WinInfo report that Windows XP testers receive this week a new theme tool from Stardock.
USB Workshop send words about a new USB standard.
HardOCP has posted an GeForce 3 article.
Adrian´s Rojak Pot has posted a update of the GAPI Benchmark 2.0 Results Comparison.
Sharky Extreme has posted a VIA Interview.
John Gray of Microsoft yesterday confirmed to testers that the regkey allowing product activation to be switched off was no longer active, so as of this build of XP Microsoft´s security systems go into live battle testing. Microsoft did say in the notes for the previous external build, 2428, that the regkey wouldn´t be available in future builds, but despite this the actual decision to remove it from 2446 must have been relatively recent.
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Hardwaremania has posted a review on the YAMAHA TSS1 speaker system.
TweakTown have posted some first-hand information about the Socket-A Overclocking Device (SAOCD).
tinytechnews.com has posted a review on the Nokia 8290 Cell Phone.
The-Ctrl-Alt-Del send words that Nullsoft has released a new version of WinAmp.
Sharky Extreme has posted their weekly CPU price list.
AMD´s high end takes the largest price drop this week, with the 266MHz Thunderbirds leading the way. The cost of AMD´s Duron is shaved a bit as well, making the value processor even more affordable. Several of Intel´s Pentium III processors take nice cuts, making mid-range Pentium III´s fairly attractive. Pentium 4 processors don´t budge an inch, so those in the market for a Pentium 4 system will want to wait a couple of weeks for extra savings.Read more
Microsoft, apparently serious about turning software into a service, is testing the waters with a number of new, fee-based MSN services including virus protection, music subscriptions and even an e-mail-via-phone plan, sources say.
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NEC (Nasdaq: NIPNY) has decided to incorporate AMD´s Athlon and Duron processors into a line of PowerMate DT computers for corporate and government customers in Europe. Initially, NEC will target customers in France, Britain, Italy and the Netherlands.
The deal marks AMD´s first design win with a major manufacturer for the corporate market, an AMD (NYSE: AMD) spokesman said. The company has tried for years to get its chips into computers for large businesses, one of the largest subsegments of the market. However, manufacturing snafus, shortages, business conditions and other issues have stumped the company´s ambitions in the past.
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The deal marks AMD´s first design win with a major manufacturer for the corporate market, an AMD (NYSE: AMD) spokesman said. The company has tried for years to get its chips into computers for large businesses, one of the largest subsegments of the market. However, manufacturing snafus, shortages, business conditions and other issues have stumped the company´s ambitions in the past.
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Microsoft Corp. today announced that the beta version of Microsoft
Visio 2002 diagramming and drawing software is available for public evaluation. Microsoft Visio 2002, the first Microsoft-developed version of the product since the company´s acquisition of Visio Corp. in January 2000, will be available to customers in May. With this version, Microsoft has advanced the overall visual impact of Visio, streamlined the product line, and aligned it more deeply with Microsoft Office and other Microsoft products and technologies. Visio 2002 also incorporates an array of new features that will prove valuable to individual users and will make the product more accessible to organizations.
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Visio 2002 diagramming and drawing software is available for public evaluation. Microsoft Visio 2002, the first Microsoft-developed version of the product since the company´s acquisition of Visio Corp. in January 2000, will be available to customers in May. With this version, Microsoft has advanced the overall visual impact of Visio, streamlined the product line, and aligned it more deeply with Microsoft Office and other Microsoft products and technologies. Visio 2002 also incorporates an array of new features that will prove valuable to individual users and will make the product more accessible to organizations.Read more
The-Ctrl-Alt-Del has posted a new version of PowerStrip 3 beta.
Digit-Life has put up GeForce 3 benchmarks using Vulpine GLMark.
Gamers Depot has posted a coverage of the Spring 2000 IDF.
Thanks to Paul Rooney for informing me that Microsoft has released Windows XP Build 2446 to beta testers.
Hexus has posted an DDR Technology article.
