Tech News on Monday, November 09, 2009
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RIM Boosts BlackBerry Developer Tools
The company launched a host of APIs that could lead to richer BlackBerry applications.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST
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Microsoft: Windows 7 Malware Threat 'Sensationalized'
Software maker claims tests by security vendor don't tell the whole story.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:19:00 EST
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Intel Atom Drives Chip Market In 3Q
IDC raises its forecast for microprocessor shipments this year, on strength of Atom-powered netbook sales in China.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:59:00 EST
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Cisco Unveils Collaboration Products
The company launched telepresence, unified communications, and WebEx products and enterprise social software and hosted e-mail solutions.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:56:00 EST
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Microsoft Releases Exchange 2010
The e-mail server includes better storage optimization, voicemail integration, archiving, and potentially big cost savings, says the software giant.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST
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Anne Noonan Named Chief Systemic Risk Officer at DTCC
Noonan will work closely with DTCC subsidiaries' direct regulators and with regulators globally on systemic risk issues.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:25:00 EST
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Investment Banks Out, Investment Bankers In, Survey Finds
Almost a third of CFOs have lost trust in investment banks, according to a Dow Jones/ClientKnowledge survey.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:24:00 EST
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'Conficker' Computer Virus Going Strong
The <Q>Conficker</Q> and <Q>Taterf</Q> computer worms are still going strong a year after they made their first appearances, U.S. experts say.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:10:08 EST
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House Approves Sweeping Healthcare Reform
The U.S. House Saturday night narrowly passed a sweeping overhaul of the healthcare system that backers say would provide coverage to almost all Americans.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:04:47 EST
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Graham: House Health Bill 'Dead' in Senate
The healthcare reform bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives is <Q>dead on arrival</Q> in the Senate, a senior Republican said Sunday.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:04:47 EST
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Virtusa Acquires InSource
Windsor, Conn.-based Insource, which provides management consulting with an IT component, will be able to expand its offerings by becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Virtusa.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:59:56 EST
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DTCC Names Noonan Chief Systemic Risk Officer
Noonan will work closely with DTCC subsidiaries' direct regulators " the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the New York State Banking Department " and with regulators globally on systemic risk issues.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:21:11 EST
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Former Jefferies Money Manager Indicted for Insider Trading
Joseph Contorinis, a former money manager for the Jefferies Paragon Fund, has been charged with a $7 million insider trading scheme.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:17:56 EST
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NYSE Technologies Extends SuperFeed Data Coverage to Asian Markets
SuperFeed currently provides coverage to Hong Kong Stock Exchange's derivatives and cash feed.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:51:55 EST
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StreamBase Connects to Pure Trading
Pure Trading, a facility of CNSX Markets, is a continuous auction market with a high capacity and low-latency trading environment.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:24:51 EST
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Global CIO: Cloud Computing's New Name: Who Will Win $100 Million?
Column showing some nominations from readers for a new name to replace the term "cloud computing," and a request for more entries from readers.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST
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Google Computes News Quality
A recently filed patent application suggests that Google is taking steps to promote news produced by major media companies on Google News.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:01:00 EST
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Google Computes News Quality
A recently filed patent application suggests that Google is taking steps to promote news produced by major media companies on Google News.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:01:00 EST
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Internet Use Increases Social Connectivity
Rather than pulling people away from each other, Internet use actually enhances the size and diversity of people's social networks, according to a Pew report.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
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Review: Motorola Cliq Smartphone
The Android smartphone backs up a brilliant social network integration concept with only so-so performance.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00:00 EST
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Composite Software Upgrades Information Server
Information Server 5.1 adds integration with SQL Server 2008, Hewlett-Packard Neoview and Oracle 11g. In addition, the server can access and deliver data to business applications that use REST services and other standard protocols.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 01:31:00 EST
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Florida Hospital Dials Up iPhones For Nurses
iPhones are helping a Sarasota hospital connect its nursing staff via text messaging, and soon, VoIP telephony.
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST
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Full Nelson: A Web Presence Needs Sizzle, For Shizzle
Customer engagement is the future of the Web. For the bold and the willing, successful ideas are there for the trying -- just don't try too hard.
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 06:31:00 EST
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Bank Tax Goes Down at G20
A proposal to levy a tax on bank transactions, urged by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, has been rejected by the United States, officials say.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:45:59 EST
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Is Antivirus Software Dead?
Always-on Internet connectivity is keeping malware concerns alive and well. We examine whether antivirus software is up to the task, or whether it's a security solution of the past.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST
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Winner declared in space elevator race
LaserMotive wins $900,000 in NASA's Space Elevator challenge, where teams compete to see who could drive their space elevator the fastest.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:06:00 PST
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Report: Clearwire gets more cash from investors
All of Clearwire's major investors, with the exception of Google, are pumping in more cash to the company to help it build its nationwide WiMax network.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:56:00 PST
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EA picks up Playfish for social gaming push
Electronic Arts makes some serious waves in the social gaming by acquiring Playfish for $275 million in cash and $25 million in equity.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:24:04 PST
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Closing chapter of Google Books saga near
Monday's deadline to submit a revised settlement could mark the beginning of the end for the Google Books legal process, after a year of rancorous debate.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST
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Compuware completes Gomez buyout
Application and testing firm finalizes $295 million purchase of Web optimization firm. Compuware brings aboard all of Gomez's 272 employees.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:33:32 PST
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Google to acquire AdMob for $750 million
Mobile advertising is AdMob's specialty, and the deal gives Google a technology inroad into a fast-growing segment of online advertising.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:32:00 PST
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Wrapping up Speeds and Feeds, part 1: Efficiency
Laptop battery life is increasing steadily, but what we really need is for laptops to work like cell phones: always on, always running, and able to stay awake longer than we do. It is possible.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:10:00 PST
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PC processor shipments break record
Worldwide shipments of processors jump 23 percent over the second quarter, doubling typical sequential growth, says a new report from IDC.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:33:00 PST
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Autodesk open-sources carbon accounting method
The software maker is encouraging other companies to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions based on long-term global targets and contribution to GDP.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:09:00 PST
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Microsoft releases Exchange 2010, acquires Teamprise
At TechEd Europe, Redmond offers the latest on its e-mail and calendar server. Meanwhile, it also scoops up a developer tool for creating code in multiple OSes.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:45:00 PST
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Google may lose WSJ, other News Corp. sites
News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch says he's tired of seeing Google "steal" his company's content and suggests he's planning to pull his Web sites from the search engine's listings.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:43:00 PST
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Verizon's iPhone insults have only just begun
The next Droid ad will reportedly suggest that the iPhone is merely a tool for "giggling-brat-vanity."
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:01:05 PST
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GE, Comcast reportedly value NBCU at $30 billion
The apparent agreement on a valuation for NBC Universal sets the stage for cable giant Comcast to buy the movie and TV unit from GE, according to press reports.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:48:00 PST
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Microsoft launches Forefront Protection 2010
Software giant launches antimalware for new version of e-mail and communications server.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:30:00 PST
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'60 Minutes'--Cyberwar: Sabotaging the system
Hackers can potentially enter crucial elements of the world's infrastructure, such as power grids, water works, and even a nation's military arsenal. What are we doing to stop them?
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:26:31 PST
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Nokia recalls 14 million chargers
Mobile giant is replacing phone chargers with potentially loose covers that could expose internal components and pose an electrical shock hazard.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:08:00 PST
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Networked 'smart plug' gets energy info flowing
Software company Zerofootprint has developed TalkingPlug, a network-enabled plug replacement that can gather energy usage data and control appliances.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:35:00 PST
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After 5 years, Firefox faces new challenges
Mozilla helped reshape the Web since releasing Firefox 1.0 five years ago. Now it's got a reawakened Microsoft and Google Chrome to reckon with.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST
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There's a map for that: GPS or smartphone?
Almost every handset comes with mapping software these days, but standalone GPS devices are becoming more affordable than ever.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST
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Ex-Palm trio loads up on Vitamin D
Rob Haitani, Greg Shirai and Celeste Baranski are tapping AI to try to make sense of what's going on in digital videos. Their first target: the surveillance camera industry.
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:00:00 PST
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Video: A new workout for the Wii
Ubisoft's upcoming fitness game, YourShape, promises an experience a step up from Wii Fit. In the process, can it help revitalize the Nintendo console?
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:56:00 PST
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SendSMTP 2.6.0.0 (Freeware)
Easily send SMTP email via command-line or interactive
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:09:01 GMT
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ZenKEY 2.1.8 (Freeware)
Launch or restore programs, move and control windows using the keyboard
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:08:06 GMT
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Book Organizer Deluxe 3.2 (Trial)
Organize and manage your book collections
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:06:01 GMT
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Stamp Organizer Deluxe 3.2 (Trial)
Organize and manage your stamp collections.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:04:02 GMT
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AVG Antivirus Professional 9.0 Build 704a1756 (Ad-supported)
Essential protection that won’t get in your way
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:03:54 GMT
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AVG Internet Security 9.0 Build 704a1756 (Ad-supported)
Complete security protection against all of the most serious Internet threats, including viruses, worms, spyware, trojans, etc
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:03:06 GMT
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SHA1Sum 0.1.3 (GPL)
A useful tool to deal with SHA1Sums
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:59:01 GMT
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LimeWire Ultra Accelerator 4.4.4.0 (Ad-supported)
A high-tech module for LimeWire that will accelerate your downloads
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:58:20 GMT
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System Cleaner 5.80e (Trial)
Lets you clean your drives from unnecessary and temporary files
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:54:02 GMT
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CoolRay 0.1.6.2 (GPL)
An application that can generate photorealistic images from mathematical descriptions
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:52:01 GMT
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Software Organizer Deluxe 3.2 (Trial)
An easy-to-use application for organizing and managing your software
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:50:01 GMT
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Advanced Windows Unattended Installer 2.6 (Freeware)
You can use this software to easily create an installer for your Windows XP
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:46:01 GMT
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Lateral Earth Pressure K 2.3.0.18 (Trial)
An application for calculating lateral earth pressure coefficient
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:44:01 GMT
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EVACopy 4.3 (GPL)
A backup program that has versioning and easy restoration in mind
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:35:01 GMT
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PicPick nLite Addon 2.1.3 (Freeware)
An all-included imaging software that features a powerful capture tool, image editor, color picker, color palette
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:32:01 GMT
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SoftPerfect Network Scanner nLite Addon 4.4 (Freeware)
A multithreaded IP, SNMP, NetBIOS scanner that can detect hidden shares on a LAN
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:26:01 GMT
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ExtremeCopy Library 1.5.1 (Freeware)
Speed up your program's file copying process
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:24:01 GMT
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Task Coach nLite Addon 0.76 (GPL)
A simple manager designed to help you manage personal tasks and todo lists
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:22:01 GMT
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VB Styler 1.2.4.0 (GPL)
A suite of controls and tools that are used to create more visualy appealing programs
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:20:01 GMT
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Portable Task Coach 0.76.0 (GPL)
A simple open source manager designed to help you manage personal tasks and todo lists
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:18:01 GMT
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Aiprosoft Sony Xperia Video Converter 4.0.02 (Trial)
A handy application that can convert all videos to Sony XPERIA X1 efficiently.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:14:02 GMT
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ZapManager 1.0a3 (GPL)
File name, size, and hash comparison to csv database
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:07:01 GMT
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EyeCare Player 2009.1.0.5 (Shareware)
Adjusts detail and settings to turn your monitor into a Sony WEGA TV.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:05:01 GMT
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PicturesToExe 6.0 (Trial)
Creates self-running slide shows of images as an EXE file
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:51:02 GMT
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Gmail Notifier 2 1.0.6 (GPL)
Small clone of google gmail notifier with some usability improvements
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:46:01 GMT
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OkMap 7.5.1 (Freeware)
Free GPS Mapping Software for Garmin and Magellan GPS devices
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:43:01 GMT
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Remove 1.0 (Freeware)
A small command-line utility to remove your files
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:39:01 GMT
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iFreeBudget 2.0.18 (Apache License 2.0)
Manage your accounts and expenses
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:34:01 GMT
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PDFnUP 1.05 (Demo)
2up'ing a pdf document a/b or file split, 4up and more
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:31:01 GMT
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Wootch 1.3.3.3 (Freeware)
Monitors products at Amazon and notifies you about price changes
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:23:01 GMT
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BatchXSLT for InDesign 12.02.06
Convert the very complex InDesign Interchange format into an easy to understand XML format
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:10:02 GMT
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Chronograph 1.3.2
Easily track the time spent for each project or task
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:03:01 GMT
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Barricade 1.5.0
A nice game inspired from the famous board game of type pawn race
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:59:01 GMT
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eSales 1.0
A light-weight app to monitor your Envato Marketplace account
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:49:01 GMT
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X Lossless Decoder 20091108
Decode/convert/play various 'lossless' audio files
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:29:02 GMT
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Convert to PDF 1.2
An Automator action that helps you convert documents to PDF
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:20:01 GMT
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EasyCharts 4.1
Free chart library for your Mac
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:11:01 GMT
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DeskFun 0.5.7
Allows you to personalize your desktop beyond a simple background picture
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:03:01 GMT
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Titanium Mini Pack
High quality and titanium themed icon collection for your Mac
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:49:01 GMT
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AngleFinder 1.0
Draw lines and measure angles and coordinates
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:38:02 GMT
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TimeDisc 0.4.2
Desktop analog clock made of colored segments
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:27:01 GMT
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goSerial 0.3 Alpha
Application that lets you talk to serial devices
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:13:01 GMT
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Universal Ticker 2.1.1
Presents a lot of information in a very limited space.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:48:01 GMT
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MyPopBarrier 2.7.0
Remove emails directly from the server
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:40:01 GMT
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Mind Wall 1.1
Free skill game for your Mac
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:28:02 GMT
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DreamChess 0.2.0 R577
Open source chess game
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:13:01 GMT
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Maxi Dice (formerly Yatzy Twist) 1.19
Enjoy two spectacular versions of the old family favorite, Yahtzee!
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:04:02 GMT
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VelaClock Deluxe 2.2.1
Displays the current level of natural light, sun and moon rise/set times, moon phase information, etc.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:00:37 GMT
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VelaClock 2.2.1
A world clock widget that provides local times, daylight hours, moon phase info and country flags
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:59:52 GMT
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VoxOx 2.0.5 Build 1702 Beta
Take control of your voice, video, IM, text, social media, e-mail, fax and content sharing
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:55:42 GMT
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Keystrokes Pronouncer 4.0
Hear each pronounceable key you press on your keyboard.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:51:19 GMT
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TaskTime 4.6.5
Provides a straightforward method of tracking time spent on jobs you do for your clients
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:42:55 GMT
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Keyboard Spy 4.0
Save keyboard keystrokes to a log file.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:42:08 GMT
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SearchPreview (formerly GooglePreview) 4.0
A Firefox add-on that inserts preview images into your browser.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:37:01 GMT
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JConvert 1.0.9
An open source Java based program that will allow you to convert various units of measure
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:30:01 GMT
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Happening Game
Free relationship simulation game
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:17:01 GMT
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sky blue
Aqua themed and Leopard ready folder icon collection for your Mac
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:10:01 GMT
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Joystick and Gamepad Tester 4.0
With this application you can easily test USB game devices.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:05:57 GMT
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Flip4Mac WMV 2.3.0.14
Application that enables you to play Windows Media in QuickTime Player
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:05:24 GMT
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1Password 3.0.0 Beta 84 / 2.11.1
Safari and Firefox-integrated password manager and form filler.
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:04:41 GMT
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