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50 Extra Cars for NFS Most Wanted + wallpapers


BMW M3 GTR Race # 1, Porcshe 911 Carrera GT2, Corvette C6R, Barbage Truckm COP SUV (Rhino), COP GTO, Minivan, Taxi, Pickup, Cop, Marcedes SL65, Cement Truck, bisher noch nicht getestet, Chevrolet Camaro SS, Pizza Car, BMQ M3 GTR Street, Cop Corvette.
download - comments - 23.1.2006

Fiat Puts Windows Mobile in New Cars

Italian automaker Fiat has joined forces with Microsoft to unveil a voice-activated in-car communications system called Blue&Me at the Geneva Motorshow this month. Blue&Me is based on Windows Mobile for Automotive and offers a wide range of functionality, along with connectivity to wireless devices.
windows - comments - 5.2.2006

Microsoft Game Testers Wanted

Microsoft’s Game Technology Group is looking for official software testers for their upcoming projects.
microsoft - comments - 21.7.2006

Wanted: IE8 Beta Testers

As previously mentioned in the IE8 Beta Feedback post back in March, we have several ways to submit feedback on the IE8 Beta.
microsoft - comments - 31.7.2008

So where is Vista Ultimate Extra "DreamScene" ?

Windows Vista Ultimate users began to receive the first set of "Ultimate Extras". But arguably the most anticipated Ultimate Extra was not there -- Windows DreamScene.
windows - comments - 2.2.2007

Dreamscene Preview Ultimate Extra available

Microsoft have just released the 'Dreamscene Preview' Ultimate Extra to users of the Ultimate Edition of Windows Vista.
windows - comments - 13.2.2007

Longhorn Datacenter will have no extra virtualization costs

Today virtualization is expensive for licensing. Microsoft asks people to license every OS installed on virtual machines, even if powered off. But something is changing.

Since the release of Windows Server 2003 R2 Microsoft started approaching a per-use licensing model instead of a per-installation model.
microsoft - comments - 13.1.2006

Bill Gates Turns 50

What to get for the guy who has everything, even a knighthood?

Bill Gates turns 50 today, and such a landmark age deserves a landmark party. Official details were scant with a likely understated acknowledgment that he'll be "spending time privately with friends."
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50 ways to lose your data

Disk drives are marvelous devices. Especially when they go “clunk” and stop working. I’m not kidding: at least you know your data is hosed. I prefer that to the silent data corruption you don’t find out about until you can’t access a file or your OS starts freezing. Or a RAID rebuild fails.
common - comments - 8.8.2007

50 Reasons to switch from Windows to OS X?

Or, a lost sheep’s ongoing struggle to stay relevant in this internet age. In a post last week, on St. Valentine’s Day no less, Pirillo states his 50 reasons to switch from Windows (any version?) to OS X.
windows - comments - 19.2.2008

LockCrypt 1.50 - Secure Password Management

LockCrypt is a free account management program which uses high strength AES encryption to encrypt your data, so only you can access it.
download - comments - 12.5.2008

AT&T announces $50 netbooks with bundled broadband

AT&T has announced that Atlanta and Philadelphia area residents can get their hands on netbooks for just $49.99 with the purchase of AT&T “Internet at Home and On the Go” broadband services.
common - comments - 1.4.2009

Windows Live: The 50,000-Foot View

Microsoft has been rolling out Windows Live services in a breakneck and seemingly haphazard way. Is there a method to Redmond's services madness? Windows Live Platform Group head Blake Irving says yes.
microsoft - comments - 27.4.2006

'Porn' Worm Sent to 50,000 after Google Blunder

Google on Tuesday inadvertently sent the Kama Sutra email worm to the 50,000 subscribers of a Google Video email group.
common - comments - 9.11.2006

Microsoft’s Annual Revenue Surpasses $50 Billion

Microsoft Corp. today announced revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, a 13% increase over the same period of the prior year. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.31. Excluding $0.08 of previously announced charges primarily related to Xbox 360™ warranty policies, earnings per share would have been $0.39, an increase of 26% over the same period of the prior year when also adjusted for certain items.
microsoft - comments - 20.7.2007

Want Windows 7 for 50 Percent Off? Order an OEM Copy

Missed out on the early preorder discounts? Popular retailer Newegg.com has listed the OEM prices for Windows 7, which will be offered at less than half what Microsoft will charge for a retail copy.
windows - comments - 26.9.2009

Intel to increase shipments of 965 chipsets by 50% in 1Q

Before Intel will start gearing up to push its new Bearlake-series chipsets in the second quarter of 2007, the US chipmaking giant plans to increase shipments of 965-series chipsets by 50% in the first quarter to meet strong demand generated by Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system (OS), according to industry sources.
common - comments - 25.12.2006

Windows 'patent tax' pegged at $21.50 per copy

Windows users on average pay $21.50 to line the pockets of third party software developers such as Sun Microsystems, Novell and Alcatel-Lucent, according to a calculation by the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC).
windows - comments - 16.4.2007

IDC: 50,000 New Jobs in 2007 in Europe Due to Windows Vista

At a briefing in Brussels, Belgium, Microsoft and International Data Corporation (IDC) announced details of a study into the expected economic impact of Microsoft Windows Vista in six key European markets- Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Spain and the UK.
microsoft - comments - 18.9.2006

Microsoft Confirms Over 50% Windows Vista Price Cut – and WGA Failure

Microsoft confirmed independent reports revealing that Windows Vista prices will be cut in half. On August 1, Zan Xiaoqin, representing 8844.com, a Beijing Federal Software online software distributor, indicated that the Redmond company will take drastic measures in China in order to boost Windows Vista in the competition with local pirated copies of the operating system.
windows - comments - 3.8.2007

Need For Speed Carbon Demo on Live Marketplace

The highly anticipated Need For Speed Carbon just got a little closer apparently. EA has just released a demo of the game to Xbox Live Marketplace. It clocks in at a smooth 1 Gig and includes the following cars and race modes for you to enjoy:   < div>Cars: Ra ce modes: So go forth my fellow racing fans, download the demo and race until the rubber burns! Oh and the PC demo should be showing up soon, maybe.   < div>
neowin.net - 05.10.2006

Microsoft finances open-source NFS v4 implementation for Windows

Microsoft has forged a deal with a University of Michigan research unit to create an open-source version of the NFS (Network File System) version 4 protocol that will work with Windows.



Microsoft already offers NFS support in Windows client and server, but for Version 3 only.




winbeta.org - 23.04.2009

Need For Speed Carbon PC Demo Now Available

Electronic Arts has finally released the playable demo for the PC version of Need for Speed Carbon, the next game in the long running Need for Speed franchise that will be released to retail on November 1st. The demo clocks in at a medium sized 650 megs and offers playtime on a circuit and drift track which if you win in both will unlock the Canyon Duel against Kenji. You can choose from 3 cars, and you will have access to the much talked about autosculpting feature which will allow you to morph your car into pretty much whatever you want.   Here are some of the features EA is touting for the full game: I have not installed the demo yet, but I do look forward to playing it as I do enjoy the NFS games still. Though I found the PC version of Most Wanted to be lacking something from the previous games in the series. Now where is my damned sequel to Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed?!  
neowin.net - 28.10.2006

EA announces new Need For Speed

A new version of Need For Speed is heading to stores this fall, with a multi-console release set to hit eight different platforms.

http://www.ea.com/nfs/pros treet/locale_selection.jsp>Nee d For Speed Pro Street, coming out of EA's Black Box studios in Vancouver, continues the series' focus on building and customizing an entire garage of cars.

In addition to a ramped up creation and customization process, EA says the car's appearance will change dynamically from its races like never before. "Every dent, every scratch and every crumpled body panel is a battle scar, proof of your commitment and competitive mettle," says the games publishing giant...
winbeta.org - 01.06.2007

50 Windows XP & Vista Tips & Tricks

Computer Active has compiled a list of 50 tips to improve performance of both XP and Vista.

For most people using a computer means using Windows and over the years Microsoft’s operating system has become easier to use.

However, there is always room for improvement, so in this feature we have compiled 50 of the finest tips for Windows XP and Vista. These can help to make Windows even better, easier to use and faster. Most don’t even require you to install any extra software, so if you want to make your copy of XP or Vista better, it’s possible to get started immediately.


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neowin.net - 09.05.2008

Software Bug Stalls Prius Hybrid Cars

Toyota plans to notify buyers of its Prius hybrid that the car could potentially stall out while driving due to a software bug in the Electronic Control Module (ECM). The problem affects approximately 75,000 cars, although only 33 official complaints have been lodged thus far...
betanews.com - 15.10.2005

iPod Integration Coming in 2006 Cars

Apple announced on Wednesday that it had signed agreements with Acura, Audi, Honda and Volkswagen to feature seamless iPod integration in factory car stereos in their 2006 models. According to Apple, 30 percent of cars sold next year will come pre-equipped with iPod support...
betanews.com - 07.09.2005

Dell charging to downgrade to XP

Dell has announced that it will stop selling new computers with Windows XP from today, unless buyers spend an extra $50 to downgrade their operating system.

Customers looking to buy models from the company’s Vostro line will be offered Vista Business as the operating system but Dell will downgrade the system for an extra $50. Some of the company’s XPS gaming systems will also be charging for the downgrade.

The move will raise eyebrows, since the company may be seen as trying to cash in on the unpopularity of Microsoft’s latest operating system.


neowin.net - 19.06.2008

Windows XP on a new Dell will cost up to $50 extra

Dell will charge customers up to $50 to factory install Windows XP on some PCs after Wednesday, according to the company's Web site.



Buyers of the low-priced Vostro line of desktops and notebooks will pay $20 to $50 more for Windows XP Professional installed as a "downgrade" to Windows Vista Business or Vista Ultimate than they would for Vista only.




winbeta.org - 18.06.2008

Robot cars race around California

A driverless car called Boss has scooped a $2m prize in a Californian race for robotic vehicles. Boss successfully drove around an urban environment, avoiding other cars, and covering 60 miles (85km) in less than six hours, all without any human control. The modified Chevrolet Tahoe was one of six cars that crossed the finish line, from a pack of 11 robotic vehicles which set off at dawn. The others had to pull out after crashes or other problems.

The race was organised by the US militarys Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) and is designed to develop unmanned vehicles that could be used in battle situations. Automotive manufacturers say the technology could eventually lead to self-driving cars. Boss navigated around a simulated town, created on a disused US Air Force base in Victorville, in the Californian desert. It had to deal with single and dual carriageway roads, junctions, buildings and car parks. As well as the 10 other driverless cars, Boss shared the road with more than 30 professional human drivers to simulate busy traffic.


neowin.net - 05.11.2007

Policy group says Google soft on piracy

Hoping to see "Blood Diamond," "Spider-Man 3" or other full-length movies, TV series and concerts for free online? The National Legal and Policy Center on Tuesday released a list of the top 50 videos it found on the Google Video search engine, uploaded by Web users who might be guilty of copyright infringement.

Walt Disney Pictures' "Cars" and "Meet the Robinsons," Picturehouse's "Pan's Labyrinth" and episodes of HBO's "Da Ali G Show" were among the titles that were easy to find in a search at Video.Google.com as of Monday, according to the watchdog organization's research. Even Michael Moore's "Sicko," the subject of much press coverage over its appearance a few weeks ago on the search engine and its YouTube site, reappeared and was available this week. NLPC said the content in its initial top 50 list had appeared on Google Video for an average of 168 days.

"It's difficult to know for sure whether all of the content included in the top 50 list is being hosted in violation of copyright laws -- NLPC makes no assertions," chairman Ken Boehm said. "But it's a reasonable assumption that much of the content has been uploaded without the copyright owner's knowledge or approval."..
winbeta.org - 11.07.2007

Microsoft will let laid off workers keep extra severance

Microsoft will let laid off employees who were overpaid severance keep the extra money, the company's senior vice president of human resources said Monday.



The company received heavy criticism over the week-end after it wrote to some of the 1,400 employees it laid off last month, stating that due to an administrative error it had paid them too much severance and now wanted the money returned.




winbeta.org - 24.02.2009

Microsoft holds annual employee meeting

If you spot hundreds of buses headed to Safeco Field on Thursday morning, they'll be carrying some of the 23,000 Microsoft employees registered for the company's annual meeting.



The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., prompted the city to send out a traffic advisory telling commuters to anticipate the extra buses and cars.




winbeta.org - 18.09.2008

Everything you always wanted to know about Google...

"Everything you always wanted to know about Google, but were afraid to ask" was the title of this very interesting 34-slide presentation on Google prepared by FaberNovel, a french consulting firm. It is hard to realize the real nature of this just 10 years old giant given the number of services it has continuously released, updated (and sometimes shut down) or acquired. The presentation gives a great overview of the company's overall strategy and the reasons it has become what it is today.

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neowin.net - 08.12.2008

AT&T: MMS 'no extra cost' for text bundle customers

Have you been frustrated with AT&T lagging behind in iPhone feature deployment, and the upgrade pricing for the iPhone 3G S? Well there is a bit of good news. According to MacWorld, AT&T will be offering the MMS feature at no extra cost to customers who have a text messaging plan. In AT&T's iPhone 3G S FAQ, it states: Later this summer, as part of the 3.0 software, AT&T will make multimedia messaging (MMS) available at no extra cost to customers with a text messaging bundle Thankfully for the consumer, text plans for AT&T start at $5 per month for 200 text message. However, there is uncertainty as to whether MMS will be counted differently from regular text messages.

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neowin.net - 16.06.2009

The end of the road for Yugo

The Yugo, a car my family had as I grew up in Sarajevo has ceased production. This technologically "innovative" and cheap car from the early 1980's has not changed much in design, but consumer customization and the technology being implemented by its drivers launched the modern "pimping" of cars. Production of the car has officially ended after almost 30 years. Just like the Lada and the Skoda, the Yugo was often ridiculed. Apparently Yugos came complete with heated rear windows to keep your hands warm when the car needed a push - just one of many jokes inspired by its questionable quality. There are cars with spoilers and television screens.

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neowin.net - 21.11.2008

Windows Vista 'DreamScene' Available

Microsoft on Wednesday made available a beta of the second "Ultimate Extra" for Windows Vista, which is available for download free of charge for those who purchased the Ultimate Edition of the new operating system. Called DreamScene, the extra lets users put videos as their desktop background...
betanews.com - 16.02.2007

Firebird Project Releases Firebird 2.0 Final

The Firebird Project today officially releases the much-anticipated version 2.0 of its open source Firebird relational database software during the opening session of the fourth international Firebird Conference in Prague, Czech Republic.

Firebird 2.0 is the happy culmination of more than two years' efforts from a broad-ranging, truly international community of dedicated developers and supporters. It brings with it a large collection of long-awaited enhancements that significantly improve performance, security and support for international languages and realise some desirable new SQL language features. Under the surface, it also provides a much more robust code platform from which the re-architecting planned for Firebird 3.0 is proceeding.


neowin.net - 14.11.2006

The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years

Here's PC World's official (and entirely idiosyncratic) list of the top tech gadgets of the last half century...
pcworld.com - 24.12.2005

Frustrated Saudi youth take a shine to YouTube

Illegal stunts in cars, joyriding, bullying and political dissent -- video-sharing Web site YouTube has taken off in Saudi Arabia. The site owned by search engine giant Google Inc has seen tens of thousands in the conservative Saudi kingdom upload and download a broad range of thrill-seeking, political and just downright bizarre video clips in a surge of expression. Much of the material involves cars, an obsession among affluent youth who cannot go to cinemas, mix with unrelated women or even enter some shopping malls because of Islamic prohibitions by the authorities and religious scholars.


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neowin.net - 17.12.2007