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Archive for March 13th, 2008

TeamViewer 3.5 Build 4140

Posted by Maaruthi on March 13, 2008

TeamViewer aka ‘Remote Desktop Connection’ is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet - all applications in one single, very affordable module:

Remote control of computers over the Internet
Instantly take control over a computer anywhere on the Internet, even through firewalls. No installation required, just use it fast and secure.

Training, sales and teamwork
TeamViewer can also be used to present your desktop to a partner on the Internet. Show and share your software, PowerPoint presentations etc.

File transfer, chat and more
Share your files, chat, switch the direction during a teamwork session, and a lot more is included in TeamViewer

Note: TeamViewer is absolutely FREE for personal, non-commercial use

What’s New:

  • Alpha blending can now be ignored (advanced options)
  • Fix: Connection problems with Http/UDP on some proxy servers (mainly MS ISA server)
  • Fix: Identical IDs on cloned machines using the same VPN or router software
  • Additional minor fixes

Download: TeamViewer 3.5 Build 4140 (Freeware, 1.2MB)
Screenshot: >> Click here <<
View: Version History
Link: Home Page

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Inno Setup 5.2.3

Posted by Maaruthi on March 13, 2008

Inno Setup is a free installer for Windows programs. First introduced in 1997, Inno Setup today rivals and even surpasses many commercial installers in feature set and stability.

Features:

  • Support for all versions of Windows in use today: Vista, XP, 2008, 2003, 2000, Me, 98, 95, and NT 4.0. (No service packs are required.)
  • Extensive support for installation of 64-bit applications on the 64-bit editions of Windows. Both the x64 and Itanium architectures are supported. (On the Itanium architecture, Service Pack 1 or later is required on Windows Server 2003 to install in 64-bit mode.)
  • Supports creation of a single EXE to install your program for easy online distribution. Disk spanning is also supported.
  • Standard Windows 2000/XP-style wizard interface.
  • Customizable setup types, e.g. Full, Minimal, Custom.
  • Complete uninstall capabilities.
  • Installation of files:
    - Includes integrated support for “deflate”, bzip2, and 7-Zip LZMA file compression. The installer has the ability to compare file version info, replace in-use files, use shared file counting, register DLL/OCX’s and type libraries, and install fonts.
  • Creation of shortcuts anywhere, including in the Start Menu and on the desktop.
  • Creation of registry and .INI entries.
  • Integrated Pascal scripting engine.
  • Support for multilingual installs.
  • Support for passworded and encrypted installs.
  • Silent install and uninstall.
  • Full source code is available (Borland Delphi 2.0-5.0).

What’s New:

  • Release Notes not available at the time of this news post.

Download: Inno Setup 5.2.3 (Freeware, 1.35MB)
View: Version History | FAQ
Link: Home Page

:idea: I have checked all other installers and this one turns up to be a popular one presently. If you know installation scripting, then this program is for you.

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Do PDF 6.0.253 Converter

Posted by Maaruthi on March 13, 2008

Do PDF is a free PDF converter for both personal and commercial use. Using doPDF you can create PDF files by selecting the “Print” command from virtually any application. With one click you can convert your Microsoft Excel, Word or PowerPoint documents or your emails and favorite web sites to PDF files.
Features:

  • It’s free - for both commercial and personal use
  • 64-bit support - can be installed on 64-bit operating systems
  • No Ghostscript - doesn’t require 3rd party programs to do PDF files (like Ghostscript). This makes the setup file to be incredibly small compared to its competitors.
  • Customizable resolution - you can choose any resolution from 72 dpi to 2400 dpi
  • Predefined/custom page sizes - choose a default page size (Letter, Legal, A4, A5, A6, …) or enter your own custom page size
  • Searchable PDFs - you can search for text within the created PDF file (and search engines will also index the text from the PDF)
  • Multi-language - choose a language for the user interface from the 20 languages currently supported (credits)
  • Do your part in saving the planet - instead of consuming paper to print your document, why not create a PDF file out of it and spare a couple of planet-saving trees?

New in version 6:

  • Added languages tab
  • Bug fix for image transparency
  • Added website translation in Hungarian and Russian

Download: doPDF 6.0.253(Freeware, 1.36MB)
Screenshot: >> Click here <<
Link: Homepage
:. This free PDF converter is much better than the existing ones in the market ;)

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Songbird 0.5 RC1

Posted by Maaruthi on March 13, 2008

Songbird is a desktop media player mashed-up with the Web. Songbird is committed to playing the music you want, from the sites you want, on the devices you want, challenging the conventions of discovery, purchase, consumption and organization of music on the Internet.Songbird is a player and a platform. Like Firefox, Songbird is an open source, Open Web project built on the Mozilla platform. Songbird provides a public playground for Web media mash-ups by providing developers with both desktop and Web APIs, developer resources and fostering Open Web media standards, to wit, an Open Media Web.

:. The player interface is almost like Apple iTunes player ;)

Download: Windows Version | Mac Version | Linux Version | Add-ons
Screenshot: >> Click here <<
View: Release Notes | Version History
Link: Home Page | Official Forum | Official Blog

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Windows Live Folder Share Beta Refresh for PC-to-PC Sync

Posted by Maaruthi on March 13, 2008

Today, the FolderShare Team is shipping a Beta Refresh of both the Windows Live FolderShare website and client that offers some great improvements to the Windows Live FolderShare service at http://www.foldershare.com/. Those improvements include:

  • Improved usability with the Windows Live FolderShare website - UI aligns with other Windows Live services.
  • Updated Windows Live FolderShare Client.
  • Back-end improvements.
  • Full Windows Vista support with updated Windows Live FolderShare Client.

Today’s Beta Refresh supports Windows Live FolderShare’s already supported countries and regions: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

If you are already a Windows Live FolderShare Beta user - it is recommended you upgrade to today’s new beta client. Your account information, folders, device, and settings should migrate over just fine. Users who don’t upgrade to the new Windows Live FolderShare client Beta should expect to be asked to upgrade in the near future.

Download: FolderShare Beta Refresh v14.0.1325.0310 (Windows, 1.0 MB Macintosh, 1.2 MB)
View: FolderShare Website

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CD Burner XP Pro 4.0.024.439

Posted by Maaruthi on March 13, 2008

CD Burner XP Pro is a free application to burn CD’s and DVD’s, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVD’s. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISO’s, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free. It does not include Adware or similar malicious components.

Features:

  • burn all kinds of discs
  • audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks
  • burn and create ISO files
  • data verification after burning process
  • create bootable discs
  • multi-language interface
  • bin/nrg → ISO converter, simple cover printing and much more!
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

What’s New:

    Version 4.0.024.439 - 2008-03-12

  • * Roaming user.config
  • * Usability improvements for a couple of dialogs
  • * New setup icon
  • * Fixed trial version dialogs of the file- and folder-browser controls
  • ! Date/Time column is now being sorted correctly
  • ! Fixed an issue with burning DVD-RWs
  • ! Prevent trailing or beginning whitespace for files and directories
  • ! Fixed an arithmetic overflow exception
  • ! Fixed a couple of drag and drop problems

    Version 4.0.022.370 - 2007-10-28

  • ! Fixed burn iso image feature

Download: CDBurnerXP Pro 4.0.024.439 (Freeware, 2.7MB)
Screenshot: >> Click here <<
View: Version History
Link: Home Page

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Nero 8.3.2.1

Posted by Maaruthi on March 13, 2008

Nero 8 gives you freedom when it comes to creating and editing your audio, video, and photo files. Edit vacation videos in High Definition, create dynamic slide shows from family photos, and make a cool MP3 mix to take on the go. With a broad range of professional tools, innovative features, and cutting-edge technology, Nero 8 helps you get the most out of your audio, video, and photo files.

New Features in Nero 8:

  • Direct access to all features from the project launcher
  • High Definition format support
  • Xbox 360™ and PlayStation® 3 streaming features
  • Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD burning support
  • SecurDisc data protection support
  • Copy a disc with just one click
  • Graphics optimized for WindowsVista®
  • Continual free updates

Download: Nero 8 Multi-language (Shareware, € 59.99)
View: Release Notes
Link: Home Page | Features | Applications Included

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Developer Shipped Backdoor Hack With G-Archiver for GMail

Posted by Maaruthi on March 13, 2008

A serious Gmail account hacking backdoor, has been found in the popular Gmail archiving software G-Archiver. This application, in all its innocence, allows you to download and backup all emails from your GMail account. But apparently the developer included the code to send an email to his email ID with all usernames and passwords!

G-Archiver has posted this explanation of what happened: “It is urgent that you remove the current version of G-Archiver from your computer, and change your Gmail account password right away. What happened was that a member of our development team had inserted coding used for testing G-Archiver in the debug version and forgot to delete it in the final release version.”

Hopefully, G-Archiver will release a new version very soon.

I am not sure, how far we can use this program and trust it :!:

Link: Details at WinVistaClub.

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