nVIDIA ForceWare 160.02 Quadro Professional Graphics Drivers - Beta

Official Beta Driver for some the nVIDIA Quadro cards, for Windows XP/2000 32-bit and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition/ XP Professional x64 Edition OS.

nVIDIA ForceWare Drivers has the following other editions available: nVIDIA ForceWare Drivers for Windows 9x/Me, nVIDIA ForceWare Drivers for Windows NT, nVIDIA ForceWare Drivers for Windows Vista (32-bit), nVIDIA ForceWare Drivers for Windows XP/2003 (64-bit), nVIDIA ForceWare Drivers for Windows XP Media Center and nVIDIA ForceWare Drivers for Windows Vista (64-bit).

Release Highlights:

• Beta driver – for a full list of fixed and known issues please view the Release Notes.
• Improved performance on workstation applications
• Updated NVIDIA Control Panel with improved user interface (Please see the Release Notes for more details).
• Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c and OpenGL® 2.0 support

Product Support List Windows XP 32-bit – 160.02
Quadro FX 350
Quadro FX 540
Quadro FX 550
Quadro FX 560
Quadro FX 1400
Quadro FX 1500
Quadro FX 3400
Quadro FX 3450
Quadro FX 3500
Quadro FX 4000 SDI
Quadro FX 4400
Quadro FX 4500
Quadro FX 4500 X2
Quadro FX 4600
Quadro FX 5500
Quadro FX 5600
Quadro NVS 440
Quadro NVS 285 PCI

All Downloads for Windows Windows XP/2000 32-bit

All Downloads for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition/ XP Professional x64 Edition

Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC

The Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Release Candidate (RC) is now available to the public. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 contains changes focused on addressing specific reliability and performance issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several new technologies. SP1 also addresses some management, deployment, and support challenges.

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC is available through Windows Update. Experience the WU based Vista SP1 installation by following 4 simple steps. Windows Vista SP1 RC distributed through Windows Update will be applicable to Windows Vista machines that are running on any of the 36 languages supported by Vista RTM. If you already installed the Service Pack to your machine by using the standalone package, you must uninstall before you scan Windows Update for Windows Vista SP1.

Systems running on Windows Vista RTM require as many as three updates before SP1 can be installed. These updates are permanent to your Windows Vista systems. Windows Update will detect your system configuration and offer the prerequisite packages that are applicable to your system. For details, please see the instructions below.

Microsoft continuously improves the Windows Vista Operating System by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to help them to deliver improved compatibility, reliability and performance. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is another vehicle that Microsoft will use to deliver operating system improvements to customers. Windows Vista SP1 is an update to Windows Vista that, along with improvements delivered to users via these other channels, addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability and performance issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista.

Windows Vista SP1 will be released in the first quarter of calendar year 2008.

* We want to remind you that Windows Vista SP1 RC is pre-release software, time-limited, and is intended for IT professionals, developers, and other technically-inclined individuals that are comfortable using pre-release software.
* Please be sure to read all release notes and installation instructions carefully before downloading and installing Windows Vista SP1 RC.

Things to know before you download Windows Vista SP1:
* If you have a prior version of SP1 beta installed, you must uninstall it prior to installing RC. Use the Control Panel applet "Programs and Features" and select "View installed updates" from the top left of the task pane. Under Windows, look for "Service Pack for Windows (KB936330). Please wait 1 hour after uninstalling a prior build before installing the RC. The installer service needs to clean up and complete the uninstall prior to installing a later build. Failing to do this can result in installation errors for the RC version.
* This is pre-release code and will change before the final release. Windows Vista SP1 Release Candidate is for individuals, organizations, who are comfortable evaluating pre-release software. This pre-release software is provided for testing purposes only. Microsoft does not recommend installing this software on primary or mission critical systems. Microsoft recommends that you have a backup of your data prior to installing any pre-release software.
* Windows Vista SP1 Release Candidate is time-limited software. It will no longer operate after June 30, 2008 and should be uninstalled prior to that date. Note: After installation your desktop will show the text “Evaluation Copy”. This does not mean that your system is no longer “Genuine”. It means that you have installed a test version of software which is time-limited.
* Support is through self-help and peer support via the Windows Vista SP1 forum and FAQ page. Assisted support (phone, email and online chat) is not available from Microsoft Support for this RC release of SP1.
* If you install the Service Pack 1 Release Candidate, it is strongly recommended that you also plan to install the final version of Windows Vista SP1 when it is released in the first quarter of 2008. To do this, you will be required to uninstall this pre-release code.
* You must have a genuine copy of Windows Vista installed on the computer prior to installing the Windows Vista SP1 update.

Homepage - http://microsoft.com

Size: 548 MB

Download Vista SP1 RC x86

Download Vista SP1 RC x64

Windows Mobile 7 details leak: Cool

The first phones with Windows Mobile 7 will go on sale in 2009 but already now you can learn (almost) everything about it (including hint that it will support multi-touch!):

Windows Mobile 7 will use touch gestures, similar to how the iPhone does. You will be able to flick through lists, pan, swipe sideway, draw on the screen. A lot of emphasis has been put on making navigation easier and doing away with scrollbars, including a new scroll handle that allows for multiple ways of finding items extremely fast.

Windows Mobile 7 will use motion gestures, something the iPhone does not. It will not use an intricate and complicated series of gyroscopes and accelerometers. Instead, it will use the camera on the phone to detect motions and create appropriate actions. You will be able to shake, twist and otherwise manipulate the phone and get things done. The phone will be able to perform actions when placed face down on a surface, and it will know when it is in your pocket or bag.

To learn more, including screenshots and detailed description of the Windows Mobile 7, click HERE.

KDE 4 preview on Ubuntu

If you’re eagerly awaiting the release of KDE 4.0 on January 11 and you’re running Ubuntu then get a taste of the next big thing by installing KDE 4.0 release candidate 2 in three easy steps.

1 - Add the KDE 4 repository to your /etc/apt/sources.list file

sudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
Add deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/kubuntu-members-kde4/ubuntu gutsy main to the bottom of that file. Save

2 - Update your repository list

sudo apt-get update

3 - Install the KDE RC2 files

sudo apt-get install kdebase-bin kdebase-workspace kdebase-kde4 kdebase-runtime

Now all you need to do is log out and choose the KDE4 session next time you log in. Enjoy.

VIA HyperionPro 4in1 Driver 5.15a

The 4-in-1 drivers are a collection of periodically updated drivers that provide enhanced VIA chipset support under Microsoft Windows. All VIA chipset users should

install the 4-in-1 drivers to improve performance, fix issues, and minimize any incompatibilities.

Editors Note: Differences between 4in1 and 4in1 Pro:

1) The HyperionPro package includes SATA/RAID drivers whilst the Hyperion 4in1 package does not. The extra contents makes the HyperionPro package over 5MB larger than the Hyperion 4in1 package. Therefore if you are not utilizing a VIA SATA or RAID controller in your system, the Hyperion 4in1 package may be a better download choice.

2) The HyperionPro package supports 64 bit Microsoft Windows XP and 64 bit Windows Server 2003 whilst the Hyperion 4in1 package only supports 32 bit operating systems.

3) The HyperionPro package does not contain the IDE Filter driver. For Win9X/ME/2K the IDE filter driver is needed to support UDMA 6. The IDE Filter driver is not needed for WinXP SP1 and later Microsoft operating systems.

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AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver for Windows XP/2003 1.3.2.0053

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver allows the system to automatically adjust the CPU speed, voltage and power combination that match the instantaneous user performance need. Download this Setup Installation program (EXE) to automatically update all the files necessary for installation. This package is recommended for users whom desire a graphical user interface for installation. This .EXE driver is a user friendly localized software installation of the driver designed for end-users.

This driver supports AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core processors on Windows 32 bit OS.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver has the following other editions available: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver for Windows XP/2003 x64 Edition.

Source: Betanews

Watch Gates' Keynote, 100 million Vista licenses sold

Whether you love him or hate him, you won't want to miss his last CES Keynote, especially with announcements like Microsoft having sold 100 million licences of its latest OS. I know people tend to be extremely forgetful at times like this and probably frantically yelling at their browser to find them the correct links, so I've taken the liberty to plagiarize from my previous newspost6:30 p.m. PST Sunday, January 6 NOW. Note: If you can't watch the video, the press release is linked below. Enjoy!
because this is important. The pre-show 2008 International CES keynote address will come at

Video: 750k | 300k | 100k
Link: Microsoft @ CES 2008 (Silverlight Required)

Upcoming Releases and Announcements for Linux

• 2008-01-08: Frugalware Linux 0.8pre2
• 2008-01-09: Mandriva Linux 2008.1 Cooker Alpha 2
• 2008-01-10: Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 3
• 2008-01-14: FreeBSD 7.0 (see release schedule)
• 2008-01-17: openSUSE 11.0 Alpha 1
• 2008-01-23: Mandriva Linux 2008.1 Beta 1
• 2008-01-24: Fedora 9 Alpha
• 2008-01-29: Frugalware Linux 0.8rc1
• 2008-01-31: Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 4
• 2008-01-XX: sidux 2008-01 (see roadmap)
• 2008-02-06: Mandriva Linux 2008.1 Beta 2
• 2008-02-07: openSUSE 11.0 Alpha 2
• 2008-02-19: Frugalware Linux 0.8rc2
• 2008-02-20: Mandriva Linux 2008.1 RC1
• 2008-02-21: Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 5
• 2008-03-06: Ubuntu 8.04 Alpha 6
• 2008-03-11: Frugalware Linux 0.8 (see roadmap)
• 2008-03-12: Mandriva Linux 2008.1 RC2
• 2008-03-13: Fedora 9 Beta
• 2008-03-18: openSUSE 11.0 Alpha 3
• 2008-03-20: Ubuntu 8.04 Beta
• 2008-04-02: Mandriva Linux 2008.1 (see release plan)
• 2008-04-10: Fedora 9 Preview
• 2008-04-17: Ubuntu 8.04 RC
• 2008-04-22: Fedora 9 Release Candidate 1
• 2008-04-24: Ubuntu 8.04 (see release schedule)
• 2008-04-29: Fedora 9 (see draft release schedule)
• 2008-04-XX: sidux 2008-02 (see roadmap)
• 2008-05-12: Musix GNU+Linux 1.0R4 (see roadmap)
• 2008-06-XX: sidux 2008-03 (see roadmap)
• 2008-09-XX: Debian GNU/Linux "Lenny" (see release schedule)
• 2008-09-XX: sidux 2008-04 (see roadmap)
• 2009-04-06: Musix GNU+Linux 2.0 (see roadmap)

PCLinuxOS 2008 "MiniMe"

Texstar has announced the release of PCLinuxOS 2008 "MiniMe" edition, a minimalist live CD with KDE: "Here is a little MiniMe 2008. It comes with 2.6.22.15 kernel, ALSA 1.0.15 and a very basic KDE 3.5.8 desktop. This is a minimal live CD that is bootable, plus it can be installed. Add in your own background, window decoration, localizations, preferred applications and supporting libraries to fully trick out your desktop. Other changes: I moved Internet and Clock setup to a Utilities folder on the users desktop. Only one question at boot to select the keyboard. Other utilities include ALSA sound configuration, ATI/NVIDIA installation tool, Make Live CD GUI, Make Live USB key and Redo-MBR with OS-probing utility for adding other GRUB boot entries into the GRUB menu. Root password and user setup moved to first boot after installation to hard drive. Also included are NdisWrapper support files." Here is the full release announcement. Download: pclinuxos-minime-2008.iso (297MB, MD5).

µTorrent 1.7.5.4602/ µtorrent 1.8 Build 7593 Alpha

µTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint. µTorrent was designed to use as little cpu, space and memory as possible while offering all the functionalites expected from advanced clients. With BitTorrent, you can download files faster and contribute by sharing files and bandwidth.

Features of "µTorrent":
· Multiple simultaneous downloads
· Smart bandwidth usage
· File level priorities
· Configurable bandwidth scheduling
· Global and per-torrent speed limiting
· Quickly resumes interrupted transfers
· UPnP support (WinXP only)
· Supports popular protocol extensions
· Trackerless support (Mainline DHT)
· Localized to different languages
· Typical memory use less than 6 MB
· Incredibly small: about 200 KB

Changes in µTorrent Version 1.8 alpha (build 7593), 2008-01-06:
- Feature: Interval and Min Interval (non-default) columns for Trackers tab
- Feature: context menu for Trackers tab
- Feature: "Selected Size" column for main listctrl - displays total size - skipped size
- Change: Reworked preferences dialog
- Change: New opening dialog/wizard with speed guide/setup combination
- Change: peer id parsing for (lol) LimeWire
- Change: Remove a previous fix for custom taskbar/title icons, as it make some existing ones choose the wrong format
- Change: If a default download directory is chosen, torrents automatically added from the autoload directory will never pop up the add torrent dialog
- Change: An error is now shown if there is a autoload directory, a custom torrent storage directory is not chosen, and the autoload directory matches the settings directory
- Change: use CONNECT for peer connections through HTTP style proxies
- Change: "Seeding only"/pink scheduler mode, available before when shift was held down, is now part of the normal scheduler click rotation
- Change: In places where the infinity symbol was printed, nothing is printed
- Fix: reverse DNS resolution with old-style tracker responses
- Fix: search string corruption on Win98
- Fix: resolve host to report to tracker before any tracker requests
- Fix: CONNECT requests to "HTTPS" style proxies (peer connections now work)
- Fix: communication with trackers that only parse the first TCP packet (fix your trackers please!)
- Fix: trackers stuck in "updating..." if UPnP was enabled but not functioning
- Fix: negative "Remaining" value if files are skipped after they are completed
- Fix: When a second instance is started while uTorrent is shutting down, it will now wait for the first instance to finish then continue, rather then silently quitting

Be warned, this is an alpha, not a beta, so bugs are to be expected, and it is not to be considered feature complete. Don't test this on private trackers without explicit permission from staff, if you value your account. Please test and report bugs/crashes/etc. Thanks.

Homepage - http://utorrent.com

Size: 251 KB

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EmEditor Professional v7.00.1 RC4

EmEditor is No.1 selling text editor in Japan! EmEditor is a text editor offering full Unicode support, plug-ins, syntax highlighting, and many other features. With EmEditor Professional, Text Editor for Windows, you can create functionally-rich macros using JavaScript or VBScript! EmEditor supports Unicode, Plug-ins, Find/Replace in Files, syntax highlighting, and more! EmEditor Professional v5 features even more light-weight and powerful tab functions.


Key features :
· Optimized to Open Huge Files
· Macros Toolbar
· Keystroke and Mouse Operation Recording and Playback
· New Objects, Properties, and Methods for Macros
· Portability Options (Ready for a USB Drive Install)
Keyword highlighting
Regular expression search and highlighting
External tools
Plug-ins using Custom Bars
Keyboard, toolbar, menu, font and color customization
Drag and Drop
Auto save/Backup
Box-select mode (Mouse select with ALT key)
Clickable URLs and e-mail addresses
The window can be split to a maximum of 4 panes
Can define multiple configurations and associate file extensions
Can save backups to the Recycle Bin
Can open recently used files from the tray icon on the task bar
Shortcut keys to insert accent marks and special characters
Application error handler support
64-bit edition available
Windows Vista ready
Fast e-mail support
While not guaranteed, historically free upgrades for many years!

Download : EmEditor Professional v7.00.1 RC4

Notepad++ 4.7.3

Notepad++ is a free source code editor (and Notepad replacement), which supports several programming languages, running under the MS Windows environment. It also gives the extra functionality to define a user's own language for the syntax folding and syntax highlighting. You can print your source code in color. It allows a user to edit the different document in the same time, and even to edit the same document synchronizely in 2 different views. It supports full drag and drop.

The programming languages supported by Notepad++ are:
ASP, Ada, ASCII art, Assembly, AutoIt, BAT, C, C#, C++, Caml, CSS, doxygen, FORTRAN, HTML, Haskell, Java, JavaScript, KiXtart, Lisp, Lua, makefile, Matlab, Objective-C, Pascal, Perl, PHP, PostScript, Python, Ruby, Scheme, Unix Shell Script, Smalltalk, SQL, Tcl, TeX, Verilog, VHDL, VB/VBScript, XML

This project, based on the Scintilla edit component (a very powerful editor component), written in C++ with pure win32 api and STL (that ensures the higher execution speed and smaller size of the program), is under the GPL Licence.

Here are the features of Notepad++ :
• Syntax Highlighting and Syntax Folding
• WYSIWYG
• User Defined Syntax Highlighting
• Auto-completion
• Multi-Document
• Multi-View
• Regular Expression Search/Replace supported
• Full Drag ‘N' Drop supported
• Dynamic position of Views
• File Status Auto-detection
• Zoom in and zoom out
• Multi-Language environment supported
• Bookmark
• Brace and Indent guideline Highlighting
• Macro recording and playback

Changes in version 4.7.3:
1. Make the "recovery system" for 3 mandatory xml files (config.xml, langs.xml and stylers.xml) to prevent the fail loading due to the corrupted files.
2. Extend plugin capacity - add the Scintilla external lexer capacity.
3. Add the ability to hide the tab bar with "-notabbar" flag in command line (ie. Notepad style).
4. Column selection is remembered now while switching among the files. As well this settings will be stored in the next session.
5. Add 2 Commends (beside Toggle Comment) Comment (Ctrl+K) and Uncomment (Ctrl+Shift+K).
6. Change "UTF8 without BOM" menu item behaviour.
7. Fix the hiding bug while launch time because of change of environment from duel monitors to mono monitor.
8. Remove vista UAC warning for GUP. Add "Update Notepad++" menu item.
9. Add NPPM_HIDETABBAR and NPPM_ISTABBARHIDE plugins messages.
10. Add NPPM_GETNPPVERSION message for plugin system.
11. Enhance the horizontal scroll feature.
12. Change Find in files behaviour : all the hidden directory won't be searched (for example : .svn).
13. Add build date-time in about box.
14. Fix a bug where a file with 2 or more consecutive spaces gives problems with sessions and history.
15. Fixe the problem where opening a file when in save as dialog saves the wrong file.
16. Add "Clean Recent File List" menu command.
17. Enhance full screen feature (F11).

Included plugins :
1. TexFX v0.24a
2. NppExec v0.2 RC2
3. Spell Checker v1.3.1
4. Quick text v0.02
5. Explorer plugin v1.6.1
6. Hex editor v0.84
7. Base64 encoder/decoder v1.2
8. FTP_synchronize v0.9.6.0
9. NppExport v0.2.5.0

Homepage - http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net

Size: 1.95 MB

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