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September 5th, 2009, 15:52 Posted By: wraggster
Beginning with versions 3.5.3 and 3.0.14 of Firefox, Mozilla is going to check the version of installed Adobe Flash plug-ins and warn users if it discovers an outdated version with potential security holes. Mozilla confirmed this new security feature and said that the Flash version check was part of a wider commitment to 'protect users from emerging threats online.' Just recently, a study confirmed that 80 per cent of users surf with a vulnerable version of Adobe's plug-in
http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/09...be-Flash-Users
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September 5th, 2009, 11:16 Posted By: wraggster
An anonymous reader sends along this update to the ongoing patent battle between Microsoft and i4i involving XML formatting in Word.
"Microsoft's motion to stay an injunction has been granted; the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has allowed the company to keep selling Word as it appeals a patent ruling from last month. The injunction had an effective date of October 10, but the motion to stay blocks the injunction until the appeal process is complete. If upheld, the injunction wouldn't stop existing users from using Word, but it could prevent the software giant from selling Word 2003 or Word 2007, the most common versions of Word currently on the market, and would require the company to significantly tweak Word 2010, which is slated for the first half of next year. The victory is a small one for Microsoft; the company still has the whole appeals process to go through. 'We are happy with the result and look forward to presenting our arguments on the main issues on September 23,' a Microsoft spokesperson told Ars. 'Microsoft's scare tactics about the consequences of the injunction cannot shield it from the imminent review of the case by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal on the September 23 appeal,' said i4i chairman Loudon Owen in response to the court's decision."
http://yro.slashdot.org/story/09/09/...-During-Appeal
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September 5th, 2009, 11:15 Posted By: wraggster
Ten Ton Hammer has an inside scoop on SOE making a new browser-based MMOG based on Star Wars. Rumor is that it will be run on the Free Realms platform. This is generating a lot of buzz around the net. Quoting: 'Former and current Star Wars Galaxies players can still remember the sting of the 'New Game Experience' that changed the face of that game for everyone. SOE has repeatedly said that they have learned from their mistakes, and plan to not repeat them. If SOE isn't expressly targeting the hardcore segment this time around, they (unlike BioWare) won't have quite the same initial level of expectations to deal with. Don't let us give you the impression that SOE plans to take on BioWare, and their highly anticipated MMOG debut, The Old Republic, particularly given the engine the game is rumored to be based on. More plausible is that it will be based off the Clone Wars CGI animated film, offering a more stylized approach to the universe
http://games.slashdot.org/story/09/0...Star-Wars-MMOG
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September 4th, 2009, 22:30 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Play as any nation from 1936 to1948 with more than 150 countries to choose from. More than 10,000 land provinces makes this game five times more detailed than Hearts of Iron 2 and the most detailed depiction of World War 2 ever made.
Control the oceans with aircraft carriers, submarines and battleships. Use your air force to defend the skies, support naval and ground forces, and bomb your enemies.
Customize your divisions in detail with more than 20 types of brigades.New economic system makes it possible to buy weapons overseas. Mobilization and reserves gives the option of surprise attacks.
A completely new intelligence system makes it possible to get information about enemy reserves and troop movements.Assign troops to ¿theatres¿ on the map to fight two-front wars more successfully.
Thousands of historically accurate real-world military commanders and politicians. Realistic military command AI with unprecedented levels of interaction. In-depth diplomatic and political system.
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The next Grand Strategy title to be released from the Paradox Interactive development team is the third instalment in the critically acclaimed Hearts of Iron series.
The Hearts of Iron series has become renowned for being the biggest, most detailed and complete strategic game series on World War 2 ever made.
Hearts of Iron 3 will follow that tradition closely while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of brand new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3enq.html
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September 4th, 2009, 17:04 Posted By: wraggster
Opera 10 final is out, Chrome just turned one year old, and Firefox 3.5 has settled into stability. It's time once again to break out the timers and speed test today's web browsers.
Like all our previous speed tests, this one is unscientific, but thorough. We install the most current versions of each browser being tested—in this case, Opera 10, Chrome's development channel 4.0 version, and the final Firefox 3.5 with security fixes—in a system with a 2.0 GHz Intel Centrino Duo processor and 2GB of RAM, running Windows XP.
We use Rob Keir's tiny timer app to time each browser in the common ways that leave users waiting: a "cold start" right after boot, a "warm start" after already having run once, and waiting on eight tabs to load up. We run each test three times and average the results, tossing out any obvious irregularities.
We also run each browser through Mozilla's Dromaeo JavaScript testing suite, which itself is an aggregator of Apple's SunSpider suite, Google's V8 tests, and a few unique items. These tests run each browser's JavaScript interpreter and engine through a series of situational exercises. Mozilla's Firefox Director Mike Beltzner told us that JavaScript test results can be compared to horsepower, and can be tweaked by engine developers—still, a holistic solution isn't in our hands at the moment. Anyone feel like coding up a fake Gmail that captures test results?
Finally, we take a Windows Task Manager measurement of how much memory is being used at startup and after those eight tabs are loaded. The eight tabs are the same as in the last set of tests—basically, each browser's home page, and then the Google home page, Lifehacker, Gizmodo, and YouTube thrown in for good browser-dragging measure.
http://lifehacker.com/5352195/browse...ll-challengers
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September 2nd, 2009, 22:43 Posted By: wraggster
The fourth update in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 family is released. From the press release — this version includes kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) virtualization, alongside of Xen virtualization technology. The scalability of the Red Hat virtualization solution has been incremented to support 192 CPUs and 1GB hugepages. Other updates including GCC 4.4 and a new malloc(), clustered, high-availability filesystem to support Microsoft Windows storage needs on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This article covers the upgrade procedure for RHEL 5.4 from the previous version
http://linux.slashdot.org/story/09/0...ux-54-Released
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September 2nd, 2009, 17:45 Posted By: wraggster
In a line of code in Google's Chromium, a reference was found to a "login manager," which is being taken to mean a single sign-in for all programs on the OS. But what does that mean for non-Google software?
This is all total speculation, but a writer on ReadWriteWeb suggests that it may mean Google intends to lock down Chrome OS to only use Google software, in order to keep things simpler and easier. After all, it's tough to use a single sign-in (SSO) cookie if you don't control the software being signed in to. However, I don't think this is likely—all of Google's software (Gmail, Picasa, Chrome, Blogspot, Earth, etc etc etc) uses a single sign-in, and I think that's all the phrase "login manager" implies. But the question remains: In a browser-based OS, what happens if you want to change browsers? We'll have to wait for more information before we know.
http://gizmodo.com/5350540/google-ch...other-browsers
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September 2nd, 2009, 16:20 Posted By: wraggster
Online backup startup BackBlaze, disgusted with the outrageously overpriced offerings from EMC, NetApp and the like, has released an open-source hardware design showing you how to build a 4U, RAID-capable, rack-mounted, Linux-based server using commodity parts that contains 67 terabytes of storage at a material cost of $7,867. This works out to roughly $117,000 per petabyte, which would cost you around $2.8 million from Amazon or EMC. They have a full parts list and diagrams showing how they put everything together. Their blog states: 'Our hope is that by sharing, others can benefit and, ultimately, refine this concept and send improvements back to us
http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/0...Array-For-117k
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September 2nd, 2009, 02:00 Posted By: bazziebizzle
via Bazzie Bizzle.com
ClrMamePro (a ROM auditing tool) was updated yesterday. The new rename wizard was the focus of the update.
Here's the complete changelog for ClrMamePro 3.131: - changed analysis to 5-pass
- 1) unique set hash
- 2) single unique rom hash match
- 3) single unique chd hash match
- 4) description match
- 5) setname match
- detecting removed, added and replaced sets
- new layout, list control, sortable columns
- acess via Profiler Button
- keeping positions and options
- added option for enable/disable parent rename
- added option for enable/disable rename to multiple new name
- detecting new, removed and replaced sets
- export to clipboard, file and file (mamediff format)
- diff button only reparses files if needed
- ability to apply renames to a 3rd datfile (e.g. an artwork datfile)
- You can select 'apply on sets' or 'apply on roms' method
- 'Apply On Sets' renames set name (description, year, manufacturer, romof, cloneof, sourcefile tags optionally), while 'Apply on Roms' renames rom name, rom merge tags. In case of roms, it checks the names with and without extensions, so you can easily have them as e.g. *.png
- This 'Apply' option will only do the renames. Removed, added, replaced sets are not handled
- Usage example:
- Enter paths to a MAME .133 datfile as old and MAME .133u3 datfile as new
- Hit 'diff' and see what the renames......now load a MAME flyersdatfile for .133 as 'Modify DatFile'. Enable 'Apply On Roms' and hit 'Apply Renames'. It will create you a *_new.dat with the updated roms
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September 1st, 2009, 18:48 Posted By: wraggster
The ScummVM Team have released a new version of ScummVM for just about every system ever, firstly heres some info about scummVM:
ScummVM is a program which allows you to run certain classic graphical point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have their data files. The clever part about this: ScummVM just replaces the executables shipped with the games, allowing you to play them on systems for which they were never designed!
Some of the adventures ScummVM supports include Adventure Soft's Simon the Sorcerer 1 and 2; Revolution's Beneath A Steel Sky, Broken Sword 1 and Broken Sword 2; Flight of the Amazon Queen; Wyrmkeep's Inherit the Earth; Coktel Vision's Gobliiins; Westwood Studios' The Legend of Kyrandia and games based on LucasArts' SCUMM (Script Creation Utility for Maniac Mansion) system such as Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, Sam and Max and more. You can find a thorough list with details on which games are supported and how well on the compatibility page. ScummVM is continually improving, so check back often.
Now heres a screenshot or two:
 
Heres todays release news:
Did you hear about our plans for 1.0.0? This is going to be the best ScummVM release ever! And to make it even more remarkable, we decided to put out a Release Candidate, which is awaiting you here.
It is the usual stable and supported release so don't let the name of 'Release Candidate' or 'RC1' throw you off, however we encourage you to test thoroughly. We have a release testing wiki page, which we would like to see turn into a mass of green indicating successful removal of any issues in the titles supported, and thus we need your help, our dear users of ScummVM. It would be really great to test as many games as possible on all variety platforms our project is ported to.
The list of changes which are prepared for you in this release is quite long. The most outstanding ones are:
Added support for Discworld
Added support for Discworld 2 - Missing Presumed ...!?
Added support for Return to Zork
Added support for Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2
Added support for The Manhole
Added support for Rodney's Funscreen
Added support for Cruise for a Corpse
Improved GUI vastly: added quick search, introduced per-game options, improved mass-add dialog
Broken Sword 1 & 2 now run with original cutscenes
Increased The 7th Guest microscope puzzle difficulty to match original
Major improvements to PSP, PS2 and WinCE ports
New port for GP2X Wiz handheld game console.
Finally heres whats new:
1.0.0rc1 (2009-08-31)
New Games:
- Added support for Discworld.
- Added support for Discworld 2 - Missing Presumed ...!?.
- Added support for Return to Zork.
- Added support for Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2.
- Added support for The Manhole.
- Added support for Rodney's Funscreen.
- Added support for Cruise for a Corpse.
General:
- Added experimental AdLib emulator from DOSBox.
- Added quick search to Launcher.
- Improved modern GUI theme look.
- Added per-game GUI options.
- Improved Mass Add dialog.
New Ports:
- Added GP2X Wiz port.
AGI:
- Increased compatibility for Sierra games.
- Implemented all 'unknown' commands.
Beneath a Steel Sky:
- Changed the game speed to match the original game (previously
it ran too fast).
Broken Sword 1:
- Added support for the original cutscenes.
- Dropped support for the now obsolete MPEG2 cutscenes.
- Added support for the PlayStation version.
Broken Sword 2:
- Added support for the original cutscenes.
- Dropped support for the now obsolete MPEG2 cutscenes.
- Dropped support for playing cutscene sound without the video.
- Added support for the PlayStation version.
Gob:
- Introduced a new savegame format to fix a fatal flaw of the old one,
breaking compatibility with old savegames made on big-endian systems.
Groovie:
- Increased microscope puzzle difficulty to match original.
KYRA:
- Added support for PC Speaker based music and sound effects.
- Added support for 16 color dithering in Kyrandia PC-9801.
PSP port:
- Added support for sleep mode (suspend/resume).
WinCE port:
- Speed optimized versions of low-res Smartphone and 2x scalers.
- New aspect correction scaler for VGA (or higher) devices.
- Dropped support for MPEG-2 and FLAC.
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September 1st, 2009, 16:23 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Do More! Build additional buildings to cope with the people’s needs for power, food and water.
Power More! Earn enough money to keep the nation afloat and enough fuel to power the various power stations
Earn More! Export excess fuel such as oil or coal to bring in extra money to the nation’s coffers.
Learn More! Use the 7 Government Advisors to gain helpful advice on finance, energy, farming, politics, the environment, mining and research.
Hit key ecological targets while working towards an ultimate goal at the end of the time limit or be voted out of office if your popularity falls too low due to bad economical and ecological decisions
Set up government policies such as introducing a carbon tax, subsidizing domestic solar panels and encouraging the use of public transport to try to cut down CO2 emissions and save money.
Watch out for natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, oil spills and nuclear waste – they are a direct result of your performance.
description
It’s up to you to balance the nation’s economy, power levels, food supplies, water supplies, and natural resources while working to reduce CO2 levels and keeping population happy. B(eco)me greener!
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3izz.html
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September 1st, 2009, 16:23 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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With the opportunity to place the hotel in virtually any location and with total control over the look and atmosphere of your foyer, guest rooms and all the other components that go into making a top hotel, success or failure is only a holiday-season away.
Created by Trevor Chan , designer of "Seven Kingdoms" and "Capitalism"
Design your dream hotel based on over 26 different basic types (urban, suburb, resort, theme park hotel...)
Design stylish hotels in over 23 international cities such as Tokyo, New York, Sydney, Paris, London, Las Vegas, Copenhagen, Vienna...
Build hundreds of different rooms out of 8 completely customizable base types (guest room, restaurant, bar, fitness center, business center, game center, pool, library)
Use more then 600 moveable pieces of interior (Carpets, Furniture, Decoration, Lamps etc.)
Watch your guests from 3 different perspectives (3D, Isometric and Top-down views) to best satisfy their needs and react on their complaints
Advertise for your dream hotel with self created campaigns in TV, radio and newspaper advertisements
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Now Players can prove their managerial and planning skills within the hotel industry. Keep paying guests happy, and success will be the reward!
From a small, family-owned bed-and-breakfast to large, secluded mega-hotels catering to the rich and famous: Hotels come in all shapes and styles. Be at the forefront of the tourism industry: Own and manage your own hotel! Starting out small with a small hotel for business travelers, players are challenged to build a successful business, overcoming all obstacles that the world of business management can throw at them. With over 26 different hotel complexes to choose from, you can create a tailor-made hotel that exactly meets your dreams... and the needs of your virtual guests as well.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3ize.html
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September 1st, 2009, 16:21 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Includes an easy-to-use map editor for creating your own maps.
50 endless maps for one and more players.
Over 200 real products from the 20th and 21st centuries.
70 different modes of tranportation, over land, on water and in the air.
Game operation and empire building are easy using the inturitive on-screen menu system.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3izf.html
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September 1st, 2009, 13:52 Posted By: wraggster
Software giant holds regular meetings with consultants, dubbed ‘Screw Google’
It has been alleged that Microsoft’s Washington lobbyist, Fred Humphries, has been hosting regular meetings with the vendor’s consultants to discuss how to best discredit internet search giant Google.
According to DailyFinance, the meetings congregate as often as once a week and have earned the title ‘Screw Google’ meetings from multiple sources, due to their aggressive focus.
“Microsoft is at the centre of a group of companies who see Google as a threat to them in some combination of business and policy,” said an anonymous source. “The effort is designed make Google look like the big high-tech bad guy here.
“This is textbook Microsoft. Microsoft has got some of the best, highest-priced lobbyists that money can buy in Washington.”
However, although Microsoft spokesperson Ginny Terzano acknowledges the existence of policy meetings, she vehemently denies that the aim is to discredit Google.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/32253...ogle-thinktank
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September 1st, 2009, 13:50 Posted By: wraggster
Google has signed a deal with Sony to incorporate its Chrome internet browser into the Japanese technology giant's personal computers.
This is the first such deal that Google has signed with a PC maker.
Google said it plans to tie up further deals as it looks to promote the browser it launched last year.
Chrome lags well behind Microsoft's market-leading Internet Explorer and Mozilla Foundation's Firefox browsers in market share.
Internet Explorer is used by more than two-thirds of all internet users, while Chrome is used by less than 3%, according to web firm Net Applications.
"User response to Google Chrome has been outstanding, and we're continuing to explore ways to make Chrome accessible to even more people," Google said.
Some Sony PCs are already running Chrome as a result of the deal.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8231184.stm
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August 31st, 2009, 17:18 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today
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Set in the Amazon in the year 2011, players will experience lush jungle visuals, haunting ambient sounds, changes in the weather, and an enemy in their home element
Featuring the best of both worlds, Raven Squad has both FPS and RTS gameplay combine for a blazing action experience
A multiplayer co-operative campaign that allows players to take control of a squad and play through the entire game with a friend online
Multiple solutions to every conflict - every battle can play out differently and be resolved in many different ways
8 characters with their own unique backgrounds, personalities, behaviors, weapons and skills
Players can order their squads into vehicles and take the wheel in first-person mode
description
Raven Squad is a tactical action game set in the Amazonian jungles that blends a first person shooter (FPS) experience with the command and overview advantages of a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) with dominantly story driven objectives. The player can solve each tactical situation using his own combination of the two genres either by himself or cooperatively with a friend.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2ueo.html
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