OpenSolaris Live USB Creator

Want to try OpenSolaris on your "spare" thumbdrive? Then head to this page for the complete details:

http://devzone.sites.pid0.org/OpenSolaris/opensolaris-liveusb-creator#TOC-AUTHOR

Here are some installation screenshots:





You can get the Live USB Creator here:

http://devzone.sites.pid0.org/OpenSolaris/opensolaris-liveusb-creator#TOC-DOWNLOAD

The latest OpenSolaris Live CD here:

http://www.opensolaris.com/get/index.jsp

The OpenSolaris Operating System offers unique features designed to help you build and deploy high-performance application services, starting with the Image Packaging System (IPS), continuing to the latest enhancements to the award-winning ZFS and featuring integrated virtualizaton options that span OS, network and storage -- and that's just the beginning. OpenSolaris gives you next generation Solaris technologies coupled with the best in open source software and a vibrant development community.

The latest Milax Live CD and USB images here:

http://www.milax.org/?page_id=9

MilaX is a small size Live CD distribution which runs completely off a CD or a USB pendrive. It is based on Solaris Nevada and includes its basic features. What originally started as an experiment to see how much Solaris software could fit in miniCD eventually became a full-fledged OpenSolaris distribution. MilaX also it is possible to use as Rescue-CD. It was designed to run graphical applications on older PC hardware and can be installed on storage media with small capacities, like bootable business cards, USB flash drives, various memory cards, and Zip drives. Available for both x86 and SPARC platforms. MilaX is free to use, modify and distribute.

[FREE] Technology+Business Magazine

Free-to-download Technology+Business magazine, with all-new articles, case studies, tips and advice, as well as discounts and special offers on powerful yet affordable midmarket solutions from Sun and AMD.

Download this issue in PDF.

Sun's Open Network Systems Launch

Date: 30 Jun, 2009 (Tuesday) 08:00AM-01:30PM
Venue: Quezon Ballroom Makati Shangri-la Hotel
Web: https://events.sun.com.ph
Register: http://events.sun.com.ph/registration.html

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With greater economic pressures on businesses, this is the time for organizations to revisit their data center model, starting with the optimization of IT resources to gain better datacenter efficiencies and scale.

Give your datacenter an efficiency makeover with our latest Open Network Systems – a full range of versatile, flash-ready x64 rackmount servers, workstation and blade modular systems – that set to maximize the economics of computing with breakthrough application performance, scale and cost-efficiency.

Join us as we unveil the new Sun systems based on Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series. Furthering our leadership in networking and Open Network Systems, Sun is the first vendor to embed low-latency high performance networking and Sun's SSD/Flash storage technology in these revolutionary systems to deliver speed, simplicity and savings.

Add new touches to your datacenter by redefining your system performance now!

Seats are limited. Register early.

Sincerely,

Sun Microsystems Phils., Inc.

June VirtualBox Live Show

https://dct.sun.com/dct/forms/reg_us_2205_342_0.jsp?cid=222965

If you missed the VirtualBox Live webinar, don't worry! You can view the recorded archive on demand at your convenience. You'll see and hear:

- News from the Show
- How VirtualBox powered one of the largest virtual desktop deployments at JavaOne
- News from the VirtualBox labs
- Q & A

WHO: Andy Hall, VirtualBox Product Manager and the team

WHAT: VirtualBox Live Show

WHEN: Anytime you'd like. It's on demand.

WHERE: Simply access the web seminar archive from the comfort of your own office.

WHY: If you need a fast, easy and flexible enterprise-class virtualization solution, you won't want to miss this webinar on the world's most popular open source virtualization software.

FREE Virtualization for Dummies E-Book

Fill-out the web-form and get this FREE e-book:

http://sg.sun.com/offers/details/virtualization_dummies/?intcmp=tc244_listing_as

This eBook is a Sun and AMD Special Edition and was published by the same folks who create all the "Dummies" books. It explains how virtualisation works and how it can benefit your organization. This special edition version showcases Sun and AMD virtualization offerings, how they work together, and how they can help businesses. Learn about the latest virtualization technologies with this brief and easy-to-read booklet.

[HZN] Nokia E72 Preview.

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/articles/view.php?cid=24&id=2947

Back to the E72, in terms of aesthetics, it retains most of what made the E71 special. Though there are some slight tweaks to the overall design, it is enough to make the E72 look (and feel) like a whole new animal.

[HZN] Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Preview .

The Apple iPhone is the spark that ignited the mobile industry to embrace touch technology. See this preview by HardwareZone Networks of the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic:

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/news/view.php?id=13889&cid=9

Sparkle X-Link SPF-16 Extreme Display Adapter.

See the Sparke X-Link, a cool Display Adapter that can be plugged to a USB 2.0 port of your PC or Mac for an instant 2nd display. You can connect up to 6 of these for a really easy multi-display system. It natively outputs to a DVI. Not using DVI, then don't worry because it also comes with adapters for VGA and HDMI too.

Check the official page and the press release.

Taipei, Taiwan – June 16, 2009- SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., a professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier, today proudly Announced X-Link, making a USB port into a true external video adapter, providing more convenience to users who need multi-monitors to work with.

The actual product shots below courtesy of PCStats.com - Computex2009.

Kingston 128GB USB Flash Drive

Want a monster 128GB "cap-less" USB Flashdrive in your pocket or hanging on your neck? It's priced like a value/midrange laptop or souped-up netbook, but what the heck. This is truly a geek stuff.

Currently the said 128GB thumbdrive is build-to-order only and costs US $546.

Check the whole press release from the Kingston Website.

Fountain Valley, CA -- June 15, 2009 -- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the DataTraveler® 200 (DT200), the world's first 128GB USB Flash drive. The large capacity along with password protection gives users the flexibility to carry critical data with them at all times in a very small form factor....

Oh by the way, thanks to Benji® of CNVF for the heads up.

[Free] Krispy Kreme Glazed Chocolate Cake.

Just play this game: http://game.chocolatekarnival.com/

You will get a coupon for a "free" Krispy Kreme Glazed Chocolate Cake.

Valid in the Philippines and until June 30, 2009 only. Cheers to all.

MSI Master Overclocking Arena 2009.

http://www.oc-arena.com/SEA

Duration: 22nd June ~ 31st July 2009

PRESS RELEASE

MSI MOA 2009 Begins!
Prestigious global overclocking tournament returns once again to test overclockers

How far can you go? This is the question that will be put to overclockers around the world as the MSI MOA 2009 (Master Overclocking Arena) returns to test overclockers’ knowledge, skill, and perseverance in recording the highest benchmark scores from their overclocked computer hardware systems.

With the European qualifiers slotted to take place in May to choose the best overclocking teams to represent Europe, Asian teams will get their time to shine as the Asian qualifiers will take place soon in the region. To encourage more overclockers to participate in the MSI MOA 2009 tournament, an online contest will be held as well where voters will get to choose their favorite contestants for a chance of winning lucrative MSI hardware.


“I think MOA 2008 was a GREAT event, hopefully MOA 2009 will be even GREATER ! I'm really looking forward to meeting my friends in MOA 2009” - Alva Jonathan / Champion of MSI MOA 2008


The MSI MOA 2009 aims to not only test the limits and capabilities of computer hardware but also bring together overclocking communities around the world by nurturing the spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie through the teams’ common interests in computer hardware and technology. This year, up to 20 teams are expected to be invited to the Grand Final in Beijing this August.

Details of the regional tournaments and prizes will be released soon. For more information, please visit the official MSI MOA 2009 website at http://www.oc-arena.com/SEA

About the MSI MOA

The inaugural MSI MOA took place in 2008 at Huashan Cultural-Creative Park, Taiwan, where 13 teams around the world were invited by MSI to take part in this prestigious overclocking tournament. These teams were chosen for their overclocking results and performance displayed during the national finals held in their respective countries. After several hours of preparation and benchmarking in 3DMark2001 and SuperPI, the results were announced. Team Indonesia was the overall winner of the competition with Team Greece and Team Taiwan taking the second and third places respectively.

Once considered a niche hobby, overclocking today is big business as more and more computer hardware makers such as MSI are specifically releasing motherboards designed for overclocking and extreme performance. The results gained from overclocking records are invaluable feedback for the computer hardware industry, allowing further technological advancements in the field of components circuitry. Overclocking also allows users to learn more about the intricacies of their PC systems and how they work in general.

About MSI

MSI (Micro-Star International Corporation, Ltd) is one of the IT industry's leading manufacturers of computer hardware products and solutions. As one of Taiwan’s top three motherboard manufacturers, MSI is also one of the world’s top five mother board manufacturers, and has been a leading graphic card manufacturer for the past four years.

Today, MSI is pressing forward with the development of new products, such as notebooks and consumer electronic products. Through world class engineering, manufacturing and design innovation, MSI is dedicated to providing leading-edge hardware products and robust solutions that are easy to implement and integrate while also enhancing overall performance, value and ultimately the individual end user's personal digital life experience.

For more information, please contact:

Emily Lai: emilylai@msi.com.tw
Tiffany Yu: tiffanyyu@msi.com.tw
Vanessa Yang: vanessayang@msi.com.tw

Fedora 11

You can get Fedora 11 here:

http://fedoraproject.org/get-fedora

Want KDE? go here:

http://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedora-kde

Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the Fedora Project.

PowerUp! Windows 7 Loadfest.

Join a fun-filled afternoon with the Philippine Windows Users Group as they share their knowledge and experience of Windows 7. Experience, witness and realize the potential of Windows 7 through hands-on-labs and actually having it installed in your own machine.

Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:00 AM - Saturday, June 20, 2009 5:00 PM
Microsoft Philippines 16F 6750 Ayala Office Tower,
6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Metro Manila 1200 Philippines

Register here (MS Live ID Required):
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/Register.aspx?culture=en-PH&EventID=1032417640&CountryCode=PH

Jolicloud

Jolicloud is a new operating system for netbooks. The OS provides a beautiful interface, an application directory, and a set of social features that make it easy and fun to use.

Website: http://www.jolicloud.com/

Tour: http://www.jolicloud.com/tour

To get Jolicloud, you have to request for an invitation:
http://my.jolicloud.com/account/invitation?next=%2Fregister

Avast Home Edition and Vista SP2

Today I installed Vista Home Basic SP1 OEM on a new Athlon64 machine. Installation was smooth. Then I patched it with SP2.

I encountered a problem with Avast Home Edition, wherein after the reboot, the Avast splash screen loaded. Quite weird, when I right-clicked the Avast taskbar icon, nothing happened. I also launched Avast from the start menu, the spash screen appeared and memory scanning started. However after the memory scan, no Avast GUI came out.

Suspecting the Windows Defender to be conflicting with Avast H.E., I disabled it and restarted vista. Finally the Avast GUI and taskbar context menu worked. I then re-enabled windows defender.

The problem now is that Avast attempts to update online but can't find any new updates. I will check the firewall settings tomorrow and post back.

MS DevLabs' Small Basic

Many thanks to epgirang for the heads up.

Small Basic is a simple and easy programming language with a friendly environment that provides a cool and fun way of learning programming.

Small Basic is a project that's aimed at bringing "fun" back to programming. By providing a small and easy to learn programming language in a friendly and inviting development environment, Small Basic makes programming a breeze. Ideal for kids and adults alike, Small Basic helps beginners take the first step into the wonderful world of programming.

Official Page:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/devlabs/cc950524.aspx

Download Here:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/A/F/CAF9E062-94D3-4003-80D9-44CDF7EC7BD9/SmallBasic.msi

PDF Quick-Start Guide:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/0/6/90616372-C4BF-4628-BC82-BD709635220D/Introducing%20Small%20Basic.pdf

Requires .Net Framework 3.5:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=333325FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6&displaylang=en

Enjoy!

[TPU] ASUS Designs Own Monster Dual-GTX 285 4 GB Graphics Card.

All I want for now is just a measly Inno3D GeForce 9600GSO 512 DDR3 256-bit video card... the Mars is too much and is truly a monster video card!

The whole article here: http://www.techpowerup.com/95445/ASUS_Designes_Own_Monster_Dual-GTX_285_4_GB_Graphics_Card.html

techPowerUp wrote ...
ASUS has just designed a new monster graphics card that breaks the mold for reference design GeForce GTX 295, called the ASUS MARS 295 Limited Edition. The card, although retains the name "GeForce GTX 295", same device ID, and is compatible with existing NVIDIA drivers, has two huge innovations put in by ASUS, which go far beyond being yet another overclocked GeForce GTX 295: the company used two G200-350-B3 graphics processors, the same ones that make the GeForce GTX 285. The GPUs have all the 240 shader processors enabled, and also have the complete 512-bit GDDR3 memory interface enabled. This dual-PCB monstrosity holds 32 memory chips, and 4 GB of total memory (each GPU accesses 2 GB of it). Apart from these, each GPU system uses the same exact clock speeds as the GeForce GTX 285: 648/1476/2400 MHz (core/shader/memory)...