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While Windows Vista (launched in early 2007) addressed a number of Window’s XP’s biggest issues, most notably a much needed security refresh, Microsoft’s most current operating system (OS) came with its own string of new headaches, like incessant pop-ups and some frustrating incompatibilities (not to mention its own set of flaws).

Despite what those Mac vs. PC commercials might say, Microsoft has been listening, and its answer is Windows 7.

It recently gave a preview version to a number of early-access developers and journalists, so let’s run down some of the highlights of their early impressions of this OS that could still be several years away.

Improved User Interface - Vista looks a lot like XP, an important thing for ease of transition from one operating system to the next.

So, naturally, Windows 7 will look an awful lot like Vista, but, that’s not to say that it won’t deliver a number of important additions, perhaps the biggest being a series of “gestures” that will interpret your mouse hovering over something as an indication that you’d like to see more information about it.

For those who didn’t know Windows is based on the original WIMP used on RISC OS machines which powered Archimedes machines, I know - I had one

WIMP was what was displayed “Windows, Icons, Menu and Pointer” i think.

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Windows 7 (Trial)

On 9 January members of the public will get the chance to download the successor to Windows for themselves.

Windows 7 would be the pivot of a broader Microsoft push to improve the way its separate software and service families work together.

The minimum requirements for running Windows 7 are a PC with a 1 Ghz processor, 1GB of RAM, 16 GB of disk space, 128MB of video memory and support for DX9 graphics.

Some of the Windows 7’s features help it work with other devices.

A “home group” system makes it straightforward to enrol PCs, Xbox consoles, media servers and other gadgets into a local network that can share media and content.

As with Vista it also comes with anti-piracy features, where your machine crashes when installing peer 2 peer software or torrent software, also this new version enables tracking.

Microsoft know their stuff.

Hopefully when released in full it will not be riddled with bugs

have fun! magic

The story focuses on the final battles of World War II in the Pacific and Eastern Europe involving the United States, the Empire of Japan, the Soviet Union, and Nazi Germany.

It is told from the perspectives of a Marine Raider and a Red Army soldier, and is based on several historical battles, including the Makin Island raid, the Battle of Peleliu, and the Battle of Berlin.

have fun! magic

System Requirements:

• OS: XP or Vista
• Processor: 2.6ghz Pentium IV or equivalent (3.2ghz recommended for Vista)
• RAM: 1024mb (1536mb recommended for Vista)
• Video Card: DirectX 9-compliant Shader 3.0 card with 128 MB of DDR Video Memory (256 MB recommended) AGP 8x or PCI-Express x16
• Sound Card: 16-bit DirectX 9-compliant sound card
• DirectX9 for XP and 10 for Vista, 8 gigs HD space + 600mb for swap file.

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Ever sat through one of those movies that you’re hoping something’s going to happen - and it doesn’t?

The Promotion is one such movie.

Here’s the uninspiring story of two guys - both intent on being promoted within a corporate supermarket franchise.

That’s the premise - short and sweet.

Naturally there’s some tension between both men competing for the position, but overall the humor is weak; the competitive nature of the applicants is unconvincing and the story flat-lines a couple of minutes into the film.

sorry but its true, it doesn’t cut the mustard!

have fun! magic

Warning:- this post does not contain the films Goofs.

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… now for Magic’s Technical Bit:

Director
Steve Conrad

Writer
Steve Conrad

Release Date
28 August 2008 (Singapore)

Genre
Comedy

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This is a sneak peak CD ROM compatible with computer systems running Windows or Mac operating systems.

Using the menu’s you can select which trailers you can watch, behind the scenes footage and more.

It’s 300mb in size or so and is just like an Extra’s Feature but without the main movie

Enjoy! magic

(You might need to Download Flash Player if not installed)
Link for Downloading Flash Player is safe and links to ET no other site.

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DVDInfo Professional is application which provides information and useful tools for CD/DVD/BD media.

This is some of the features of the program

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I have never heard of this product but it sounds interesting, so here is a brief description about it.

Tunebite’s up to 27x speed recording process (High-Speed Digital Dubbing) lets you automatically free up to nine music tracks from DRM copy protection simultaneously at turbo speed (actual speed is dependent on your Windows version and PC performance).

Simply activate the “Find DRM” function and Tunebite automatically converts any amount of incoming music – even your entire music collection – into the unprotected formats of your choice. magic

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Camtasia is a very popular and powerful webcam capture software.

All hardware you buy normally comes with bundled software packages (OEM) and normally just supports basic features.

This here is a dedicated software pack. It lets you capture exactly whats on your screen.

Some of the Program Features:

• Intelligent capture controls that adapt to you
• Crystal-clear playback at any size with Camtasia SmartFocus™
• Easy, versatile video sharing with TechSmith ExpressShow™
• Precise editing and butter-smooth onscreen movement
• Professional content without a ton of production time

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Once again players assume the role of Gordon Freeman, a scientist destined to save the Earth from hordes of gruesome alien attackers.

Valve has created a fully realized world in Half-Life 2, with objects and characters that feature accurate physics properties, behaving with the appropriate mass, density, and physical properties of their real-life counterparts.

Extremely intelligent computer AI result in enemies that plan, adapt, and respond to the player’s actions.

Following on the heels of the similarly-titled next-gen console edition, this package is a near-complete package of the Half-Life 2 phenomenon, packed with bonuses in addition to the genre-expanding original Half-Life 2 game.

Half-Life 2: Episode One and Episode Two add-on levels are also here, as are the stunningly complex puzzle game Portal and the online phenomenon Team Fortress 2.

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Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the world’s premiere first-person shooter to the PC.

Unreal Tournament 3 unleashes the full power of Unreal Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay, and challenge to a whole new level.

Players engage in intense battles with other human players online, or against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets the industry standard.

With the most powerful futuristic weapons and vehicles available, this is FPS action at its best!

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