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Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) with Hyper-V Beta is now available for evaluation. Hyper-V (formerly codenamed “Viridian”) will be released as a feature of Windows Server 2008 and is now available as a beta with Windows Server 2008 RC1 Enterprise. Microsoft also plans to release a standalone virtualization technology, Microsoft Hyper-V Server, which allows customers to virtualize multiple operating systems onto a single physical server

Download : Windows Server 2008 RC1 -32-bit

Download : Windows Server 2008 RC1 -64-bit

Download : Windows Server 2008 Standard RC1 -32-bit

Download : Windows Server 2008 Standard RC1 -64-bit

This time-limited release of Windows Server® 2008 Release Candidate will expire on June 30, 2008. After this time, you will need to uninstall the software or upgrade to a later release or a fully-licensed version of Windows Server® 2008.

This product requires a valid product key for activation within 30 days of installation..

If you have received a product key via email confirmation, you may use the key with the software you download from this site or with a DVD containing Windows Server® 2008 Release Candidate.

If you have not received a product key, you can obtain one by visiting one of the following sites:

* Developers
* IT Professionals

Download : Windows Server 2008 Standard RC1 (x86 and x64)

Download : Windows Server 2008 Enterprise RC1 (x86 and x64)

Download : Windows Server 2008 Datacenter RC1 (x86 and x64)

Download : Windows Web Server 2008 RC1 (x86 and x64)

Download : Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems RC1
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Maxthon (Formerly MyIE2) is a powerful web browser with a highly customizable interface. It can open multiple web pages within one browser window, and uses little system resources. Maxthon has a greatly integrated & customizable interface which supports Skins (Default, Turbo Qute, Mozilla_2, Safari, TCPort, X_Phoenity), Plug-Ins (AI Roboform, FlashSave, ViewSource, EnableRightClick, Up a Directory, Weather), IE Extensions, & specific toolbars (example: GOOGLE Toolbar). It also incorporates 2 POPUP blockers (Auto POPUP blocker & a POPUP blocker list filter) and a Content Filter. Maxthon is based on the Internet Explorer engine (your most likely current web browser) which means that what works in IE, works the same in Maxthon but with many additional efficient

This is an internal release of the forthcoming Maxthon 2.0 RC1 for review by forum members. The changes from 2.0 beta5 are:

New
Option to disable "Ads Blocked" notification window
send to > groups in tab context menu
can delete feed history in Browser History > Feed History
Option to set default download location( Options->Download )
double click rss link to show a preview of the feeds
usage tips in status bar (can be turned off in Maxthon Setup Center > Advanced)
auto activate sidebar when mouse hover the rss and favorites sidebar
new function to clear individual entered address Tools > Safety > Clean Browser History…

Improvements
* improve support for RDF format
* reduce CPU usage
* recycle bin is not shown in favorites side bar
* recycle bin is not exported when favorites are exported
* the refresh button in RSS toolbar refresh all feeds
* support more RSS2.0 format
* solve crash when online OPML file is imported
* URL Filter results are also shown in Filter Log
* removed http header filter for better efficiency
* cannot scroll mouse when mouse on RSS sidebar
* option to show text label under button (setup in Customize mode)
* improve efficiency of text filter and added 2 new functions ($MAXPATH $MAXFILECONTENT)

Bug fixes
* crash when "Use IE Proxy Settings" is selected
* certain ad filtering not working
* cannot unselect deleted filter pack
* overwrite problem when adding favorites
* crash caused by certain filter packs
* rss links do not display
* favorites cannot update
* crash when visit localhost
* conflict with the proxy settings of IE7pro
* a problem related to
* a problem of Tab List
* scrollbar problem when page is zoomed
* user defined search engines not properly ordered
* silent crash when external tool is added
* crash when using the Tab List
* cannot save all tabs as group when there is no group
* cannot show scrolling text in certain chat rooms
* the active tab is not activated under certain circumstances
* maxthon does not response when alert/confirmation popup before the last tab is closed

Download: Maxthon 2.0.1 Build 8393 RC1
Source: Maxthon Forum

ReGet Deluxe - the powerful download manager. Aimed at advanced and professional users it comes with extra features (advanced scheduler, site manager, downloads history), extra capabilties, extra settings to satisfy the everyday needs of power internet users and heavy downloaders. ReGet Deluxe is the powerful download manager for downloading from Internet with the unmatched speed. Incredible speed is achieved by splitting the files being downloaded into sections and downloading these sections at the same time. Improve your download experience by 3-5 times faster downloads, easy installation and seamless integration with all popular browsers.
ReGet Deluxe resumes broken downloads from FTP, HTTP and HTTPS servers, from online data storages. It saves your time because you never have to download again what you already have on your hard-drive. Advanced integration system lets work with all types of links, including forms and redirection scripts. Unmatched Scheduler, Site Manager and History features have been added for the "natural born" downloaders and help schedule and organize your downloads your way!
Beside dramatically increasing speed of your downloads, wherever you have Cable/ADSL or dial-up connection, dial-up users can utilize the built-in dial-up integration to schedule dialing up to your ISP, downloading and then hanging up. Built-in Search pane helps you to find music in MP3 format and other files.

Download: ReGet Deluxe 5.0 Build 290 RC1

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools. Codec is short for Compressor-Decompressor. Codecs are needed for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video. It is designed as a user-friendly soluction for playing all your video files. You should be able to play all the popular movie formats and even some rare formats.
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack combines the contents of three codec packs: K-Lite Codec Pack Full, QuickTime Alternative, and Real Alternative.

Changelog 1.61 -> 1.62
- Updated ffdshow to revision 696
- Replaced Xvid v1.2.0-dev with v1.1.2
- Updated x264 VFW to revision 600
- Removed DivX VFW codec
- Removed 3ivX AAC
- Removed Ligos MPEG audio decoder
- Removed InterVideo MPEG decoder
- Removed InterVideo audio decoder
- Added Gabest and Haali AVI splitters. The default Microsoft splitter is still the recommended one. The other two are better able to handle incomplete/truncated files.
- Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.60 rc1
- Removed Sherlock
- Fixed an error that showed at the end of the install/uninstall on Windows Vista.
- Minor changes

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The Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center Beta 3 enables you to set up new partnerships, synchronize content and manage music, pictures and video with any Windows Mobile 2003 or Windows Mobile 5.0 powered device. Windows Mobile Device Center Beta 3 is only supported on builds of Windows Vista™ RC1 or later.

Download : Microsoft ® Windows Mobile Device Center ® Vista ™ Beta 3 for Windows (x86)

Download : Microsoft ® Windows ® Mobile Device Center Beta 3 for Windows Vista ™ (AMD64)

This build (5744) has a number of improvements and updates from previous builds, and has been through daily testing processes to refine quality and performance. We are making this release available for a limited time only (and only by download) in order to get broad distribution and testing in a variety of PC configurations.
Please note: This build may not have the same level of support or servicing via Windows Update as RC1, and you may not be able to upgrade from this build to the final version of Windows Vista. To continue, please use the links below to start the download.

To see the preview of the download page:
http://download.windowsvista.com/preview/rc2/en/download.htm
Download : x86 .:. x64

Today Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft Windows PowerShell RC2, the command line shell and scripting language that helps IT Professionals achieve greater productivity and control of system administration. Using a new admin-focused scripting language and consistent syntax and utilities, Windows PowerShell accelerates automation. Windows PowerShell is easy to adopt, learn, and use, because it works with existing IT infrastructure and scripting tools.
This Release Candidate 2 of Windows PowerShell addresses numerous customer requests based on their evaluation of Beta3 and RC1 including:
· Direct ADSI support to allow IT Pros to more easily administer Active Directory
· Improved support for Windows Management Instrumentation through ability to change WMI properties via methods
· Additional logical operators (XOR and binary XOR) that make it easier to write sophisticated scripts
· Improved help content and help functionality including new views that make it easier to find the right information.
· Windows PowerShell 1.0 will release-to-web in Q4 CY06
· Windows PowerShell will be leveraged by Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and System Center Operations Manager 2007.

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Mozilla Firefox project (formerly Firebird, which was formerly Phoenix) is a redesign of Mozilla’s browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform.
Mozilla Firefox is a small, fast and very easy to use browser that offers many advantages over other web browsers, such as the ability to block pop-up windows and the tabbed browsing.
Download: Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Beta 2 RC1 Windows (5.63 MB)

The Kaspersky Lab Products 6.0 represents a new generation platform for creating applications specifically designated for complex protection of personal computers and workstations. United in one product, the substantially improved functional abilities of version 5.0 Kaspersky Lab protection products, with the latest technological innovations introduced by the company, the Kaspersky Lab Products 6.0 solutions secure the most effective and complete protection of a computer from all sorts of electronic threats - trojan/malware/adware software, malicious programs, hacker attacks, spam and port-blocker.
Download: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2006 Build 6.0.1.379 pre RC1 (12.3 MB)
Download: Kaspersky Internet Security 2006 Build 6.0.1.379 pre RC1 (12.8 MB)