XnView is a multi-platform software used for viewing, converting and manipulating graphic files. It supports more than 400 image file formats, is free of charge for private usage, easy to use and can be made portable (like on a usb-stick). The changelog is here. >> XnView website >> Download XnView 1.95.4
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Vista: default folder template
This is from the people over at Annoyances.org. Windows Vista has a bug that prevents it from choosing the correct view for a folder based on its contents, which is why you may see thumbnails when they’re not appropriate, and no thumbnails when they’re needed. The following patch stops Vista from trying to guess how… Continue reading Vista: default folder template
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foobar2000 0.9.6 beta 4
foobar2000 is an advanced audio player for the Windows platform. Some of the basic features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats: MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, MPC, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC / Ogg FLAC, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, AU, SND, CDDA, WMA.
Linux Mint 6 Felicia RC1
Based on Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex, Linux 2.6.27, Gnome 2.24 and Xorg 7.4, Linux Mint 6 “Felicia” comes with a brand new “Software Manager”, FTP support in mintUpload, proxy support and history of updates in mintUpdate, tabbed browsing in Nautilus and a lot of other improvements. >> Linux Mint website >> Linux Mint 6 Felicia… Continue reading Linux Mint 6 Felicia RC1
InfraRecorder 0.46.1
I haven’t touched Nero Burning ROM anymore since I discovered InfraRecorder. Oh and since Nero started pumping their installers to 370 mb. InfraRecorder is just that: a free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows. It offers a wide range of powerful features; all through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration. InfraRecorder… Continue reading InfraRecorder 0.46.1
FrostWire 4.17.1
FrostWire is a free Gnutella and bittorrent client based on LimeWire distributed under terms of the GPL. FrostWire available for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. The last of the 4.17.x FrostWire series is finally out. The following is a list of the most important updates made for this release, which irons out most of the… Continue reading FrostWire 4.17.1
The new Hotmail look
For all kinds of subscriptions to mailings lists, newsletters and such, I still use my old @hotmail.com mail address, besides my Gmail and my @zzillezz.net addresses. I’ve noticed that Microsoft has started to deploy their new look to certain accounts, but mine hasn’t changed as of yet. From what I’ve seen, it’s an improvement. And… Continue reading The new Hotmail look
Ubuntu 8.10
Ubuntu is a community developed, linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need – a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more. The main Ubuntu uses the Gnome desktop, Kubuntu uses the KDE desktop and Xubuntu uses the Xfce deskstop,… Continue reading Ubuntu 8.10
RIP Zanna
As unbelievable as it may seem, Zanna got hit by a car yesterday or the day before. Only three weeks after Cezaar. She was carrying little kittens due any day now. If I find the person responsible for this, I will personally kick out all of his teeth with my bare hands. Fucking drive slower… Continue reading RIP Zanna