November 15

Dave Brombaugh, a Microsoft employee, has posted a fix on the Microsoft newsgroups to the invalid CD key problem. Apparently the first 5 letters of the CD keys are the source of the problems. We cannot post the correct 5 letters, so please visit the Microsoft newsgroups. The following newsgroups on the Microsoft server have the message:

microsoft.beta.win98.admin
microsoft.beta.win98.osr.general
microsoft.beta.win98.osr.setup

Microsoft News Server

Hmonitor v3.0.2.2 Sunday, Nov. 22 - 12:15 PM EST

Alexander Berezkin has released Hmonitor v3.0.2.2, a utility to monitor voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures.

Download Hmonitor v3.0.2.2

Visit the Hardware Sensors Monitor Website

eFX v0.3.0 Public Beta Released Sunday, Nov. 22 - 11:45 AM EST

The long awaited eFX v0.3.0 has been released to the public. For those of you who don't know, eFX is a program the applies skins to the title bars of Windows 95/98/NT. This makes the whole look of the operating system customizable!

Download eFX v0.3.0

Visit the eFX Website

Windows 98 OSR Beta 1 CD Keys Sunday, Nov. 22 - 11:35 AM EST

As reported earlier, the CD keys sent to testers for Windows 98 OSR Beta 1 do not work. It turns out Microsoft made a mistake and testers' should change the first 5 characters to C9TCH. Also, Office 2000 CD keys will work on the Windows 98 OSR Beta 1 setup. This may be a bit too late for testers with a formatted hard drive, staring at the CD key screen with an invalid key error.

MotherBoard Monitor Version 3.75 and 1.11 Lite Sunday, Nov. 22 - 11:30 AM EST

Alex van Kaam has released a new version of MotherBoard Monitor, a great utility to report voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures. New in this release is:

Large font issue with the Full version is fixed.
All sensors can now have a negative compensation for those who can't get the correct correct NTC compenent.

Download MotherBoard Monitor Version 3.75 and 1.11 Lite

Visit the MotherBoard Monitor Website

November 21, 1998

Windows 98 OSR Update Sunday, Nov. 22 - 3:13 AM EST

We have some new updates pertaining to Windows 98 OSR Beta 1, released a few hours ago. Many testers have been wondering why the CD Key's mailed to them don't work, after the 114 meg download. Well it turns out, none of the keys work at all. Testers probably won't receive new keys until Tuesday, so we may have to wait a bit to get any feedback on the release.

On a related note, the build number of Windows 98 OSR Beta 1 is 4.10.2106, which puts it only slightly higher than the second Service Pack 1 release a few weeks ago, 4.10.2098. There will be a lot of similarities between the two because they are basically updating the exact same things.

Current Windows 98 users won't have to worry about downloading a complete new release if they do not wish to do so. They will be able to separately install all of the same updates that are included in the OSR package via Windows Update. Users who get Service Pack 1, Internet Explorer 5.0 and DirectX 6.1 separately, will have the same upgrades as those who install the OSR from scratch. The OSR will be mostly for computer manufacturers, hence the name OEM Service Release. It is much easier for computer manufacturers to ship the new version, than to tell their customers to download all of the updates when they get home. This is where we see the major advantage of Windows Update and why it has become so important. It has removed the necessity of getting an entirely new operating system for a few software updates.

Matrox Overclock Version 2.0.8a Sunday, Nov. 22 - 3:00 AM EST

Brian Galm of BGR Sofware has released Matrox Overclock Version 2.0.8a, a great graphics tweaking utility. New in version 2.0.8a include:

Added 'Command Line' text box. This displays the command line options that MILLCLK/MYSTCLK is using
Added 'Reset' option for Powerdesk settings. This allows the user to reset all the Powerdesk settings to their installation defaults.
Added 'Remove' option for Powerdesk settings. This will remove the Powerdesk settings from the registry. This option is for troubleshooting and may require you to reinstall your latest Matrox drivers.
Added 'Default Clock' button. This displays information on how to obtain your video cards' default clock settings
MOC now displays the clock setting in the tray for the custom configurations. For example, Overclocked Setting (55)
Additional clock settings for G200 cards (126, 127, 128, 129, 130)
Additional clock settings for Mystique/Mystique 220 (supports all three factory clocked Mystique170's, 150Mhz, 165Mhz & 180Mhz). Added clocks speeds: 170 - 220.
MOC.BAT file support removed (Windows startup options now saved/removed directly to/from the registry)

Download Matrox Overclock Version 2.0.8a

Read more at the Matrox Overclock Website

Windows 98 B OSR Beta 1 Released! Sunday, Nov. 22 - 1:25 AM EST

Wow, we seem to have all the news first. At around 12:00am EST, Microsoft sent notification to all Windows B 98 OSR testers that Beta 1 was available for download. The OSR release of Windows 98 B will be a full new release containing the Service Pack we have been reporting on and many new features. Here is an overview of the big changes:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
- Windows 98 OSR will contain the final version of Internet Explorer 5.0 when released. Current Windows 98 users can download Beta 2 from Windows Update.
DirectX 6.1
- DirectX 6.1 has many new features over the 6.0 release including Windows NT support. DirectMusic final will be the main component noticably added from DirectX 6.0, when it was still beta. Driver compression will also be improved and may be as much as 40% higher.

We will also see many of the Service Pack 1 updates, including:

New Unified Windows Media Player
Euro Font Character support
WebTV for Windows Update
Device Bay which will expand Windows 98's hardware support to include a new industry standard for PC peripherals
Networking Upgrades including Wake-On-Lan, increased WDM Modem support, ATM network support, and improved Dial-Up-Networking

CD's will be shipped to testers for those who don't want to download it. The core install without the tour or online services is about 114 MB, which is only about 10 MB bigger than the original Windows 98 release. It will be interesting to see what has progressed and changed. We will keep you up to date with the latest developments and releases, so keep checking back.

IE Java Removal Official Saturday, Nov. 21 - 11:14 PM EST

As we reported earlier, Sun Microsystems won a court order against Microsoft giving them 90 days to change their Java in Internet Explorer for all systems, including Macintosh and Unix. Yesterday, Microsoft sent a letter to their IE licensees explaining what would happen with these two versions of IE. Here's a snippet:

"Internet Explorer 4.x for the Macintosh and for Unix will be re-released without a Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. Instead, users will be directed to the virtual machine already available on the host operating systems"

Microsoft was also quick to point out that this change will not affect the consumers at all. The change will be completely invisible to all end users.

Enlightenment For Windows? Saturday, Nov. 21 - 8:38 PM EST

I just finished talking to Lone Runner, the creator of LiteStep about a new shell he has been working on. He and rOn, from K-Jofol fame, have been creating an Enlightenment shell for Windows. Instead of the normal E (Enlightenment) ports we see, this is more of a re-write of E to function under Windows. It will be as customizeable as the original and will load standard E themes, so the only difference will be in Windows specific functions like the taskbar. It will also support the same virtual desktops as Linux. For those of you running LiteStep and can't do without certain modules, it will also run LiteStep modules. Currently, the new shell has no name, as Lone Runner is awaiting permission from Rasterman to use the name 'Enlightenment', however no matter what name he gives it, you should check it out. No release date is set yet, but it should be available to the public in a few weeks. We will keep you updated on its progress.

Take a sneak peak at the new shell

Planet Iridium Beta Build #90 Saturday, Nov. 21 - 6:50 PM EST

Planet Iridium Build #90 has been posted to the Planet Iridium website. The game runs on Windows 95/98/NT, and is free to play during the beta program which will last through Winter. Here is the description from the website:

Planet Iridium, the Internet Flight Simulator, is a high-performance spaceplane simulator which allows many people to play against one another at the same time, anytime, from anywhere in the world.

Planet Iridium Build #90 - 4.3 MB

Get more information at the Planet Iridium Website

DirectX Chat Resources Saturday, Nov. 21 - 3:20 PM EST

Microsoft knows that not everyone can make time to sit down and chat with DirectX developers at MSDN, so they have whipped up a page with chat transcripts and other online events. The chat transcripts are a bit hard to follow, but they are a great way to find out how DirectX will be working with today's software. Check it out.

DirectX Chat Resources and Online Events

PowerStrip 2.30 Beta Saturday, Nov. 21 - 11:55 AM EST

Entech taiwan has released PowerStrip 2.30 beta, which is an excellent video card overclocker and tweaker. The news page for EntechTaiwan has the following blurb:

A pre-release of PowerStrip 2.3 has been posted, with a little something new or improved for practically every supported chipset.

Visit the EntechTaiwan Website

ELSA ERAZOR II Drivers Saturday, Nov. 21 - 11:50 AM EST

ELSA has released new drivers for Windows 9x for their ERAZOR II card:

Download the new ELSA ERAZOR II Drivers

November 19, 1998

Netscape Flaw Crashes 4.x Versions Thursday, Nov. 19 - 9:30 PM EST

A new Netscape Navigator bug has been discovered that can crash all 4.0 and the 4.5 version of Netscape Navigator, with just a few lines of HTML. The flaw was discovered on November 15th, by Fabien Le Floc'h, yet it has not been brought to light until now.

The bug appears to be linked to JavaScript, and will cause an invalid page fault seconds after a web page with malicious HTML embedded is loaded. The author tells us that the problem occurs when an HTML 4.0 tag is placed in a table cell.

Crash Netscape here

Internet Explorer 5.0 Beta 2 - German Thursday, Nov. 19 - 5:45 PM EST

Microsoft has begun to release international versions of Internet Explorer 5.0 Beta 2. Download it from their website:

Internet Explorer 5 Beta

Windows 2000 Technical Information Thursday, Nov. 19 - 5:40 PM EST

Microsoft has slapped up some "nitty gritty" information about NT 5.0. I'm not exactly sure why they are still reporting it as NT 5.0, but read up:

Read the article at MSDN Online

Savaged3D Drivers for Windows 95/98 Thursday, Nov. 19 - 4:55 PM EST

S3 has realeased a new beta Windows 95/98 display driver for Savage3D v 6.12.01, it is an engineering release with included support for DirectX 6.

Download from the S3 Beta Software Library

EverQuest Phase 4 Beta Application Thursday, Nov. 19 - 4:45 PM EST

The EverQuest beta testing application has been put online once again. You have 24 hours to apply for this RPG, described as:

EverQuest is a real 3D massively multiplayer online RPG. Another equally accurate way of describing EverQuest is to call it a graphical MUD.

EverQuest Phase 4 Beta Application

ICQ 99a build 1615 and 1620 Thursday, Nov. 19 - 4:40 PM EST

Everyone has been screaming for ICQ 99a build 1620 the last few days. Someone has leaked build 1615, which isn't the newest version. Downloading and distributing this is illegal, hense we cannot post the information.

As for new features, I've heard reports of a few button changes, a few new options, and likely bug fixes. Those who have downloaded this version have been complaining of the removal of the quick sending by pressing ALT followed by TAB, but you can use CTRL+ENTER instead!

Creative Labs Drivers Thursday, Nov. 19 - 10:25 AM EST

Creative Labs has posted a bunch of new drivers to their Asian website, updates are available for:

Sound Blaster PCI128 for Windows 95/98
3D Blaster Banshee for Windows 95/98
Sound Blaster PCI64 for Windows 95/98
Graphics Blaster Riva TNT for Windows 95/98
Creative Video Blaster WebCam Monitor for Windows 95/98
Creative Ensoniq AudioPCI for Windows NT 4.0

Download from Creative: Tech Lab Drivers

SQL Server V7.0 BOL (Books Online) Thursday, Nov. 19 - 1:10 AM EST

Microsoft has posted the SQL Server V7.0 BOL to their public FTP. The file is password protected, watch out for the gaurdian Egyptian man/lion statue. Dated November 18th, the BOOKS.ZIP file contains the following files:

DBMAIN.chm
dtspkg.chm
dtswiz70.chm
ENTMGR.chm
FULLTEXT.chm
helpview.chm
QRYANLZ.chm
rebuildm.chm
replwiz.chm
sqlbol.chm
sqltrace.chm
wzcnflct.chm

BOOKS.ZIP - 12 MB

SubmitWolf PRO 4.00 beta build 023 Thursday, Nov. 19 - 12:40 AM EST

Trellian has released SubmitWolf PRO 4.00 Beta Build 023. SubmitWolf PRO 4.0 helps you to promote your website, with its database of over 2400 search engines and link directories.

Download from the Wolf HQ

Read more at the SubmitWolf Website

November 18, 1998

PhotoDraw 2000 Trial Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 5:20 PM EST

We decided to remind you guys about Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000, especially now that it is shipping with Office 2000. With the emergence of Office 2000 Beta 2, a big focus has been set on PhotoDraw 2000. PhotoDraw is a very powerful photo-editing program much like Adobe Photoshop. Its advantage is its ease of use, especially since it uses the standard Office interface. You can download a trial version, or get it by ordering the preview of Office 2000 Beta 2.

Read about the PhotoDraw 2000 trial

Download the PhotoDraw 2000 trial

More IE Security Information Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 5:05 PM EST

C|Net has whipped up an article pertaining to the Internet Explorer security hole we posted about earlier today. It offers some easy to understand information about how the bug can affect you and why you should patch it. Check it out.

Microsoft offers patch for IE security hole

Change In Plans For DirectX Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 4:20 PM EST

We decided to post this because of the barrage of e-mails we have received about this matter. Earlier this year, when DirectX 6 shipped to testers, it was announced that DirectX testers would receieve a copy of Windows NT 5.0 Beta 2 and a copy of Windows NT 5.0 Final. However, Beta 2 came and went, never arriving on tester's doorsteps and left them wondering what was going on. After growing concern about when they'd see Windows NT 5.0 (renamed to Windows 2000), testers have been asking what's going on and now Microsoft has replied - not in favor of testers.

In an announcement today, the Microsoft DirectX Team stated that all current DirectX testers will receive an interim build of Windows 2000, however no estimated time of arrival has been set. The build will probably be somewhere between Beta 2 and Beta 3, so it shouldn't be too long before they ship it out. On the downside, Microsoft also stated that with a change in policy, DirectX testers will not recieve a copy of Windows 2000 Final. This is in no way the DirectX Team's fault, as it is the Windows 2000 Team's decision. If testers want to try out the final version, they will have to fork over the cash and buy it.

Opera 3.50 Final Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 3:50 PM EST

Opera Software has released the final version of Opera 3.50. Opera is a powerful web browser, fully equipped to meet today's standards. If you are sick of Netscape and Internet Explorer, be sure to take a look at Opera.

Download Opera 3.50 Final

New Diamond Supra INF's Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 3:43 PM EST

Diamond released some new INF driver files for all of its Supra modem users a few days ago. Take a look if you are running a Supra modem on Windows 98/95/NT4.

Download the INF updates

"Untrusted Scripted Paste" Patch Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 2:55 PM EST

Microsoft has made another patch available on Windows Update for the "Untrusted Scripted Paste" Issue in Microsoft Internet Explorer. Here is a summary:

On November 18th Microsoft released an updated version of the patch for the "Untrusted Scripted Paste" vulnerability. This vulnerability, also known as the "Cuartango" vulnerability, could enable a malicious web site operator to use scripted paste operations to read a file that resides in a known location on a user's system. The updated patch fixes the original vulnerability as well as a newly-discovered variant.

Microsoft highly recommends that all affected customers -- including anyone who downloaded the original patch before November 18 -- download and install the updated patch to protect their computers.

Get the patch from Windows Update

Read the Security Bulletin at Microsoft's Security Website

Office 2000 Development Approach Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 2:40 PM EST

Microsoft has explained their strategy for making Office 2000:

At COMDEX/Fall '98, Microsoft Corp. last night revealed that it has been taking a new approach to integrating customer input in the development of Microsoft� Office 2000 to make it the most customer-driven release of Office ever. Central to this new approach has been the Office Advisory Council, composed of a diverse group of IT professionals who together represent more than 1 million PC users worldwide. The council has provided valuable customer input from the earliest stages of the design process through the alpha and beta releases of the product. It has helped shape priorities for the product, define features and optimize Office 2000 for deployment through continual interaction with all members of the Office team including developers, testers and product support personnel.

Read the complete article at Microsoft PressPass

Microsoft Releases Money 99 Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 2:40 PM EST

Today Microsoft announced the release of Money 99 Personal & Business Editions. Money 99, a financial tool, has been in the hands of Microsoft beta testers for a while and finally gone gold. This isn't the official store release date, only the release to manufacturing (RTM) day.

Read the press release at Microsoft PressPass

Windows NT 4.0 SP4 - French Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 11:40 AM EST

Microsoft has released the French version of Service Pack 4. Download SP4 from the following Microsoft download locations:

Standard Download Intel - 35 MB

Full Download Intel - 85 MB

McAfee 4.01 Evaluation Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 11:40 AM EST

As mentioned early last week, McAfee has finished version 4.01 of their VirusScan. Download it from their FTP:

ftp://ftp.mcafee.com/pub/antivirus/win95/v98i401e.zip

MotherBoard Monitor Version 3.74 and 1.1 Lite Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 8:55 AM EST

Alexander has released a new version of MotherBoard Monitor, 3.74 and 1.1 Lite. He has posted a large list of changes to the History Page. Download this temperature, voltage, and fan speed monitoring program:

MotherBoard Monitor Website

Tribes Server Beta Program Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 8:45 AM EST

Dynamix has posted an application to test Tribes Server. Testers get a free copy of Tribes, an first person shooter online game:

Fill out the Beta Test Application

HotSend Beta Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 8:35 AM EST

JetFax has released HotSend, a new beta that makes it easy to email anything to anyone. Here is what the website says:

HotSend adds a new button to the menu bar of your favorite programs. With one click, HotSend does the following:

Converts the active document into a rich, full-color format optimized for email.

Adds a free MicroViewer, creating a portable document that can be opened by anyone.

Runs your email software.

Attaches the portable document to a new email message, ready to be addressed and sent.

Download from the HotSend Website

McAfee Beta Updates Wednesday, Nov. 18 - 1:35 AM EST

The McAfee Beta Website has been updated with the following new betas:

NetShield for NetWare

NetShield NetWare v4.0.1 Beta 1

VirusScan for Windows 3.x

VirusScan 3.1 v4.0.1 BETA 2

No More IE 4.01 Java? Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 8:45 PM EST

Sun Microsystems won an injunction today barring Microsoft from selling Windows 98 with Internet Explorer 4.01 Java unless it passes Sun's compatibility test. Although Microsoft has 90 days to make the modification, or remove Windows 98 from store shelves, we probably won't see any major changes. It will be interesting to see how this setback will affect Microsoft's anti-trust lawsuit.

Read the article at MSNBC

Windows NT 4.0 SP4 - German Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 5:15 PM EST

Microsoft has released the German version of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. Read more about the German release at the websites below:

German SP4 Website - In English

German SP4 Website - In German

Download the German SP4 from the Microsoft download locations listed below:

Standard Download Intel - 33 MB

Full Download Intel - 85 MB

This update is not for Windows NT Server, Terminal Edition. A separate update for that will be released later.

New Neoplanet Schemes Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 4:45 PM EST

Neoplanet has finally updated their website with a direct link to the scheme archive. They have added a bunch of new ones, so check it out. Also, a new build will be coming out soon as they near a final release, containing the ability to create your own schemes. Neoplanet acts as a type of 'skin' to Internet Explorer, making your browsing experience much more enjoyable.

Neoplanet Scheme Archive

ICQ 99a build 1620 Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 4:15 PM EST

Mirabilis has posted build 1620 of ICQ 99a to their alpha preview website. It is a password protected download, and possibly will be available at Download.com, Tucows, ZDNet and Jumbo soon.

Testers can visit the ICQ 99a Website - password protected

November 17, 1998

SQL Server 7.0 Downloads Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 9:50 AM EST

We have found some more public downloads of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, all of which are most likely password protected. Right now we're not exactly sure what each EXE contains, but check them out:

REL0623.EXE

Size: >240 MB
Date: Nov. 13, 1998

INC0623.02.EXE

Size: >76 MB
Date: Nov. 16, 1998

REL0623.02.EXE

Size: >240 MB (different size to REL0623.EXE)
Date: Nov 16., 1998

Hardware Sensors Monitor v3.0.2.1 Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 9:45 AM EST

Alexander Berezkin has released a new version of Hardware Sensors Monitor, this verion adds:

Attention to QDI customers! Maxim 1617 is supported now for P-II native temperature monitoring!
SIS-5591 chipset (ASUS SP98 family) with built-in sensor is supported now (beta version).

Download from the Hardware Sensors Monitor Website

Sonique Web Updated Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 1:25 AM EST

Although we posted the file before the website was updated, Sonique has finally updated their website with information on the new .62 beta release. Here's what's new:

Fewer resources used
Playlist (300+) limitation fixed and performance improved
Accurate reporting of MPEG audio types
UNC (network) paths allowed in playlist files
Blur config for visualizations added
Popping audio issue fixed
WAV (ACM) support added

Download Sonique .62 Beta

PC Makers Prepare For Windows 2000 Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 1:13 AM EST

At COMDEX, Microsoft has been working together with PC makers in order to prepare PC's for the upcoming Windows 2000. We also are able to see a system requirements outline as only those computers who have 64MB of RAM and 300mhz processors will pass the test. What a better way to increase the hype than to ship ready made Windows 2000 PC's?

Read the full article

November 16, 1998

Worldwide launch of SQL Server 7.0 Monday, Nov. 16 - 11:00 PM EST

Microsoft has published another press release about SQL Server 7.0, which was previously a hidden beta on their FTP site:

Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft� SQL Server™ 7.0, the new enterprise database software that empowers businesses to turn information into results. The eagerly anticipated new database software was launched today at COMDEX/Fall '98, and to more than 30,000 customers and partners in 53 countries around the world. In addition, more than 300 ISVs are demonstrating best-of-breed applications designed for SQL Server 7.0, and 13,000 Microsoft Certified Solution Providers (MCSPs) are fully prepared to support immediate customer development and deployment projects. SQL Server 7.0 is expected to be available in the reseller channel within 45 days.

Read the full article at Microsoft PressPass

Video Blaster WebCam II Monitor Release 1.0 for Windows 95/98 Monday, Nov. 16 - 11:00 PM EST

Creative Labs has released new drivers for the Video Blaster WebCam II, download them at their FTP:

Creative Labs FTP

The Cleaner Beta 2.0.0.35 Monday, Nov. 16 - 8:15 PM EST

Puppet has released a new beta of his trojan cleaning utility, which is now fully functional. Download it from his website:

The Cleaner Beta 2.0.0.35

Lotus SameTime Hits Beta Monday, Nov. 16 - 3:20 PM EST

Check out this mini-article from News.Com:

Lotus today said the first beta testing of its real-time product line will begin this week. Lotus Sametime is a family of real-time communication and collaboration products that allow people to find others on the Web, regardless of their location, and to instantly communicate and share documents or other visual information. The real-time client/server package can be purchased as a standalone, or as a complement to Lotus Notes and Domino 4.6, and 5. No pricing was made available.

CuteFTP 3.0 Monday, Nov. 16 - 3:00 PM EST

GlobalScape has announced the discontinuation of CuteFTP 2.7, and the beginning of version 3.0:

CuteFTP 2.6 has been released and is available from the download page. 3.0 is currently in the works with some very exciting enhancements. A beta version of 3.0 should be available sometime in December.

Visit the CuteFTP Beta Website

Windows 2000 Ready PC Program Monday, Nov. 16 - 9:40 AM EST

Microsoft and PC Manufacturers announced the Windows 2000 Ready PC Program. Here is a excert from the press release:

Today at COMDEX/Fall '98, Microsoft Corp., in conjunction with leading PC manufacturers, announced the widespread availability of Microsoft� Windows� 2000 Ready PCs.

Read the full article at Microsoft PressPass

Extra Drivers for FindVirus 7.x Monday, Nov. 16 - 9:10 AM EST

A bunch of driver updates have been posted for Dr. Solomon's FindVirus 7.x, which include protection for the following viruses:

HTML, INF & VBS
W97M/CLASS.F
WM/SWLABS
W97M/VERM

Download from the Extra Drivers & Eval Product Page

Technical details to help you learn SQL Server 7.0 Monday, Nov. 16 - 9:00 AM EST

Microsoft has posted a series of articles about SQL Server 7.0, here is an excert from the website:

This package of seven technical articles and how-to guides will help you get started on some of the key topics, such as learning how SQL Server 7.0 handles stored procedures, heterogeneous queries, and database diagramming. We also provide numerous tips on how to use the tools in Visual Studio 6.0 with SQL Server 7.0.

Read the articles at MSDN Online: Developer Information and Resources

Winamp 2.05 - Released Monday, Nov. 16 - 1:45 AM EST

Nullsoft has released Winamp 2.05, new in this version includes:

wVis 4.0 (better fullscreen support, new effects, higher quality rendering!)
Preliminary CDDB support. It rocks!
Massively better HTTP streaming. Even allows you to psuedo-stream MOD and MIDI files!
Much improved MOD/XM/IT playback.
A lot of new IPC stuff (for plug-in authors)
Bugfixes galore

Download from us - Winamp 2.05

MultiRes 1.08 update Monday, Nov. 16 - 1:25 AM EST

EntechTaiwan has released an update to their popular utility, read the post:

MultiRes (72kb) is a small, free, 32-bit alternative to QuickRes, with refresh rate and multi-monitor support for up to nine display devices under Windows 98/2000. The utility is backwardly compatible with the original retail release of Windows 95 as well as NT 4.0, and features optional timed confirmation prompts that can be enabled or disabled for each device. The 1.07 update fixed problems under Russian Windows, added Polish language support and was validated under NT 5.0 Beta2. Version 1.08 adds a handler for Internet Explorer shell crashes, and should recover gracefully in the, umm, unlikely event that IE destroys the task bar. Also, since it seems silly to burden such a tiny applet with an installer, that's now gone.

Visit the EntechTaiwan Website

Gates Delivers COMDEX Keynote Monday, Nov. 16 - 1:15 AM EST

In his lecture at COMDEX, Gates "speaks of the promise and pitfalls of the information age." Some of the topics covered include Office 2000, SQL Server 7.0, and other software to come in the future. The question is, which of these Microsoft products classify as a "promise" or a "pitfall" in our "information age."

Read the full article at Microsoft PressPass or another similar article at ZDNet

ClearType Announced at COMDEX Monday, Nov. 16 - 1:00 AM EST

Check out the information posted to Microsoft PressPass late last night:

LAS VEGAS - Nov. 15, 1998 - - Tonight at COMDEX/Fall '98, Bill Gates, chairman and CEO of Microsoft Corp., unveiled an unprecedented innovation in font display technology during his keynote address. The software, called Microsoft� ClearType™ font technology, dramatically improves font display resolution and marks a genuine breakthrough in screen readability.

Read the full article Press Release

WinImage 4.0 beta build 4007

The author has released WinImage 4.0 beta build 4007, now featuring:

Support of Japanese translation. WinImage is also compatible with floppy with Japanese filename
Support creation of self extracting (SFX) files from WinImage directly (SFXSETUP.EXE is removed)
Self extracting files are translated (you creates SFX file with current WinImage langage setting)
WinImage can now creates CDRom image under Windows 95/98 (4.0 could only with Windows NT)
Enhanced compatibility with somes CDRom ISO image format

Download from the WinImage Beta Website

November 15, 1998

PopUp Killer 1.6 beta

PopUp Killer 1.6 beta will close any unwanted popup javascript windows that you select and automatically close them the next time you encounter them. Download and read more at the website:

PopUp Killer Website

K-J�fol 0.5 Update

The author has updated the webpage with some interesting information/image:

K-J�fol 0.5 now supports the Winamp visualisation plugins. Here is a screenshot. The graphics for the docking modes have been redone by Steve too, they are really nifty now.