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General Software Discussion / Re: Direcscape: don't get lost in your project

« Last post by Curt on July 15, 2008, 06:52 PM »

To close the Folder List just double click the Folder List Icon again.

-DavidM (July 15, 2008, 05:33 PM)

- thanks, DavidM! 

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General Software Discussion / Re: HELP! How do I download a movie file in a swf Flash file?

« Last post by Curt on July 15, 2008, 04:59 PM »

... to try and download a short movie, the URL it gives me is http://www.dancingonice.com/goodfellas/main.4.swf 

-Ice Queen (February 20, 2006, 07:16 AM)

From where I am situated there is no "www.dancingonice.com" except being redirected to iTV.
And on iTV there is nothing at all, (no videos, that is) because it is all for U.K. citizens only.




And not one of wr975's many links gave me anything...
 

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UrlSnooper / Re: very confused: downloading youtube with urlsnooper?

« Last post by Curt on July 15, 2008, 04:30 PM »

There is also the more expensive way to do this: YouTube Music Downloader, a nice looking giveawayoftheday present I had some time ago. I have not yet tried to used it - you know, easy comes, easy goes (out of mind) - but the company's asking price is €20 or $30, so the ambitions should be high, one would like to think. However, somehow I am afraid it is more about good looking, than about doing - but time will show!





http://www.youtubemusicdownloader.com/

YouTube Music Downloader Features

Use YouTube Music Downloader As MP3 Downloader
With YouTube Music Downloader, You can download YouTube Music Video to MP3 Audio for iPod, MP3 Player and Cellphone.

Use YouTube Music Downloader As YouTube Video Downloader
With YouTube Music Downloader, You can download YouTube Music Videos To AVI and WMV files and watch them offline

Use YouTube Music Downloader to Download Videos for iPod
With YouTube Music Downloader, You can download YouTube Music Videos To MOV format, and watch music videos on your iPod

Use YouTube Music Downloader to Download Videos for PSP
With YouTube Music Downloader, You can download YouTube Music Videos To MP4 format for PSP

Use YouTube Music Downloader to Download Videos for iPod
With YouTube Music Downloader, You can download YouTube Music Videos To 3GP files, you can watch them on your Cellphone

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: doPDF (pdf creator) - Freeware

« Last post by Curt on July 15, 2008, 02:56 PM »

... but if the pdf was created using Acrobat then AFAIK we can put link like that? Any other software can do like that other that Adobe Acrobat pro?

-Kuntau (July 05, 2008, 06:55 AM)

....,  I purchased novaPDF PRO, and it cannot do it, either. ... Visagesoft eXpert PDF Creator cannot do it, either.

-Curt (July 05, 2008, 07:04 AM)

It seems CABAReT Stage Home can do it for free:

Navigate within the document

    * Bookmarks and hyperlinks make reading PDF documents easier.

-CABAReT Stage Home (Free) PDF tool features

https://www.donation....msg120930#msg120930

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General Review Discussion / Re: Free PDF tools review?

« Last post by Curt on July 15, 2008, 02:21 PM »

Yet another free PDF tool I didn't know about: CABAReT Stage Home

CABAReT Stage         Home (Free)     Basic (€49)        Professional (€99)

Compare versions at http://www.cabaret-s...m/en/products/stage/

CABAReT Stage Home

CABAReT Stage Home is available for private users to download free of charge for non-commercial use. The following table includes the functions available, without limitations, to you with CABAReT Stage Home:

General function overview:

Save PDF-forms

    * Open, complete, save with field entries, print, re-open and further edit PDF forms.

Extract texts

    * Mark and copy text within a document in order to use that text in other applications.

Edit pages

    * Delete single pages, import pages from other PDF documents into your current document and so re-organize PDF documents

Send documents per e-mail

    * Send completed PDF forms per e-mail

Validate electronic signatures

    * Validate signatures in accordance with PKCS#1 and/or PKCS#7 and view the results.

Manage certificates

    * Manage your own certificates and generate "self-signed" certificates.

Navigate within the document

    * Bookmarks and hyperlinks make reading PDF documents easier.

JavaScript® support

    * Standard support of program functions in JavaScript.


06/19/2008 - CABAReT Stage 3.2.7 released

http://www.cabaret-solutions.com/en

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Living Room / Re: Member's *non-software* sites starting with ...

« Last post by Curt on July 15, 2008, 11:38 AM »

- no "merge" yet...

Brett is a wonderful skilled photographer, really nice pictures!

- but of course a little sad that the thumbnails leads to more "thumbnails", so to speak. It would otherwise have been so obvious to use these fantastic pictures as wallpapers. I will of course do so, Thank You, Brett!, but first I must use Image Compressor 2008 Pro (to enlarge, not to compress), version giveawayoftheday, like I did on this next clickable one, but the originals were compressed quite a lot, so the result may not be fully satisfying.

Places_Waterfall_2_-_Two_Willows_Photography_(imc1600).jpg, 1600x1068, 129 KB:



tomos, what was the other homepage on your mind? 

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General Software Discussion / Re: HELP! How do I download a movie file in a swf Flash file?

« Last post by Curt on July 15, 2008, 10:09 AM »

I managed to find in Opera cache the flash file ... without extension so I added that (.swf)

-tomos (July 14, 2008, 12:14 PM)

- it is a .FLV file, (and is 37½ MB).
RealPlayer 11's download manager will grab it without any problems.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Let go of your bookmarks!

« Last post by Curt on July 14, 2008, 07:14 PM »

... That's a good idea.  I often keep a few notes in MemPad, even if nowhere else.

-rjbull (June 17, 2008, 05:05 AM)

The latest 3.31 beta update a week ago made me re-install MemPad
- because Horst has corrected the previous hotkey mistake (both hide AND popup at 'ESC'):

08 July 2008:

    * Mouse wheel: focus auto change behaviour improved
    * Auto-save when minimizing to SystemTray (if auto-save is active)

Now MemPad can compete with my beloved FlashNote! 

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Mini-Reviews by Members / Re: DoubleKiller Pro - FAST and great to find duplicate files!

« Last post by Curt on July 14, 2008, 12:05 PM »

... Bolide Software. ... inform you about our Duplicate Image Remover.

-maxic (March 20, 2008, 08:50 AM)

Well, maxic never did come back. I will nevertheless assume that he will be reading this.

Image Comparer 3.0 build 702 giveawayoftheday from Bolide is very good at it's job. I have only one or two minor requests for further improvement, otherwise IC3 is some kind of a leader, I think. Well, actually I might also have a one big request.

The minor requests are about the display of each image's file name. The only way to read the name is to activate the picture, so the titel becomes visible right under the big thumbnail. The window doesn't even support tooltips, which I think it should. But even more than tooltips, I would prefer to be able to grab the bothering line "C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\My Documents\..." and draw that part of it to the left, out of sight, so the actual folder- and file- names for all images becomes visible.



---
Context menus:

   


---
The bigger request is for Image Comparer to also support the various Webshots formats (WBC WBP WBZ WB1 and WBD). The source code for Ultimate Webshots Converter is available from the author at uwc[at]apinc[dot]org 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Nero - WHY?

« Last post by Curt on July 13, 2008, 08:04 PM »

Anyone any suggestions for quality DVD+R DL full face printable discs in the UK and a supplier that has them at a reasonable price?

-Carol Haynes (June 24, 2008, 04:39 AM)

SVP http://svp.co.uk/sea...11&Submit=Search

A year ago the Danish site recordere.dk recommended Taiyo Yuden DVD+R with booktype DVD-ROM for 8x, for best quality, but I guess 16x is all okay today. 100 silver topped disks is £14.25

Edited:
Is 16:9 a must?

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General Software Discussion / Beerwin's PlainHTML (and CSS)

« Last post by Curt on July 13, 2008, 09:57 AM »

I was surprised that I didn't find any mentioning on DonationCoder of Beerwin's PlainHTML. However, the program, which we then don't seem to know..., was updated yesterday, to 5.6.2 But really, I am not much of a coder, so it would be quite untrustworthy of me to try to tell a lot about this program, but I can say that to me it looks very useful for homepage making, be it HTML or CSS, or what do we have.

Beerwin's PlainHtml is a powerful HTML source editor with PHP toolbuttons, many JavaScript and HTML snippets and complete HTML, PHP, Javascript 1.3 , CSS and CGI reference. All this is completed with an Extender which offers the possibility of extending the main program.

-

PlainHTML is freeware.





http://www.beerwin.c...view/14/187/lang,en/
Anyone using it? 

Edited a lot.

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General Software Discussion / Re: WPS: the best replacement of MS Office, free for none-biz

« Last post by Curt on July 13, 2008, 04:53 AM »

"We are currently giving away 300 full working serial numbers for KSO07 f.... Please contact David at [email protected] to obtain yours whilst they last."

-WP (July 12, 2008, 04:53 PM)

but remember:

For a limited time only, if you send us an email to [email protected], asking “Please sent me a KSO serial key” We will send you a Serial Number to activate your KSO product. (English only please)

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General Software Discussion / Re: get the text from html

« Last post by Curt on July 11, 2008, 06:53 AM »

Have can it be done in batch if he needs only the selected text?  If I misunderstood this, and the text doesn't have to be marked, but the need is to convert a number of homepages to text, then merely google HTML2TXT - there are plenty to choose from.

This one is quite old:

What is HTML2TXT

HTML2TXT lets you you convert HTML files to TXT format. It removes the HTML tags and also reformats the text, based on the web site layout. You can convert multiple files or entire folders in a single run.

freeware.
http://www.bobsoft.com/html2txt/

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General Software Discussion / Re: Direcscape: don't get lost in your project

« Last post by Curt on July 10, 2008, 04:43 PM »

Thanks for sharing, Daleus! 

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General Software Discussion / Re: What's your preferred File Manager

« Last post by Curt on July 10, 2008, 07:54 AM »

# http://www.se-soft.com/ # Freeware # .NET Framework 2.0 required #

Brand new kid on the block:

Smart & Easy Software   


SE-Explorer is a free simple and powerful file manager for Windows

Main Features:

    * Two file windows side by side
    * Enhanced search function
    * Tabbed interface
    * A lot of build-in viewers
    * Portable version available

Built-in viewers:

    * Picture viewer which supports most popular image file formats
    * Audio player with playlists support
    * Text editor with syntax highlighting
    * RTF file viewer
    * Browser window for local HTML's preview
    * Hex editor for binary files
    * XML structure view

   
Installation EXE File ~440 KB
Portable Version ZIP Archive ~180 KB

Version: 0.0.19.401
Release Date: 09 July 2008
Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required

File Manager:



File Searching:



View Images:



Play Audio:



View Xml:



SE-Explorer is absolutely free for personal use. No registration or activation is required

Plans for nearest future:

    * Implement web-based update system
    * Support different views in File Search window
    * Add text searching capabilities to Text Viewer

History:

2008 July 09. New version (0.0.19.401) has new text view with hilighting, updated network browser and improved File Manager Tree style.
2008 June 28. New version (0.0.18.396) has thumbnails/icons/details views in File Manager. Also PSL and M3U playlists are supported.
2008 June 20. The first version (0.0.17.365) is uploaded to the site

http://www.se-soft.com/

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General Software Discussion / Re: need IE6 in Vista home

« Last post by Curt on July 10, 2008, 07:25 AM »

... IETester: http://www.my-debugb...ki/IETester/HomePage

-nudone (May 28, 2008, 01:29 AM)

- very beta'ish, though

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General Software Discussion / Direcscape: don't get lost in your project

« Last post by Curt on July 09, 2008, 06:49 PM »

When I read about Direcscape I had to give it a try, because I simply could not understand what it was about! I downloaded the file, 680 KB, and double-clicked it. It is a WinZip SelfInstaller that will unpack to the silly folder name, "Install Direcscape". Would you go looking under the letter "I" to find Direcscape? I wouldn't, so I unpacked the container again to see what had happened. I found it and installed it in a folder named extSoftware. I tell you these minor details because the Direcscape installer will not create any shortcuts for you, so...

At the end of installation you are told to move a folder from the program's folder to My Documents:



Now came the big question: What the heck was I to do with this program? At first I found it to be extremely strange if it was supposed to be some kind of a file manager that would navigate. But it isn't. All it will do if you click inside the program is to open Explorer. Hmm...!?? It certainly took me more than a moment to understand what was happening. And studying the readme.txt didn't do much ("This is a sample file." End of story!). Well, the program actually comes with a chm help file and a link to on-line tutorials, so eventually I started to figure out what it all is about. And because of the tutorials you really don't need me to tell much. But I will say that as I kept on trying the program, it became clear to me how smart it is that the author has left it to Explorer to do what Explorer is meant to do, instead of trying to make Direcscape replace Explorer.

But what is it then, Direscape? No matter what intentions the author may have for this program, I will say that Direcscape is a VERY fine tool to prevent you (me) from getting lost in a project - I would say Direcscape is a project viewer, if ever there was one. I would also call it a Project Organizer, but in the sense that I will organize the view of the project's folders and files, not the project itself, if you know what I mean.

This is what you see when you finally execute the program:



- at first it doesn't make much sense, does it? It didn't to me
which is why I won't explain much further, but mostly leave it to you and the tutorials


When I clicked "Computer", I was taken to the folder I earlier had moved to My Documents:




As your project escalates the Direcscape application may show you something like this (1024x768, 84KB):




A few words from the company:

Product Description
Direcscape is an innovative software application that is like no other.    (Amen!)
While, most software file management programs look like Windows Explorer (Windows File Manager), Direcscape has a unique interface that improves access to files and documents by enhancing the view of folders (directories). Since one is able to manage directories more efficiently, one can organize files and organize directories more effectively.

Direcscape Interface                                   Windows Explorer Interface

Direcscape works with Windows
Direcscape provides a view of the current directory (folder) structure, the same directory structure used by Windows. Hence all Window’s functions and applications function as expected; for example, the Window’s Search, Backup, Recent Items List, File Sharing and Previous Versions (only Vista). And since, Direcscape helps organize your computer more efficiently, you’ll find yourself using Windows the way it is intended to be used.

Direcscape Directories

Direcscape performs common tasks more efficiently
Finding and moving folders are easier and quicker using Direcscape.

Finding Folders, using Direcscape           - and using Windows Explorer
Moving Folders, using Direcscape            - and using Windows Explorer

Direcscape contains features not found in other programs such as Status and Note Icons
Status Icons allow one to view the type of content in a folder without opening a folder. For example, the Note Status Icon indicates there is a note associated with a folder, while the Task Status Icons indicates there is a task associated with the directory.

Other Resources:
Direcscape Tutorials
Direcscape FAQs

-extSoftware

Did you ever try it, and can tell about it?
 
http://www.extsoftwa....com/direcscape.html

Edited:
Freeware.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Extract files from a .pst file

« Last post by Curt on July 09, 2008, 05:08 AM »

- yes, it is expensive!
PowerControls standard edition license is $950 , and $1495 for a business edition.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Help! Good flowcharting sw needed

« Last post by Curt on July 08, 2008, 08:12 PM »

I used to have a couple of programs from Odessa's ConceptDraw, from Giveawayoftheday, but I never really learned how to use them to my liking, so in the end I removed both of them. Easy comes, easy goes. Odessa ConceptDraw Office includes and unifies all their three ConceptDraw versions, PRO (€199), Mindmap (€169), and Project (€169). Their asking price for Office for a single user is a bargain... €415 ($650)... plus:

Add maintenance to my purchase:

for 1 year period  €85
for 2 years period  €150

all the minor and major updates, released during your maintenance period;
priority technical support form;

I know I can stay away!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Help! Good flowcharting sw needed

« Last post by Curt on July 08, 2008, 07:42 PM »

- you are right, Jim, there is quite a distance between eDraw home planning and 3D HA, but I also think they are two different types of programs. 3D HA must be called a specialist on this subject, I think.

I didn't remember about Gliffy.com - maybe my eyes long ago noticed the word "online", which usually turns me off. Do you know if the free-version-user really gains access to all the same features as the premium-version-user, except of course for the listed differences in quantity / uploads / ads?? I think the advert-free alternative is dreadful expensive: $5 per month!! But the program really looks capable.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Magix (Xara) rant...

« Last post by Curt on July 08, 2008, 11:23 AM »

I was wondering in which thread to post this little info, because there are so many, but I guess for some of you the rant section will do just fine...

All new Magix Digital Photo Maker 8 Download Version has been launched

25% rebate valid until 15 July 2008. The Scandinavian asking prices matches $40

... some of the features:

» Quick optimization
Improve entire pictures with just one click (e.g. color, focus, etc.)

» Improved search
Perfect overview with individual categories, find similar with Fraunhofer® PhotoID™

» Recognize people
Recognize and assign faces automatically with Fraunhofer® FaceID™

» Protect automatically
Backups, password protection and many burn functions protect your photos

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General Software Discussion / Re: Help! Good flowcharting sw needed

« Last post by Curt on July 07, 2008, 08:27 AM »

- I hasted to purchase this eDraw MAX version from Bits du Jour because I think it really is easier and with a lot more features, than at least the previous mind mapper I was trying, Concept Draw. You can do much more than merely create diagrams...:

75% sized clickable thumb of a fast try out:

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Living Room / Re: The 10 most annoying programs on the Internet

« Last post by Curt on July 06, 2008, 04:12 AM »

   yeah, I should have looked closer. Much closer!
Again, Thanks for informing! 



though, the lolcode language seems to be quite new... a year or so?
 

lolcode cats: http://lol.ianloic.c....lolcode.com/lolcode
 

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Living Room / Re: The 10 most annoying programs on the Internet

« Last post by Curt on July 05, 2008, 03:41 PM »

http://lolcode.com/keywords/kthx

-fenixproductions (July 05, 2008, 02:58 PM)

When we were youngsters back in the beginning of the seventys, and had to learn German, we constructed a language mixture of various Danish dialects, Norwegian, Swedish, English and German. It became our internal code language that only a few could understand. And it was great fun, yeah, it really was great fun - for a while. So I do understand how lolcode can be popular, if "lolcode" even is a accepted name for this new  dead  language (no-one speaks it). However, I am not sure I ever will bother to learn it myself. But thanks for the enlightment!

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Living Room / Re: The 10 most annoying programs on the Internet

« Last post by Curt on July 05, 2008, 11:38 AM »

... Just use clean HTML/CSS, kthx.

-f0dder (June 14, 2008, 07:11 AM)

 

5.    kthx    
   
An phrase short for "Okay, thanks" that originated somewhere on the internet a really long time ago. A snarky, quick dismissal. The word today is now old and unfunny, and everybody who still uses it should be lined up and shot.

-Urban Dictionary