CNET | DOWNLOAD DISPATCH(Mac Edition)
July 9, 2002
Vol. 7, No. 27
Using a Mac and today's music software, musicians are finding
that they can create, record, and master their songs without
the need to pay for expensive studio time. Deck, our Pick of
the Week, offers a multitrack audio workstation that can take
care of all your recording needs, and it's even optimized for
OS X. Not just great for music, Deck can be used for film, video,
and numerous other applications. Get on Deck:

Also this week, we've got Captain FTP, for an easy way to
transfer files; AquilaCalendar, to get you organized under OS X;
Tex-Edit Plus, a full-featured alternative to the pricier
text editors; and Boom, a remake of one of the great classic
arcade games.
Enjoy!
Jason Parker
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. This Week's Top 10 Downloads
2. Pick of the Week: Deck
3. The Week in Wares:
- Internet: Captain FTP
- Home and Education: AquilaCalendar
- Development Tools: Tex-Edit Plus
- Games: Boom
4. Updates & Drivers
5. The Week in Reviews: Mac OS X 10.1 prices
6. Overheard on Download.com
7. Download.com Outage Notice
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1. This Week's Top 10 Downloads
1. LimeWire 2.4.4                         5,715 downloads
2. MacSatellite  1.6.1                    4,402 downloads
3. LimeWire (OS X) 2.4.4                  4,043 downloads
4. Hotline Connect Client 1.8.5           3,690 downloads
5. RealPlayer 8.0                         2,730 downloads
6. Sound Studio 2.0.3                     2,690 downloads
7. Internet Explorer 5.1.4                1,949 downloads
8. Fetch 4.0.1                            1,914 downloads
9. OmniWeb (OS X) 4.1                     1,732 downloads
10. DivX for OS X 1.1.8                    1,602 downloads
For more details on Download.com's most popular files, click
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2. Pick of the Week
DECK
Version: 3.5
File size: 6.6MB
License: Free to try; $399.00 to buy
Minimum Requirements: Mac OS 9.x or Mac OS X
Looking for a professional, multitrack audio workstation
under OS X? This entry from BIAS, while maybe not the most
attractive Mac app on the block, gives you some hefty
editing functionality--whether you're working in broadcast,
film, video, or any other multimedia environment. The big
brother to BIAS' cheaper Deck LE, Deck 3.5 lets you process
soundtracks, edit dialogue, spot effects, and record
ADR-style voice-overs. Deck also supports surround mixing and
up to four real-time effects plug-ins per track for music
production. A good value, and one of the first of its kind
to hit OS X, this midrange app deserves a listen. You're on
Deck:

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3. The Week in Wares
IN INTERNET:
CAPTAIN FTP
Version: 1.3
File size: 793K
License: Free
Minimum requirements: Mac OS X
Designed completely from scratch to work with OS X, Captain
FTP is a new client that makes finding, uploading, and
downloading files online easier than ever. Since it makes
full use of OS X's multithreaded multitasking capabilities,
you can set up as many simultaneous connections as you like
without slowing down other work on your Mac too much. The
program supports drag-and-drop operation and resuming
interrupted downloads. It also sports a built-in address
book, and integrated BBEdit links. The interface deserves
awards for clarity and good looks. Grab files in style:

Want to review Captain FTP? Submit your opinion here:

Find all of the latest Internet software here:

IN HOME AND EDUCATION:
AQUILACALENDAR
Version: 1.19
File size: 1.63MB
License: Free to try; $20.00 to buy
Minimum Requirements: Mac OS X
One of the most frustrating things about off-the-shelf
organizer applications is that they try to force everyone to
keep track of things in the same way. AquilaCalendar is
refreshingly different: you can design your own calendar
windows, choosing from a plethora of basic options (day,
week, month, year, several months together, and so on), customize
your calendar with colors and fonts, and more. To-do lists
and notes-to-self can be added to calendars or you can add a
handy clock and holiday markers, among other options. The
interface fits with the OS X design theme, and makes getting
organized no more difficult than it has to be. Get organized:

Want to review AquilaCalendar? Submit your opinion here:

Find all of the latest home and education software here:

IN DEVELOPMENT TOOLS:
TEX-EDIT PLUS
Version: 4.1.3
File size: 1.17MB
License: Free to try; $15.00 to buy
Minimum Requirements: System 7.x
Before you spend the big bucks on a HTML editor, make sure
you check out Tex-Edit Plus. This handy little editor offers
all the basics like unlimited Undo and Redo commands,
translucent drag-and-drop capabilities, several text styles,
and the option to highlight selected text. Also, you'll be
able to use it to act as a text editor for an FTP client
such as Fetch, Interarchy, NetFinder, or Transmit. Text
editing made easy:

Want to review Tex-Edit Plus? Submit your opinion here:

Find all of the latest utilities here:

IN GAMES:
BOOM
Version: 1.3
File size: 2.3MB
License: Free to try, $15 to buy
Minimum Requirements: Mac OS 8.x/OS 9.x/OS X
Remember the classic arcade game Bomberman? Even if you
don't, you should take this remake of the old classic for a
spin. Maneuver your way through a maze of corridors while
setting off bombs to clear a path for your escape. You'll
also need to pick up coins for extra points and stay clear
of those nasty aliens to stay alive. Blast your way through
eight alien-infested areas, each one divided into 10
subzones, and kick the Big Alien Boss back to where he came
from. Blast away:

Want to review Boom? Submit your opinion here:

Find all of the latest games here:

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4. Updates & Drivers: Stay on Top of Bug Fixes and New Features
IN INTERNET:
- DupliMizer 2.4

- Web Site Maestro 1.2

- Surfer 2.0

IN MULTIMEDIA & DESIGN:
- Photo Album Builder 1.2

- Cartoon Editor 1.2.1

IN UTILITIES:
- Battery Endurance Measurer 1.3

- Pixel Tester 2.0

- SerialStorage 1.0

IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE:
- Gym Organizer 6.5

- ChartConstructor 1.0.1

IN HOME AND EDUCATION:
- WeatherMan 1.6

- Computer Cuisine Deluxe 3.1

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5. The Week in Reviews:
Mac OS X 10.1 prices
If you haven't made the switch to Apple's beautiful and
powerful operating system, check out these prices, which may
change your mind.

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6. Overheard on Download.com
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"Excellent Alternative"
"Neat, discreet, powerful"
"It blows my mind!"
"One of the best to date!"
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Saturday, July 20, 2002
Mac fans flocked to the Macworld Expo in New York to watch Apple Computer trot out new hardware, software and even a Web services plan--but it might be a challenge getting people to pay for the offerings.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs kicked off the trade show by unveiling new iPod digital-audio players and a new flat-panel iMac.
The new iPod players include models built specifically for computers that use Microsoft's Windows operating system. Apple lowered the price of the existing 5GB iPod and a redesigned 10GB model, which is thinner and comes with a new case and remote control. Jobs also introduced a beefier 20GB iPod for $499. The iPod stable now includes three models for Mac users and three models for Windows users with MusicMatch software.
As expected, Jobs introduced a new iMac model with a 17-inch flat-panel monitor. The model offers a widescreen display with 1,440-by-900-pixel resolution versus 1,024-by-768-pixel resolution for the 15-inch iMac.
Jobs also previewed the next version of Mac OS X, version 10.2, which will be on store shelves Aug. 24 for $129. OS X 10.2 includes a new Finder with improved search features, spring-loaded folders and the ability to change the background photo as often as every 5 seconds.
But fans who rushed to OS X last year learned there's no such thing as a cheap upgrade when the company announced it will not offer a discounted upgrade version of Mac OS X version 10.2, code-named Jaguar, to current users of the operating system. To get Jaguar, current OS X users will have to buy a new Macintosh or an entirely new version of the operating system for the retail price of $129.
Apple's decision not to sell a less-expensive upgrade version lay in the qualitative difference between version 10.1 and 10.2. Although the versions share the same core technology, Jaguar includes several new features and services, such as search tool Sherlock 3 and Internet address finder Rendezvous, which arguably classify it as an entirely new piece of software.
Apple also raised eyebrows by transitioning its iTools Web services from a free program to a paid program called .Mac. The company plans to charge about $100 per year for the program. The collection of Web services was launched about three years ago, and now includes online storage via a service called iDisk, online greeting cards through iCards and other features.
Despite iTool's popularity, the company may face a tough sell with the .Mac program. The history of paid services, is not a pretty picture. Customers have bristled when companies try to slap charges on previously free services. Some have succeeded but many have struggled, especially when free alternatives lurked elsewhere. In the early 1990s, Apple's efforts to form online communities and popularize search engines failed magnificently.
To its advantage, Apple has presented a fairly coherent and tangible set of services with .Mac. And although its software division is far more organized than it once was, it's unclear how overwhelming demand will be. However, an online petition protesting the new charges doesn't bode well for the program.
Microsoft's moves
Not one to be caught in anyone's shadow, Microsoft plans to offer a rebate for its Office suite for Mac OS X to those who buy the software bundle when they pick up a new Mac. The promotion entails a $50 mail-in rebate for people buying a new Mac and upgrading to Office v. X, and $100 for those buying a Mac and the full version of the software.
The offers come after Microsoft revealed that sales of the software have not met its expectations. The software potentate had expected to sell 750,000 copies of Office v. X by now, but instead has sold only 300,000 since the program went on sale last November.
Microsoft is also putting the finishing touches on the third collection of Windows 2000 bug fixes, which is nearly ready for release after a protracted period of testing. The update, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, contains vital security updates and hundreds of fixes to bugs plaguing the operating system that Microsoft released in February 2000. Service Pack 3 could be important for many businesses, as not all of the included security fixes are available as separate downloads.
Not everything will be available as a download, however. Weeks before Microsoft plans to reinstate Java in Windows XP, it has shut down a site that would automatically send its Java software to Windows XP users. The company closed the install-on-demand feature 30 days after it told Java inventor Sun Microsystems it would reinstate Java in Windows XP through the forthcoming Service Pack 1 but remove it altogether in 2004.
Somebody's watching you
You better watch what you write in Yahoo's free e-mail service--because Yahoo is. To protect users from malicious code, Yahoo uses an automated filter to swap out a handful of words such as "mocha" and "eval" that pertain to Web code known as JavaScript.
The reason is that e-mail sent in a form known as "Web enhanced" can contain JavaScript instructions able to run programs on the recipient's PC. JavaScript is a Web language that can issue commands such as telling the browser to open up other windows or to prompt a service to change a password, for example.
"Mocha" is one of those special commands that can be run from Web-enhanced e-mail. Typing "mocha:" into the location bar of the Netscape browser will open a screen with a display area and a text box underneath, in which commands can be entered. A malicious hacker could, for example, use the command line to run a program that changes a person's password without that person's knowledge.
On the heels of plans for new powers to patrol people's Web use, the U.S. government is again turning to technology to monitor suspicious activity in the name of fighting terrorism. The government has unveiled more details of its Terrorist Information and Prevention System (TIPS), a plan to recruit volunteers across the country who will keep tabs on dubious or suspicious behavior.
"The program will involve the millions of American workers who, in the daily course of their work, are in a unique position to see potentially unusual or suspicious activity in public places," according to the TIPS Web site. But the American Civil Liberties Union, one of several critics of the plan, fears the proposal will encourage racial profiling and vigilantism, possibly leading to searches of private homes without a warrant.
Also of note
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20020719 Sausage Sizzler - Lockergnome - Webmaster Weekly
07.19.2002 WebREPORT
Content Management Is Key: Need a reason your boss should be sending you to Gnomedex? Some of the leading experts on content management solutions (those things we affectionately call blogs) will be sharing the future of blogging and how you can adapt it to both the way you do business and the way you communicate in general. Join Evan Williams and Doc Searls as they share pearls of wisdom on blogging, Linux and other open source applications that are changing our lives. If that's not enough incentive, remind the boss that THE Internet security guru, Steve Gibson, will be sharing his wisdom as well.
Register for Gnomedex today!
This year's SIC gets the blame for the
lateness of this issue. Lori and I spent Wednesday thru Sunday meeting
software authors, participating in educational sessions, viewing product
demonstrations, and most of all having fun. This was Lori's second trip
to an SIC conference, so she got to reacquaint herself with many familiar
faces, while I was getting to put faces with many people I've exchanged
e-mails with over the last several years. As much as I enjoy information
exchange via computer, the human interaction of meeting people and
sharing ideas and stories face-to-face is priceless.
One cool discovery at this year's SIC, pertaining directly to Webmasters,
is Nick Bradbury's release of
TopStyle 3.0.
Nick's the guy who created HomeSite, long before it joined the Macromedia
family of products. Version 3 represents a return to those HTML editing
roots, with the addition of editing capabilities now functioning
hand-in-hand with the rock solid style sheet building features that
previously defined  TopStyle. Conversion of existing font tags to CSS is
just one of several new additions. I should have a full review in one of
the next two issues.
Also in the coming soon category - a GnomeTome on Cold Fusion, written by
one of Iowa's resident ColdFusion experts (who also happens to be an
expert on an International level), Kevin Schmidt. Kevin wrote the
Training From the Source
book on Cold Fusion 5 and is currently writing a revision for
ColdFusionMX. The GnomeTome means we'll have a nice pairing of tips for
both static pages, in the form of
Dreamweaver tips, and tips on dynamic
site development with Kevin's tips on ColdFusion.
Jake Ludington
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E-mail remains the killer app of the Internet, despite all the incredible
artistic efforts by many Web designers. As we all know, e-mail is also a
source of great frustration and misuse - turning otherwise likeable folks
into enemies of your inbox defense system. Email 911 aims to educate the
ignorant, while aiding those of us with a reasonable understanding of
effective e-mail communication in ways to make e-mail even more useful.
The newsletters and discussions affiliated with this site should be
required reading for all corporate users, although home users would most
certainly benefit as well. For an exceptional look at eliminating junk
from your inbox, check out the e-book "What Can I Do About Spam?"
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screen of configurations. A source view makes manual editing of the
file easier, by bolding and coloring various configuration directives,
similar to the way HTML editors mark code. Avoid typos with built-in
error checking, which provides warnings when invalid directives are
used.
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Supporting standards and writing good code are often things that the number
crunchers in a business don't feel are as important, when compared against
getting the product to as many people as possible in the shortest amount of
time possible in an effort to generate revenue. Communicating the
importance of standards and good code can be an uphill battle; after all,
you're just a programmer, right? MACCAWS aims to make your job easier, via
an open discussion on the establishment of standards that will make sense
to the folks who control the bottom line. Their mission is to educate
business leaders by providing you the end user with tools that will help
make a case for applying standards to your Web efforts. If you've got a
voice you'd like to add to their cause, visit them on the Web and help
influence the course of Web standards development.
GnomeBLOG
WAPBLOGGER

Post to your blog via a WAP enabled device with the assistance of this
interface, designed by "some Swiss guy called Niklaus. As long as your
blogging tool supports the Blogger API (most do), you'll have no problem
updating your online thoughts, no matter where in the world you may be.
Use a WAP browser from your Palm, Pocket PC, or even a cell phone. The
service is currently free, hosted by Niklaus at his personal site. The
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Why HP could be king of servers
Not only does HP have the inside track on Intel's IA-64, but the company also has a companion chipset called ZX1. HP is well-armed to battle IBM and Dell for server dominance.
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20020722 Lockergnome Windows Daily
07.22.2002 GnomeREPORT
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Listen to Lockergnomie Dale Lowery and you'll save time
immediately. It's an old tip, but it bears repeating: "I'll often
find Web snippets I'd like to keep - but I don't want to save the
entire page. So, I've HOT-KEYED Notepad. Easy! Get to the most
common Notepad shortcut icon: Start | Programs | Accessories |
Notepad. Then right-click on the menu item and select Properties.
You'll see that this is (indeed) a shortcut; in the lower part of
the dialog is a field to add a hotkey. I entered 'N' for Notepad,
Windows offered CTRL and ALT as a prefix, and now I can launch
Notepad in an instant. I highlight the text I want to keep, copy
it, tap my shortcut, paste it, and then save the new text file
wherever I want. Most often, I use this trick to copy paragraphs
that describe downloads (and save them as text files in the same
folder as the download)." Just make sure you don't pick a keyboard
shortcut that's already in use. Otherwise, one of them is gonna
get cranky.
And while we're taking a trip down memory lane, Lockergnomie Ian
Rich reminds us of Jouni Vuorio's utility: The site is
jv16.org. The program is called
jv16 Power Tools, and this freeware is truly worthy of praise. It
combines a full-on registry management tool with several file
manager tools: one to hunt down temporary files in any format and
the other to help perform advanced file searches and comparisons.
Mainly, I wanted the program to be brought to the attention of the
consumer public, as it moves further and further along in
development it just keeps getting better. I've used it on windows
Me, and now XP - without crashes or hair-raising Registry
corruption. It backs up everything it changes and is very easy to
use. If you're interested in something of shareware-quality with
forum support (for absolutely nothing), get this program. Anyway,
I love the newsletter and the work you guys and gals do at
Lockergnome. I hope that this author gets his recognition."
Consider this a huge nod!
I love a good resource, and Lockergnomie Elton Jonsson from the
United Kingdom has one for us, too: "As a dedicated subscriber, I
just had to tell about this one. Have you ever been driven mad
trying to find out the name of the piece of music on a television
advert? Well, at last, here in the UK, we have an answer to that
problem and, given that many multinationals use the same
advertising in the USA as they do here, it may help out you guys
as well. Check out Commercial
Breaks and Beats. I have no connection with it; I'm just
grateful that someone has had the brilliant idea of creating it.
If you check the message board on the site, you'll see that I'm
not alone." This Google
Directory can help fill in the blanks, I'm sure. I
almost fell out of my chair the other day when I heard "Yeh Yeh"
(by TMBG) being played on a Chrysler advertisement. Way to go:
John, John, Dan, Dan, and Dan! You're the dogs kids love to bite.
And what's say we round out the report with another tip?
Lockergnomie David Brown can oblige: "The e-mail forwarding
service is a good idea, but you can do it yourself with Outlook
Express. Set up two accounts (one for your old account and one for
your new one). Craft your reply in a new message and save it.
Then, select Tools | Message Rules | Mail | New rule. Check 'Where
the message is from specified account' in the first section.
'Reply with message" in section two. Select the appropriate
account and message in the final section. Name it. You can also
have the messages flagged or moved to another folder if you want
to know which messages came from the old account. Once the rule
has been created, any mail from the old account will have a reply
sent. People should learn about mail rules, anyway." True! So,
what rule simplifies your day?
See You in August,              Chris Pirillo
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{Calendar utility} You say you want to get together on the 25th, but what DAY is that? I'm not good with calendar dates; truth be told, I don't even know what day of the week it is most the time. If I didn't have my PDA armed with a Calendar with me, then I wouldn't show up to anything on time, let alone on the right day. Well, that is great for when I am mobile, but what about when I am in front of my PC? The PDA is docked, but that doesn't mean I have to be without a calendar... enter QuicKalendar! "QuicKalendar gives you quick and easy access to a calendar whenever you need it. You can view the calendar on screen, or print it out to jot down notes and appointments." You need to keep in mind that the print feature is relative to how you have QuicKalendar displayed on your machine. If you are in full screen mode, then the printout will be bigger than a standard sheet of letter paper. If you try printing in normal view, then the printout will be too small to write on. My suggestion is to play with the size of QuicKalendar's screen until you get a printout that you can be proud of. Now, you'll have no reason to be late for Gnomedex!
Diatris v1.0 [407k] W9x/2k/XP FREE

{Tetris-like game} I've always been fascinated with geometric shapes. To me everything has to be somewhat symmetrical... even my hair! So it was no wonder why I was addicted to playing the game Tetris for so many years. The only problem with Tetris is that, after awhile, it starts to get a little too easy. Diatris is a bundle of three different - and much more challenging - Tetris-like games. "For the first game, Y-Diatris, the objects can move vertically and diagonally. The second game, X-Diatris, the objects can move only in two diagonal directions; the vertical drop is taken out. For the last game H-Diatris the objects can only move vertically and horizontally like most block drop games." I won't kid you, these games can be pretty hard, but if you are a Tetris fan, then these set of games are for you. If you're not a Tetris fan, don't worry, there are a few other games you might like on this site, so check it out!
Recommend It!
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{Disc device troubleshooting} "This article describes how you can troubleshoot issues reading CD-ROM or DVD-ROM optical discs. This article also discusses how to troubleshoot common issues with CD-R and CD-RW devices. The steps in this article apply to compact disc (CD-ROM) drives, compact disc recordable (CD-R) drives, compact disc re-writable (CD-RW) drives, and digital video disc (DVD) drives." To summarize, you should try the steps on this site before calling your technical support. Some of the steps include closing unnecessary software, testing the disc in a different computer, and cleaning the disc. Make sure to clean a disc by wiping from the center of the disc outward... if you wipe the disc in a circular fashion, then you risk scratching it. The steps in this article will only serve to save you time, as you will probably be able to fix most disc problems by following the steps. If this article doesn't help you resolve your disc problem, look on the bright side... you won't have to spend so much time on the phone with technical support, because you'll already know what the problem ISN'T!
Recommend It!
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Modem Spy v3.1.3b [230k] W9x/2k/XP $25
Unearthed by Sergei Polishchuk

{Answering machine} "Modem spy is a handy utility for phone calls recording. Features: 1) Records phone conversations. 2) Records from microphone. 3) Plays back recorded messages via phone line. 4) Plays back recorded messages via sound card. 5) Can record ALL incoming phone calls. 6) Has built-in software automatic gain control. 7) Detects and logs Caller ID." Gnomie Brian Stevens tried this one out for us, but had a small problem testing this on any of his machines... he doesn't have any modems! Brian says, "I was able to load the program, though, and try a few of the features out. You can record an audio memo to your machine, much like an answering machine. You can also e-mail this audio memo, although I don't recommend you do that as the WAV file didn't seem to play well when I tried e-mailing it to myself (which may have been due to the microphone it was recorded with). Other than that, Modem Spy is a solid program and is a great alternative to buying a traditional answering machine... plus in most cases it is cheaper!" Keep in mind that, for Caller ID to work, you need the Caller ID service turned on by your phone service provider.
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The Avocado Papers
Unearthed by Meryl Evans

After surfing serious Web site upon serious Web site, you just need to find a site where you can relax and have a good time. TheAvocadoPapers.com is one of those sites that is a little bit goofy but extremely creative. It isn't that the Web site is really about anything; there is some creative writing (usually rather funny) and the occasional interview (this week "Steve Schneider Interviews Himself"). If you are a little bit nosy, and want to peek into the lives of others, you can read Ron Bork's diary or enter the Avocado Chat. Although the makers of the Web site don't even know what it is about, I think it is quite apparent... fun! Go check out the Web site for yourself and see if you can pin down its rhyme or reason. Worst-case scenario, you can always sign up for their current promotion... free linguine!
Recommend It!
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This tip is for the Windows XP users out there. "The Windows XP operating system achieves excellent performance in part by dynamic adjustments that it makes in response to how a system is utilized. In particular, many adjustments are made when the system first runs following setup and when newly installed applications are used for the first time. These adjustments greatly influence the performance of the system. Unfortunately, the dynamic nature of Windows XP can make benchmarking more of a challenge than with previous Windows versions." To properly benchmark your Windows XP system, there are a few steps you should follow. The step with which we are concerned in this particular tip is letting your PC process any "idle tasks." Idle tasks are tasks that your PC executes when it deems the system to be unused or idle. Some of these include file placement optimization, system restore, and done-once-after-setup work items. "All of these 'idle tasks' are controllable by a system API in advapi32.dll, ProcessIdleTasks. The API's sole purpose is to allow benchmarks a simple way to force any pending idle tasks to be executed immediately, without having to wait a lengthy period of time. To call ProcessIdleTasks from the command line, use this syntax: Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks." Once running, it may take up to around 15 minutes to process all of the idle tasks, and your hard drive will be active through most of it. For more steps on preparing your Windows XP machine for benchmarking, head over to the Windows Platform Development page on Benchmarking for Windows XP on Microsoft's site.
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maximize your time with it. You'll find that some of these tips
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I did a lot this weekend, but I didn't really get much done,
ya know? My knees are killing me from hauling stuff out of
the basement for storage up in the attic, but the pile only
made it as far as the kitchen. Then I stripped and painted
the floor where that collection of stuff was previously
stored, and erected some shelving so I'd have room for more
stuff. I woke up the next morning discover a very sick
ferret, likely from the fumes that leeched into the next
room over despite the ventilation I had setup to prevent the
migration of bad air. So, I ended up dismantling the ferret
cage to move it upstairs for a week or so until I'm sure
it's safe. Thankfully, all critters are doing well now.
I also started in on replacing the cheapo rusted screws
with stainless steel deck screws out back, but found that
the ones I picked up are too weak, leaving me with stripped
out heads and bent shafts. That project stopped after barely
getting started. The front steps are also in need of rust-
proof screws, but they are made from much softer wood, so I
moved the tools to the other side of the house. Two-thirds
of the way through the first row, I found that the extra
1/2" on the screws I purchased was too much and I began
running into the top of the old concrete steps underneath.
Figures. Live and learn.
Oh well, it was entirely too hot to work outside anyway.
Back down to the basement I went to geek out instead.
Roughly an hour into geekitude, I glanced over and realized
it was 78.7 degrees in the basement and I was virtually
stuck to my chair from the sweat. I shut off as much as I
really could and still work on a couple of projects, but it
didn't help the heat situation much. It was just too hot
outside for the air conditioner to keep up with the added
heat from the computers. That left me in need of a shower
and with only the notebook in the living room for the
balance of the weekend. I cleaned out a lot of ancient
email, which was nice, but nothing really got accomplished
otherwise. Boy, am I tired. And the weekend is so far away.
Hey, the second season of M*A*S*H comes out on DVD
tomorrow! That should put me in better spirits. I could
watch M*A*S*H for hours on end. In fact, I often do just
that. The only kink is that the episodes don't play back-to-back
from DVD. I'm going to play with AppleScript on the Mac
to see if I can customize how the individual discs play. In
theory, I should be able to make a disc play all the way
through. If I succeed, I'll be sure to share the script
technique in the AppleCore newsletter. Too bad I can't do that with a stand-alone DVD player.
See You in August,              Randy Nieland
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Slow File Save Dialog Boxes
Pointed out by Ian Hargreaves

I've hated this one for a long time, and now we have a
hotfix and a workaround, so take your pick as to which will
work best. I often map drive letters to specific network
shares, and if I happen to have a system turned off, I'll
notice a significant delay when clicking the drop-down boxes
in Open, Look In or Save In/As dialog boxes. Windows 2000
attempts to reconnect to mapped resources before showing you
the list, and depending on how many drives you have mapped
and how many of those resources are unavailable, it can take
eons just to save a file. A workaround is to use the My
Network Places functionality instead of mapping drive
letters. Fine for some, but I prefer having drive letters
mapped for many things, being that I work at a command
prompt quite a bit, and it's easier to navigate that way.
Alternatively, a hotfix is now available, but you'll have to
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that has had to deal with error conditions produced by
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Discount the AMD hype and returned volley from Intel when
reading up on all of this, but one thing is painfully clear.
The Intel 845G chipset and P4 Celeron processors really
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looking to be a serious matter. Intel has never claimed that
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typically provided a decent enough experience that they can
make for acceptable machines for the more budget-minded
consumer. The compatibility issues with this particular
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watch out for. Once the Celeron is moved to the .13 micron
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hardware you're buying is what's important here.
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This was just too interesting not to mention. Water-cooled
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I have to put something between the two surfaces to avoid my
own little heat stroke. Fans and the mini water cooling
system Hitachi is implementing provide roughly the same heat
mitigation efficiency, but without the noise. The concept of
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presence. Rexway rip through an opening set with enough energy to
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Special DVD Features worth a look-Deleted scenes
In disembodied first person Clockwork style narration,  Croupier
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We know the odds are stacked against us, yet we continue to play the
games. Gamblers, or "punters" as they are more derogatorily known,
however, play their games under the watchful eyes of the croupier
(casino dealer).  Constantly pulled by the siren song of fast money, the
croupier knows better than anyone that to play is to lose. Thus, the
cool croupier relegates himself to his addiction of watching others
lose. Jack Manfred (Clive Owen) is the croupier, raised by his croupier
father (Nicholas Ball) who taught him all the tricks of the trade.
Through his losses both in the casino and in his personal life, Jack's
father also taught Jack that the only way to win is not to play. Punters
are sorry sods; the croupier is king. From father to son, the lesson
passes -- watching others strive and falter is the only real enjoyment
in life. Despite decades of croupier training, Jack is compelled to
write the great novel burning deep inside him, yearning to escape.
Jack's publisher regrettably relates to Jack that his novel idea is
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Jack's father informs Jack of a casino opening in a small London Casino,
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girlfriend sees the job hardening and irreparably changing Jack for the
worst. In an attempt to fool himself, Jack creates alter ego "Jake" to
bear the brunt of inequity, attempting to maintain Jack both morally and
physically unscathed. The absence of any clear delineation between the
personas becomes apparent when a lovely punter (Alex Kingston)
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or in life. You are either in the game, or you are not. Seasoned veteran
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flex and volume, but with glances and nods. Less is truly more, much
more, in this low budget escape from the unsatisfying blockbuster
suspense films of recent memory. Croupier proves that it is not a large
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