and change the document object model (DOM)
- CSS 2.1
- Data URI
- AJAX enhancements including navigation
- Resources

New and exciting features

Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Release Notes

Homepage - http://www.microsoft.com

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows XP x32 - 15.9 MB

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows XP x64 - 32.2 MB

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 for Windows Vista/2008 x32 - 12.7 MB

Download Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Vista/2008 x64 - 20.4 MB

Debian Live 5.0 Beta 1

Daniel Baumann has announced the availability of the first set of live CD images for Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 "Lenny", complete with a hard disk installer and available in three desktop variants (GNOME, KDE and Xfce): "The Debian Live team is pleased to announce the first beta of Debian Lenny's Live images. This is the first official release of Debian Live and the whole team has been working hard during the past 2.5 years to make Debian's own live systems become a reality. Main features: 100% Debian; Live Magic - a GUI front-end around the live-helper scripts, offering a subset of the features of live-helper in an easy-to-use graphical user interface; Live Installer - a special udeb for the Debian Installer that installs the system from the live image." Read the full release announcement for more details and known issues. Download (MD5): debian-live-lenny-i386-gnome-desktop.iso (733MB), debian-live-lenny-i386-kde-desktop.iso (702MB), debian-live-lenny-i386-xfce-desktop.iso (503MB). ISO images for the amd64 architecture are also available.

nVIDIA ForceWare X 177.92 for Windows

* Supports GeForce 6-series, 7-series, 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs, including the newly released GeForce 9800 GTX+, 9800 GT, 9500 GT, and 9400 GT GPUs.
* Adds support for NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory (this driver package installs NVIDIA PhysX System Software v8.08.18).
* Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in several full games and demos today by downloading the GeForce Power Pack.
* Adds support for 2-way and 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology with GeForce GTX 200-series GPUs on Intel® D5400XS motherboards.
* Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI™ technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way and Quad SLI technology.
* Supports CUDA™.
* Supports Folding@home distributing computing application. Download the high performance client for NVIDIA GPUs here and join the NVIDIA team: #131015.
* Supports NVIDIA GeForce 3D Stereo Technology.
* Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
* Includes several 3D application performance improvements. The following are examples of improvements measured with v177.92 WHQL versus v175.19 WHQL driver:
o Single GPU increases up to 11% in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Single GPU increases up to 11% in Assassin's Creed DX10
o Single GPU increases up to 15% in Bioshock DX10
o Single GPU increases up to 15% in Call of Duty 4
o Single GPU increases up to 8% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
o 2-way SLI increases up to 7% in Bioshock DX10
o 2-way SLI increases up to 10% in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts DX10
o 2-way SLI increases up to 12% in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
o 2-way SLI increases up to 10% in World in Conflict DX10
* Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.

Vista x86

Vista x64

WinXP x86

WinXP x64

NVIDIA PhysX System Software WHQL

NVIDIA PhysX System Software WHQL
Version: 8.08.18
Release Date: 26.08.2008
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Language: English (International)
File Size: 49.2 MB

PhysX 8.08.18

* Adds support for NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
* Experience GPU PhysX acceleration in several full games and demos today by downloading the GeForce Power Pack.
* Supports AGEIA PhysX processors and software runtimes (no change to PPU driver support).
* Includes the latest PhysX runtimes used in the latest game titles.
* Supports the following PhysX runtime engines: 2.8.1, 2.8.0, 2.7.4, 2.7.3, 2.7.2, 2.7.1, 2.7.0, 2.6.x, 2.5.x, 2.4.x and 2.3.x
* Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on GeForce via CUDA 2.0 for SDK versions 2.7.3, 2.7.2, 2.8.0 and 2.8.1 (requires graphics driver v177.81 or later).
* The PhysX control panel can be found in the Windows Start Menu under NVIDIA Corporation.

CCleaner 2.11.636

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware!

Cleans the following:
- Internet Explorer: Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat.
- Firefox: Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history.
- Opera: Temporary files, URL history, cookies.
- Windows: Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files.
- Registry cleaner: Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more... also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.
- Third-party applications: mRemoves temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, MS Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and many more...
- 100% Spyware FREE: This software does NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses.

Features of CCleaner 2.0:
* Complete rebuild in C++
With the requirements for a portable version, 64-bit compatibility and Windows Vista increasing against the limitations of the old architecture. We decided to rebuild the entire CCleaner application in highly optimized C++.
* Faster analyzing and cleaning
Each scanning process was rewritten from scratch and fully optimized. The result being a noticeable speed increase in all areas.
* Portable
CCleaner can now run from a USB thumbdrive and be installed/run on a computer without a complicated setup process.
* Compact
The rewrite removed all external file dependencies, so the main EXE is now half the size of the original program and support files.
* Redesigned User Interface
The original CCleaner user interface was looking a little dated, so the GUI was redesigned with a modern look, but without sacrificing speed or usability. New icons were created for the interface and the main program icon was updated with a more modern style.
* Exclusions
It is now possible to specify files, folders and registry keys to ignore from the cleaning process.
* Loads of little tweaks
Too numerous to mention them all separately, we've tried to improve CCleaner in all areas.

Changes in CCleaner v2.11.636:
- Optimized startup and closing of application.
- Improved Registry cleaning on 64-bit OS.
- Improved memory usage on Windows Vista.
- Added System Tray icon status.
- Internal refactoring of code for efficiency.
- Improved Uninstall Tool accuracy with MSI installers.
- Fixed bug in Uninstall Tool on 64-bit OS.
- Fixed bug in INI file folder recursion.
- Fixed bug in INI file OS detection.
- Added Live Messenger cleaning for .SQM files.
- Added Vietnamese translation.
- Minor tweaks and improvements.

Homepage - http://www.ccleaner.com

Size: 2.80 MB

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Windows Live Messenger 9 (Build 14.0.3921.717)

This is Windows Live Messenger version 2009 aka Windows Live Messenger 9, the latest version of Windows Live Messenger from Microsoft. WLM, right now, is in beta stage, so ONLY beta testers will be able to sign in!

Today, shortly after 0 AM, the latest Windows Live Messenger Build has been leaked. This Build features WPF effects and has a well designed User Interface

Install Instuctions:

Download, unpack, launch either the live insaller or just launch the messenger.msi

Download : Windows Live Messenger 9 (Build 14.0.3921.717) | Mirror | Mirror

Upcoming Releases and Announcements

• 2008-08-19: Mandriva Linux 2009 Beta 2
• 2008-08-21: openSUSE 11.1 Alpha2
• 2008-08-26: Frugalware Linux 0.9rc2
• 2008-08-29: Turbolinux 2008 "Client" (see announcement)
• 2008-09-02: Fedora 10 Beta
• 2008-09-03: Mandriva Linux 2009 RC 1
• 2008-09-04: Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 5
• 2008-09-09: Frugalware Linux 0.9 (see roadmap)
• 2008-09-18: openSUSE 11.1 Beta1
• 2008-09-18: Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 6
• 2008-09-23: Mandriva Linux 2009 RC 2
• 2008-09-XX: Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 (see release schedule)
• 2008-09-XX: Gentoo Linux 2008.1 (see release roadmap)
• 2008-10-02: openSUSE 11.1 Beta2
• 2008-10-02: Ubuntu 8.10 Beta
• 2008-10-09: Mandriva Linux 2009 (see planning and delivery)
• 2008-10-10: Fedora 10 Preview
• 2008-10-16: openSUSE 11.1 Beta3
• 2008-10-23: Ubuntu 8.10 RC
• 2008-10-28: Fedora 10 (see draft release schedule)
• 2008-10-30: openSUSE 11.1 Beta4
• 2008-10-30: Ubuntu 8.10 (see release schedule)
• 2008-10-XX: sidux 2008-04 (see roadmap)
• 2008-11-13: openSUSE 11.1 RC1
• 2008-11-27: openSUSE 11.1 RC2
• 2008-11-XX: Musix GNU+Linux 2008-11 (see roadmap)
• 2008-12-18: openSUSE 11.1 (see roadmap)
• 2009-04-XX: Musix GNU+Linux 2.0r0 (see roadmap)