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General Software Discussion / Re: soft and hard links in ntfs

« Last post by Curt on August 22, 2007, 06:38 PM »

It is a question if both of them still are being maintained.

LSE: Last Updated March 25th 2007, Version 2.700
http://schinagl.priv...ardlinkshellext.html

ntsflink = NTFS Link Ext version 2.1 : development has been moved to Source Forge: http://sourceforge.n...projects/ntfslinkext Registered : 2006-03-07

I am using LSE, but I don't know how well the other one is working.

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General Software Discussion / Re: What's your favorite computer game from when you were young?

« Last post by Curt on August 22, 2007, 12:13 PM »

http://oldcomputers.net ...

-mouser (April 18, 2006, 04:20 PM)

Maybe you "oldtimers" would like to have a look at a lot of old computers as well?

http://www.vintage-computer.com/

Altos 5-15 A/D - Altos ACS 8000-2 - Apple II - Apple II Plus - Apple //c - Apple IIe - Apple IIe - Platinum - Apple III - Apple Lisa 2 - Apple Macintosh - ASR 33 Teletype - Atari 400 - Atari 800 - Bondwell 2 - Coleco Adam - Columbia VP - Commodore 128 - Commodore 64 - Commodore Amiga 500 - Commodore Amiga 4000 - Commodore Pet 2001 - Commodore PET 8032 - Commodore Plus/4 - Commodore SX-64 Portable - Commodore Vic-20 - Compaq Portable - Compaq Portable III - CompuPro 8/16 - CompuPro S-100 System - Dec Pro 350 - DEC Rainbow 100 - Dragon 32 - Eagle II - Epson HX-20 - Epson Geneva PX-8 - Exidy Sorcerer - Franklin Ace 1000 - Franklin Ace 1200 - GridPad 2050 Tablet - Heathkit ET-3100 - Heathkit ET-3200 - Heathkit ET-3400 - Heathkit H-11A Computer - Heathkit H-8 - Heathkit H89 Computer - HP-85 - IBM 5110 - IBM PC - IBM PC AT - IBM PC Convertible - IBM Portable PC - ICS SBC - IMSAI 8080 - Kaypro 2x - Kaypro 10 - Kenbak-1 - MITS Altair 8800 - MITS Altair 8800a - MITS Altair 8800BT - Morrow Micro Decision - NorthStar Horizon - Osborne 1 - Osborne 1a - Osborne Executive - Panasonic Sr. Partner - Processor Technology SOL-20 - Rockwell AIM-65 - Sharp PC-1251 - Sharp PC 1500 - Sharp PC 1500a - Sharp PC-5000 - Sinclair ZX81 - SWTPC 6800 - Telcon Zorba - Teletek S-100 Computer - TRS-80 Model I - TRS-80 Model I - TI 99/4A

-Vintage Computer

http://www.vintage-computer.com/

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Found Deals and Discounts / Excel macros.pdf at 50%

« Last post by Curt on August 22, 2007, 08:30 AM »

Vital News' all new Excel Tips: The Macros, 4'th edition, is $14 until September 6. 2007 - normal price $28.

Excel Tips: The Macros, 4'th edition. Table of Contents.

ExcelTips: The Macros
- fourth edition
 
Are you trying to learn how to use and create macros in Excel? If you are new to macros, the prospect of creating your own can be scary. Those who make the leap, however, find that they become much more confident and productive once they learn how to make Excel do exactly what they want done.

At over 535 pages, ExcelTips: The Macros is an invaluable source for learning how to finally conquer Excel macros. You are introduced to the topic in bite-sized chunks, pulled from past issues of ExcelTips. You can learn at your own pace, exactly the way you want.

The fourth edition of ExcelTips: The Macros is revised and greatly expanded, offering more information than ever before. Over 100 pages of new information has been added, making this the best value available on the topic of programming Excel macros. (It includes over 450 macro-related tips in 530+ pages&emdash;a great resource!)

ExcelTips: The Macros is an e-book in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. In this format you enjoy the following features:

• The ability to view, search, and print the book.
  
• Screen shots that illustrate what you see in Excel as you follow the step-by-step instructions.
  
• Hyperlinks to internal content (in the book itself) and referenced resources on the Web.

Vital News Store

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Living Room / Re: When you make your 100'th Post

« Last post by Curt on August 19, 2007, 03:40 AM »

cars all over, wrecked carz, that is...

-wreckedcarzz (August 19, 2007, 03:27 AM)

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Free computer help online (tune-ups, customization, etc)

« Last post by Curt on August 19, 2007, 02:35 AM »

Considering the total number of downloads [8], I see very little reason for you to rush anything. Take your time to write, write and write!

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General Software Discussion / Re: how do you write a .chm file?

« Last post by Curt on August 19, 2007, 02:16 AM »

http://helpware.net/FAR/

-imtrobin (August 18, 2007, 10:32 PM)

This sounds really good! 

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General Software Discussion / Re: how do you write a .chm file?

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 07:50 PM »

or if like me you like the easy life

-katykaty (August 17, 2007, 02:26 PM)

$459.00   
The easy life seems to be an expensive life!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Latest MS updates borks WinXP?

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 07:33 PM »

No, you are right: Windows Update has never caused my PC to crash or misbehave.
But many times the updates have failed to install - also after re-updating.

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General Software Discussion / Re: how do you write a .chm file?

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 02:22 PM »

- or purchase the $25 Abee Chm Maker from http://abeetech.com/chmmakerpro/

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General Software Discussion / Re: Outpost Suite 2008 BETA

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 11:46 AM »

LOL - anyone dare to install this?

-Carol Haynes (August 17, 2007, 10:30 AM)

You know, when I posted the initial post yesterday, I clicked "Modify" at once, and removed the few words I had added at the end of the post, because I realized that the little joke I had written very well could be mis-interpreted. Guess what the words said? They said: "Not for Carol"...   

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General Software Discussion / Re: Latest MS updates borks WinXP?

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 11:29 AM »

not once has there been a problem.

-Josh (August 17, 2007, 11:23 AM)

I am amazed - and puzzled. When I update at Microsoft I always first make a bet about how many installations will fail this time!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Latest MS updates borks WinXP?

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 10:41 AM »

Thanks, Carol. Well, I am kind of prepared to re-install whatever it takes, but I also realize that some these apps are from GiveAwayOfTheDay, so they would be lost. Okay, easy comes, easy goes.

---

Does anyone "know" WHY WindizUpdate ( http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/ ) IS AT LEAST TEN THOUSAND TIMES FASTER THAN MICROSOFT UPDATE?

I couldn't believe it: Scanning and Installing: so incredible fast!!!
             

Why would I ever go to Microsoft Update again ??? 

It's hard for me to understand why I have never have heard about this site before:
WindizUpdate - Wow!!!

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General Software Discussion / Re: Latest MS updates borks WinXP?

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 09:37 AM »

Maybe I am one of the "victims" of KB936357? Maybe. I have not been able to understand why my PC went sluggish and unstable, and have tried both this and that to fix the problem, but so far in vain. I have the KB936357 installed but my CPU is another kind than mentioned. But when I click "remove", Windows will list all these programs and say they will/might be affected:



Forgive me for even asking such imposible question, but do I dare to remove KB936357?? 
 

Edit: Let me re-phrase: Would you dare to remove this KB936357 ???

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General Software Discussion / Re: What do you think of PCTools' Spyware Doctor?

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 08:18 AM »

Spyware Doctor (free version) is now a part of Google Pack. Feature comparison between free and paid editions

-Wordzilla (August 16, 2007, 07:10 PM)

Until a month ago I also had Spyware Doctor Pro, but it wasn't placed in Start, and I didn't renew the license - I will rather recommend the FREE Spyware Terminator!

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General Software Discussion / Re: What do you think of PCTools' Spyware Doctor?

« Last post by Curt on August 17, 2007, 01:30 AM »

I have a Add-Aware 2007 Plus license, but doesn't even have the program installed, because it was too annoying.

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General Software Discussion / Outpost Suite 2008 BETA

« Last post by Curt on August 16, 2007, 05:01 PM »

For your information:

***************
The new beta version of Outpost Security Suite Pro 2008 has just been released to the public for testing.

This version supports the following platforms: Windows Vista (32 and 64-bit editions), Windows XP (32 and 64-bit editions), Windows 2003 Server (32 and 64-bit editions), Windows 2000 (SP3 and above).

A description of this first public beta is available at the Agnitum blog: http://agnitumblog.blogspot.com/

The beta may be obtained here: http://www.agnitum.c...suite/vista-beta.php

We will soon set up a special forum to discuss the new beta.

Happy testing!
***************

-Agnitum Security Products Update Notification

The current beta version is not final and has the following limitations. At the same time, we expect the next public beta release to incorporate all the missing features:

Web Control module (packing tools such as web content control, ad blocker, active content, ID Block, suspicious sites access monitor) is not included.

Real-time email attachments scanner is disabled.

Antispam module is not currently available.

Interface is available in English only.

Compatibility issues with third-party NDIS filters under Windows Vista (network monitor software, other security software).

We encourage you to help us improve the product while it's still in the beta process. Jump right in and participate in our public beta.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Shortcut hotkeys

« Last post by Curt on August 16, 2007, 01:21 AM »

I've got this kicking around somewhere already,

-Darwin (August 16, 2007, 12:37 AM)

Need some organizing? 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Google now includes StarOffice as a free download!

« Last post by Curt on August 15, 2007, 01:25 PM »

The Star in Google's Office

Joe Wilcox (www.microsoft-watch.com):

Ho. Ho. StarOffice now comes with Google Pack. Is it really a big deal?
 
Another reason I hate vacations is that all the exciting news—such as SCO, Novell and Unix—seems to pour out together. Now, it's Google and Sun kissing in a tree.

StarOffice is now included with Google Pack, the oddball collection of free software. StarOffice brings the collection's number to 13. Will that be Google's and Sun's lucky number? Yes and no is the answer.

Quick recap: In late 2005, Google and Sun cut a technology agreement that generated all kinds of speculation about a StarOffice distribution deal. The rumors came to naught. Google instead developed its own online products. Google Docs and Spreadsheets is more suited to the company's Web business.

So, what does it all mean?

Reasons why this is no big deal:

• OpenOffice already is available for free.
  
• Microsoft offers Office Trials, for which there is a high conversion to the paid version.
  
• Works 9 will be free in an ad-supported version.
  
• Many productivity suite functions are commoditized elsewhere, such as e-mail, personal accounting and photo slide show software.

This could be a very big deal, if:

• StarOffice is distributed for free, to anyone, anywhere.
  
• Google and Sun extend StarOffice capabilities through Web services, such as online collaboration, e-mail and search keywords (e.g., ad-supported software).
  
• Office Trial conversions decline—a likely consumer and small business market scenario for OEM preloads.
  
• Dell includes StarOffice on new PCs as part of its Google distribution deal.
  
• Google and Sun expand their relationship to include search, server and storage capabilities.

The more immediate risk isn't Microsoft but Corel—or even OpenOffice. Easy and free distribution of commercial StarOffice would likely negatively impact open-source OpenOffice, including future development.

Where Microsoft wins is distribution of the commercial Sun software, rather than its open-source software. Open-source advocates should consider the Google-Sun deal as a foreboding occurrence.

-Joe Wilcox

http://www.microsoft...WRSS02129TX1K0000535

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General Software Discussion / Re: Shortcut hotkeys

« Last post by Curt on August 15, 2007, 10:40 AM »

None that I know of. Fifteen years ago you could use "Pause/Break", but not on XP, I think. Today I use Ctrl+Shift+S, but this hotkey comes from Webshots, not from XP.

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General Software Discussion / Shortcut hotkeys

« Last post by Curt on August 15, 2007, 08:38 AM »

Two years ago TechRepublic made a list of hotkeys. In their newest mail to their members it seems they really didn't had anything to tell, I guess, so they've re-launched the (.PDF) lists again. I will try to attach them in HotKeys.zip, 786 KB.

• 98 keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Word 2003
  
• 85 keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Excel
  
• 80+ keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Outlook
  
• 50+keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Outlook Express
  
• 50+ keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft PowerPoint
  
• 70+ keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Access
  
• 200+ keyboard shortcuts for Lotus Notes
  
• 90+ keyboard shortcuts for Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0 for Windows
  
• 100+ keyboard shortcuts for TextPad
  
• 70+ keyboard shortcuts for Mozilla Firefox
  
• 60 keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
  
• 70+ keyboard shortcuts for Apple Mac OS X
  
• 50+ keyboard shortcuts for Windows XP

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Free computer help online (tune-ups, customization, etc)

« Last post by Curt on August 15, 2007, 01:42 AM »

... antivirus which doesnt allow for ignoring files..

-tomos (August 14, 2007, 06:04 PM)

Yes, CrossLoop really is spyware... and we want it to be!    But, really, tomos, anti-virus that doesn't allow for ignoring and trusting files? Ehhmm... is it time to look for another solution?

Speaking of CrossLoop: quote from today's "alert" from Gizmo:

2.1 Free Remote Control Utility Offers Ease of Use

I'm impressed with CrossLoop. It's the easiest way yet to remotely control a distant PC. Before you get your hopes up, let me say that it is no substitute for products like LogMeIn or PCAnywhere, both of which allow you to login to a remote PC without anyone in attendance. By contrast, CrossLoop absolutely requires someone at the other end. If you can live with that limitation, CrossLoop may just what you have been looking for.

It works like this: The user on the remote PC runs CrossLoop and generates a random 12 digit key which they send to you by email, phone, whatever. You plug this key into a copy of CrossLoop running on your own PC and request a connection with the remote. If the remote user accepts the connection you then can take control of the remote PC and operate it through your keyboard and screen. At all times the user at the remote sees on his screen exactly what is happening.

That's pretty much standard remote computing, but it is the ease of use that makes CrossLoop different. No complex commands or firewall configuration are needed, just the ability to follow simple on-screen instructions. CrossLoop is really a smart front-end to the open source utility TightVNC. It supports 128 bit Blowfish encrypted connections and unlike the free version of LogMeIn, allows for two-way file transfers between the client and host PCs. Unlike Windows Remote Desktop, it will run on any PC from Windows 98 onwards. Just the thing for helping a friend with a PC problem, remote support or remote user training.

Thanks to subscriber Mike Pasternack for the suggestion. Freeware, Windows 98 and later, 2.28MB

http://www.crossloop.com

-Gizmo

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Free computer help online (tune-ups, customization, etc)

« Last post by Curt on August 14, 2007, 05:59 PM »

2: I use CrossLoop, a new free remote assistance program that encrypts all communication with 128 bit encryption. It is not hosted by SF but does use VNC.

-Brandon

-wreckedcarzz (May 03, 2007, 05:21 PM)

CrossLoop was presented on PodTech:


http://www.podtech.n...amily-with-crossloop

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General Software Discussion / Re: Photo panorama creation

« Last post by Curt on August 13, 2007, 05:52 PM »

FREE Panorama Viewer (updated today):
Details:
http://www.wpanorama...m/exescreenshots.php

from Snapfiles:


from Homepage:

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General Software Discussion / Re: Do you know a good image viewer with CMYK support ?

« Last post by Curt on August 12, 2007, 07:58 AM »

Man, am I mystified!

Right-clicking the test picture and Saving Target As (JPG) it will display the thumb in Explorer with the "crabby colors", but opening it in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer will display the correct (I assume) colors!!:





I don't have any genuine CMYK images, so I don't know the answer to the original question, but it seems you should try Windows Picture and Fax Viewer"!
 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Do you know a good image viewer with CMYK support ?

« Last post by Curt on August 12, 2007, 03:56 AM »

This (too) is making me curious: How can I test a picture that Windows cannot find? If I click the test picture, it will disappear, only leaving a little red cross ("picture is missing"). If I right-click it > "Save as...", Windows will say it cannot find any file and Windows Help will ask where to find "C:\WINDOWS\System32\mshtml.hlp".

And just looking at the test picture, it has the same colours as the "crappy colors" picture!





This is all confusing to me!