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Adobe, Google, Yahoo Team for Flash Search

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Adobe, Google and Yahoo join to make Flash content searchable. Adobe, Google and Yahoo immediately make Flash and other dynamic content that runs in Adobe Flash Player on thousands of Web sites visible to search.In a move long in the making, Adobe Systems is teaming up with search engine leaders to make Flash content more searchable.
Eric […]

Basic C Questions to test ur expertise -7

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

What is the difference between a string copy (strcpy) and a memory copy (memcpy)? When should each be used?
The strcpy() function is designed to work exclusively with strings. It copies each byte of the source string to the destination string and stops when the terminating null character () has been moved. On […]

Microsoft releases first Vista service pack

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Microsoft made the free update available via its Windows Update website and said the software improved the stability, security and performance of the Vista. However it also warned that the service pack could clash with some security software and other programs customers may have installed on their machine.
Numerous people who downloaded the software pack complained […]

Microsoft Opens Game Development

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it will make Xbox 360 video games developed by players available for download through the console’s online service.

The new service will double the size of the Xbox 360 game library, to 1,000 games within a year of its launch, scheduled for this holiday season, the company said.
To distribute a game on […]

Microsoft Says Won’t Move All of Yahoo

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Microsoft Corp. said Friday it won’t totally uproot Yahoo Inc. from its Sunnyvale, Calif. headquarters if it succeeds in its bid to buy the Web portal company.

“In bringing the companies together, we would be committed to maintaining Yahoo’s significant presence in Silicon Valley,” wrote Kevin Johnson, president of Microsoft’s platforms and services division, in an […]

Microsoft releasing Vista Service Pack 1

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

SEATTLE — Microsoft is releasing a major package of updates and fixes for the Windows Vista computer operating system.
The company says Windows Vista Service Pack 1 will improve efficiency, performance and security.
Microsoft says Service Pack 1 was released today to computer makers. It will be available to consumers in March.
Microsoft also is releasing Windows Server […]

TrendMicro goes beyond anything you can imagine…

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

http://esupport.trendmicro.com/support/viewxml.do?ContentID=EN-1035951&id=EN-1035951 What programs do I need to remove before installing Trend Micro Internet Security? Solution ID: 1035951
Product: Trend Micro Internet Security - 2008
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows XP - SP2
Published: 12/19/07 10:16 AM
Solution:
You need to remove any of the following programs that […]

BurnAware Free Edition

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

http://www.download.com/BurnAware-Free-Edition/3000-2646_4-10784718.html?tag=nl.e415
Without a doubt, BurnAware Free is one of the best freeware burning apps around. It has all the basic features you need for burning, and can easily handle ripping data discs, audio CDs, DVDs, and ISO discs. Beyond that, though, it’s a bit light on features.
The main interface is based on the Windows XP Control […]

Easy 3D Creator - Windows 2000/XP (won’t run on Vista)

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

http://www.dzsoft.com/easy3d.htm
With Easy 3D Creator you can create stunning 3D screen savers in a few minutes with no programming. All you need is to set some parameters that determine your screen saver’s appearance and behavior in step-by-step mode seeing the result immediately.

Microsoft attempts to placate “Save XP” campaign

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

Microsoft has issued an unconvincing response to the popular “Save XP” campaign, after 75,000 people signed up.
The “Save XP” petition is being run by Infoworld with the aim of making XP available indefinitely. Microsoft intends to cease selling the operating system on 30 June, but has been forced to make some conciliatory noises in the […]