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This week: 10 Questions About Linux
It's nice to see even C-NET are getting in on the act. . .
Speaking of which, is anyone looking into promotion of your work? A regular
column in one of the monthly magazines, etc? I work for Skills.net (
www.skills.net.au - morning samsmythe) and our host ( www.nevernever.net.au
) has a good little package sitting in the wings that allows a homepage,
discussion area, etc. It's a Coldfusion database, but; and has to live on
their server.
jimmy
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>Subject: This week: 10 Questions About Linux
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>Vol. 4, No. 17
>April 27, 1999
>
>Greetings from the Internet's software source!
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>
>Linux is one of the most exciting developments to crop up on the OS front
>in years, but we won't blame you if you're reluctant to jump on the
>bandwagon. Let's face it: there's nothing easy--or particularly
>safe--about installing a new operating system on your PC, and what are
>you supposed to do with Linux once you've got it? Good question--and
>luckily, we've got some answers for you. Our new Linux how-to takes you
>step by step through the tricky installation process, from compatibility
>issues and setup to technical support. Check it out and discover why
>Linux is the coolest new kid on the OS block.
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-004,00.html
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>Ben Patterson
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>CONTENTS
>
> 1. CNET Exclusives you don't want to miss
> --Tomb Raider II Gold: The Golden Mask (Level 1: The Cold Cold War),
> PowerPlugs: PhotoActive FX I 1.1, CityTime
> 2. From the emailbag: Download.com answers frequently asked questions
> 3. The week in reviews
> --Ten Questions About Linux, Photo Editors, Power Downloader
> 4. The week in wares: the latest and greatest software releases
> --MSHTML Security Update for Internet Explorer, ActiveNames,
> AudioSphere, Nero Burning ROM, PowerPlugs: PhotoActive FX I,
> Biblioscape, Telephone Beta
> 5. This week's in-crowd: our most popular downloads
> 6. Gamecenter's GamerX: Tomb Raider II Gold: The Golden Mask (Level 1:
> The Cold Cold War)
> 7. Developer's corner: Darwin Streaming Server
> 8. Tip of the week
> 9. How to subscribe/unsubscribe to our newsletter
>
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>
>1. CNET Exclusives you don't want to miss
>
>Lara Croft plunges into an all-new adventure with TOMB RAIDER II GOLD:
>THE GOLDEN MASK (LEVEL 1: THE COLD COLD WAR), the first part of what will
>be a four-part scenario:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-001,00.html
>
>What's more engaging? A slide show? Or 3D animation? Power up your
>presentations with the graphics and animated effects of POWERPLUGS:
>PHOTOACTIVE FX I, a PowerPoint plug-in from CrystalGraphics and JVC:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-002,00.html
>
>In a rush? You'll have all the time in the world with CITYTIME, a utility
>that displays the time in five cities at once, as well as the time in 125
>more cities with just a click on the real-time view of the world:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-003,00.html
>
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>
>2. From the emailbag: Download.com answers frequently asked questions
>
>>I like the new layout, but I'm confused about how to find the programs I
>>want. Like when I'm looking for the new PalmPilot software, I click on
>>New Releases and a whole bunch of things come up ... How can I get it to
>>show only the Palm Pilot software? thanks, Jorge
>
>You're in luck, Jorge. Thanks to our new design, there are now several
>ways to tailor search results to your liking. For instance, say you're at
>Download.com's home page and you want to find the latest and greatest
>programs for the Palm OS. Simply click the "New Releases" link, and when
>the search results appear, scroll towards the bottom of the page. Just
>below the list of programs you'll find a couple of drop-down menus with
>the phrase "Filter list by:" next to them. One of these menus allows you
>to filter by operating system. Just click it, scroll down to "Palm OS"
>and select it, then click the "Update" button, and voila: you've now got
>PalmPilot software at your fingertips. (On the flip side, you can select
>another OS--such as Windows 3.x or Windows 95--to filter out PalmPilot
>software.) Also, the other drop-down menu will let you sort by software
>license: freeware, shareware, or demo.
>
>Note that if you're on the PC side of Download.com, you won't be able to
>sort by Mac OS, and if you're on the Mac side, you won't be able to
>locate Windows software. (You can switch back and forth between the PC
>and Mac versions of Download.com by clicking "For PC" or "For Mac"; these
>links appear above and to the left of the software categories on our home
>page.) Hope that helps to clear up your confusion. Good luck searching!
>
>And don't forget that you can always send questions and comments about
>downloading to comments@download.com.
>
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>
>3. The week in reviews
>
>"Ten Questions About Linux": We've collected the answers to ten of the
>most common questions about Linux. Right here and right now, you can find
>out if your system and peripherals will work with Linux, where to get the
>OS in the first place, how to install it, how to start cruising the Web
>with it, where to get technical support, and even how to make it look
>more like Windows, if that's what you really want to do. Let's get down
>to the nitty-gritty:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-004,00.html
>
>"Photo Editors": Did that roll of photos you took turn out too dark? Too
>bright? Too blurry? Don't fret: there's room for a second chance. Our
>Topic Center has all the tools, tips, and downloads you'll need to touch
>up your images. Find the best photo editors in your price range, and
>check the lowest prices on digicams and scanners while you're at it:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-005,00.html
>
>"Power Downloader's Picks": Our hero treats his faithful flock to some
>clean (and not-so-clean) fun:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-006,00.html
>
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>4. The week in wares: the latest and greatest software releases
>
>-> In INTERNET:
>
>MSHTML SECURITY UPDATE FOR INTERNET EXPLORER 5.0
>File size: 1.1MB
>License: freeware
>Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 (x86), Internet Explorer 5.0
>
>After the discovery of several security holes in Internet Explorer 5.0,
>Microsoft has released updates aimed at correcting its browser's
>vulnerabilities. Consisting of an updated version of an IE component,
>this particular download will fix the three bugs related to the browser's
>HTML parsing engine. These bugs could potentially allow Web site
>operators to view the contents of your clipboard, determine information
>about files on your hard drive, and even gain privileges on your machine
>that are normally granted only to your trusted sites. If you're concerned
>about the security of your browsing experience, grab this update:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-007,00.html
>
>
>Find other Internet Explorer Security Updates:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-008,00.html
>
>Read more about the Internet Explorer Security Updates at CNET News:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-009,00.html
>
>
>ACTIVENAMES
>File size: 2.6MB
>License: freeware
>Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT 4.0
>
>Do you dread the thought of informing all your contacts of your new email
>address every time you change jobs or ISPs? Well, fear no more--let
>ActiveNames redirect any email that's sent to your canceled or abandoned
>email addresses. It works by intercepting email before it is sent,
>consulting the address information in your free ActiveNames account, and
>automatically redirecting the message to your new address. Although
>ActiveNames must be installed on the PCs of both the sender and recipient
>in order to work, the software and the account are completely free.
>Experience the freedom of ActiveNames:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-010,00.html
>
>
>Internet software updates:
>
>Gravity 2.11
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-011,00.html
>
>FTP Serv-U 2.5
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-012,00.html
>
>
>Find the latest Internet software here:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-013,00.html
>
>
>-> In UTILITIES:
>
>AUDIOSPHERE
>File size: 409.8K
>License: shareware
>Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT, sound card
>
>Add some life to your audio controls with AudioSphere. This handy
>application offers easy access to your PC's volume, balance, treble, and
>bass controls. Volume and balance levels are adjusted through a cool
>disk-type interface, and AudioSphere's color schemes are fully
>customizable. You can even save up to four preset audio configurations.
>All of this comes wrapped in a compact interface that can stay on top of
>your other applications or be minimized to the system tray. Take control
>of your audio:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-014,00.html
>
>
>Utilities updates:
>
>TweakJr 99 LE 2.40
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-015,00.html
>
>InstallWatch 1.1a
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-016,00.html
>
>
>Find the latest utilities software here:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-017,00.html
>
>
>-> In MULTIMEDIA & DESIGN:
>
>NERO BURNING ROM
>File size: 3MB
>License: demo ($69)
>Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT 4.0, ASPI drivers
>
>If you have a CD-R or CD-RW drive, you might use one program for burning
>data, another for extracting digital audio for music CDs, and yet another
>for overburning (recording more data onto a CD than its capacity normally
>allows). Instead of flip-flopping between applications, you can use Nero,
>a flexible CD recording solution that supports all of the above and more.
>To top it off, Nero even includes a simple editor that makes designing
>and printing CD covers a breeze. Burn, baby, burn:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-018,00.html
>
>
>Multimedia and design updates:
>
>AI Picture Explorer 2.2
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-019,00.html
>
>SuperSonic 4.3
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-020,00.html
>
>
>Find the latest multimedia and design software here:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-021,00.html
>
>
>-> In BUSINESS:
>
>POWERPLUGS: PHOTOACTIVE FX I 1.1
>File size: 7.9MB
>License: shareware ($79)
>Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT 4.0
>
>Are your coworkers threatening to revolt the next time they have to
>suffer through another dull PowerPoint presentation? Spice things up with
>the help of PhotoActive FX I, a PowerPoint plug-in that allows you to
>incorporate more than 140 still and animated effects to enliven your
>presentations. Add some pizzazz:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-022,00.html
>
>
>Find all the latest business software here:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-023,00.html
>
>
>-> In EDUCATION:
>
>BIBLIOSCAPE 3.3
>File size: 10.1MB
>License: shareware ($79 Lite, $139 Standard, $199 Professional)
>Minimum requirements: Windows 95/98/NT 4.0
>
>Ah, the life of the scholar! It's not all contemplation, though: you've
>got articles to write and research to publish. Biblioscape will help you
>with the busywork by organizing your references, citations, and
>bibliographies, searching bibliographic databases online, and posting
>your bibliographic databases on the Web. The retail version comes in
>Lite, Standard, and Professional versions. Go to the source:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-024,00.html
>
>
>Find the latest education software here:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-025,00.html
>
>
>-> In PALMPILOT:
>
>TEALPHONE
>File size: 43.2K
>License: shareware ($18.95)
>Minimum requirements: Palm OS 2.0
>
>Dial those digits quickly and correctly with help from TealPhone, an
>interface enhancement for your PalmPilot's Address Book. TealPhone's main
>display screen features a name-display list, a data-display window, and
>an optional quick-seek index bar. You can sort your contacts by last
>name, first name, or company, and view each contact's phone number,
>email, or address at a glance. Reach out and touch someone:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-026,00.html
>
>
>PalmPilot updates:
>
>Actioneer 2.0.1:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-027,00.html
>
>8 Ball Magic 1.3:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-028,00.html
>
>
>Find the latest PalmPilot software here:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-029,00.html
>
>.......................................................................
>
>5. This week's in-crowd: our most popular downloads
>
> 1. ICQ (32-bit) 1,221,655 downloads
> 2. Winamp 227,697 downloads
> 3. WinZip (32-bit) 227,697 downloads
> 4. Internet Explorer (32-bit) 86,859 downloads
> 5. ICQ (32-bit, without MFC DLLs) 79,412 downloads
> 6. Webshots Desktop 65,754 downloads
> 7. Paint Shop Pro (32-bit) 49,918 downloads
> 8. CuteFTP (32-bit) 48,169 downloads
> 9. McAfee VirusScan (Windows 95/98) 44,457 downloads
>10. Sonique 44,341 downloads
>
>For more details on CNET Download.com's most popular files, click here:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-030,00.html
>
>.......................................................................
>
>6. Gamecenter's GamerX goes for the gold
>
>TOMB RAIDER II GOLD: THE GOLDEN MASK (LEVEL 1: THE COLD COLD WAR)
>File size: 10.3MB
>License: demo ($30)
>Minimum requirements: Pentium-90 (Pentium-133 recommended), Windows 95,
>16MB RAM (32MB recommended), DirectX-compatible sound card, DirectX
>Drivers 5.0
>
>It's out with the old and in with the cold as Lara Croft arrives in
>Alaska's icy Aleutian Straits for a brand-new Tomb Raider II adventure.
>Tomb Raider II Gold: The Golden Mask (Level 1: The Cold Cold War) is the
>first installment of a four-part, four-level quest for the Golden Mask of
>Tornarsuk, which is believed to hold the power of reanimation. Cool, huh?
>Make it up as you go along:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-031,00.html
>
>
>Check out CNET Gamecenter's news on Tomb Raider II Gold:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-032,00.html
>
>See some screen shots in CNET Gamecenter's Sneak Peeks:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-033,00.html
>
>
>Games updates:
>
>SolSuite 2000 4.0
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-034,00.html
>
>SmartBridge 3.0
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-035,00.html
>
>
>Find all the latest games here:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-036,00.html
>
>.......................................................................
>
>7. Developer's corner
>
>DARWIN STREAMING SERVER
>File size: 1.4MB
>License: freeware
>
>Got source? You may be sick of puns based on those "Got Milk?" ads, but
>it's hard to get sick of all the proprietary source code that's being
>released to the public. Last week Apple made the code available that
>enables Mac OS X Server to efficiently stream QuickTime files. While it's
>not the source to QuickTime itself, it should make it possible for
>inclined individuals to set up QuickTime servers on platforms other than
>just the Mac OS. At the same time, Apple backed down on two of the most
>controversial aspects of its Public Source License (APSL) in response to
>developer complaints. Both the release of the new code and the APSL
>revisions seem to be positive indications of Apple's commitment to the
>open source ideology. Grab the source:
>
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-037,00.html
>
>
>Why is Apple sharing QuickTime and giving away source code? Read about
>it in CNET News:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-038,00.html
>
>
>Development tool updates:
>
>Miles Sound System 5.0
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-039,00.html
>
>NoteTab Pro 4.6a
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-040,00.html
>
>
>Find the latest development tools here:
>http://www.download.com/DD/dl/0,302,0-0427-1-041,00.html
>
>.......................................................................
>
>8. Tip of the week
>
>If you're looking for software for an OS such as BeOS or Linux, we've got
>a search feature just for you. On our Power Search page, you can filter
>your search results by a number of different operating systems, including
>DOS, BeOS, PalmPilot, Unix/Linux, and the different versions of Windows
>and Mac OSs. Choose your OS:
>
>http://www.download.com/pc/psearch/0,334,0,00.html?dd.dl.p.0427.044
>
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