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May 4, 2002
Samsung 151B 15" TFT review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 8:43:31 PM
TweakNews.net brings a Samsung 15inch TFT to the table. I don't care what anyone says. I will prob always think that CFTs are better than LCDs.
After trying out this beautiful TFT from Samsung, my eyes have never been as comfortable. The eyestrain is gone, and for one thing, productivity is up. I never knew how much uncomfortable CRT monitors are after you have been away from using them for a week. Visiting a friend's place, I had to use his computer for a bit and yes, he owned a 19" CRT monitor. Even with the refresh rate pumped to 85Hz, I felt a little qweasy after only 20 minutes of use and had to leave after a half an hour. My eyes just couldn't take it. I don't know whether it was the radiation from the monitor, or just the fuzziness of the text, but I just wanted to go home and use the TFT again.
After trying out this beautiful TFT from Samsung, my eyes have never been as comfortable. The eyestrain is gone, and for one thing, productivity is up. I never knew how much uncomfortable CRT monitors are after you have been away from using them for a week. Visiting a friend's place, I had to use his computer for a bit and yes, he owned a 19" CRT monitor. Even with the refresh rate pumped to 85Hz, I felt a little qweasy after only 20 minutes of use and had to leave after a half an hour. My eyes just couldn't take it. I don't know whether it was the radiation from the monitor, or just the fuzziness of the text, but I just wanted to go home and use the TFT again.
MSI 845 Ultra Review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 7:50:50 PM
Viper's Lair has a review of the MSI 845 Ultra
I have recently had the chance of getting the MSI 845 Ultra-ARU motherboard and to say the least, I'm very impressed. As you probably know, MSI is at the forefront of the motherboard and video card sector, and the 845 Ultra-ARU is includes everything the end user would want or need.
I have recently had the chance of getting the MSI 845 Ultra-ARU motherboard and to say the least, I'm very impressed. As you probably know, MSI is at the forefront of the motherboard and video card sector, and the 845 Ultra-ARU is includes everything the end user would want or need.
Windows Security Guide
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 7:48:39 PM
Tech Help Center has a guide up for windows security.
Tech Help Center has compiled a list of some necessary programs to secure your Windows computer. Together, these programs fulfill almost all security functions that you will need to perform on your computer. This is the first Windows Security Guide. As new programs are released, or existing programs are updated, we will be compiling updated Windows Security Guides.[PAGEBREAK]
Tech Help Center
Tech Help Center has compiled a list of some necessary programs to secure your Windows computer. Together, these programs fulfill almost all security functions that you will need to perform on your computer. This is the first Windows Security Guide. As new programs are released, or existing programs are updated, we will be compiling updated Windows Security Guides.[PAGEBREAK]
Tech Help Center
Speed Adjusting Fan Kit Review
Poster: Subjugation
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 4:12:34 PM
This product enables you to adjust your CPU fan to Low, Medium, or High speed depending on what you're doing at that time to reduce unnecessary noise. At $7.95 will it hold up to the test? Read the review here.
New Detonator (Nvidia) Drivers
Poster: Subjugation
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 4:02:53 PM
Some new beta detonator drivers have been found at Asus' FTP site. Remember, the drivers are in beta stage, so I don't recommend downloading these unless you feel comfortable with having uncompleted and potentially unstable drivers. [PAGEBREAK]
Read the article and get the link to the download site HERE
Read the article and get the link to the download site HERE
Test your video card for Warcraft 3
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 2:29:26 PM
Want to know if your video card will handle Warcraft 3? Blizzard just released a tool to determine that.[PAGEBREAK]
Direct to the download
Direct to the download
Sum of all Fears Preview
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 2:27:01 PM
When I read this, I just noticed the date: May 6th! Someone tell them they are a couple of days off.
The Sum of All Fears game is scheduled to be released to coincide with film at the end of the month, and like the film, will reinvent some of the Clancy universe. Jack Ryan, now played by Ben Affleck who is taking over the role from Harrison Ford, is not only younger, but is now a CIA analyst instead of the agencies director. None of this really alters the game, but other Clancy characters, like John Clark, also return in less lofty positions. Instead of being the commander of international anti-terrorist operation, "Rainbow" -- the actual "Rainbow Six" -- Clark is back in his old job as leader of a domestic anti-terrorist team.[PAGEBREAK]
GameSpy has more
The Sum of All Fears game is scheduled to be released to coincide with film at the end of the month, and like the film, will reinvent some of the Clancy universe. Jack Ryan, now played by Ben Affleck who is taking over the role from Harrison Ford, is not only younger, but is now a CIA analyst instead of the agencies director. None of this really alters the game, but other Clancy characters, like John Clark, also return in less lofty positions. Instead of being the commander of international anti-terrorist operation, "Rainbow" -- the actual "Rainbow Six" -- Clark is back in his old job as leader of a domestic anti-terrorist team.[PAGEBREAK]
GameSpy has more
Witty Grey Case Review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 2:17:39 PM
I just got out of my chem final which sux0red. Anyway, AMDZone has a review of a very cheap case. Those are the kind of cases I buy for normal use. Nothing special.
0.11 Micro Ram
Poster: Subjugation
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 3:03:56 AM
The following is from an article taken from Digitimes.com
Following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in March, Taiwan-based Winbond Electronics announced on May 2 the signing of a definitive agreement to license 11-nanometer DRAM technology from Infineon Technologies.
The contract, signed by Winbond president C.C. Chang and Infineon general manager of memory products Harald Eggers, states that Winbond will manufacture commodity DRAM for Infineon using 0.11-micron processing, Winbond said in a statement. Infineon will begin transferring technology to Winbonds 8-inch facilities in Hsinchu in May, while installation of key 0.11-micron technology equipment will begin in the fourth quarter. Pilot wafer production is scheduled for January 2003, the statement said.
The two companies expect to reach 0.11-micron volume production within a year, by May 2003, Winbond reported. In the interim, Winbond will send its engineers to Infineon in Germany for training, while Infineon engineers will provide initial manufacturing support at Winbonds plant in Taiwan, said the Taiwan DRAM maker.
This cooperation between Infineon and Winbond comes just after the signing of a non-binding MOU between Infineon and Taiwan-based memory maker Nanya Technology. Infineon is plowing ahead with expansion plans in the wake of the cancelled deal between rivals Micron Technology and Hynix Semiconductor.
Following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in March, Taiwan-based Winbond Electronics announced on May 2 the signing of a definitive agreement to license 11-nanometer DRAM technology from Infineon Technologies.
The contract, signed by Winbond president C.C. Chang and Infineon general manager of memory products Harald Eggers, states that Winbond will manufacture commodity DRAM for Infineon using 0.11-micron processing, Winbond said in a statement. Infineon will begin transferring technology to Winbonds 8-inch facilities in Hsinchu in May, while installation of key 0.11-micron technology equipment will begin in the fourth quarter. Pilot wafer production is scheduled for January 2003, the statement said.
The two companies expect to reach 0.11-micron volume production within a year, by May 2003, Winbond reported. In the interim, Winbond will send its engineers to Infineon in Germany for training, while Infineon engineers will provide initial manufacturing support at Winbonds plant in Taiwan, said the Taiwan DRAM maker.
This cooperation between Infineon and Winbond comes just after the signing of a non-binding MOU between Infineon and Taiwan-based memory maker Nanya Technology. Infineon is plowing ahead with expansion plans in the wake of the cancelled deal between rivals Micron Technology and Hynix Semiconductor.
UT 2003 Demo, Leaked???
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 2:50:08 AM
I was browsing around and caught this:
Well, there is a lot of controversy right now with the UT2003 demo and videos that have been leaked. If anyone has the original zip file with the demo, contact me as soon as possible. One day, the links were everywhere and the next, they've vanished off the net. The original link I found to the demo was over here, it looks like the article was edited though, the whole content pertaining to the demo is erased. Go figure.[PAGEBREAK]
I have talked to a couple people on EfNet who continue to rave about how great the demo (beta?) is. Personally, the zip I got crashed my system not even 5 seconds into the game. However, the installer and file dates all seemed to be legit. The zip's filesize was around 150MB. I don't think there is more than one version of the demo floating around, so it looks like some people are having luck with the one that was found. The demo was apparently also not designed for the public, it was supposed to be a corporate version. (?? meaning, for beta testers? internal? i'm not sure... but these guys have the CoOp version)
What is interesting is that the links to the demo's were posted on dedicated UT2003 sites, but nothing is in the archives of ISONews.com of anything being released (???). The demo was also not packed with any .nfo file. I do know that the file is really out there, because I downloaded it... and after crashing my system, erased it. I figured I'd wait until the official demo came out in a month, and when I'd have time to upgrade. Also assuming that the links would be all over the place, so I would be able to provide something for you guys. Gimmie time, as soon as I get my hands on a link, it's going public. And there were links all over the place for a hot second, now we just need to refind them and offer a link. There are also screenshots from the demo all over the place.
To the source luke!
Well, there is a lot of controversy right now with the UT2003 demo and videos that have been leaked. If anyone has the original zip file with the demo, contact me as soon as possible. One day, the links were everywhere and the next, they've vanished off the net. The original link I found to the demo was over here, it looks like the article was edited though, the whole content pertaining to the demo is erased. Go figure.[PAGEBREAK]
I have talked to a couple people on EfNet who continue to rave about how great the demo (beta?) is. Personally, the zip I got crashed my system not even 5 seconds into the game. However, the installer and file dates all seemed to be legit. The zip's filesize was around 150MB. I don't think there is more than one version of the demo floating around, so it looks like some people are having luck with the one that was found. The demo was apparently also not designed for the public, it was supposed to be a corporate version. (?? meaning, for beta testers? internal? i'm not sure... but these guys have the CoOp version)
What is interesting is that the links to the demo's were posted on dedicated UT2003 sites, but nothing is in the archives of ISONews.com of anything being released (???). The demo was also not packed with any .nfo file. I do know that the file is really out there, because I downloaded it... and after crashing my system, erased it. I figured I'd wait until the official demo came out in a month, and when I'd have time to upgrade. Also assuming that the links would be all over the place, so I would be able to provide something for you guys. Gimmie time, as soon as I get my hands on a link, it's going public. And there were links all over the place for a hot second, now we just need to refind them and offer a link. There are also screenshots from the demo all over the place.
To the source luke!
Star Wars Galaxy Beta
Poster: Subjugation
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 2:46:43 AM
This much-anticipated MMORPG in development by Sony and LucasArts is starting it's first stage of beta. Click Here for Details.
Another couple of reviews
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 4, 2002 at 2:24:34 AM
Two more reviews of schtuff.
CPU3D, Asus P4S533
Asus has responded, by being among the first to release a P4 motherboard which uses the SiS 645DX chipset. It's SiS's latest chispet designed for Pentium 4 processors. It offers the very latest in new technologies such as the DDR333 and SiS MuTIOL, it also has official support for 533FSB processors when they become available.
Active-Dardware, yet another Ti 4400 review from Visiontek
With each new generation of Nvidia graphics cards, new technology has been unleashed on the market. With the advent of the GeForce 3, that technology was the NV20 GPU. Now, it's the GeForce 4 that has taken center-stage, and with it, the NV25 GPU on the Titanium series of this graphic card.
CPU3D, Asus P4S533
Asus has responded, by being among the first to release a P4 motherboard which uses the SiS 645DX chipset. It's SiS's latest chispet designed for Pentium 4 processors. It offers the very latest in new technologies such as the DDR333 and SiS MuTIOL, it also has official support for 533FSB processors when they become available.
Active-Dardware, yet another Ti 4400 review from Visiontek
With each new generation of Nvidia graphics cards, new technology has been unleashed on the market. With the advent of the GeForce 3, that technology was the NV20 GPU. Now, it's the GeForce 4 that has taken center-stage, and with it, the NV25 GPU on the Titanium series of this graphic card.
May 3, 2002
3DLabs: P10 VPU
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 9:27:24 PM
This is something of a follow up from the news I posted earlier. Here is the P10 Visual Processing Unit
3Dlabs intends to use the highly scalable Visual Processing Architecture in a variety of VPUs that are ideally suited to a range of market segments. Professional workstation graphics users are expected to have access to Visual Processing accelerators that offer impressive OpenGL® workstation application performance at very affordable prices. Gaming enthusiasts are anticipated to find VPU versions that lead in next-generation DirectX shader performance, enhancing this Christmas season's must-have titles. Digital photographers and video editors are expected to use VPU-enabled boards to accelerate the latest Adobe® Photoshop® filters and Premiere® effects.
3Dlabs intends to use the highly scalable Visual Processing Architecture in a variety of VPUs that are ideally suited to a range of market segments. Professional workstation graphics users are expected to have access to Visual Processing accelerators that offer impressive OpenGL® workstation application performance at very affordable prices. Gaming enthusiasts are anticipated to find VPU versions that lead in next-generation DirectX shader performance, enhancing this Christmas season's must-have titles. Digital photographers and video editors are expected to use VPU-enabled boards to accelerate the latest Adobe® Photoshop® filters and Premiere® effects.
Fingerprint Scanner
Poster: Subjugation
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 8:50:16 PM
A device created by Compaq allows you to logon to Windows with a simple fingerprint. It's either useless, or so useful it just APPEARS to be useless... Anyway, click HERE to check it out.
Via EPIA 5000 and 800
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:57:06 PM
The Inquirer has some sort of review up of the new Via platform.
I was hoping to get one of these, but that didn't happen.
Via hopes that very soon they may well be in a store/car/set-top-box/microwave/fridge/home internet gateway near you – it just depends what strange devices engineers from all walks of life can come up with.
I was hoping to get one of these, but that didn't happen.
Via hopes that very soon they may well be in a store/car/set-top-box/microwave/fridge/home internet gateway near you – it just depends what strange devices engineers from all walks of life can come up with.
Best Buy bans wireless registers
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:50:24 PM
Well, I wouldn't want my credit card numbers stole from Wi-Fi devices...
The Best Buy cash registers used a Wi-Fi network, which uses a standard known as 802.11b. It runs on three channels in the unregulated 2.4GHZ spectrum, which is also used by cordless phones, microwave ovens and many Bluetooth products. Because the information is transmitted through the air, a person can "capture" the information from the parking lot outside the store or anywhere within about 300 feet of the source. - CNET
The Best Buy cash registers used a Wi-Fi network, which uses a standard known as 802.11b. It runs on three channels in the unregulated 2.4GHZ spectrum, which is also used by cordless phones, microwave ovens and many Bluetooth products. Because the information is transmitted through the air, a person can "capture" the information from the parking lot outside the store or anywhere within about 300 feet of the source. - CNET
Another player in the GFX market: 3DLabs!!!
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:48:09 PM
3DLabs is re-entering the consumer GFX market again. This is good for everyone.
Graphics chipmaker 3DLabs plans to re-enter the consumer PC market this year, once the company's acquisition by sound card maker Creative Labs is completed, a company executive said.
3DLabs' current products are limited to graphics processors for workstations, high-end PCs used for demanding tasks such as graphics editing and scientific modeling.
But the company is convinced it has a winner with its new P10 design for graphics processors. The technology is likely to find its way into high-end graphics cards that will be sold under the Creative name, said John Schimpf, director of developer relations for 3Dlabs.
Graphics chipmaker 3DLabs plans to re-enter the consumer PC market this year, once the company's acquisition by sound card maker Creative Labs is completed, a company executive said.
3DLabs' current products are limited to graphics processors for workstations, high-end PCs used for demanding tasks such as graphics editing and scientific modeling.
But the company is convinced it has a winner with its new P10 design for graphics processors. The technology is likely to find its way into high-end graphics cards that will be sold under the Creative name, said John Schimpf, director of developer relations for 3Dlabs.
A couple more reviews
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:45:14 PM
Geforce Zone, Geforce 4 MX 460 review
Gamers around the globe have been very excited these past few months; this is because of NVIDIA’s awesome new GeForce4 series. With higher core and memory speeds, along with improved architectural efficiency and new features like the Accuview Antialiasing, the GeForce4 series delivers insane visual quality and frame rates that gamers have only dreamt about till now! Yeah, until they figure out that the GF4MX is a better GF2.
DeviantPC, Epox 8K3A (+Corsair PC2700 RAM) Review
In recent times Epox have moved to the forefront of motherboard manufacturers to take on the big boys, Asus and MSI. They are especially a hit with overclockers, pushing FSBs reaching over 200MHz in extreme cases. Obviously to hit these highs the boards they produce have to be rock stable, another great feature of the company's products.
Gamers around the globe have been very excited these past few months; this is because of NVIDIA’s awesome new GeForce4 series. With higher core and memory speeds, along with improved architectural efficiency and new features like the Accuview Antialiasing, the GeForce4 series delivers insane visual quality and frame rates that gamers have only dreamt about till now! Yeah, until they figure out that the GF4MX is a better GF2.
DeviantPC, Epox 8K3A (+Corsair PC2700 RAM) Review
In recent times Epox have moved to the forefront of motherboard manufacturers to take on the big boys, Asus and MSI. They are especially a hit with overclockers, pushing FSBs reaching over 200MHz in extreme cases. Obviously to hit these highs the boards they produce have to be rock stable, another great feature of the company's products.
Via C3 933mhz Review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:39:48 PM
Hexus.net has a review of the 933mhz offering from Via
Until recently the quest for a silent yet still cool PC was near impossible without the aid of watercooling or blowholes in every available orifice.
Now there is an alternative in the VIA C3 "ultra low power" CPU, but is it the answer to all our prayers or are there sacrifices which must be made?
Until recently the quest for a silent yet still cool PC was near impossible without the aid of watercooling or blowholes in every available orifice.
Now there is an alternative in the VIA C3 "ultra low power" CPU, but is it the answer to all our prayers or are there sacrifices which must be made?
Flash security bug!
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:32:04 PM
The exploit appears to have been independently discovered by Macromedia, which has already issued a fixed version of the Flash player, and by security software firm eEye Digital Security, which was credited last year with discovering and naming the Code Red virus.
Read More for the download...[PAGEBREAK]
Get the updated Flash here
ZDnet
Read More for the download...[PAGEBREAK]
Get the updated Flash here
ZDnet
School for vandals in college systems
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:27:58 PM
Yep, my school may be a tech school, but I'm like the only one that knows computers well on my floor. Everyone knows porn though.[PAGEBREAK]
In a presentation here at the CanSecWest security conference, David Dittrich, senior security engineer with the University of Washington, said that university politics and a lack of emphasis on computer security have made college networks rife with online piracy and hacking.
The networks "are a real fertile ground," Dittrich said in an interview after the presentation. "There is a responsibility that the universities are not meeting."
ZDnet
In a presentation here at the CanSecWest security conference, David Dittrich, senior security engineer with the University of Washington, said that university politics and a lack of emphasis on computer security have made college networks rife with online piracy and hacking.
The networks "are a real fertile ground," Dittrich said in an interview after the presentation. "There is a responsibility that the universities are not meeting."
ZDnet
Max Reboot shutting its doors (almost)
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:24:32 PM
That sux0rs that all these tech sites are shutting down. I know how it feels with school and everything though.[PAGEBREAK]
Well, I sent out a communique to the MR staff a little while ago and they should all be aware of this by now. I've decided to basically shutdown MaxReboot. Not because we are having money issues or legal issues. But because I'm having severe personal issues happening in my life. I've basically outgrown MaxReboot and it has become just too much for me to handle. My personal life with my fiance has turned very sour, due in large of the amount of time I need to spend on MR every day and I need to fix this asap. I also need to concentrate my efforts on schooling. I need to finish my computer engineering degree.
Seems that this has become a weekly trend on the web now a days. Tech web sites shutting down... But MR is not really shutting down for say ...
I will be transfering the domain to http://www.EnvyNews.com. My good pal Neil Yates runs this fine website and was a clear as water choice for me. He has updated quality reviews almost every day. Great news and a super staff. Hopefully you will find a new home there! I will also be transfering the Forums user database to Neil. This will mean that you will not need to reregister and I hope you will treat him as good as you have treated MR in past.
Everyone out there that helped make MR what it was today; I'm eternelly grateful and impressed by the amount of work and dedication you have put into MR. You all know who you are, especially: Ace, Paps, Earthman, BigO, Kingbob, Efish, Sid, AG, Brandon, Digital Oracle, Bull, etc ... Huge praise to you all!!!
The transfer will be done tomorrow and may take a couple of days to take in effect. In the mean time, check out Envy News and I'll see you there!!!
Regards,
Christian Glandon
Webmaster and Owner of MaxReboot.com
Max Reboot
Well, I sent out a communique to the MR staff a little while ago and they should all be aware of this by now. I've decided to basically shutdown MaxReboot. Not because we are having money issues or legal issues. But because I'm having severe personal issues happening in my life. I've basically outgrown MaxReboot and it has become just too much for me to handle. My personal life with my fiance has turned very sour, due in large of the amount of time I need to spend on MR every day and I need to fix this asap. I also need to concentrate my efforts on schooling. I need to finish my computer engineering degree.
Seems that this has become a weekly trend on the web now a days. Tech web sites shutting down... But MR is not really shutting down for say ...
I will be transfering the domain to http://www.EnvyNews.com. My good pal Neil Yates runs this fine website and was a clear as water choice for me. He has updated quality reviews almost every day. Great news and a super staff. Hopefully you will find a new home there! I will also be transfering the Forums user database to Neil. This will mean that you will not need to reregister and I hope you will treat him as good as you have treated MR in past.
Everyone out there that helped make MR what it was today; I'm eternelly grateful and impressed by the amount of work and dedication you have put into MR. You all know who you are, especially: Ace, Paps, Earthman, BigO, Kingbob, Efish, Sid, AG, Brandon, Digital Oracle, Bull, etc ... Huge praise to you all!!!
The transfer will be done tomorrow and may take a couple of days to take in effect. In the mean time, check out Envy News and I'll see you there!!!
Regards,
Christian Glandon
Webmaster and Owner of MaxReboot.com
Max Reboot
DOOOOOOM 3 Anounced!!!!!!!!
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:13:30 PM
Let's all here a little w00t for this:
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- id Software(TM) and Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI - news) announced today that Activision will be the worldwide licensed distributor for DOOM III(TM), the latest installment in one of the most successful franchises in PC gaming history. Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM III draws players into the most frightening and gripping 3D gaming experience ever created. DOOM III is currently in development for the PC by id Software and will debut at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Activision's booth #1224 in the South Hall.[PAGEBREAK]
Yahhhhhoooooohoooo
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- id Software(TM) and Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI - news) announced today that Activision will be the worldwide licensed distributor for DOOM III(TM), the latest installment in one of the most successful franchises in PC gaming history. Built on id's revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM III draws players into the most frightening and gripping 3D gaming experience ever created. DOOM III is currently in development for the PC by id Software and will debut at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Activision's booth #1224 in the South Hall.[PAGEBREAK]
Yahhhhhoooooohoooo
Screw Star Wars, Spider Man is here TODAY!!
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:10:50 PM
Remember everyone, Spider Man comes out today. I'm going to see it today or tomorrow. w00t!
Abit AT7 Review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:09:09 PM
Motherboards.org has their review of the AT7.
Hot off the presses and into our labs comes the latest and most innovative motherboard to hit the market in almost 10 years. The ABIT MAX dares to go where no board has gone before and is the first motherboard to be completely Legacy free. This is taking a risky leap into the future for the company, as no one yet knows how the public will receive this board.
Hot off the presses and into our labs comes the latest and most innovative motherboard to hit the market in almost 10 years. The ABIT MAX dares to go where no board has gone before and is the first motherboard to be completely Legacy free. This is taking a risky leap into the future for the company, as no one yet knows how the public will receive this board.
eVGA giving away a Ti 4400
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:07:09 PM
Click here for details
Contest #28 will run from 5/1/2002 to 5/31/2002 - to be considered vaild, all entries must be received by the end of business on 5/31/2002
Contest #28 will run from 5/1/2002 to 5/31/2002 - to be considered vaild, all entries must be received by the end of business on 5/31/2002
Ti 4200 Review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 7:03:06 PM
Beyond 3D has a review of the Ti 4200 Okay, That's it! I'm getting one of these things already. My birthday is in 2 DAYS! Ohh, anyway...
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is based on the NV25 chip, the same chip as the other Ti cards, which means that the 4200 brings all the DirectX8.1 functionality as well. The main differences between the Ti 4200 and the others is in the core clock speed and the memory clock and configurations. There are two variants of the Ti 4200 to be made available, both having a core clock speed of 250Mhz (50Mhz lower than that of the high end Ti 4600), but one will be available with 64MB of 250Mhz DDR Ram and another with 128MB of 222Mhz DDR RAM (in BGA form). It’s expected that the US prices for these boards will be in the order of $179 for the 64MB board and $199 for the 128MB board; I’m told the UK price of the 64MB board is to be in the region of £160 to £180 (inc. VAT); however, remember this is nVIDIA’s estimate and it’s up to the board vendors to decide on final pricing.
The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is based on the NV25 chip, the same chip as the other Ti cards, which means that the 4200 brings all the DirectX8.1 functionality as well. The main differences between the Ti 4200 and the others is in the core clock speed and the memory clock and configurations. There are two variants of the Ti 4200 to be made available, both having a core clock speed of 250Mhz (50Mhz lower than that of the high end Ti 4600), but one will be available with 64MB of 250Mhz DDR Ram and another with 128MB of 222Mhz DDR RAM (in BGA form). It’s expected that the US prices for these boards will be in the order of $179 for the 64MB board and $199 for the 128MB board; I’m told the UK price of the 64MB board is to be in the region of £160 to £180 (inc. VAT); however, remember this is nVIDIA’s estimate and it’s up to the board vendors to decide on final pricing.
.NET security problems
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 6:59:37 PM
Score another one for the .GNU peeps. Microsoft should educate its partners more.[PAGEBREAK]
H.D. Moore, a hacker and senior security analyst for Digital Defense, told attendees of the CanSecWest security conference here that the .Net Framework could nearly eliminate some types of vulnerabilities that plague Microsoft products today, but that the server software is still easy to misconfigure, especially since much of the documentation teaches insecure programming.
"It doesn't make a difference how secure products are initially, but how you program them, that counts," Moore said. "And developers are being told the wrong things to do in a lot of situations."
Read More at ZDnet
H.D. Moore, a hacker and senior security analyst for Digital Defense, told attendees of the CanSecWest security conference here that the .Net Framework could nearly eliminate some types of vulnerabilities that plague Microsoft products today, but that the server software is still easy to misconfigure, especially since much of the documentation teaches insecure programming.
"It doesn't make a difference how secure products are initially, but how you program them, that counts," Moore said. "And developers are being told the wrong things to do in a lot of situations."
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MS wants to crush real, testimony of the states
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 3, 2002 at 3:13:33 PM
I'm sure this case will be more and more drawn out as time passes.
Nine states seeking stiff antitrust sanctions against the software giant cited a Jan. 3, 1999, e-mail to Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates outlining a plan to use the dominant Windows operating system to promote Microsoft's Netshow media streaming software over that offered by RealNetworks.
Microsoft executive Anthony Bay urged Gates to "reposition streaming media battle from Netshow vs. Real to Windows vs. Real" and "follow the (Internet Explorer) strategy wherever appropriate."[PAGEBREAK]
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Nine states seeking stiff antitrust sanctions against the software giant cited a Jan. 3, 1999, e-mail to Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates outlining a plan to use the dominant Windows operating system to promote Microsoft's Netshow media streaming software over that offered by RealNetworks.
Microsoft executive Anthony Bay urged Gates to "reposition streaming media battle from Netshow vs. Real to Windows vs. Real" and "follow the (Internet Explorer) strategy wherever appropriate."[PAGEBREAK]
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