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Firefox 2.0.0.8 is Out

Mozilla Foundation has just released Firefox 2.0.0.8

Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8 security and stability update now available

Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.8 Release Notes

Fixed in Firefox 2.0.0.8
MFSA 2007-36 URIs with invalid %-encoding mishandled by Windows
MFSA 2007-35 XPCNativeWrapper pollution using Script object
MFSA 2007-34 Possible file stealing through sftp protocol
MFSA 2007-33 XUL pages can hide the window titlebar
MFSA 2007-32 File input focus stealing vulnerability
MFSA 2007-31 Browser digest authentication request splitting
MFSA 2007-30 onUnload Tailgating
MFSA 2007-29 Crashes with evidence of memory corruption (rv:1.8.1.8)

Firefox 2.0.0.8 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux for free download from http://getfirefox.com.

http://www.mozilla.org/
http://www.mozilla.com/

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Adobe Releases Flash Player 9 Update

The prerelease version of the Adobe® Flash® Player 9 Update software for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux can be found here:
http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/flashplayer9.html

Adobe Flash iCon

10.01.2007

This update, codenamed “Moviestar,” includes new features, enhancements and bug fixes for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux versions of Flash Player 9, including:

  • Support for H.264 video and HE-AAC audio codecs.
  • Multi-core support for vector rendering.
  • Full screen mode with hardware scaling.
  • Flash Player cache for common platform components, such as the Flex framework.
  • Support for Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) in the Windows plug-in.
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Apple Releases iTunes 7.4.2

UPDATE:
Yep, the ringtones added using the .m4r method are moved out of the ringtones folder to the music library. Still looking for a workarounds.

Hot off the grills, iTunes 7.4.2 is out.
We’ll see if this Update closes the ringtone loophole.

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Apple posts iTunes 7.4.1 for both Mac and Windows.

iTunes 7.4 for Mac (38.3MB) | for Windows (49.1MB)

About iTunes 7.4.2
With iTunes 7.4, sync your favorite music and more with the new iPod nano (third generation), iPod classic, and iPod touch, plus create custom ringtones exclusively for iPhone with many of your favorite songs purchased from the iTunes Store. You can now also play purchased videos with closed captioning (when available), easily rate your favorite albums from one to five stars, and watch videos at a larger size inside the iTunes window.

What’s New in this Version
iTunes 7.4.2 addresses an issue with creating ringtones using iTunes Plus song purchases and includes bug fixes to improve stability and performance.

iTunes 7.4.1 was released on September 7th.

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Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5

Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5 was released on September 03, 2007.

On of the earliest and free Anti-Spyware program. I have been using Spybot since late 2002, and couldn’t be anymore thankful to the developers. They have been the saving grace for many times. Countless numbers of Windows running computers were saved using Spybot. Granted that I use more than one program to fight spyware, but Spybot is in the permanent roster.

Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5 is compatible with Windows Vista.

Get Spybot – Search & Destroy from Safer-Networking.org and don’t forget to donate to the developer who provides this wonderful software for free.

http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://spybot.info/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/donate/index.html

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Installing Windows XP on HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n PC

HP Pavilion S7700N

I have been getting a lot of emails lately regarding Windows XP installation on HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n PC. I have been busy with different projects, and I no longer have easy access to the computer. Nevertheless, I’d like to help anyone interested in installing Windows XP on this computer.

I am going to list what Windows XP drivers that might work on this computer, please try them with caution. If it is successful, please leave me a note here.

Hope this helps, and please leave me a message, if any of the drivers work with Windows XP.

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Apple Releases iPhone Software Version 1.0.2

Apple releases second update to the iPhone today, one week early per previous information.

Connect your iPhone, launch iTunes, select the iPhone, and click on “Check for Update”.

What’s in iPod Software Version 1.0.2″

Bug Fixes

more…..