Posts Tagged ‘Party Applications’

Vista Transformation Pack 7.0

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

This is the most tired release I’ve ever been through. I wonder if user who get this will appreciate how hard I really went through for this. It seems Lee is being too messy right now so I won’t hold back any longer. This release has overall improvements for features compared to previous versions and has a lot of user interface refinements for ease of use with end-user. You will find this program is amazingly easier comparing to all other shell packs. Let’s see the changelog of this release.

Changes in Version 7.0
-Added default system font option for recovery
-Added Docking support for preview and taskbar replacement
-Added DPI auto-detection in Machine Configuration
-Added hiding menubar option for Vista (Styler) toolbar
-Added information about KB925902 hotfix issues and solution on startup
-Added memory requirements checking for 3rd-party applications
-Added resetting DPI options and some extra information in Machine Configuration
-Added screen resolution auto-detection
-Added setting cleartype font automatically after the transformation
-Added Vista transformation “Express mode” (Make an appropriate setup configuration in single page!)
-Added ViStart (Vista Start Menu port for Windows XP/2003 with glass UI and search function)
-Added uninstalling existing components before updating
-Added WindowBlinds detection warning message (for user who is mistaken about glass border skin)
-Added Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 uxtheme patching support
-Fixed backing up system files bug on repair mode
-Fixed checking for Styler incompatibility with x64 edition OS
-Fixed fileversion checking bug that cause backup system files being overwritten by modified system files when update
-Fixed operating system checking bug (that allow user to install in Windows 2000 and below)
-Fixed Start Orb positioning bug
-Fixed Styler to execute Styler.exe only when user wants to hide menu bar to save up memory and some weird issues
-Fixed Styler to run in toolbar mode (prevent error and message popup)
-Fixed Vista (Styler) toolbar option with correction of menubar
-Fixed uninstalling bug with system drive icon
-Fixed uninstalling routines
-Fixed uxtheme.dll patching detection bugs on machine without any service pack
-Fixed Windows Live Messenger skin uninstallation bug
-Moved extra dialogs in the main dialogs process so user can make all decisions before transforming
-Removed customized open/save dialog due to bugs in some applications
-Replaced closeapp with pskill (some programs reported closeapp as virus though it isn’t)
-Replaced Blaero’s Start Orb with ViOrb (Auto positioning and snap over the start button upon taskbar shifting)
-Updated battery tray icons
-Updated Getting Started and Help and Support FAQ
-Updated LClock x86 to version 1.62b
-Updated Maintenance Center to be Welcome Center
-Updated minor UI graphic resources in themes
-Updated Segoe UI font
-Updated Shutdown/Logoff dialogs
-Updated Start Orb to full circle version
-Updated Thoosje’s Vista sidebar to version 2.1
-Updated transformation to use backup system file if it has the same fileversion during update
-Updated updating function to uninstall previous components before updating
-Updated Vista logon screen (Thanks to SoFtEcH for updating my logon)
|-Added status message (Welcome, Shutdown, etc.)
|-Fixed user account disapperance bug on lower resolution
|-Fixed user account moving around when focused
|-Moved shutdown button to right part
|-Updated password panel resources
|-Updated userpicture’s frame border
-Updated Visualtooltip to version 2.1

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Mac OS X Update 10.4.7

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Meet the world’s most advanced operating system. Again. Instantly find what you’re looking for. Get information in an instant with a single click. Mac OS X Tiger delivers 200 new features which make it easier than ever to find, access and enjoy everything on your computer.

What’s New in this Version
- The 10.4.7 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies.
It includes fixes for:
- preventing AFP deadlocks and dropped connections
- saving Adobe and Quark documents to AFP mounted volumes
- Bluetooth file transfers, pairing and connecting to a Bluetooth mouse, and syncing to mobile phones
- audio playback in QuickTime, iTunes, Final Cut Pro, and Soundtrack Pro applications
- ensuring icons are spaced correctly when viewed on desktop
- determining the space required to burn folders
- iChat audio and video connectivity, creating chat rooms when using AIM
- importing files into Keynote 3
- PDF workflows when using iCal and iPhoto
- reliable use of Automator actions within workflows
- importing and removing fonts in Font Book
- syncing addresses, bookmarks, calendar events and files to .Mac
- compatibility with third party applications and devices
- previous standalone security updates
System requirements:

Mac OS x 10.4.6 or later
Intel based Macintosh

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Apple OS X 10.4.6

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Apple has just released the next incremental upgrade to its flagship operating system. The 10.4.6 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies- Compatibility with third party applications and devices
- Previous standalone security updates
- Mounting and unmounting iDisk volumes
- Login and authentication in a variety of network environments
- File access and byte range locking with AFP file sharing

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Windows XP SP3 Preview Pack #2

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

It’s a 100 hotfix pack of many of the Windows XP SP3 fixes up for download.

These are fixes that you would have to call Microsoft and get through their support center.
This download may include additional applications bundled with the software’s installer file. Third-party applications bundled with this download may record your surfing habits, deliver advertising, collect private information, or modify your system settings. Pay close attention to the end user license agreement and installation options.

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Mac OS X Update 10.4.2

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Meet the world鈥檚 most advanced operating system. Again. Instantly find what you鈥檙e looking for. Get information in an instant with a single click. Mac OS X Tiger delivers 200 new features which make it easier than ever to find, access and enjoy everything on your computer.What鈥檚 New in this Version:

Delivers overall improved reliability and compatibility for Mac OS X v10.4 and is recommended for all users.

It includes fixes for:

  • file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services
  • single sign-on authentication and reliable access to Active Directory servers
  • autologin for managed user accounts
  • AirPort and wireless access
  • Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, including updatedATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers
  • Finder updates including finding on Kind and using Slideshow
  • synchronizing your iDisk with .Mac
  • installation reliability
  • managing Dashboard widgets
  • Address Book, Automator, iCal, iChat, Mail, Safari, and Stickies applications
  • compatibility with third party applications and devices

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Microsoft Office Communicator 2005

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 is unlike anything else in today’s workplace. It offers the client software that integrates numerous communications tools and capabilities - everything from IM, PC-based voice and video, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and enterprise-scale telephony - with existing productivity applications and communications tools.

Communicator also provides enhanced “presence” — information on what someone is doing and whether he or she is available, or even whether they are out of the office — and routes incoming communications based on a person’s presence and personal preferences. These and other Communicator features are extended across Microsoft Office System applications, including Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Microsoft Office Live Meeting. This allows people to quickly initiate communication and collaborate directly from familiar Microsoft Office applications. These integrated communications tools are also available to developers of third party applications.

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Office Communicator 2005 Trial

News source:

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Mac OS X Update 10.3.9

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Mac OS X Update 10.3.9 delivers improved compatibility and reliability for Mac OS X v10.3 鈥淧anther鈥?and is recommended for all users.More Info & Download:

Improvements include:

- file sharing and directory services reliability for mixed Mac and PC networks

- Mail, Safari and Stickies application reliability

- compatibility for third party applications and devices

- previous standalone security updates

Client Version | Server Version

Mac OS X 10.3.7 Update

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

As rumored, Apple released Mac OS X 10.3.7 today. It it available via Software Update. Standlone installers will also be available, for updating from Mac OS X 10.3.6 to 10.3.7 and for updating from Mac OS X 10.3.x to 10.3.7.The 10.3.7 Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved reliability for Mac OS X v10.3 “Panther” and is recommended for all users.

Key enhancements include:

* improved AFP support for saving documents with long file names

* improved OpenGL technology and updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers

* improved FireWire device compatibility

* updated Preview application

* improved compatibility for third party applications

* previous standalone security updates

Full details regarding the update are available in the Apple Knowledge Base.

News source: Mac Rumours

AutoCAD 2004 Release and the screenshot

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

AutoCAD?2004 software, which will be available mid-March, is an industry-standard design tool for 2D drafting and detailing, and for 3D work. It provides native DWG compatibility, plus the ability to personalize the software or add third-party applications for your specific design requirements. It features new and enhanced productivity tools, presentation graphics, CAD standards, and more for faster, easier data creation and sharing. MoreInfo…