Singing Wolf Technology NewsThe latest browser, media player and O/S news and updatesMac OS X 10.4 Goes Gold- March 31, 2005 According to sources, Apple earlier today declared build 8A428 of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger 'gold master,' the final development stage. Companies typically release the 'GM' candidate to manfuacturing for duplication and packaging. Earlier this week, Apple release a "FC" (final candidate) build to developers and other partners to test the operating system for any last minute "showstoppers." The build reportedly still had a few outstanding issues, but those were not expected to delay Tiger's release....http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/operating-system-news/#macosx104 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition RTM- March 31, 2005 Ending a year and a half of testing, Microsoft has released to manufacturing Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition. The new releases, branded x64 Edition, pave the way for a new era in desktop computing built atop advanced processors architectures. General availability of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition is slated for next month during Microsoft's WinHEC 2005 conference. The x64 editions of Windows also run 32-bit applications, enabling for a...http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/operating-system-news/#winxp64rtm Avant Browser 10.0.167 Released- March 31, 2005 Avant Browser 10.0.167 is a custom Web browser application based on Internet Explorer with versatile multi-window support. It allows users to browse multiple Web sites simultaneously and block all unwanted pop-up pages. All opened pages can be easily stopped, refreshed, closed or arranged with one click. The integrated cleaner helps users to clear all traces and keep privacy. The built-in Google search engine enables users to easily search for Web pages and images. Latest Changes: Improved...http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/browser-news/#ant100167 Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 Released- March 21, 2005 Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 is now available for download. Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 has been released. Consisting of security and stability fixes, this version is an essential upgrade for all Thunderbird 1.0 users. The Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 Release Notes have more information and builds can be obtained from either the Thunderbird product page or the Thunderbird 1.0.2 directory on ftp.mozilla.org. Full details of the security fixes will be posted on the Mozilla Foundation Security Advisories..http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/browser-news/#tbd102 KDE 3.4 Released- March 16, 2005 KDE is a powerful graphical desktop environment for Unix workstations. It combines ease of use, contemporary functionality and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Unix operating system. It is an Internet project and truly open in every sense. Development takes place on the Internet and is discussed on our mailing lists and USENET news groups to which we invite and welcome everyone. No single group, company or organization controls the sources. All sources are..http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/operating-system-news/#kde34 Deepnet Explorer 1.4.1 Released- March 15, 2005 Deepnet Technologies have released Deepnet Explorer 1.4.1. Not only is Deepnet Explorer the world's first browser with RSS news reader and P2P client integration, it is also the first browser to foil phishers! With its superior security, functionality and usability, Deepnet Explorer can dramatically improve your web experience. Features include Web + P2P + News, Tabbed Browsing, Multi Start Pages, Phishing Alarm, Adverts Killer, Content Filter, Cookie Manager, Auto Login, Form Filler, Direct...http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/browser-news/#dne141 Galeon 1.3.20 Released- March 12, 2005 Galeon is a GNOME Web browser based on Gecko (the mozilla layout engine). Galeon 1.3.20 has now neen released. Galeon is fast, it has a light interface, and it is fully standards-compliant. You can download it but first take a look at some screenshots and read additional documentation. Galeon requires Gnome and Mozilla.http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/browser-news/#gln1320 GNOME 2.10 Released- March 9, 2005 GNOME project has built a complete free and easy-to-use desktop environment for the user, as well as a powerful application framework for the software developer. GNOME is included in pretty much every BSD and GNULinux distribution and works on many other Unix systems. It is a greatly improved user environment for existing GNOME applications. Enhancements include anti-aliased text and first class internationalisation support, new accessibility features for disabled users, and many improvements..http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/operating-system-news/#gnm210 Netscape 8.0 Beta 1 Released- March 3, 2005 The Netscape 8.0 Browser provides more security options, streamlines more standard browsing tasks and arms internet users with more timesaving solutions to their browsing needs than any other browser. Netscape Browser includes two separate layout engines, so you can choose to view a web site like Netscape Browser or like Internet Explorer. Tabbed browsing is included, along with advanced privacy features. You can also set Netscape Browser to block popups, cookies, images, java, and other...http://www.singingwolf.com.au/news-stories/browser-news/#nsp8b1 |