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Handbrake 0.8.5b1 is Released

HandBrake, an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 converter, available for MacOS X, Linux and Windows.

Handbrake - http://handbrake.m0k.org/

HandBrake 0.8.5b1 is released. Changes in this version:

  • User presets (Mac)
  • AppleTV and PS3 support
  • Anamorphic, even in QuickTime
  • Surround sound (both AAC 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic II)
  • Chapter markers (QuickTime-style)
  • Official support for the Windows GUI
  • PPC Linux support
  • High profile H.264

HandBrake 0.8.5b1 is available for:

HandBrake Project
http://handbrake.m0k.org/

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Mac OS X Dashboard Widget: iStat Pro 4.0

iSlayer’s iStat Pro

iSlayer's iStat Pro Dashboard Widget version 4.0

Dashboard Widget
Version: 4.0
Release Date: April 21st
File Size: 752kb
Requirements: OS X 10.4
License: Free

iStat pro is the ultimate system monitoring widget, consisting of nine sections which can be shown or hidden.
It features highly detailed information on CPUs (up to 8 cores), memory, hard drives, IP and external IP, bandwidth, battery, wireless keyboard and mouse battery, uptime, temperatures, and fans. You’ll know exactly what’s going on inside your Mac!
Not for the faint-hearted or anyone with a small screen.

This is one must-have Dashboard Widget for Mac OS X, especially for portable Macs (iBook, PowerBooks, MacBook, and MacBook Pro).

iStat Pro 4.0 new features

Please consider donating to the developer if you like this application.

http://islayer.com/index.php?op=item&id=7

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Megadeth: “Set Me Free ( A Tout Le Monde)” Video

The folks at Megadeth.com has provided the video to “Set Me Free (A Tout Lé Monde)” on their main page.

Watch it here (Flash Player is required).

Streaming audio of “A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)” can be found here.
http://roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Megadeth/music.aspx

iTunes Store (iTunes required to preview and purchase)
Set Me Free (A Tout Le Monde)

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Set Me Free (A Tout Le Monde)
Pre-order Megadeth‘s “United Abominations” @Amazon.com

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Apple iTunes Store: Great “Christian & Gospel” Speed Metal Band

I was looking for Exodus, the Metal band on iTunes Store the other day. I found it and I laughed so hard.

Apparently there is another band with the name of “The Exodus” on iTunes. Both of them shares the same iTunes URL.

Exodus

I love this “Christian & Gospel” band Exodus, with albums such as:

Good one, iTunes Store…

Other records from Exodus, the “Christian & Gospel” band:

The URL @ iTunes Store here.

Exodus Official Homepage
http://www.exodusattack.com/

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Apple Releases Security Update 2007-004 and Aperture 1.5.3

Apple Releases Security Update 2007-004 and Aperture 1.5.3
04.19.2007

Security Update 2007-004
Security Update 2007-004 (10.3.9 Server) – 54.1MB
Security Update 2007-004 (10.3.9 Client) – 37.6MB
Security Update 2007-004 (PPC Mac OS X 10.4.9) – 9.3MB
Security Update 2007-004 (Universal 10.4.9 Client and Server) – 16.1MB

Security Update 2007-004 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components:

AFP Client
AirPort
CarbonCore
diskdev_cmds
fetchmail
ftpd
gnutar
Help Viewer
HID Family
Installer
Kerberos
Libinfo
Login Window
network_cmds
SMB
System Configuration
URLMount
Video Conference
WebDAV

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

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Aperture 1.5.3 Update – 129.5MB
Aperture 1.5.3 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance.
Apple ID and valid Aperture serial number is required for manual download

What’s New in this Version
Aperture 1.5.3 addresses issues related to overall reliability and performance in a number of areas, including:

  • Generation of thumbnails for adjusted images
  • Entering and exiting Full Screen mode
  • Working with large sets of keywords in the Keywords HUD
  • Restoring from a vault

Among the specific issues that have been addressed:

  • Previews now update properly when images are sent to an external editor.
  • Leaf Aptus 22 and Aptus 75 images are now imported with the correct orientation.
  • When folders are imported as projects, the folder structure is now correctly preserved when identically named subfolders are included in the hierarchy.
  • Reconnecting referenced images that have been externally edited now works more reliably.
  • Setting the ColorSync profile in the Aperture Print dialog now correctly suppresses color management settings in the Mac OS X Print dialog.

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http://www.apple.com/support/downloads

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Dream Theater: “Chaos in Motion” Word Tour 2007/2008

Dream Theater will be embarking in world tour promoting “Systematic Chaos” throughout 2007 and 2008. The tour is dubbed “Chaos in Motion” reflecting “Systematic Chaos” (the album title) and “Constant Motion” (the first single off the album).

“Chaos in Motion” World Tour 2007/2008 will feature Redemption and Into Eternity as supporting acts.

Mike Portnoy’s forum has posted the “Chaos in Motion” promotional poster.

Currently Dream Theater is shooting the video for “Constant Motion”, the first single off “Sysmatic Chaos” in the week of April 16.

http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/
http://www.dreamtheater.net/