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RingtoneFeeder reinvents ringtones for the iPhone - Published on 04/29/08 RingtoneFeeder is a new and innovative service that offers weekly automated delivery of original ringtones exclusively produced and optimized to sound great on the iPhone. Once the ringtone has been synced via iTunes it is instantly available on the iPhone. Nashville, Tennessee - RingtoneFeeder is a new and innovative approach to ringtones offering a subscription model which automatically installs a new original ringtone on the iPhone via iTunes every week. The earlier a subscription to the service is made the bigger collection the subscriber will have. When a ringtone has been released it will not appear in the weekly updates ever again. Once the ringtone has been synced via iTunes it is instantly available on the iPhone. The subscriber can keep all ringtones received permanently during the active subscription period even if the service is cancelled later on. Using Smart Playlists in iTunes the user can manage the number of simultaneous ringtones to be synced to the iPhone automatically, however, the basic concept is simply to get a fresh new ringtone every week - just like getting an episode of a favorite podcast or TV show. "We are really exited about this new concept and we are confident that the ringtones we are producing will make a positive difference for the millions of iPhone users out there. Unlike traditional ringtones which are often made from extracts of songs or existing sounds, we are producing short songs that are made to be ringtones, they are unique, sometimes even topical and optimized specifically for the iPhones." said Geoff Smith, Partner and Producer at RingtoneFeeder.com "We hope to be able to make the sound of your ringtones more pleasant, maybe even put a smile on someone's face when the iPhone starts ringing." Beside writing the lyrics and producing the original tones, RingtoneFeeder has spent considerable time identifying not only specific instruments but also testing each and every ringtone production to make sure that the tones are within a well defined sound spectrum ensuring the ringtones sounds great when the iPhone is ringing. RingtoneFeeder is currently offering two different subscription options. The monthly subscription cost is $1.98 or you can opt for a full year at $19.98 which both includes instant access to the 5 most recently produced ringtones along with at least one new ringtone usually released every Tuesday and a video tutorial about using RingtoneFeeder services, managing ringtones via Start Playlists in iTunes and syncing with the iPhone. There is also a free demo feed available so the service can be tried out with no obligations. The free feed contains a few sample ringtones as well as an introduction video and a PDF guide to managing ringtones via iTunes. Geoff Smith has been producing and playing music most of his life and is mostly known online from his jingles heard on Adam Curry's Daily Source Code Podcast, GeekBrief.tv, Tips from The Top Floor, ScreenCasts Online and recently the successful iYule project. Geoff began composing jingles and theme songs for podcasters back in 2005 and has literally written hundreds. RingtoneFeeder: http://www.ringtonefeeder.com Images, logos and sample ringtones for journalists: http://www.ringtonefeeder.com/pr/ Video introduction: http://www.ringtonefeeder.com/tutorials.html Free trial: http://www.ringtonefeeder.com/demo/ Subscription: http://www.ringtonefeeder.com/subscribers/member.php iPhone version: http://m.ringtonefeeder.com/ RingtoneFeeder.com was launched on April 29th 2008 and is a weekly automated delivery of original ringtones exclusively produced and optimized to sound great on the iPhone. The majority of the ringtones are written and performed by Geoff Smith who has been producing and playing music most of his life and is mostly known online from his jingles heard on Adam Curry's Daily Source Code Podcast, GeekBrief.tv, Tips from The Top Floor, ScreenCasts Online and recently the successful iYule project. © 2008 RingtoneFeeder All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iTunes and iPhone, are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U.S. and/or other countries. ### Geoff Smith Partner and Producer 615-713-1216 geoff.smith ( -at -) ringtonefeeder.com *******

Hello Webmasters and News Posters, NEW CONTENT (News) - Exclusive MSI Wind notebook photos here QUOTE: "Over the past month or so MSI’s Wind notebook has been widely documented over the web but until down specific details and photos have been hard to come by. U100 will be MSI’s first major fighter against Eee and in an exclusive internal document seen by TweakTown, it claims 6 out of 9 design specification wins against the 7” Eee PC. Shipping in mid to late May, the U100 ships with your choice of Windows XP or Linux and will get its power from an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor based on a motherboard using the 945GMS + ICH7M chipsets. It supports up to 2GB of DDR2 667 memory and includes an 80GB 2.5” SATA hard drive. It sports a 10” WSVGA LCD with a wide screen resolution of 1024 x 600 which MSI claims is going to be much better for web surfing compared to Eee. MSI makes notable mention of the 12” wide keyboard which should be much easier to work with compared to smaller keyboards – each letter key measures 17.5mm wide and the touch pad is 54mm wide." For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/news/9377/exclusive_msi_wind_notebook_photos_here/index.html Best Regards, The TweakTown Team http://www.tweaktown.com

Hi all, We've just published a review of Intel's Q9450 Quad-Core processor. Title: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz ( -at -) Techgage Link: http://techgage.com/article/intel_core_2_quad_q9450_266ghz/ Quote: The wait for an affordable 45nm Quad-Core is now over, and the Q9450 promises to become the ultimate choice of the new offerings. It's not much slower than the QX9650, offers 12MB of cache and as expected, has some fantastic overclocking ability. How does 3.44GHz stable sound?

Futuremark 3DMark Vantage - The Gamers New Benchmark 3DMark Vantage is a gaming performance benchmark that is used to measure native DirectX 10 and multi-core CPU performance with large amounts of physics, AI and graphics on PC's running Microsoft Windows Vista with Service Pack 1. 3DMark Vantage shows the user where their gaming system performs at its peak or doesn't have the horsepower, and how to get the most performance possible out of their hardware for today's and tomorrow's games. Legit Reviews takes a look at this new benchmark armed with a ASUS PhysX P1, XFX GeForce 9800 GX2 and an ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 to see what the benchmark is all about. Quote: "With the ASUS PhysX card installed on the test system the CPU Test 2 score increased to 25.73 operations a second with seven gate pairs. This also boosted the CPU score and the overall 3DMark score as you can see from the image above. The CPU score alone went up by 2177 points or 21.4%. This won't impact rankings online as the AGEIA PPU must be switched off for the results to be approved as a default result. The ASUS PhysX P1 card retails $149 plus shipping, so it was nice to see the performance boost..." or "The Jane Nash test scene is hands down the toughest of the two game tests. The scene also features a Sapphire branded water craft, which means some marketing money exchanged hands for that. Everyone that got a chance to see this scene before the benchmark was released commented on the bouncing boobs of Jane, so what a better picture to end on..." Article Title: Futuremark 3DMark Vantage - The Gamers New Benchmark ( -at -) Legit Reviews Article URL: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/703/1/ --

Greetings, Overclockers Online has posted a new review. A news post would be greatly appreciated. Title: Thermaltake M9 VI1000BWS at Overclockers Online Link: http://www.overclockersonline.net/index.php?page=articles&num=1722&pnum=0 Quote: With cooling performance nearly matching a full tower, the M9 VI1000BWS certainly fulfills Thermaltake's slogan: 'COOLall YOUR LIFE'. The 2 included 120mm LED fans certainly do their job well and with space for up to two more fans on the windows, anyone's cooling needs are surely within reach. With a stylish mesh grill up front and blue LED fans; it is certain to please many with its looks. Thanks for the post. Best regards, Jared _______________________________________________

Good day, We decided to put some marketing claims to the test and see what a Diamond HD3450 could do when game to DX10 gaming. Using videos, we show how things looks on a HD3450, and what neighborhood of framerates you can hope for with such a device. Here is the URL: http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/diamond3450/ "X3 ran quite well. With texture and shader quality set to 'medium' (and no AA or AF) the game had no absolutely no problems at all. Framerates would generally ranged from the low 30's to the high '50s. This was at a resolution of 1280x1024. Of all the five games we looked at, X3 was the game that ran the smoothest. So, if space-trading, dog-fighting, Elite/Privateer-type games are your thing, you can get away with not spending over a $100 on a video card to fly a starship. Check out this video of the HD3450 in action..." Thanks for any links. Kevin S., Neoseeker.com

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Dare to be Creative releases Renamer4Mac 3.0 in new interface - Published on 04/28/08 Dare to be Creative today announced the release of Renamer4Mac 3.0, a batch file renaming utility for Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard. The new version is the first official release since Renamer4Mac's recent acquisition by Dare to be Creative Ltd., and sees Renamer4Mac in a new look designed to improve usability, productivity and efficiency. Vienna, Austria - Dare to be Creative today announced the release of Renamer4Mac 3.0, a batch file renaming utility for Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard. Renamer4Mac is a utility application that batch renames large numbers of files using a graphical drag and drop interface. Renamer4Mac supports search & replace renaming, numbering files, and converting between lower, upper and mixed case. Renamer4Mac handles regular expression and case sensitive matching. The new version is the first official release since Renamer4Mac's recent acquisition by Dare to be Creative Ltd., and comes with a brand new user interface designed to improve usability, productivity and efficiency. The new version also adds built-in, automatic self updates to Renamer4Mac. Under a new flag: The new version marks the first official release of Renamer4Mac since its recent acquisition by Dare to be Creative Ltd. With the acquisition, Dare to be Creative Ltd. aims to further strengthen its portfolio of Mac OS utilities, which next to Renamer4Mac now includes iArchiver, an archiving and file compression/decompression utility, and iCombiner, a tool to combine multiple images and PDF documents into a single document. A fresh look: Renamer4Mac comes with a brand new user interface designed to make renaming large sets of files easier, more productive and more efficient for users. The new interface draws heavily on the interface elements from iArchiver, the archiving and file compression/decompression utility. Renamer4Mac also comes dressed in a new icon designed to blend closer in the MacOS environment. Automatic self updates: The new Renamer4Mac version ships with built-in self updates, with which users are automatically informed of the newest releases and given the option to download the latest release with a single button click. Features: * Batch rename large sets of files with search & replace * Number files with decimal digits, letters, or mixed decimal digits and letter combinations. * Convert file names to uppercase, lowercase or mixed case. * Insert text into and remove text from filenames. * Support for regular expression and case sensitive matching * Saving favorite rename patterns as templates. Minimum Requirements: * Mac OS X Version 10.4 or higher * Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel Pricing and Availability: Renamer4Mac is $26 USD, and available as a free download from the Renamer4Mac website. It runs initially in a 10-day trial mode with all features active. This is the first commercial release of Renamer4Mac. Renamer4Mac - a batch file: http://renamer4mac.com/ Screenshot of replacing a large number of files with Renamer4Mac: http://renamer4mac.com/screenshots/search-and-replace.html iArchiver - an archiving and file compression/decompression utility: http://iarchiver.com/ iCombiner - a tool to combine multiple images and PDF documents into a single document: http://icombiner.com/ Located in Vienna, Austria, Dare to be Creative Ltd. is a software forgery founded in 2006 by a group of Mac enthusiasts. The Dare to be Creative team focuses exclusively on developing utility applications for Mac OS X designed to save valuable time while being enjoyable and easy to use. The current portfolio includes a) iArchiver, an archiving and file compression utility, iCombiner, a tool to combine images and PDF files into single PDF documents, and c) Renamer4Mac, a batch file renamer. All Material and Software © 2006-2008 Dare to be Creative Ltd. / All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, the iPod logo, are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries. ### Philipp Mayerhofer Chief Operational Officer +4319551750 philipp ( -at -) iarchiver.com *******

8800 GT cards are a dime a dozen these days, but Gigabyte's latest does more than take a reference card and slap a sticker on it. "Gigabyte customized their Gigabyte GeForce 8800 GT Turbo Force Edition by increasing the clock speeds of key areas on the card, but they did not stop there. Ultra Durable2 is a fab process they use to increase the durability and longevity of their products. Ultra Durable2 is featured on both their graphics hardware as well as their motherboards. Lower RDS (on) MOSFET Design, Ferrite core chokes, and Lower ESR Solid Capacitors are the three main components of their design. These components will create less wasted energy, lower power consumption and last longer." http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/video/giga/8800gt/

Noctua NH-U9B Low Noise Heatsink Review "The Noctua NH-U9B is a refined take on the previously successful NH-U9 heatsink. This time around, Noctua nickel plate all copper surfaces and bundle in the super quiet NF-B9 fan - and it's not your average vaneaxial fan either. The NF-B9 is a flesh-toned fan with three key innovations; SSO bearings, vortex-control notches, and textured leading impeller surfaces." REVIEW URL:http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2270TAG-LINE: Noctua NH-U9B Low Noise Heatsink Review ( -at -) Frostytech.com Please post a link in your news to this review if you think it may be of interest your readers. Frosty's Article RSS feed is - http://www.frostytech.com/rss/rssmedia.xml - automate your News process!- Thanks, Max!

Hi, We’ve just posted our latest review and would love it if you linked it. TIA! “USB CopyNotify! (£67.99, monitors 10 PCs) plugs the data leak that takes place in most offices due to unauthorised usage of USB devices, such as phones, cameras and MP3 players. Flash drives are a particular threat because they are so small that they are easily carried into the office, plugged into a computer and used to copy confidential data without detection, thus making established data security measures vulnerable. While there is lots of software that takes care of data security and theft of confidential data, these products are probably too complicated and bloated for small companies with limited IT staff. USB CopyNotify! is simple to install and manage and doesn’t require network security policies, access and control policies, active directories or domain controllers. In other words, it’s aimed at the small-business user who is data security conscious but doesn’t have the time, money or expertise for sophisticated network management and control.” <http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/rev.php?id=732>'>http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/rev.php?id=732> http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk/rev.php?id=732 _____ Christian Harris Editor/Publisher BIOS (http://www.biosmagazine.co.uk) _____

Hello All, Futuremark has just officially unveiled the latest version of their 3DMark benchmark suite, 3DMark Vantage. Like PCMark Vantage which was released a few months ago, this latest version of 3DMark was designed for testing Windows Vista-based systems. This latest version of the 3DMark, however, is specifically bound to Windows Vista because it uses some advanced visual technologies that are only available with DirectX 10, which you may know isn't available on previous versions of Windows. We've put together a quick overview of 3DMark Vantage and its individual test and have it available for viewing right here: Article URL: http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Futuremark_Unveils_3DMark_Vantage Main Site: http://www.hothardware.com/ As always, a link in your news sections would be much appreciated! If you'd like us to return the favor, please don't hesitate to send your press

Hi! We've taken the new version of 3DMark for a spin and tested it with a variety of cards. 'Few benchmarks have had such an impact amongst gamers as the 3DMark benchmarks from Futuremark. Whether it is to verify that you are getting the expected performance out of your system or to brag about how fast your system is, 3DMark has always been the benchmark to use. As the last version came out 2 years ago many gamers have been anxiously waiting for a new version that more accurately can test today’s cards and today it is finally here: 3DMark Vantage.' Link: http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1271 We appreciate a post if this might be interesting for your readers. Best regards Björn www.bjorn3d.com -----------------------------------------

Dear Editors, we just posted a new article which might be interesting to your readers. A post in your news section would be appreciated. Title: NZXT Tempest Link: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NZXT/Tempest Brief: The enclosure market is a one tough cookie. From what Tempest offers, NZXT is certainly bringing an advanced feature set to the entry-level crowd or people seeking simple design. If you're on a tight budget, want to save up some money for better performing hardware and don't care about premium features like a removable motherboard tray you should check out this case.

Hello, Please consider the following press release for inclusion on your site. Thank you very much! http://www.openlogic.com/news/press/04.28.08.php Regards, Sharon Smith Marketing Assistant http://www.pageonepr.com OPENLOGIC CERTIFIED LIBRARY NOW INCLUDES 400 CERTIFIED OPEN SOURCE PACKAGES, ADDS OPEN SOURCE COMPARISONS New Functionality Also Added to OpenLogic Exchange Enterprise Edition BROOMFIELD, Colo. April 28, 2008—OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source software solutions encompassing hundreds of open source packages, today announced that the number of certified open source packages available in the OpenLogic Certified Library surpassed 400. In addition, OpenLogic broadened functionality of OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX) Enterprise Edition, the industry’s first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for comprehensive sourcing and governance of open source in the enterprise. OpenLogic Expands Certified Library, Adds Open Source Comparison Matrix OpenLogic’s Certified Library is a collection of certified and indemnified open source packages that are supported by OpenLogic, as well as through the OpenLogic Expert Community. The OpenLogic Certified Library is freely available through the OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX) at olex.openlogic.com. · Certified Library Grows to 400+ Open Source Packages—The OpenLogic Certified Library now includes more than 400 open source packages and more than 1,800 distributions that represent unique platforms and versions. Each open source package in the Certified Library has passed OpenLogic’s rigorous 42-point certification process. Projects added in 2008 include Mule, Nant, Apache Tuscany, Tea Trove, WebWork and DotNet Nuke. · Open Source Comparison Matrix—OpenLogic has expanded their open source knowledgebase by launching an Open Source ComparisonMatrix that provides side-by-side comparisons of open source packages within a particular category. Comparisons help developers determine when an open source package is appropriate and choose the software that best meets their needs. OpenLogic solicited data from the open source community to help create the Comparison Matrix, which initially covers three categories: Application Servers, Relational Databases and Web Application Frameworks. The Comparison Matrix is now available at OLEX. OLEX Enterprise Edition Enhanced In addition to the expanded Certified Library, OpenLogic is also announcing new functionality of OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX) Enterprise Edition, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution designed to help enterprise procure, manage and govern open source software. New capabilities include: · Private Libraries – OLEX Enterprise Edition now enables customers to access and manage private libraries that include additional open source packages or custom builds that are specific to their operating environment. Private libraries enable companies to apply OLEX Enterprise Edition governance features to all the open source that they use. · Integrated Support Console- OLEX Enterprise Edition now integrates OpenLogic’s support offering directly into the SaaS platform. Customers now have instant access to support SLAs and submission of support tickets. The Support Console enables IT and development staff to easily understand what support contracts are in place as they select and deploy open source packages and to access OpenLogic’s support services. About OpenLogic OpenLogic is a leading provider of open source solutions that enable enterprises to safely acquire, support, and control open source software. OpenLogic provides enterprises with a certified library of open source software that encompasses hundreds of the most popular open source packages via OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX), a free web site where companies can find, research, and download certified, enterprise-ready open source packages on demand. With the broadest open source coverage in the industry, OpenLogic offers indemnification; updates; and enterprise-grade technical support backed by the OpenLogic Expert Community. OpenLogic also provides solutions for open source governance and to automate the integration and deployment of open source components -- reducing the risk and maximizing the cost savings associated with using open source software. For more on OpenLogic, go to www.openlogic.com. ### For media inquiries, please contact: Bret Clement Page One PR 303.462.3057 openlogic ( -at -) pageonepr.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ

The new 3DMark Vantage software is finally available after several months of "leaked" screenshots and information flooding the forums. Now that 3DMark has moved to DirectX 10 what can you expect to find in this incredibly popular benchmarking software? We have an analysis of the tests include in the new application as well as quite a few screenshots! URL: http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=552 Quote: "For those of you interested in the actual weighting of graphics and CPU tests as well as how the individual game tests and CPU tests all add up. One interesting note is that as we move up from Entry to Extreme the amount that Futuremark has weighted the CPU score decreases. This is an interesting side note in the current GPU/CPU debate as Futuremark seems to be saying that in lower end systems the CPU is much more important than in the extreme gaming PCs." Thanks for a post all!! Ryan Shrout Owner - PC Perspective rshrout ( -at -) pcper.com

Hello, please find hereafter a press-release about a new Ulteo software « Ulteo Document Synchronizer » (beta) for Windows that can be downloaded for free. It gives users the ability to keep documents synchronized accross Windows, Linux and the Ulteo Online Desktop. I'm available for any question you may have regarding this release. Kind regards, Gaël Duval Ulteo Founder ___ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE _________________ Ulteo – April 28th, 2008 We're proud to announce the Ulteo Document Synchronizer (Beta) for Windows. This gives you the ability and convenience to keep your documents securely synchronized across Windows, Linux and the Ulteo Online Desktop for FREE. For instance, if you're at the office and using the Ulteo Document Synchronizer, drag and drop a document to the "Sync" directory on your desktop. Yes, that's it! Later at home, you can retrieve your files by: - logging in to the Ulteo Online Desktop (in a web browser) - or by using the Ulteo Document Synchronizer again - or by using the Ulteo Application System (instead of Windows). It already includes the synchronization feature by default. The Document Synchronizer is also an excellent way to backup important data! Learn, download, and install the Ulteo Document Synchronizer for Windows XP and Vista at: http://www.ulteo.com/home/documentsynchronizer Regards, Gaël Duval About Ulteo Ulteo's mission is to simplify the PC users' digital life, i.e, the way people use their applications, data and online services. The Ulteo Online Desktop allows users to safely try and use the latest version of desktop applications in a web browser, in one click, with no download, no install. The Ulteo Application System provides users easier access to desktop applications and online services as well as data management in a consistent operating system that can be installed on the PC. Ulteo's team includes people from the USA, Europe and Asia. http://www.ulteo.com Contact Ulteo: Thierry Koehrlen/Gaël Duval -- If you do not want to receive any more newsletters, http://www.ulteo.com/phplist/?p=unsubscribe&uid=466aa7365dff18312697f7811e48c907 To update your preferences and to unsubscribe visit http://www.ulteo.com/phplist/?p=preferences&uid=466aa7365dff18312697f7811e48c907 Forward a Message to Someone http://www.ulteo.com/phplist/?p=forward&uid=466aa7365dff18312697f7811e48c907&mid=47 -- Powered by PHPlist, www.phplist.com --

TechwareLabs has published a Guide to Creating a Hackintosh. Here's a clip from the review: Quote: If you ever wanted to play around with a Mac OS but wanted to do it on your own hardware then this guide is for you. Dan takes you through the basic steps needed to create a "Hackintosh" in a simple to understand process. Grab that extra hardware off your shelf and put together your Mac today. LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/guides/misc_mod/hackintosh/ Title: Guide to Creating a Hackintosh ( -at -) TechwareLabs Image: http://www.techwarelabs.com/images/articles/Guide_to_Creating_a_Hackintosh.jpg Please Digg and Share this Story: http://digg.com/apple/Guide_to_Creating_a_Hackintosh A news post would be greatly appreciated!

Although Intel's processors and chipsets have long been embraced by PC enthusiasts, the company's motherboards have largely been ignored. Years ago, it was easy to see why. Intel motherboards didn't come with the tweaking and overclocking options that we crave, and that was understandable, since we never really expected Intel to endorse overclocking. However, times have changed, and so has Intel's tune. The firm now has several products targeted specifically at enthusiasts, including the new DX48BT2 "Bonetrail 2" motherboard that comes loaded with many of the features we'd expect from a modern, high-end mobo. Based on Intel's flagship X48 Express chipset, Bonetrail's second coming faces stiff competition from Taiwanese mobo makers with far more street cred in the enthusiast space—credibility that, for the likes of Asus, is well deserved. Asus one of the biggest players in the motherboard market, and it's been catering to enthusiasts for as long as I can remember. Asus has embraced the X48 Express, as well, most recently with its Rampage Formula motherboard. The Rampage Formula and DX48BT2 effectively target the same market, albeit with one DDR2 memory and the other with DDR3. For once, however, Intel is the underdog. Read on to see if the processor giant can beat Asus at its own game. http://techreport.com/articles.x/14598 Thanks, Geoff ---- Geoff Gasior The Tech Report http://techreport.com -- To unsubscribe from: TR-News, just follow this link:

FmPro Migrator 4.14: Resolves Script & Layout Dependencies - Published on 04/28/08 .com Solutions Inc. has released FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.14 for MacOS X and Windows. FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.14 has been enhanced with an automated 2-pass dependency resolution feature for FileMaker table consolidation conversion projects. Additionally, the XML code defining each layout can now be exported as an XML file, containing all of the embedded images, and layout object definitions. Layout XML files can be post-processed separately and used for other projects. Fremont, CA - .com Solutions Inc. has released FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.14 for MacOS X and Windows. FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.14 has been enhanced with an automated 2-pass dependency resolution feature for FileMaker table consolidation conversion projects. Additionally, the XML code defining each layout can now be exported as an XML file, containing all of the embedded images, and layout object definitions. Layout XML files can be post-processed separately and used for projects in which FileMaker Layouts need to be re-purposed for other development projects. FmPro Migrator is a stand-alone application which converts FileMaker databases to MySQL, Oracle, Access, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, OpenBase, PostgreSQL and FrontBase. SQL Server and Access databases can also be converted to FileMaker 7, 8, 9. FmPro Migrator Developer Edition includes all of the features of FmPro Migrator, but also includes a Table Consolidation feature which performs the automated copying of Tables/Fields, Table Occurrences, Relationships, ScriptMaker scripts and Layouts between FileMaker 8, 8.5 and 9 database files on MacOS X and Windows. FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.14 new features include: * 2-Pass Dependency Resolution Feature - FmPro Migrator Developer Edition re-creates each FileMaker layout during Pass #1 of the layout creation process. ScriptMaker scripts are then pasted into the new database, thus resolving dependencies between scripts and layouts. Then during the 2nd pass thru the layout creation process, the contents of each layout are deleted and pasted again, resolving dependencies between layout objects and ScriptMaker scripts. * Layout XML Export - The XML code defining each FileMaker layout contains valuable information defining the contents of each layout. This information includes embedded layout graphics, fields, portals, object sizes, object positions, text font and style information. Having an electronic definition of each layout provides developers with the opportunity to post-process and re-purposes FileMaker layouts for other development projects. Clicking the Layout XML Export button GUI tab in FmPro Migrator, instantly exports all of the layouts XML code as individual files. * Allowing Duplicate Layouts During Batch Captures - FmPro Migrator Developer Edition now allows duplicate Layout names to be entered when performing the batch capture of layouts. During a typical multi-file migration project, it is likely that individual FileMaker files will contain layouts having the same name. These duplicate layouts can now be reviewed as a group within the Layouts tab and renamed appropriately by the developer. * Simplified Layout Creation - Layouts which are created via the batch mode processing are now created with only a body layout part. Layout part definitions are not stored within the layout XML code copied via the clipboard, therefore the definition and sizes of layout parts must be changed manually by the developer. It is quicker and easier to add new layout parts to existing layouts, instead of trying to remove unneeded parts which already contain exiting layout objects. This change was made within the QuicKeys and WinAutomation shortcuts embedded within FmPro Migrator Developer Edition. * Bug Fixes - Bug fixes with this release include: Fixes for Access table names containing spaces when migrating from Access to FileMaker, remapping objects when there are 0 ScriptMaker scripts, display of Relationship Predicate details fields, additional shortcut delays when pasting FileMaker layouts, and checking for the existence of the Edit Relationship dialog when adding relationships. Pricing and Availability: Existing FmPro Migrator Developer Edition customers may upgrade to FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.14 at no charge. The single-user licensing includes a copy of FmPro Migrator Developer Edition for both Mac OS X (Universal Binary) and Windows platforms. FmPro Migrator customers may upgrade to FmPro Migrator Developer Edition for $100 USD. A functional demo version of FmPro Migrator is available. FmPro Migrator: http://www.FmProMigrator.com FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.14: http://www.fmpromigrator.com/products/fmpro_migrator/index.html Direct Download Link: http://www.fmpromigrator.com/downloads/demo_software/FmProMigrator4.014DemoMacOSX.dmg Purchase Link: http://www.fmpromigrator.com/order/index.html#fmpro_migrator Screenshot: http://www.fmpromigrator.com/images/fmpro_migrator/FmigDev403_TableConsolidation300_289.gif Screenshot/App Icon: http://www.fmpromigrator.com/images/fmpro_migrator/fmpro_migrator_icon_256_256.jpg .com Solutions Inc. develops multi-platform graphical applications supporting FileMaker, Oracle, MySQL, Access, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, PostgreSQL and FrontBase developers. FmPro Script Diff, compares and edits FileMaker ScriptMaker scripts, FmPro Layout Diff, compares FileMaker Layouts. FmPro Migrator migrates FileMaker databases to and from FileMaker. Installgen automates over 100 Oracle install procedures on Solaris, Windows, Linux and MacOS X. Repgen replicates Oracle data in a multi-master configuration on Solaris, Windows, Linux and MacOS X. For more information about .com Solutions Inc., please visit their website. ### David Simpson President 510-490-3482 dsimpson ( -at -) dotcomsolutionsinc.net *******

Hello Everyone, Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9300 has some rather large shoes to fill. This newly shipping, relatively low-cost quad-core processor from Intel is a replacement for their long-standing price to performance champ, the Core 2 Quad Q6600. The Q6600 was the first quad-core in Intel's arsenal which was actually affordable, and even today, it remains one of the best values on the market. Not only is the Core 2 Quad Q6600 inexpensive for a quad-core CPU, but it is extremely overclockable and provides a significant amount of computing power for the dollar. Core 2 Quad Q6600's are still in high-demand - a trend which is likely to continue until they are no longer available. Like we said, rather large shoes to fill. Luckily, the Core 2 Quad Q9300 processor has some impressive new features under the hood along with a higher clock speed. Head on over to the site and check it out... Article URL: http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Intel_Core_2_Quad_Q9300_Processor Main Site: http://www.hothardware.com/ As always, a link in your news sections would be much appreciated! If you'd like us to return the favor, please don't hesitate to send your press

Hello fellow editors! Tech ARP ( http://www.techarp.com/ <http://www.techarp.com/>'>http://www.techarp.com/> ) has just posted the x264 HD Benchmark Version 2.0. Quote - The x264 HD Benchmark is the "High Definition version" of the x264 Benchmark which has become a standard CPU benchmark for Tech ARP as well as many other hardware enthusiasts. The new x264 HD Benchmark ups the ante by using a new 720p24 high-definition video clip. Therefore, it will be a great test of the processor's ability to encode HD quality video streams. Give it a try and let us know how your processor fares! This major revision which adds script detection for Windows Vista with UAC enabled and it also allows the user to re-enable UAC (if that is what you REALLY, REALLY want to do) after the benchmark completes. Here's a quote from the article :- "Simply put, it is a reproducible measure of fast your machine can encode a short, HD-quality video clip into a high quality x264 video file. It's nice because everyone running it will use the same video clip and software. The video encoder (x264.exe) reports a fairly accurate internal benchmark (in frames per second) for each pass of the video encode and it also uses multi-core processors very efficiently." Direct URL - http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=520 Logo URL - http://www.techarp.com/x264_Benchmark/hd/icon_big.png We would appreciate your help in getting the word out. Rest assured that we will reciprocate and post your news with all due haste. If you have any news, please feel free to send it to our news mailbox at news ( -at -) techarp.com. Thanks! Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com/ <http://www.techarp.com/>

Title: ASUS Striker II Extreme Motherboard Review ( -at -) HardwareLogic Quote: "Hitting the enthusiast scene decked out from head-to-toe, this motherboard brings next-gen right to your doorstep with the new 790i nForce chipset, 1600MHz front side bus support, Tri SLI compatibility, PCIe 2.0, DDR3-2000 support and an integrated water cooling system. Holy cow! Hold on to your seat as HardwareLogic puts this monster on our test bench and unleashes the full assault of our benchmarking suite." Link: http://hardwarelogic.com/news/132/ARTICLE/3182/2008-04-28.html

EarthDesk 4.2 Adds Screen Saver Option - Published on 04/28/08 EarthDesk replaces the static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as real-time global cloud coverage, allowing users to track hurricanes and other weather systems on their Macintosh or Windows desktop. EarthDesk 4.2 adds an option to allow use as a screen saver only rather than strictly a desktop, and is fully compatible with both Leopard and Tiger. Incline Village, Nevada - Xeric Design, Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of EarthDesk 4.2, its award-winning, real-time dynamic desktop map, for Macintosh OS X. EarthDesk 4.2 adds an option to allow use as a screen saver only rather than strictly a desktop, and is fully compatible with Leopard (and Tiger). EarthDesk replaces the static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as real-time global cloud coverage, allowing users to track hurricanes and other weather systems on their Macintosh or Windows desktop. The software operates silently in the background, keeping your desktop updated while you work. Unlike a screen saver, which only appears when your system is idle, EarthDesk's dynamic desktop is continuously displayed as your desktop background, although with this release it can optionally work as only a screen saver. New in version 4.2: * Added a screen saver only mode. * Fixed a bug that could cause the cloud server list to not update periodically. * Improved the communication between the EarthDesk prefpane and the rendering engine. EarthDesk is the only application of its kind to support accurate moonlight, multiple monitors and eleven different map projections, as well as political, enhanced satellite and natural views. Pricing and Availability: EarthDesk requires Mac OS X 10.4 or newer. Single user copies may be purchased online for $23.95 USD. Upgrades are available for $11.95 USD. For more information and to download an evaluation version, please visit the Xeric Design website. Editorial Review copies and high resolution screenshots are available to qualified persons upon request. Xeric Design: http://www.xericdesign.com EarthDesk 4.2: http://www.xericdesign.com/earthdesk.php Direct Download Link: http://www.xericdesign.com/software/earthdesk.dmg Purchase Link: http://www.xericdesign.com/xdcart.php?id=EDSK Screenshot: http://www.xericdesign.com/graphics/earthdesk/xd_naturalmap.png App Icon: http://www.xericdesign.com/graphics/earthdesk/earthdesk128icon.png Xeric Design, based in Incline Village, Nevada, is a leader in global time and mapping software. Its flagship product, EarthDesk, for both Macintosh and Windows, is enjoyed by users in more than 140 countries. ### Trygve Inda President 775-832-5953 press ( -at -) xericdesign.com *******

At Phoronix we have posted a new article. A link to this from your site's news section would be greatly appreciated. Title: Corsair Flash Voyager GT 16GB ( -at -) Phoronix Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=12286 Summary: "For years now Corsair has been on the forefront of leading flash drive innovations, which started with their Flash Voyager series but quickly expanded into their Flash Voyager GT, Flash Survivor GT, and Flash PadLock series. We've reviewed them all and Corsair has certainly had some talented engineers working on these products from the Flash Survivor GT that withstood being submerged into the bottom of a pool, being boiled in a pot of water, and beaten by a hammer to the Flash PadLock, which has a physical lock that will present the flash drive from being mounted unless the appropriate key sequence is entered. While they continue to face new competition -- primarily from OCZ Technology, which has many different innovative flash drives as well such as the Rally 2 Turbo, ATV Turbo, and Mega-Kart -- Corsair Memory continues to excel and release new flash products. Corsair's latest additions to their Flash Voyager GT family are 16GB and 32GB editions. At hand today we are looking at the Corsair Flash Voyager 16GB USB 2.0 flash drive." Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may