Windows XP Installation on Gateway GT5404 Desktop

UPDATE:
If you’re looking for SATA Driver for Gateway Computer:
http://37prime.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/gateway-drivers-for-windows-xp/

UPDATED 07.21.2007

Gateway® GT5404
Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL (click here for Windows XP drivers from Intel)

Gateway® GT5404 Desktop comes with Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed. I posted a little review on this computer in March and mentioned that I installed Windows XP Pro on it. Since then I have been getting question on how to get Windows XP to recognize the Serial-ATA drive. The BIOS of the motherboard allows to configure the SATA devices as IDE so that Windows XP installers can detect the drive without having to install the SATA driver first.

The same method also works for Gateway® GT5408 Desktop.

UPDATE: the main database where the pictures were hosted crashed and gone. I’ll re-upload the pictures soon.

Gateway GT5404

I’ll post more on where to get the Windows XP drivers for this computer and Gateway® GT5408 Desktop.

Gateway® GT5404
Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL (click here for Windows XP drivers from Intel)

Gateway® GT5404 Support Page
http://support.gateway.com/s/pc/R/1009371/1009371nv.shtml

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/

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

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

Aperture 1.5.3 Update129.5MB
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.

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

South Park: Season 11 Episode 7 – “Night of The Living Homeless”

South Park: Season 11 Episode 7 – “Night of The Living Homeless”
Original Air Date: 2007-04-18

Note:

  • This episode is the finale of the first half of Season 11
  • Season 11 Episode 8 is tentatively scheduled to air on 10.03.2007 (October 03rd, 2007)
    “Details about this episode are expected to be announced at the end of September 2007” (South Park Studios)

From South Park Studios: (announced on April 15th, 2007)

Increasing numbers of homeless are eating, sleeping and asking for change all over South Park. The boys are working to solve the homeless problem once and for all.

Season 11 Episode 7 -

From Comedy Central Press Release:

South Park is Struggling with a Major Homeless Problem
Wednesday, April 18 at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central

The homeless population is on the rise in an all-new “South Park” entitled, “Night of the Living Homeless,” premiering on Wednesday, April 18 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Comedy Central.

Increasing numbers of homeless are eating, sleeping and asking for change all over South Park. While the adults are working on creative solutions to care for the homeless, the boys are busy solving the problem once and for all

Discussion about the episode, here.

As usual, Viacom would like you to know that they will sent takedown notice for any South Park episode footage uploaded on YouTube. So please, for the sake of Viacom; do not go to sites like mrtwig.net where you can find torrent files for high quality AVI and RM South Park episodes. Comedy Central is owned by Viacom, and Viacom is suing YouTube nad essentially you. Once again, Viacom and Comedy Central do not condone downloading high Quality South Park episodes off the intraweb.

Did I say anything about not finding the torrent easily at mrtwig.net? I’m not sure if I mentioned mrtwig.net enough as the example of where not to go. Just because mrtwig.net has the link to the high quality AVI and RM torrents, doesn’t mean you have to disregard Viacom and Comedy Central wishes.

South Park Season 11 Episode 7 on iTunes Store – UNCENSORED (available on Saturday April 21th, 2007)

Meanwhile, South Park – The Complete Ninth Season DVD was released on March 06th, 2007. It includes the infamous “Trapped in A Closet” and the Emmy® Award-winning episode, “Best Friends Forever.”

South Park Studios is the official South Park site and that’s where all the new informations come from. There will be no spoilers discussed here until the episode airs.

Skype 2.6 Beta for Mac and Skype 3.2 Beta for Windows are Available

Skype 2.6 Beta for Mac

Version 2.6.0.72 for Mac. April 11, 2007
Skype_2.6.0.72_BETA.dmg (Size: 30 MB)

What’s New:

  • See when others are writing a message with typing indicator
  • Join public chats
  • Call any Skype Prime premium services provider and seamlessly pay with your Skype credit
  • Use DTMF tones during Skype-to-Skype calls

http://share.skype.com/sites/mac/skype_for_mac/

Skype 3.2 Beta for Windows

Beta release. Version: 3.2.0.82. Release date: April 11, 2007
File name: SkypeSetup-Beta.exe File size: 22 MB

What’s New:

  • Send Money with PayPal
    Send money to friends and family direct from Skype.
  • Video snapshot
    Update your profile picture with photos of yourself.
  • Who’s on Skype?
    Invite friends from Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail for a call.
  • Simple account management
    Manage your account and pay for your favorite products.

http://www.skype.com/go/windows-beta