Software

Microsoft Giving Away Vista Ultimate, With a Catch

Dec 12, 2007   4 am
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windows_logo Microsoft is giving away copies of Vista Ultimate and Office if you will let the Vole closely monitor how you use the software.

While the more cynical amongst us might think that Vole can’t sell its software and so is giving it away, the deal is part of Microsoft’s Feedback programme.

According to its website, the Feedback Program allows you to connect directly with the Windows product team using your computer.

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Security

Free ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware for 24-Hours

Nov 14, 2007   12 am
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firewall_100x95_rgb Hurry, free anti-spyware protection from ZoneAlarm, a $29.99 value. Promotion runs till Nov 14th 5pm PST.

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP - News), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, is today advising PC users to immediately update their Microsoft Windows operating systems, Internet Explorer 7 browser and all security programs to thwart new vulnerabilities that may allow a hacker to gain control of a PC. The company also announced a special 24-hour promotion whereby consumers can download ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware, a $29.95 value, for free at http://www.zonealarm.com/patchtuesday .

For the next 24-hours, Check Point will give away ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware free of charge. Users must provide a valid email address (one product per email address). The offer expires at 7 a.m. PST 5 pm PST on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The company also is currently offering a free download of its brand-new ZoneAlarm ForceField virtual browser, another layer of protection available to consumers.

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Linux

openSUSE 10.3 RC1 Released

Sep 21, 2007   11 am
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suse_logo After quite a few rebuilds and testing, the openSUSE team announces that 10.3 RC1 is now ready and available for download.

The team consider this release to be feature complete, stable, and suitable for testing from any user. For more information on the release schedule, take a look at the Roadmap.

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Free 180-Day Nod32 subscription through PPLive

Sep 20, 2007   11 pm
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eset-logo Get 180-day of ESet NOD32 service for free, a $20 value.

PPLive is a peer-to-peer streaming video network application, it currently runs a promotion with ESet, and you can get a free NOD32 id when you download and install the PPLive program.

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Business

FOX, CBS show iTunes support

Sep 20, 2007   1 pm
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itune-logo Download Prison Break, K-Ville, and The Big Bang Theory for free through iTunes.

NBC may have decided it can launch its new Fall seasons without the help of the iTunes store, but it appears the other networks are lining up for some free publicity. This week no fewer than 3 high-profile shows are offering their season premieres on iTunes for free.

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Business

Free TV Show Downloads from NBC

Sep 20, 2007   12 pm
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nbc-logo Apparently NBC realized that people on the internet do watch TV, because after breaking up with Apple over iTunes pricing schemes, they’re setting up their own free service.

NBC Universal publicly aired its grievances with Apple; Apple in turn decided to prematurely boot NBC Universal programming from iTunes.

NBC Universal saved face somewhat by shuttling its programming over to Amazon’s Unbox service. Amazon was more flexible in pricing than Apple which was music to NBC Universal’s ears. With Unbox, NBC Universal has more control over episode pricing, can offer discounts to consumers who purchase an entire season of a show and offer free downloads of show pilots.

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