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Download Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) Final
| 30-Apr-2008 at 10:38 by Cools (Somebody teach me Quake!) |
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system. Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP; Windows XP Home Edition ; Windows XP Home Edition N; Windows XP Media Center Edition; Windows XP Professional Edition ; Windows XP Professional N; Windows XP Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Starter Edition; Windows XP Tablet PC Edition  Download: Windows XP SP3 Final (English) (316 MB .exe) Important: If you run Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) on your PC don't install SP3.
PC makers find ways to extend XP's life
| 30-Apr-2008 at 10:33 by Cools (Somebody teach me Quake!) |
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Facing a June 30 deadline to stop selling PCs with Windows XP, the world's largest computer makers are getting creative. Taking advantage of the "downgrade rights" offered as part of the Windows Vista license agreement, Hewlett-Packard and Dell both plan to offer machines loaded with XP well beyond June. Technically, the computers will be Vista Business or Vista Ultimate machines that have been factory downgraded to XP at the customer's request. In practice, they are more like XP machines that come with an already paid-for upgrade to Vista when and if the customer chooses to do so. HP said it plans to continue selling the "pre-downgraded" desktops, notebooks, and workstations to its business customers until July 30, 2009. Dell is already pitching the same option on its Web site and promising the models will stick around long after it stops taking standard XP orders on June 18. Other computer makers tell CNET News.com they are still exploring what to do but also want to sell XP beyond June 30.
FS Mod for Batlefield 2142 close
| 13-Apr-2008 at 16:20 by Dwarf (Da Conquistador) |
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The Star Wars inspired modification for 2142 version 1.2 is very close to release.From what I have learnt the Battle of Yarvin map will be the closest simulation of the Deathstar trench run much enjoyed by generations of fans.The textures used for the surface of the Deathstar in the game are near perfect to the ones used in the movie I understand, and there is a chance it may be released by the end of this month.Keep tuned for the release of this mod.
LAN party fun
| 7-Apr-2008 at 11:52 by Dwarf (Da Conquistador) |
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The weekends LAN party was a great success with lots a gaming fun.Keep your eye on the LAN PARTY pages for news on further events.
LAN Party weekend
| 4-Apr-2008 at 19:06 by Dwarf (Da Conquistador) |
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It's our LAN party weekend !!If you wish to attend just turn up and pay on the door, plenty of room.All you need to do is bring your PC, games and a long network cable.Hope to frag ya :)
UT3 Bonus Pack!
| 29-Mar-2008 at 16:24 by DarkJedi (The Shuttle Slut) |
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This Bonus Pack includes three new maps: the classics Morbias and Facing Worlds, as well as the all-new CTF map Searchlight.We'll be playing these at the April LAN, so make sure you download 'em now! :)
Manhunt 2 wins battle for release
| 23-Mar-2008 at 16:06 by Cools (Somebody teach me Quake!) |
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The ban on controversial video game Manhunt 2 in the UK has been lifted and the game will now go on sale.
The Video Appeals Committee upheld an earlier decision that the game could be sold, following a nine-month battle between makers Rockstar and UK censors. The British Board of Film Classification had taken the fight to ban the game to the High Court, saying the game "went too far". An edited version of the title will be released with an 18 certificate. The game was first banned in June 2007 and an edited version of the game was later rejected by the BBFC. David Cooke, director of the BBFC said: "As I have said previously, we never take rejection decisions lightly, and they always involve a complex balance of considerations.
Who should we believe when it comes to video games - developers or the BBFC? Technology editor Darren Waters
Read more on the Dot.Life blog "We twice rejected Manhunt 2, and then pursued a judicial review challenge, because we considered, after exceptionally thorough examination, that it posed a real potential harm risk. "However, the Video Appeals Committee has again exercised its independent scrutiny. It is now clear, in the light of this decision, and our legal advice, that we have no alternative but to issue an 18 certificate to the game." Developers Rockstar Games has always maintained that the content of Manhunt 2 is no different from other 18-rated entertainment products, such as the film series Saw. In a statement, the company said: "We are pleased that the VAC has reaffirmed its decision recognizing that Manhunt 2 is well within the bounds established by other 18+ rated entertainment. "Rockstar Games is committed to making great interactive entertainment, while also marketing our products responsibly and supporting an effective rating system."
AMD Starts Shipping Triple-Core Phenom Processors
| 21-Mar-2008 at 22:11 by Cools (Somebody teach me Quake!) |
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Advanced Micro Devices today said it has started shipping triple-core Phenom processors, bringing desktops with the chip closer to release. The triple-core processors are shipping in volume to PC makers only right now, AMD officials said. It declined further comment on chip availability and specifications. Many major vendors, including Dell and Hewlett-Packard, have hinted at including the Phenom triple-core processors in desktops.Dell has listed plans to use the chip in its OptiPlex 740 business desktop systems, with 1.5M bytes of L2 cache and 2M bytes of shared L3 cache, in an online brochure. Dell will ship the triple-core OptiPlex in the second quarter, a company spokeswoman said, declining further comment.Hewlett-Packard has also listed a desktop on its Bulgarian-language Web site with AMD's Phenom Triple-Core 8600B processor that runs at 2.3 GHz, with 1.5M bytes of L2 cache. HP officials were not available for comment.
Source: Microsoft To Release XP SP3 Next Week
| 21-Mar-2008 at 22:07 by Cools (Somebody teach me Quake!) |
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Now that Windows Vista service pack 1 has been released, all eyes have shifted to Microsoft's plans for Windows XP service pack 3, the final package of updates for the trusty OS. And, according to at least one source, Microsoft will roll out XP SP3 next Monday. As of Wednesday afternoon Pacific time, the BitTorrent search engine Mininova listed a 568.73 MB Windows XP Professional SP3 5503 file available for download. The file, which had 112 seeds and 417 leeches, had been downloaded 2083 times since it was posted Tuesday, according to the listing. According to the file description notes, Microsoft will release the final version of XP SP3 on March 24, but the 5503 test build passes all Windows Genuine Advantage checks and is able to download Windows updates that previous XP SP3 builds weren't able to, which suggests that it could, in fact, be the final RTM build. When Microsoft released Vista SP1 in February, the final RTM code was identical to the Vista SP1 Release Candidate (RC) 1 Refresh 2 test build that was released to a group of 15,000 testers two weeks earlier. A Microsoft spokesperson, perhaps weary from the months-long barrage of Vista SP1 related inquiries, said the final version of XP SP3 is still on target to be released the first half of calendar year 2008, and the XP SP3 5503 build was a minor interim build released to address one specific issue for a subset of private beta testers.
Windows Vista SP1 Released
| 21-Mar-2008 at 22:06 by Cools (Somebody teach me Quake!) |
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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from our customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues; supporting new types of hardware; and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Five Language Standalone version can be installed on systems with any of the following language versions: English (US), French, German, Japanese, or Spanish (Traditional).
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