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- HandBrake 0.9.4 (Windows)
- HandBrake is a GPL'd multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 ripper/converter. HandBrake was originally available on the BeOS, but now has been ported over to MacOS X and to GNU/Linux.
- Software downloads 2009-11-23
- Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup
- To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Does it matter that "Linux is bloated"?
- well compare to what compare too its former self ... ultra thin but lack finessecompare to win 2k compare to win xp compare to vista /win 7 will all there crapware compare to Mac and its hardware lock in Its easy to state Linux is bloated but...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-22
- Hatari 1.3.1 (Mac)
- Hatari is an Atari ST emulator for Linux, BSD, BeOS, Mac OS X and other systems that are supported by the SDL library. More precisely, Hatari is an adaption of the WinSTon source code to the SDL library, using the portable UAE CPU core instead of the original, non-portable assembler...
- Software downloads 2009-09-12
- DOJ requests more info on Microsoft-Yahoo search deal
- DOJ?Why does DOJ put its nose everywhere. this deal will create a company that will have half the market share as its competitor, let the market and shareholders take the decision.becuase.....why should one company which has 90% of the desk market have the same control over the Internet?It is good...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-11
- PostgreSQL 8.4.1 (Mac)
- PostgreSQL is a powerful, open source relational database system. It has more than 15 years of active development and a proven architecture that has earned it a strong reputation for reliability, data integrity, and correctness. It runs on all major operating systems, including Linux, UNIX (AIX, BSD, HP-UX, SGI IRIX,...
- Software downloads 2009-09-09
- PostgreSQL Database Server 8.4 (Windows)
- PostgreSQL Database Server is a powerful, open source relational database system. It has more than 15 years of active development and a proven architecture that has earned it a strong reputation for reliability, data integrity, and correctness. It runs on all major operating systems, including Linux, UNIX (AIX, BSD, HP-UX,...
- Software downloads 2009-08-11
- Sweet16 2.1.1 (Mac)
- Sweet16 is the most capable Apple IIgs emulator for computers running Mac OS X. Based on the BeOS version of Sweet16, which was in turn based on the outlandishly popular Bernie ][ The Rescue, its code is mature and positioned to have more and better features added over time. Apple...
- Software downloads 2009-08-05
- They're soup: Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 released to manufacturing
- They're soup: Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 released to manufacturingWell, I for one would like to congratulate Microsoft and the Win7 teamThey've pulled off quite the coup - Win7 and Server 2008 R2 are fantastic products that are going to make quite a difference in the market.Well done MS on...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-22
- MasterBooter 3.6 (Windows)
- MasterBooter is a boot manager which can be used to install and maintain more operating systems on a PC. System names, passwords are customizable. You can set the delay time, default system and beeping. It also has FAT hiding support, partition protecting from unauthorized access and customizable menu colors. Supports...
- Software downloads 2009-07-15
- Tux Paint 0.9.21 (Mac)
- Tux Paint is a paint program intended for young children (ages 3 and up). It has a very simple and fun-to-use interface, lots of sound effects, and a cartoon penguin who helps explain things. A variety of drawing tools are available, including a set of 'magic' special effect tools, and...
- Software downloads 2009-07-07
- Mac OS X malware posing as fake video codec discovered
- Mac OS X malware posing as fake video codec discoveredThe Apple dilemmaApple is actively using the perceived security lack of attacks in their PR campaign. Publicly admitting that OSX is far from immune to malware will muddle the simplistic PR message that ?macs don?t get virus?.They are unscrupulously balancing that...
- Discussion threads 2009-06-11
- Can Moblin wean universities from Microsoft?
- Can Moblin wean universities from Microsoft?Nonsense is AndroidIf we have Debian or Ubuntu, why the hell we need another MS-like company: Intel who is definitely a monopoly to push Linux? Wrong direction, very wrong direction.Moblin might be a dangerous strategy for IntelMoblin might be a dangerous strategy for Intel. ...
- Discussion threads 2009-06-05
- No Apple-like attack ads for Microsoft's big-bucks Bing campaign
- No Apple-like attack ads for Microsoft's big-bucks Bing campaignIt's probably because Google......haven't been lying their asses of in commercials like Apple have.Where is the Linux campaign?I know I'm going to get accused of being off topic but I believe [b]this[/b] is what is wrong with Linux. Technically, Linux is fantastic....
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- EC fines Intel record $1.45 billion in antitrust case for moves vs. AMD
- EC fines Intel record $1.45 billion in antitrust case for moves vs. AMDChoice vs. StandardizationWith respect, Dietrich, the digital world is not as simple as freedom of choice. Freedom of choice is great for hamburgers, pizza, and toothpaste. But multi-state and global companies users and developers require some level of...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-13
- Would Palm dare roll out Pre a day before Apple's WWDC keynote?
- Would Palm dare roll out Pre a day before Apple's WWDC keynote?They'd be mad if they did.It would give them only one day in the sun, if that. All the talk after that will be about Apple. If Steve Jobs delivers the Keynote, the talk will be about...
- Discussion threads 2009-04-29
- Are any open source projects too big to lose
- Are any open source projects too big to loseAn enemy of an enemy...It seems clear that these "crown jewels" are continuing sources of vexation to MS. So why would MS arch-enemy Oracle do anything to reduce this effect?On the other hand, might MS counter-move by buying some open source...
- Discussion threads 2009-04-22
- Have we arrived in the post-Windows era?
- Have we arrived in the post-Windows era?YepThe law of diminishing returns applies and the world moves on. Now to see some really innovative technology, who knows where it might come from but I seriously doubt it will be MS. Just like Sony ruled the world with the walkman (now the...
- Discussion threads 2009-04-20
- TomTom pays Microsoft and settles patent-infringement dispute
- TomTom pays Microsoft and settles patent-infringement disputeRE: TomTom pays Microsoft and settles patent-infringement disputeAnd the winner is Microsoft just like we all predicted. I still won't be buying any TomTom products due to their actions. Obviously there is something to the Microsoft patents and the linux vendors who did the...
- Discussion threads 2009-03-30
- We have reached the end of the Palm OS
- We have reached the end of the Palm OSTo think they had the rights to BeOS...and they did sweet tweet with it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeOS
- Discussion threads 2009-02-11
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