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” Here comes the new EAC 0.95b3. There are several issues fixed, e.g. some CUE sheets could not been written to CD-R using CDRDAO and now it is possible to wait for external compressors to finish the job before powering down the computer. For some users with high ping times (like satellite internet users) there… Continue reading Exact Audio Copy 0.95 beta 3

The well-known media player Winamp got a new update! * New: CodingTechnologies AACPlus encoder! * New: SHOUTcast Wire – A Media RSS Browser and Subscription Service * New: Predixis Smart Playlist Generator * New: AOL Radio featuring (((XM))) Free Sampler! * New: CD Ripping now available at 8x in free version! * New: Microsoft WMA… Continue reading Winamp 5.1

Directnic.com is one of the most popular domain name registrars. I’ve been using their services for a couple of years now for the six .com addresses I own and or / admin for friends, so I can really recommend them. Thursday night, one hour ago, I got a text message on my mobile phone from… Continue reading Directnic.com and hurricane Katrina

CNN is reporting that Synthesizer pioneer and all around vanguard of electronic music, Bob Moog, has passed away at age 71. Dr Moog built his first electronic instrument – a theremin – aged 14 and made the MiniMoog, “the first compact, easy-to-use synthesizer”, in 1964. He was the first to bring the electronic synthesizer within… Continue reading Synthesizer pioneer Moog dies

From NY Times: “Google executives say they plan to unveil on Wednesday a “communications tool” that is potentially a clear step beyond the company’s search-related business focus. While executives would not disclose what the new software tool might be, Google has long been expected to introduce an instant messaging service to compete with services offered… Continue reading Google Desktop 2.0 … Google IM soon?

FileZilla is a fast and reliable FTP client and server with lots of useful features and an intuitive interface. And best of all: it’s free! New in 2.2.15: * Fixed crash on directory refresh while editing filename * Some users didn’t see file icons in the remote filelist >> Download FileZilla 2.2.15

The third beta for Msn Messenger 7.5 is now also available in Dutch! Grab it while it’s hot! >> Download Msn Messenger 7.5.0244 Dutch >> Download Mess.be patch for 7.5.0244

Grimpie, one of the two cats of Danny and Véronique, passed away yesterday. She went peacefully in her sleep. We’ll never forget her, and hope she’s in cat heaven now. Bye bye Grimpie … >> Click here for full-size picture

According to CacheLogic survey, 61.44% of the peer-to-peer traffic nowadays is video, with audio taking distant second place, representing 11.34% of global traffic. Moreover, 12.3% of all the music files traded on P2P networks are in Ogg format. Almost all of the OGG files are traded via BitTorrent protocol with most of the growth coming… Continue reading Ogg Vorbis reaches 12.3% of P2P traffic

A common reason why more governments and enterprises around the world are moving to open source software is unhappiness, it was revealed during a panel discussion at the LinuxWorld Conference in San Francisco yesterday. Google Inc open source programs manager Chris DiBona said the search giant has stuck with Linux throughout the company’s life, in… Continue reading Why Google uses Linux