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BFM has let me know that the open source game Open Transport Tycoon Deluxe has been updated. A thread discussing this can be found here. We have a new fast, robust and flexible pathfinder, electrified rails support, a brand new terrain generator, full UNICODE support and better multiplayer. NewGRF compatbility (modding) has been greatly enhanced with support for changing stations, adding sounds, more vehicle sets, etc. The smaller feature- and buglist goes on and on, but we'll let the user explore this. All users of 0.4.8 are encouraged to update to this new release.
Asus has revealed a external GPU for laptops (with audio capability) which runs off Expresscard. Thanks to Ambush for the link. Notebook users rejoice: ASUS is set to produce its XG Station external graphics card for notebooks. ASUS previously pulled the wraps off the XG Station at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year. The XG Station will not have retail availability, however, ASUS plans to ship the XG Station to OEMs and channel partners. ASUS will not sell the XG Station as a barebones external graphics card enclosure. Instead, ASUS will bundle the XG Station with ASUS PCIe graphics cards. Pricing on XG Stations will vary depending on the bundled graphics card.
Yoda sent in this article which claims that Microsoft will be releasing a beta for some VOIP server software which integrates with Microsoft Office and legacy phone networks. Microsoft will release a public beta of new VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) server software by the end of this month.The software smoothly integrates with legacy phone networks and its Office application suite, the company said.
ZXR sent in word about Google's search for open source coders in Australia with their "summer of code" program. "Google is delighted to give Australian students an opportunity to participate in open source development," Google Australia's head of engineering, Alan Noble, said. "It's a great opportunity for our students to create open source code under the supervision of first-rate mentors, and hopefully get some pocket money on the way."
For those who use Firefox you may be using one or more extensions (small apps that add functionality to Firefox) however Paul has sent in this post which lists a whole bunch of dodgy ones which can be dangerous. The purpose of this thread is to make people aware of some tactics used in extensions considered by some people not worthy of the AMO (addons.mozilla.org) "trust" seal. It has also the purpose of discussing the AMO quality standards and the views on these and other extensions that might be considered harmful for common non-tech-savvy users.
Trillby has sent in this funny video (NSFW - language) of some guys doing a geeky computer themed rap in public. Michael (via Agg) has sent in this video on the subject of UFOs.
Bit-Tech have tested a bunch of wireless routers, Oz Case Mods have done a mouse pad roundup, TrustedReviews have posted a Digital Camera buyers guide and finally PC Perspective have updated their hardware leaderboard.
Todays timewaster is from Daztay with this funny "string spin" flash thing.
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