AMD has released their fastest X2 processor to date. It’s the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0GHz with 2 x 1MB L2 Cache and Socket AM2 architecture. This thing will run fast and hot, but if you have the bucks and the need for speed, you’d better check it out:
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Musings on Mozilla, Linux, Apple, and open source software
Posted in February 2007 …
Mozilla Links gets an Update!
The Mozilla Links site has received a facelift and now sports a new visual theme and some better features. Check it out! 
Also, Firefox 2.0.0.2 should be out by Feb. 27th now. This according to the wiki here.
Virtual PC 2007 RTM Available
Microsoft Virtual PC is a program that allows you to run an operating system in a virtual environment concurrently with your native OS on the same computer. The virtual OS doesn’t affect your computer or native OS in any way. Here’s a couple links to check out:
IntelliPoint 6.1 Mouse Software
The new Microsoft IntelliPoint mouse software is available for download. This enables access to many cuztomized features for different mice. You can choose the type of mouse you have and then it will install the related package. It’s free and works for Vista.
WinSuperSite Windows 7 FAQ
This is a really interesting FAQ put together by Paul Thurrott on the Windows SuperSite. Check it out here:
Google Gmail Open to Everyone!
Okay, there has been much speculation as to when this was finally going to happen and now it looks like it has. For real this time. I only say that because there have been some rumors a few times that Gmail was open to the public, but they proved false until now. If you go here:
You can click the link “Sign Up for Gmail” and register for an account. A couple things to note. If you already have a Google account for something like Calendar or another service, you already have Gmail. And vise-versa, once you sign up for Gmail you have access to all of Google’s services like: Calendar, Photos, Docs & Spreadsheets, and Groups.
I guess Google still considers Gmail in Beta since they continue to have the tag on their logo. They add features periodically and sometimes, although very rarely, Gmail will not respond. So once it’s considered out of beta it will be nice
Well there you go, sign up for Gmail!
Here’s the features: About Gmail
(I also recommend Google Talk to serve as your new mail notifier.)
You’ll get integrated search, almost 3GB of space, chat, mobile access and a free email account where you don’t have to delete! Enjoy.
Windows Downloads
I was just checking out Microsoft’s download center and they’ve got some good stuff on there.
Download Center – Windows Vista
Here’s a really cool program I found:
Microsoft PhotoInfo 1.0 – gives you enhanced abilities to edit metadata in photos.
Firefox 2.0.0.2 & Thunderbird 1.5.0.10
It looks like the tentative date for these two security updates will be Wednesday February 21st. Both releases will address various bugs and security issues. Firefox’s update will include more stability for Windows Vista. Their smoke-tests passed so that’s good news as well.
Source: Mozilla Wiki
Downloads: Mozilla FTP
Firefox 3 (Gran Paradiso) Alpha 2 Available
Mozilla has released its second Alpha iteration of Firefox 3 or “Gran Paradiso” for testing. Mozilla plans on having Firefox 3 released by the end of 2007 with a highly advanced graphics rendering engine called Cairo. The Gecko 1.9 engine is in place and this provides full web standards compatibility by passing the Acid2 test by the Web Standards Project.
So basically if you want to download it and mess around with web standards you can, but you won’t find anything terribly interesting about it. It’s safe to say that once Mozilla gets their base code updated for Acid2 and integration of all of their new features, they’ll begin testing beta builds.
You can check out the download here:
Windows Vista SP1 Codename “Fiji”
According to various sources and tech news sites, the first service pack for Windows Vista will be available at the end of this year 2007. This service pack will address any major bugs, issues, and compatibility problems along with fit and finish in how the OS functions. Likely what will happen is that SP1 will clear up any bones of contention with people who refuse to upgrade until the bugs are worked out. There is also speculation that the service pack will include an ability to implement WinFS on top of NTFS. Therefore, it won’t be a file system based on WinFS but it might give us some abilities like virtual folders etc.
Source: OSNews
