Whistler Beta Available on MSDN
MSDN subscribers can now get their hands on the Beta 1 of Windows Whistler, the next version of Windows expected to hit retail stores near the end of next year. Whistler Beta 1, sent to testers last week, is the first step in Microsofts Windows .Net strategy, and encorporates a host of new features and functions. Look for more information about the new operating system to emerge as the beta cycle continues. Visit MSDN to download Whistler Beta 1 if you are a subscriber.
CuteMX Up and Running Again
GlobalSCAPE, most well-known for its flagship software CuteFTP has announced the availability of version 2.5 of its popular peer-to-peer file sharing program CuteMX. The latest version of the software encorporates new technlogies developed at GlobalSCAPE to ensure all files being traded are legal. Right now you can download the newest version of the program and logon to the network if you are one of the first 20,000 to participate in the testing of the new system. CuteMX servers were shut down this summer when Scour found itself in hot water much like Napster has been in. Visit CuteMX.com to grab the software.
Monopoly: Internet Tycoon Edition
In some humorous news Hasbro, makers of the ever-popular and classic game Monopoly, has officially launched its next edition of the game to fit with the popular times. Instead of "Chance" and "Community Chest," the Internet edition features "E-mail Just In" and "Download," while almost everything else has changed, with the exception of jail, free parking, and Go.
With this edition, rather than buying Boardwalk and Park Place, players now purchase Yahoo! and Excite@Home, as well as AltaVista, CNet, and Sun Microsystems. But wait, the board lacks the following big hitters: Microsoft, Amazon.com, and America Online. You have to wonder why they are left off...
Move Over IE 5.5, Here Comes IE 6
Just days after Microsoft released Service Pack 1 for Internet Explorer 5.5, Mary Jo Foley over at ZDNet reports that the Redmond giant is looking for testers for the next version of the popular Internet browsing software. Late last week Microsoft put out the word that it was beginning the search for qualified testers.
ActiveWin and Paul Thurrotts WinInformant told Mary Jo that the new version will incorporate an easy access toolbar for multimedia functions and possible anti-virus solutions added to IE's e-mail counterpart, MS Outlook. In addition to these new features Microsoft is expected to update the browser to support the latest DHTML and CSS specifications.
Dreamcast Games on the PC?
According to an article today over at IGN.com, last Friday Sega apparently made some comments hinting at the possibility of licensing Dreamcast technologies in various other electronic devices. Sega would of course collect royalties from the varying hardware options it would provide to vendors. One of these new technologies in th works is a PCI card that would allow you to play DC games perfectly on your PC. According to the report, Sega has already shown a sample of the device to executives in Japan. For more information read the article over at IGN.com.
GeForce2 GTS Deluxe Review
The guys over at Technoyard.com sent word that they just completed their review of the ASUS AGP-V7700 GeForce2 GTS Deluxe video card for all you gamers out there. Here is a little taste of the review: "Overall I really liked the Asus V7700 Deluxe. Heck! I like most GF2 GTS boards for that matter. It also has the added benefit of fully featured but mediocre video digitizing.And despite all the extra hardware ASUS added for video digitizing, the deluxe performs with extreme stability." Read the rest over at Technoyard.
Linux Kernel 2.4.0 Test Version Available
On Wednesday of this week, beloved Linux guru Linus Torvalds released a test version of the upcoming 2.4.0 kernel of Linux. While the original release goal was set for 1999, the vast improvements to the system took longer than expected says Torvalds. Improvements to the kernel allow it to run on high-end servers with multiple CPUs and adds support for the popular USB desktop technology. He calls this version test10-final according to mailing-list postings. The final version of this kernel is expected soon, as no major problems are expected with the final test release. Read the article on CNet for more information.
Anti-Virus Software for Your Phone
In lieue of a recent rash of virus' attacking Web-enabled cellular phones and other Internet enabled devices, it seems logical that companies would be scurrying to be the first to develop anti-virus software for said electronics. Network Associates has announced the availability of such software, giving Webphone users protection against malicious users all over the globe. For more information read the press release over at Network Associates.
HP All-in-One Product Testing
A heads up from a BetaNews reader informed us that Hewlett-Packard's All-in-One division is currently looking for testers of their prototype products in homes and offices. They have a beta program, which offers "the opportunity to see and experience how our products are used in a customer's environment." The other program, Delta, "focuses on the overall experience, from installation, to day-to-day use, to support and service." For more information about these all-in-one devices, and to signup to test one, visit http://www.hpproducttest.com/.
BackOffice 2000 Server Release Candidate Soon
According to recent mailings to beta testers of BackOffice 2000 Server, the release candidate of the popular product will be ready soon. Testers are set to receive the product sometime in the early part of December, and will continue the development of the software. For more information about BackOffice 2000 server visit Microsoft. Major highlights of the new software include the integration of Windows 2000 Server, Exchange 2000 Server, and SQL Server 2000.
Unofficial Detonator Drivers Okay
Unofficial nVidia Detonator drivers, version 6.47, appeared on the net a few days ago and Digit-Life has just posted results comparing the new drivers to its predecessors. There appears to be improvement in some areas, while other areas seem to remain relatively the same as previous driver versions. If you are interested, you can read the results over at Digit-Life.
Internet Explorer Service Pack 1
Microsoft yesterday released Internet Explorer Service Pack 1, which according to the release notes "includes improved support for DHTML and CSS," and the ability to use "Connection Manager as your default dialer when Dial-Up Networking is already installed". The Service Pack makes improvements to the search and other usability functions as well. For more information read the release at Microsoft.
McAfee Virus Definitions May Crash Your Box - UPDATE
UPDATE - According to an article on ZDNet, Network Associates has confirmed that the latest virus definitions, updated to maintain computer security against virus attacks, may cause certain computers to crash on boot. The problem stems from incompatabilities between the scanning engine and the virus update file. The only solution currently is to boot into safe mode and disable VirusScan system scan at startup. Read the rest of the article at ZDNet if you are interested. Thanks to Fred Krauth for the heads up in telling us the new SuperDAT updates will fix the problem with scan engine 4.0.70.
Windows Security Bulletins
Thanks to Win98Central for the heads up as Microsoft has released three new security bulletins. The first notifies computer uers of a Patch Available for "ActiveX Parameter Validation" Vulnerability in Windows 2000. According to the release "The vulnerability could allow enable a malicious user to potentially run code on another user's machine.
" The second releases a Patch Available for "Indexing Services Cross Site Scripting" Vulnerability which could allow a malicious user to use another Web site as a means of attack. And finally, the third security release fixes "IIS Cross-Site Scripting" Vulnerabilities. Click the links to read the security releases and download the patches.
BMG and Napster Deal
This just in: Reuters is reporting that BMG has agreed to form a strategic alliance with the powerful Napster file-sharing software as soon as Napster agrees to create a membership based service. BMG is one of the companies currently suing Napster over copyright infringement, a suit that the companies will, and already have won in some courts if Napster refuses to change its current practices. Keep checking back as details emerge.
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