Screenshot Captor - Mouser - Software - DonationCoder.com

If you do any technical documentation on the Windows platform then you NEED Screenshot Captor... Download it, use it, thank me later.

Screenshot Captor - Mouser - Software - DonationCoder.com

"Screenshot Captor is a program for taking screenshots on your computer. It's different from other screenshot utilis in several notable ways"

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Ubuntu Laptop - Fully Supported & Configured Linux Laptops | LinuxCertified

Ubuntu Laptop - Fully Supported & Configured Linux Laptops | LinuxCertified:

"LinuxCertified Inc, a leading provider of Linux laptops, today announced its next generation laptops optimised for engineering and scientific community. Powered with Ubuntu 7.04, these laptops focus on high performance and scalability. The laptops come pre-configured with many of the common tools used by technical users."

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AppleInsider | Up next for Apple: the return of the Newton

I had a feeling this would happen... With the resounding success of the iPhone (and it's glaring resemblance to its distance ancestor the Apple Newton) -- it was just a matter of time before this amazing (and ahead of its time) product was resurrected. The addition of the multi-touch technology will really bring this to the masses if / when it comes out. I could never use that darn stylus... I have hands like small shovels.

AppleInsider | Up next for Apple: the return of the Newton

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globeandmail.com: Taxman goes browsing on eBay

Death and Taxes... Looks like Canada -- one of the most taxed countries in the World is going to need to fork over a bit more income once Harper and his cronies get their claws into eBay.ca. I suppose it's only fair but it's one less way to 'stick it to the man'.

globeandmail.com: Taxman goes browsing on eBay

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Internet Uses 9.4% of U.S. Electricity, According to Uclue Research

Wow! That is a lot of juice!!!

Internet Uses 9.4% of U.S. Electricity, According to Uclue Research

So, like, should they start building hybrid monitors now?

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Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay | CNET News.com

Microsoft breathes new life into XP... I guess Vista isn't getting the uptake MSFT expected...

Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay | CNET News.com:

"Large PC manufacturers were slated to have to stop selling XP after January 31. However, they have successfully lobbied Microsoft to allow them to continue selling PCs with all flavors of Windows XP preloaded until June 30, a further five months. Microsoft also plans to keep XP on retail shelves longer and will allow computer makers in emerging markets to build machines with Windows XP Starter Edition until June 2010."

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Microsoft Investigates Blocked Patch Updates in XP

OK, well, this doesn't sound too good :-(

Microsoft Investigates Blocked Patch Updates in XP:

"Microsoft officials say they are investigating reports that files the company deployed this summer prevent Windows XP users who run a built-in 'repair' function from installing as many as 80 of the company's latest security patches."

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Ubuntu 7.10 Beta Release | Ubuntu

The Beta of Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) has been released! As some of you may know, I've turfed Vista in favor of Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) and haven't really looked back. I will wait for the final release of 7.10 before upgrading (ETA end of Oct) but I will probably take the plunge ON release date. I am so impressed at what they've managed to accomplish with this distribution... I've been installing various flavors of GNU/Linux for years now and this is simply the most 'friendly' and usable of the bunch in my opinion.

Ubuntu 7.10 Beta Release | Ubuntu

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Cobian Backup

New Version of Cobian Backup -- simply the best freeware PC backup for the Windows market (IMHO). I cannot stress the importance of backups enough and they is the key to make it simple and efficient. Lots of powerful features for the geekiest of us as well so no one is left in the cold.

FileForum | Cobian Backup

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Busy day of diverse topics

While scanning the various feeds and sites, I've noted many stories and software updates today... Have a great weekend!

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DreamScenes RTM dated July 19 - istartedsomething

Finally -- MSFT released something for Vista Ultimate (Poker is fun but...)

DreamScenes RTM dated July 19 - istartedsomething

So when do we get PowerToys guys?!?!

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Microsoft Excel : Calculation Issue Update

This is a serious issue in Excel 2007 -- if your job depends on calculations you must read this!

Microsoft Excel : Calculation Issue Update

Background
Yesterday evening we were alerted to an issue in Excel 2007 (and Excel Services 2007) involving calculation of numbers around 65,535. The first example that we heard about was =77.1*850, but it became clear from our testing as well as additional reports that this was just one instance where Excel 2007 would return a value of 100,000 instead of 65,535. The majority of these additional reports were focused on multiplication (ex. =5.1*12850; =10.2*6425; =20.4*3212.5 ), but our testing showed that this really didn't have anything do to with multiplication - it manifested itself with many but not all calculations in Excel that should have resulted in 65,535 (=65535*1 and =16383.75*4 worked for instance). Further testing showed a similar phenomenon with 65,536 as well. This issue only exists in Excel 2007, not previous versions.

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Why Microsoft must abandon Vista to save itself | Tech news blog - CNET News.com

This article is pretty hard on MSFT -- what do you think?

Why Microsoft must abandon Vista to save itself | Tech news blog - CNET News.com:

"While Vista was originally touted by Microsoft as the operating system savior we've all been waiting for, it has turned out to be one of the biggest blunders in technology. With a host of issues that are inexcusable and features that are taken from the Mac OS X and Linux playbook, Microsoft has once again lost sight of what we really want."

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How to fix Vista's network bottlenecks | APC Magazine

Interesting article... I've had lots of issues transferring files over the network when using Vista. I may try this at some point.

How to fix Vista's network bottlenecks | APC Magazine

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