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11/24/98
Reveal 101b Released! Tuesday, Nov. 24 - 10:30 PM EST
As promised, Reveal has been released to the public. Right as I was about to post on 101a, RaV sent me a copy of 101b to post, which has a few bug fixes. Reveal is great program that can run with another shell or as a stand-alone, and gives you incredible customization control of your operating environment. Those of you out there who love LiteStep don't have to worry, Reveal can run right on top and even use LiteStep modules! Remember, this is still a developers release so read the documentation a million times to get an understanding of how it works. If you need some help, or are interested in developing for Reveal, go to #reveal on Efnet IRC.
eXtreme Mixup
As noted last week, copies of the Office 2000 Consumer Pack were handed out to visitors at Microsoft eXtreme. However, in many theaters across the country, the CD kits did not arrive in time. Microsoft promised to mail out the kits to visitors and today confirmation e-mails were sent. But it seems Microsoft may have made a second mixup, because visitors who did recieve their kits also recieved the e-mail. Two sets of Office 2000 for some? The kits should arrive in a couple of weeks, meaning many people are gonna have a very merry Christmas.
IE 5 Build 1120.1 Sent Out Tuesday, Nov. 24 - 9:42 PM EST
Microsoft has shipped out a new Internet Explorer release to testers. The new IE build number is 1120.1 (5.00.1011.2001), while the Outlook Express build number is slightly older, 1113.1 (5.00.1011.1301). The first two digits meaning the month and the date, and the .1 meaning it was the first build that day. So far the feedback on this build has been positive. Testers note that many important bug fixes have been added since the Beta 2 release. This build is only for IE 5 testers and we probably won't see another public release until Beta 3.
eFX v0.4.0 Released! Tuesday, Nov. 24 - 2:45 PM EST
The eFX team is on a roll, releasing an update to v0.3.0. A lot of small bugs came up once v0.3.0 was released to the public, so the team decided to release an update with many things fixed. This version includes smoother dragging and exclude is finally working, so you can choose what windows will use the new titlebars and borders. Don't miss this update!
Visit the eFX website
Raven Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Tuesday, Nov. 24 - 12:45 PM EST
Quantum 3D has released new Raven drivers for Windows NT 4.0.
Download them at Quatum 3D Support
HyperSnap-DX ver. 3.30 Beta 5 Tuesday, Nov. 24 - 10:15 AM EST
HyperSnap-DX ver. 3.30 Beta 5 has been released, new in this screen capturing program is:
In version 3.30 Beta 5, I developed a new way to snap DirectX screens, including games, videos, DVD etc. It is no longer necessary to start HyperSnap-DX and enable DirectX capture first, before the target program. HyperSnap-DX can be started or stopped at any time, and it will capture these screens correctly. DirectX and Glide capture is now a lot more stable, should not cause game/computer crashes or lock-ups.
Download from the HyperSnap Beta Website
11/23/98
Matrox Mystique G200 Drivers for Windows 95/98 Monday, Nov. 23 - 11:05 PM EST
Matrox has released new Matrox Mystique G200 Windows 95 and 98 drivers, version 4.50 beta.
Download them from the Matrox Mystique G200
PC-cillin 6 Update Monday, Nov. 23 - 10:55 PM EST
PC-cillin 6 Beta 1 now has a program update available through their live update. Simply click the "Update Now" button!
Sign up to test and download PC-cillin 6
WinGate 3.0 RC1 Monday, Nov. 23 - 3:45 PM EST
WinGate 3.0 RC1 (Released Candidate 1) has been posted for testers to download. WinGate is defined as:
WinGate, the award winning proxy server and firewall software package, allows an entire network to share a single Internet connection. Whether you're at home, in a small business, or a large corporation, there is a WinGate version designed for you.
Download and sign up at the WinGate Beta Website
Matrox Millennium G200 Drivers for Windows 95/98 Monday, Nov. 23 - 3:10 PM EST
Matrox has released new Matrox Millennium G200 Windows 95 and 98 drivers, version 4.50 beta.
Download them from the Matrox Website
People's Choice WebSite 500 Monday, Nov. 23 - 3:00 PM EST
BetaNews.Com was voted #5 on the People's Choice WebSite 500, thanks for all of those who voted! Keep the support coming, and we'll keep the news flowing...
WindowBlinds Is Back! Monday, Nov. 23 - 1:36 PM EST
As we reported earlier, WindowBlinds merged with Stardock, the creators of WindowFX. Both are user interface changing programs, much like eFX. They allow you to completely customize your windows in all aspects. WindowFX will be the core components, while WindowBlinds will be the type of 'deluxe' version. Here's a clip from their website:
Basically, WindowFX and WindowBlinds have in common the features that change Windows 95/98/NT into a particular personality. WindowBlinds goes beyond those features and adds additional system enhancements like changing the toolbar styles to flat, giving folder windows backgrounds and other goodies we come up with along the way.
The new and improved WindowBlinds 0.35 Beta has just been released. A lot has been changed and added in this version, so check it out.
Visit the new WindowBlinds Website
DirectControl 2.0.8 Monday, Nov. 23 - 1:20 AM EST
Brian Galm has informed me of an update to DirectControl. New in this great system control is:
- Added support for DirectX 6.1
- Added support for DirectX Viewer and DirectX Texture Tool
- Added 'Set DirectX Tools Path' option.
- Added support for DirectPlay settings (Break on Assert & Debug Levels)
- Added support for DirectSound3D
- New DirectX Driver Version dialog box
- Added 'Refresh' option (this allows DirectControl to re-read registry settings if another application has made changes, i.e. DirectX Control Panel)
Download DirectControl 2.0.8
Visit the DirectControl Website