The primary advantage of these devices is that they enable you to use your existing analog telephones to make cheap VoIP calls (this includes 'cordless as well as 'corded' models).
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Broadband Analog Telephone Adapters (ATA)
The primary advantage of these devices is that they enable you to use your existing analog telephones to make cheap VoIP calls (this includes 'cordless as well as 'corded' models).
USB Phones
USB phones are quite simple. They are essentially an integrated speaker, microphone and keypad which interfaces with your computer via a vacant USB port. USB VoIP phones typically resemble their conventional telephone handset counterparts and function in much the same way.
The main drawback associated with USB VoIP phones is that your computer needs to be turned 'on' in order for the USB handset to function. Whilst this generally won't be a problem for the majority of 'high-speed' Internet users (i.e., users with 'always-on' Internet connections), for those of us on 'dial-up' Internet connections, this may prove more than a 'little' annoying.
Another drawback associated with USB VoIP Phones is that not all PC to Phone Service Providers support their use. Check with your vendor and/or PC to Phone Service Provider to ensure that your USB Phone is supported.
USB Phones typically start at around $25 USD and increase depending on the model and manufacturer. Expect to pay a little more for a USB VoIP Phone that incorporates an LED or LCD display.
PAP2 Factory Reset
WARNING! If you're using an unlocked PAP2 previously supplied by Vonage, your adapter will revert back to the settings from the factory after resetting and will immediately attempt to 'phone home', re-provisioning itself from Vonage! If you'd like to reset your PAP2 then re-unlock it, make sure that you disconnect it from the Internet prior to performing a factory reset!
Resetting your PAP2 to its factory default settings (often referred to as a 'hard reset') is done via the built-in IVR (Interactive Voice Response) menu. To access the IVR, simply pick up a telephone that is connected to the PAP2 and dial:
* * * *
(yep, 4 stars) This will activate the IVR 'Configuration Menu' (you'll hear a voice tell you this) after which point, simply press the following sequence of keys to 'factory reset' your PAP2:
7 3 7 3 8 #
Funnily enough, the above key sequence spells 'R E S E T', followed by a #. You'll be asked to confirm your selection - simply press 1 to continue. That's it.
PAP2 Speed Dial
The PAP2 has provision for 8 'speed dial' numbers or SIP addresses. In the PAP2s web-based administration pages, they're numbered 2 thru 9 (with number 1 seemingly inaccessible - hence 8 'useful' memory slots). The speed dial settings can be programmed either via a telephone connected to the PAP2 (IVR), or via the PAP2 web-based administration pages.
Method 1 (IVR): Programming the speed dial via a PAP2-connected telephone
Step 1: The Linksys PAP2 has provision for two telephone lines and each line can hold up to 8 speed dial numbers. To program a speed dial on line one, pick up a phone connected to line one and dial *74. You should immediately hear a steady tone at which point you should assign the speed dial memory number (i.e., any number between 2 and 9 inclusive). After assigning the memory number, you should immediately hear the same steady tone and at this point, enter the full telephone number that you'd like to program (area code and number). I should mention that the way in which you program your speed dial number will vary depending on your dial plan. As a general rule, if you're dial plan allows for standard North American dialing, simply dial 1 followed by the area code and number. If you're programming an international number, dial 011 then the country code, area code and number.
For example, to program (416)555-1212 into speed dial slot number 2 on line one, do the following:
1.Pick up line one and dial *74
2.You should immediately hear a steady tone at which point, press 2 (the memory slot into which we want to program our speed dial number)
3.dial 14165551212
4.That's it!
Step 2: To dial the speed dial number that you programmed in step 1, simply press the single digit memory slot assigned to that number, followed by the # key. For example, to dial the example number from step one (416-555-1212), dial 2# (the memory slot assigned to that number, followed by the # button)
Method 2 (web admin): Programming the Speed Dial via the PAP2 built-in web administration pages
Speed dial numbers can be assigned using the built-in web server function of the PAP2. To access this feature, you'll need to log-in to your PAP2 as either a 'User' or 'Administrator' and navigate to the 'Advanced View' of either the 'User 1' or User 2' page (User 1 represents speed dial settings for line 1 while User 2 represents speed dial settings for Line 2). Once in the appropriate page, you'll see the 8 speed dial memory slots to the right of the 'Speed Dial Settings' tab. Simply type the full number that you'd like to assign to each slot (appropriate to your dial plan) and click the 'save settings' button at the bottom of the page. Once saved, your speed dial numbers can be accessed in the same fashion as those assigned in Method 1. Simply press the memory slot to which you assigned your number, followed by the # key. SIP Dialing can be accomplished by typing the SIP address of the person to whom you'd like to call in one of the Speed dial memory slots in lieu of a conventional number. Note: In order for SIP dialing to work, your VoIP Service Provider(s) needs to support this feature.
Resetting your PAP2 to its factory default settings (often referred to as a 'hard reset') is done via the built-in IVR (Interactive Voice Response) menu. To access the IVR, simply pick up a telephone that is connected to the PAP2 and dial:
* * * *
(yep, 4 stars) This will activate the IVR 'Configuration Menu' (you'll hear a voice tell you this) after which point, simply press the following sequence of keys to 'factory reset' your PAP2:
7 3 7 3 8 #
Funnily enough, the above key sequence spells 'R E S E T', followed by a #. You'll be asked to confirm your selection - simply press 1 to continue. That's it.
PAP2 Speed Dial
The PAP2 has provision for 8 'speed dial' numbers or SIP addresses. In the PAP2s web-based administration pages, they're numbered 2 thru 9 (with number 1 seemingly inaccessible - hence 8 'useful' memory slots). The speed dial settings can be programmed either via a telephone connected to the PAP2 (IVR), or via the PAP2 web-based administration pages.
Method 1 (IVR): Programming the speed dial via a PAP2-connected telephone
Step 1: The Linksys PAP2 has provision for two telephone lines and each line can hold up to 8 speed dial numbers. To program a speed dial on line one, pick up a phone connected to line one and dial *74. You should immediately hear a steady tone at which point you should assign the speed dial memory number (i.e., any number between 2 and 9 inclusive). After assigning the memory number, you should immediately hear the same steady tone and at this point, enter the full telephone number that you'd like to program (area code and number). I should mention that the way in which you program your speed dial number will vary depending on your dial plan. As a general rule, if you're dial plan allows for standard North American dialing, simply dial 1 followed by the area code and number. If you're programming an international number, dial 011 then the country code, area code and number.
For example, to program (416)555-1212 into speed dial slot number 2 on line one, do the following:
1.Pick up line one and dial *74
2.You should immediately hear a steady tone at which point, press 2 (the memory slot into which we want to program our speed dial number)
3.dial 14165551212
4.That's it!
Step 2: To dial the speed dial number that you programmed in step 1, simply press the single digit memory slot assigned to that number, followed by the # key. For example, to dial the example number from step one (416-555-1212), dial 2# (the memory slot assigned to that number, followed by the # button)
Method 2 (web admin): Programming the Speed Dial via the PAP2 built-in web administration pages
Speed dial numbers can be assigned using the built-in web server function of the PAP2. To access this feature, you'll need to log-in to your PAP2 as either a 'User' or 'Administrator' and navigate to the 'Advanced View' of either the 'User 1' or User 2' page (User 1 represents speed dial settings for line 1 while User 2 represents speed dial settings for Line 2). Once in the appropriate page, you'll see the 8 speed dial memory slots to the right of the 'Speed Dial Settings' tab. Simply type the full number that you'd like to assign to each slot (appropriate to your dial plan) and click the 'save settings' button at the bottom of the page. Once saved, your speed dial numbers can be accessed in the same fashion as those assigned in Method 1. Simply press the memory slot to which you assigned your number, followed by the # key. SIP Dialing can be accomplished by typing the SIP address of the person to whom you'd like to call in one of the Speed dial memory slots in lieu of a conventional number. Note: In order for SIP dialing to work, your VoIP Service Provider(s) needs to support this feature.
Linksys PAP2 Dial Plan Basics Part 3
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•011[2-9]x.: This part of the dial plan allows for international calls. Let's break it down a little further.
011: The international dialing prefix for North America
[2-9]: Any single number from 2 to 9 inclusive (i.e., a 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 or a 9). In this case, the first digit in the country code we're calling
x: Any single digit from 0-9 inclusive
.: the Period at the end of the above sequence represents that the preceding digit can be repeated one or more times. In the above example, the preceding digit is an 'x' representing any single number from 0-9 inclusive. Therefore, by placing a period '.' after the 'x', the dial plan is allowing for any number to be processed one or more times.
So as an example, dialing 01161292251919 would satisfy the dial plan since it allows for '011' followed by any single digit between 2 and 9 inclusive (in this case, a '6'), followed by any combination of numbers 'x.'. Note: Even though the plan allows for an unlimited number of digits to be dialed given the period after the 'x', your VoIP service provider is expecting you to dial a certain number of digits maximum and may not know hot to handle your call if you keep pressing numbers beyond what they're expecting.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|:As stated previously, the '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx: This part of the dial plan allows for the dialing of North American long distance numbers. Here's a breakdown again:
1: The long distance prefix in North America
[2-9]: Any single number between 2 & 9 inclusive. In this part of the dial plan, this digit represents the first number in the area code of the number we're calling
xx: any two numbers (0-9 inclusive)
[2-9]: Any single number between 2 & 9 inclusive. In this part of the dial plan, this digit represents the first number in the phone number (immediately after the 3 digit area code).
xxxxxx: Any 6 number combination. These represent the last 6 digits in the phone number we're calling.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|:As stated previously, the '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>SO|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•1900xxxxxxx!: This last part of the dial plan is one that blocks access to certain numbers (The '!' denotes 'block access' to the preceding sequence of dialed numbers). So in this case, 1900 followed by any 7 digit numerical sequence is not allowed to be dialed using my PAP2 and is hence, blocked.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•): The close bracket ')' denotes the end of the dial plan and must be used at the end of your string.
What if I dial a number not allowed for in the Dial Plan?
If you happen to punch a sequence of numbers and/or characters not allowed for in your dial plan, you'll most likely hear a fast busy signal in your telephone handset.
How about calls to Directory Assistance, repair and the like (e.g., 411)?
No problem! Just add the following into your dial plan somewhere:
|<411:17805551212>|
Where 17805551212 represents directory assistance for my area code. Simply substitute the 780 (my area code) section with your own area code. Remember? If you dial 411 in the above example, your PAP2 will interpret that in the dial plan and transparently dial 17805551212 for you.
•011[2-9]x.: This part of the dial plan allows for international calls. Let's break it down a little further.
011: The international dialing prefix for North America
[2-9]: Any single number from 2 to 9 inclusive (i.e., a 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 or a 9). In this case, the first digit in the country code we're calling
x: Any single digit from 0-9 inclusive
.: the Period at the end of the above sequence represents that the preceding digit can be repeated one or more times. In the above example, the preceding digit is an 'x' representing any single number from 0-9 inclusive. Therefore, by placing a period '.' after the 'x', the dial plan is allowing for any number to be processed one or more times.
So as an example, dialing 01161292251919 would satisfy the dial plan since it allows for '011' followed by any single digit between 2 and 9 inclusive (in this case, a '6'), followed by any combination of numbers 'x.'. Note: Even though the plan allows for an unlimited number of digits to be dialed given the period after the 'x', your VoIP service provider is expecting you to dial a certain number of digits maximum and may not know hot to handle your call if you keep pressing numbers beyond what they're expecting.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|:As stated previously, the '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx: This part of the dial plan allows for the dialing of North American long distance numbers. Here's a breakdown again:
1: The long distance prefix in North America
[2-9]: Any single number between 2 & 9 inclusive. In this part of the dial plan, this digit represents the first number in the area code of the number we're calling
xx: any two numbers (0-9 inclusive)
[2-9]: Any single number between 2 & 9 inclusive. In this part of the dial plan, this digit represents the first number in the phone number (immediately after the 3 digit area code).
xxxxxx: Any 6 number combination. These represent the last 6 digits in the phone number we're calling.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|:As stated previously, the '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>SO|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•1900xxxxxxx!: This last part of the dial plan is one that blocks access to certain numbers (The '!' denotes 'block access' to the preceding sequence of dialed numbers). So in this case, 1900 followed by any 7 digit numerical sequence is not allowed to be dialed using my PAP2 and is hence, blocked.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•): The close bracket ')' denotes the end of the dial plan and must be used at the end of your string.
What if I dial a number not allowed for in the Dial Plan?
If you happen to punch a sequence of numbers and/or characters not allowed for in your dial plan, you'll most likely hear a fast busy signal in your telephone handset.
How about calls to Directory Assistance, repair and the like (e.g., 411)?
No problem! Just add the following into your dial plan somewhere:
|<411:17805551212>|
Where 17805551212 represents directory assistance for my area code. Simply substitute the 780 (my area code) section with your own area code. Remember? If you dial 411 in the above example, your PAP2 will interpret that in the dial plan and transparently dial 17805551212 for you.
Linksys PAP2 Dial Plan Basics Part 2
What Do the Numbers Mean?
Most Session Internet Protocol (SIP) VoIP ATAs provide means for users to modify their dial plans. Whilst dial plans for Linksys/Sipura SIP ATAs will differ from say Leadtek devices, there are some commonalities between VoIP devices from differing manufacturers. Probably the best way to explain the basics of VoIP dial plans is to decipher a reasonably common one that you can adapt to suit your needs. I recommend that you follow along with a piece of paper and writing implement so that you can craft a custom dial plan string as you read. On that note, let's revisit the example dial plan that I touched on briefly:
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
There are three things that you need to know before we begin. Firstly, in the above example both my VoIP Provider and I are located in North America. Secondly, I live in Northern Alberta, Canada where the local area code is '780'. Third and finally, your PAP2 will interpret the dial plan in the order that it's written (i.e., from left to right). In other words, if you dial a sequence of numbers that could 'fit' more than one section of the dial plan, the PAP2 will use the first numerical sequence that 'fits' in order to process your key inputs.
OK, let's break down that previously mentioned dial plan and highlight the features that we'll talk about in detail.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•(: To begin with, the entire dial plan must be enclosed within a pair of brackets '()'. So, go ahead and jot down an open bracket '(' on a piece of paper to begin.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0: This first component in this string is extremely useful. Let's have a closer look:
<:1780>
This part of the dial plan is telling the PAP2 to replace any characters within the <> brackets before the :,with what's written after the :. So in this case, there isn't anything written before the :, yet 1780 is written after the :. So it's telling the PAP2 to prefix all numbers that match the remainder of the dial plan string ([2-4]xxxxxxSO) with '1780'. Let's look at the next part:
[2-4]
Anything enclosed within '[]' brackets represents 1 number. In the above case, it's a number range allowing either a 2,3 or 4 to fit the dial plan. In other words, if I pick up the phone and dial a '3' as the first character, this fits the first part of the dial plan.
xxxxxx
In PAP2 dial plans, an 'x' represents any single number between 0 and 9. In the case of the above (xxxxxx), any six individual numerical digits would match the dial plan. e.g., 123456, 654321, 555555, etc.
S0
S0 (S followed by the number 0) represents 'Straight Out'. So this part of the dial plan is saying to your PAP2 that should a person dial a sequence of keys that 'fit' the above portion of the dial plan, process the call immediately (i.e., without waiting for more digits to be pressed on the keypad).
This first section of the dial plan allows me to dial local numbers within my calling area without dialing the area code and number first. In my city (area code 780), I know that all local calls begin with either a 2,3 or 4 (Hence the [2-4] numerical range for the first digit). Following the first digit, there are 6 more digits to dial for a local number for a total of 7 including the first. So this first part of the dial plan is saying that if I dial a 7 digit number that begins with either a 2,3 or 4, my PAP2 should transparently add '1780' at the beginning of that number and send it 'Straight Out'. Clear as mud?
Ok, don't worry if that's not making perfect sense just yet. Read on and we'll see if we can alleviate your concerns.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|: The '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx |<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•*xx: Okay, this next part of the dial plan allows me to use calling features on my phone such as *69 etc. The * represents the * key on your telephone while the x represents any number from 0 to 9 (as stated previously). So, this tells the PAP2 to allow me to dial the Star key followed by any two sequence of numbers. Note: Even though my dial plan allows for call feature management, my VoIP service provider must also allow for these features in order for them to work.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|:As stated previously, the '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•<911:17804213333>S0: Ok, this component of the dial plan deals with handling of calls to emergency services (911). In this example, dialing '911' tells the PAP2 to dial '17804213333' transparently and send the call Straight Out (without delay). If you live in Australia, and your VoIP provider was in North America this section of your dial plan may look something like this:
<000:011612131444>
Where '000' represents the emergency calling number in Australia and '011612131444' represents the international dialing prefix '011' (remember, in this example the VoIP provider is in North America and expecting you to dial an international sequence in order to reach someone in Australia - police or otherwise), country code for Australia '61' area code for Sydney (2) and the number for the NSW police service '131444'. Note: there are some obvious limitations to using your PAP2 to make calls to emergency services. Firstly, the emergency operator won't see accurate information regarding your location on his or her computer screen. Secondly, the call won't necessarily go to an emergency operator in the first place! The number you put behind the colon ':' will govern where calls to the emergency services are routed by your PAP2.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>SO|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|:As stated previously, the '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
Most Session Internet Protocol (SIP) VoIP ATAs provide means for users to modify their dial plans. Whilst dial plans for Linksys/Sipura SIP ATAs will differ from say Leadtek devices, there are some commonalities between VoIP devices from differing manufacturers. Probably the best way to explain the basics of VoIP dial plans is to decipher a reasonably common one that you can adapt to suit your needs. I recommend that you follow along with a piece of paper and writing implement so that you can craft a custom dial plan string as you read. On that note, let's revisit the example dial plan that I touched on briefly:
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
There are three things that you need to know before we begin. Firstly, in the above example both my VoIP Provider and I are located in North America. Secondly, I live in Northern Alberta, Canada where the local area code is '780'. Third and finally, your PAP2 will interpret the dial plan in the order that it's written (i.e., from left to right). In other words, if you dial a sequence of numbers that could 'fit' more than one section of the dial plan, the PAP2 will use the first numerical sequence that 'fits' in order to process your key inputs.
OK, let's break down that previously mentioned dial plan and highlight the features that we'll talk about in detail.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•(: To begin with, the entire dial plan must be enclosed within a pair of brackets '()'. So, go ahead and jot down an open bracket '(' on a piece of paper to begin.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0: This first component in this string is extremely useful. Let's have a closer look:
<:1780>
This part of the dial plan is telling the PAP2 to replace any characters within the <> brackets before the :,with what's written after the :. So in this case, there isn't anything written before the :, yet 1780 is written after the :. So it's telling the PAP2 to prefix all numbers that match the remainder of the dial plan string ([2-4]xxxxxxSO) with '1780'. Let's look at the next part:
[2-4]
Anything enclosed within '[]' brackets represents 1 number. In the above case, it's a number range allowing either a 2,3 or 4 to fit the dial plan. In other words, if I pick up the phone and dial a '3' as the first character, this fits the first part of the dial plan.
xxxxxx
In PAP2 dial plans, an 'x' represents any single number between 0 and 9. In the case of the above (xxxxxx), any six individual numerical digits would match the dial plan. e.g., 123456, 654321, 555555, etc.
S0
S0 (S followed by the number 0) represents 'Straight Out'. So this part of the dial plan is saying to your PAP2 that should a person dial a sequence of keys that 'fit' the above portion of the dial plan, process the call immediately (i.e., without waiting for more digits to be pressed on the keypad).
This first section of the dial plan allows me to dial local numbers within my calling area without dialing the area code and number first. In my city (area code 780), I know that all local calls begin with either a 2,3 or 4 (Hence the [2-4] numerical range for the first digit). Following the first digit, there are 6 more digits to dial for a local number for a total of 7 including the first. So this first part of the dial plan is saying that if I dial a 7 digit number that begins with either a 2,3 or 4, my PAP2 should transparently add '1780' at the beginning of that number and send it 'Straight Out'. Clear as mud?
Ok, don't worry if that's not making perfect sense just yet. Read on and we'll see if we can alleviate your concerns.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|: The '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx |<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•*xx: Okay, this next part of the dial plan allows me to use calling features on my phone such as *69 etc. The * represents the * key on your telephone while the x represents any number from 0 to 9 (as stated previously). So, this tells the PAP2 to allow me to dial the Star key followed by any two sequence of numbers. Note: Even though my dial plan allows for call feature management, my VoIP service provider must also allow for these features in order for them to work.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|:As stated previously, the '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•<911:17804213333>S0: Ok, this component of the dial plan deals with handling of calls to emergency services (911). In this example, dialing '911' tells the PAP2 to dial '17804213333' transparently and send the call Straight Out (without delay). If you live in Australia, and your VoIP provider was in North America this section of your dial plan may look something like this:
<000:011612131444>
Where '000' represents the emergency calling number in Australia and '011612131444' represents the international dialing prefix '011' (remember, in this example the VoIP provider is in North America and expecting you to dial an international sequence in order to reach someone in Australia - police or otherwise), country code for Australia '61' area code for Sydney (2) and the number for the NSW police service '131444'. Note: there are some obvious limitations to using your PAP2 to make calls to emergency services. Firstly, the emergency operator won't see accurate information regarding your location on his or her computer screen. Secondly, the call won't necessarily go to an emergency operator in the first place! The number you put behind the colon ':' will govern where calls to the emergency services are routed by your PAP2.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>SO|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
•|:As stated previously, the '|' in a dial plan merely separates each component of that dial plan.
Linksys PAP2 Dial Plan Basics Part 1
As with most ATAs (Analog Telephone Adapters), the Linksys PAP2 is an extremely versatile and customizable piece of VoIP equipment. In April of 2005, Cisco Systems (The parent company of Linksys) bought the privately-held VoIP company, Sipura. This resulted in the 're branding' of Sipura and integration of the Sipura product line into the Linksys family. As a result, the Linksys PAP2, shares many commonalities (though few cosmetic) with the Sipura line of ATAs and the Dial Plan basics that I'll be talking about also relate to some of the Sipura VoIP adapters (e.g., the SPA-2000 line).
I should point out that this tutorial is by no means intended as an authoritative text on Linksys/Sipura dial plans. The purpose is merely to assist you in writing a basic dial plan that will help you to customize your VoIP adapter and provide a foundation on which you can build should you wish to create more customized dial plans.
What is a Dial Plan?
A Dial Plan is a string of characters that governs the way your PAP2 processes inputs received from your telephone keypad. In North America for example, direct-dial long distance calls made from the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN - conventional land lines) are generally made in the following order:
1.'1'
2.'Area Code'
3.'Number'
On the other hand, if you happen to reside in Australia things are a little different. To call another long-distance location within Australia, you'd dial in the following format:
1.'0'
2.'Area Code'
3.'Number'
Now, let's for argument sake say that you live in Australia, yet your VoIP service provider is based in North America (a very real scenario given the nature of the Internet!). Even though you'd normally dial '0' + the 'Area code' and 'number' for your call to another destination within Australia, your VoIP service provider is expecting you to dial in the same fashion as you would had you been living in North America (e.g., to call a number in Australia, you'd dial '011' (the international prefix) followed by '61' (the country code for Australia) followed by the Area code and number. Herein lies the beauty of a dial plan - your PAP2 can be programmed to translate the local dialing and feature settings to which you're accustomed to the format that your VoIP service provider is expecting to terminate the call. In other words, you can craft a dial plan that will enable you to dial local numbers on your VoIP connected phone in the same fashion as you would had you been dialing from a PSTN connected telephone, regardless of who or where your VoIP Service Provider is located.
Here's an example dial plan that I use. Don't be too concerned about what all the characters mean at this point - I'll break it down shortly.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
Do I need a Dial Plan?
If you've decided to use your PAP2 with a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) VoIP Service Provider, you'll likely need a customized dial plan string.
Revisiting the scenario where you reside in Australia, yet your VoIP Provider is located in North America, another good reason for a customized dial plan is the handling of calls to emergency services. In North America, emergency calls are dialed as '911' whereas in Australia, calls to the emergency services are dialed as '000'. Now, your VoIP ATA is unable to discern the gravity and subsequent routing of calls to emergency services however your PAP2 can be programmed to route 911 calls to your local emergency services operator through your dial plan string.
Where do I find my Dial Plan?
Assuming that you own a PAP2-NA (not VoIP provider specific) or have unlocked your PAP2 supplied by a VoIP Provider, you should have access to the 'Admin Login' and subsequent 'Advanced View' settings. The dial plans that you create are 'Line Specific' - i.e., each line can have a different dial plan. Firstly, navigate to the Telephone line number (Line 1 or Line 2) for which you'd like to modify the dial plan:
I should point out that this tutorial is by no means intended as an authoritative text on Linksys/Sipura dial plans. The purpose is merely to assist you in writing a basic dial plan that will help you to customize your VoIP adapter and provide a foundation on which you can build should you wish to create more customized dial plans.
What is a Dial Plan?
A Dial Plan is a string of characters that governs the way your PAP2 processes inputs received from your telephone keypad. In North America for example, direct-dial long distance calls made from the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN - conventional land lines) are generally made in the following order:
1.'1'
2.'Area Code'
3.'Number'
On the other hand, if you happen to reside in Australia things are a little different. To call another long-distance location within Australia, you'd dial in the following format:
1.'0'
2.'Area Code'
3.'Number'
Now, let's for argument sake say that you live in Australia, yet your VoIP service provider is based in North America (a very real scenario given the nature of the Internet!). Even though you'd normally dial '0' + the 'Area code' and 'number' for your call to another destination within Australia, your VoIP service provider is expecting you to dial in the same fashion as you would had you been living in North America (e.g., to call a number in Australia, you'd dial '011' (the international prefix) followed by '61' (the country code for Australia) followed by the Area code and number. Herein lies the beauty of a dial plan - your PAP2 can be programmed to translate the local dialing and feature settings to which you're accustomed to the format that your VoIP service provider is expecting to terminate the call. In other words, you can craft a dial plan that will enable you to dial local numbers on your VoIP connected phone in the same fashion as you would had you been dialing from a PSTN connected telephone, regardless of who or where your VoIP Service Provider is located.
Here's an example dial plan that I use. Don't be too concerned about what all the characters mean at this point - I'll break it down shortly.
(<:1780>[2-4]xxxxxxS0|*xx|<911:17804213333>S0|011[2-9]x.|1[2-9]xx[2-9]xxxxxx|1900xxxxxxx!)
Do I need a Dial Plan?
If you've decided to use your PAP2 with a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) VoIP Service Provider, you'll likely need a customized dial plan string.
Revisiting the scenario where you reside in Australia, yet your VoIP Provider is located in North America, another good reason for a customized dial plan is the handling of calls to emergency services. In North America, emergency calls are dialed as '911' whereas in Australia, calls to the emergency services are dialed as '000'. Now, your VoIP ATA is unable to discern the gravity and subsequent routing of calls to emergency services however your PAP2 can be programmed to route 911 calls to your local emergency services operator through your dial plan string.
Where do I find my Dial Plan?
Assuming that you own a PAP2-NA (not VoIP provider specific) or have unlocked your PAP2 supplied by a VoIP Provider, you should have access to the 'Admin Login' and subsequent 'Advanced View' settings. The dial plans that you create are 'Line Specific' - i.e., each line can have a different dial plan. Firstly, navigate to the Telephone line number (Line 1 or Line 2) for which you'd like to modify the dial plan:
Towards the bottom of the page, you should see an area marked 'Dial Plan' as in the following image:
domingo, 28 de marzo de 2010
How to market an iPhone App
In the iPhone applications on the market seems to be as easy as entering a brochure by mail. But if you've tried, was not so easy. So some of the best ideas on how you can sell their iPhone applications.
Find your audience
What people who use the products? How does your product to meet the needs of users of Apple iPhone? It is unique in its creation or improvement or an alternative to the existing software for the Apple iPhone? Do you know if your product will be popular with some users of Apple iPhone demographic?
There are forums in which users of iPhone here. Try to connect to a discussion among users. You can provide information on what programs are needed and that existing programs do not work. Use these forums and groups to consider the needs and what they want to benefit from the application. Select the brains of users. You can find more information about the user population.
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This small size: I think that most people call this phone is a cute little size. Let's face it. There is no doubt that the iPhone is a kind of cumbersome. You can feel if you put it in your pocket. Or, peeks of your portfolio. He was too strong. In the KA08 has no such problems. He is literally the size of a bank or credit card. Weighs only 68 grams and is one of the youngest there. Thus, if the size of your main criterion, it would probably do quite happy.
Colors: Other support for this phone is the color options. Although we had a red, white, black, silver and gold, then, are less likely to see in hot pink or pastel pink, royal blue, or green apple. Nevertheless, all these colors are a reality with the spacecraft. Of course, you are still your red, black and white, too. And frankly, I think that the red and white looks best because of the high-gloss for this phone.
Features: If you like I9 find most of the features in this phone. This Quad band and dual active SIM. It has the characteristic of motion and tilt. It has Bluetooth, WAP, SMS, MMS, EMS, FM radio and e-book reader. Even in this small package, you will find music and video player. There is a written speech and voice dialing. You can assign pictures and ringtones for each contact. In the camera, web camera is a little update to 2.0 mega pixels.
But the fact that they are not Java (at least most of them on the market right now.) If you are dead set in relation to Java, then you might want to check I9 3G. In CECT I9 3G is too small (though not as small satellites), includes Java, has 10 pages of new icons, but also comes in red, white and black.
Price: This is an attractive price. Usually there are no problems found on less than $ 100, even with the 8GB. And, you can use any GSM SIM-card with the phone, including the payment of money or to pay You Go. This frees you from the contract or monthly bills, if you want to save on the price of the phone more than they initially save.
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Make Long Distance and free Calls from Your iPhone
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My cell is my main line of communication to keep connected to my family and friends. When you're on the road, sometimes you have to make calls, even if the person you are calling, very close to its local phone region. This may entail additional costs on their monthly phone plan.
Have you ever noticed that most people do not keep in contact as much as before due to the fact that they do not want to pay for long distance calls. It is unfortunate that some people do not want to make even a business card to hear the voice of a close friend or family member. Text messaging is one of the ways people around this and still keep in touch with your contacts.
I learned that you can make calls from your mobile phone Skype. Skype VoIP is a service that allows you to connect to another via an Internet connection. Now you can download the Skype application for iPhone and IPod touch.
What you get with Skype for iPhone
* Free Skype to Skype calls in WiFi Hotspot
* Get great rates on calls to landlines and mobile phones
* Find a friend on the Internet and send and receive instant messages
Make Long Distance and free Calls from Your iPhone
My cell is my main line of communication to keep connected to my family and friends. When you're on the road, sometimes you have to make calls, even if the person you are calling, very close to its local phone region. This may entail additional costs on their monthly phone plan.
Have you ever noticed that most people do not keep in contact as much as before due to the fact that they do not want to pay for long distance calls. It is unfortunate that some people do not want to make even a business card to hear the voice of a close friend or family member. Text messaging is one of the ways people around this and still keep in touch with your contacts.
I learned that you can make calls from your mobile phone Skype. Skype VoIP is a service that allows you to connect to another via an Internet connection. Now you can download the Skype application for iPhone and IPod touch.
What you get with Skype for iPhone
* Free Skype to Skype calls in WiFi Hotspot
* Get great rates on calls to landlines and mobile phones
* Find a friend on the Internet and send and receive instant messages
How does it work?
When you log into your Skype account from any area of WiFi, you can use Skype, you can make calls, see who in the network and receive calls. You need to connect via 3G, WiFi, GPRS and Edge for the interaction with their contacts. Skype calls are free for other users of Skype. If you connect with users of Skype, rates are very minimal, and you can get a very low monthly subscription, if you prefer.
I am very surprised at how technology has become in recent years. Who would have thought that the current generation, who have access to such technology and comfort. I use Skype at any moment, and believe that service is very reliable.
Skype calls are not only for the iPhone is also compatible with other mobile products.
Skype has a lot of products and services that will enhance your communication experience.
Because you never know when a company like this will begin to charge for this great service, it is better to take advantage of these opportunities while you still can.
CECT KA08 Review - Look How Great This Mini iPhone Clone Is
This small size: I think that most people call this phone is a cute little size. Let's face it. There is no doubt that the iPhone is a kind of cumbersome. You can feel if you put it in your pocket. Or, peeks of your portfolio. He was too strong. In the KA08 has no such problems. He is literally the size of a bank or credit card. Weighs only 68 grams and is one of the youngest there. Thus, if the size of your main criterion, it would probably do quite happy.
Colors: Other support for this phone is the color options. Although we had a red, white, black, silver and gold, then, are less likely to see in hot pink or pastel pink, royal blue, or green apple. Nevertheless, all these colors are a reality with the spacecraft. Of course, you are still your red, black and white, too. And frankly, I think that the red and white looks best because of the high-gloss for this phone.
Features: If you like I9 find most of the features in this phone. This Quad band and dual active SIM. It has the characteristic of motion and tilt. It has Bluetooth, WAP, SMS, MMS, EMS, FM radio and e-book reader. Even in this small package, you will find music and video player. There is a written speech and voice dialing. You can assign pictures and ringtones for each contact. In the camera, web camera is a little update to 2.0 mega pixels.
But the fact that they are not Java (at least most of them on the market right now.) If you are dead set in relation to Java, then you might want to check I9 3G. In CECT I9 3G is too small (though not as small satellites), includes Java, has 10 pages of new icons, but also comes in red, white and black.
Performance: Like the majority of CECT's, speakers loudly about it. Touch the finger is sensitive and very fast browser, especially if you're using Opera Mini. The screen resolution is really excellent and it is remarkable that the viewing of the network in large flat screen. Frankly, I am skeptical about the benefits of this phone is small, but argues. The text is better than I thought, although I prefer using a stylus. And the size is good only when you want to throw it in your pocket and the realization of no more than that.
Price: This is an attractive price. Usually there are no problems found on less than $ 100, even with the 8GB. And, you can use any GSM SIM-card with the phone, including the payment of money or to pay You Go. This frees you from the contract or monthly bills, if you want to save on the price of the phone more than they initially save.
Free Apple iPhone App Store Apps 22-02
•Bruno Mandolesi’s iFirstAid Lite
•Raizlabs Corporation’s JetSetter
•Xiotex Studios’ Boxes
•Tulsi Mayala’s SpaceWar
•Sociag Project’s Ketchup Sniper
•MacTeo Studio’s Clopy
•RAMDreams’s iShuriken
•Odasoft’s Catcha Mouse
Apple expanding iPhone features
Apple Inc. is broadening the ways that third-party software programmers can sell content on the iPhone.
Apple says software developers now will be able to create applications that have items for sale within them, such as electronic books or additional levels of a video game. Apple also said developers will be able to access the music within users' iPhone libraries, so songs they own can be included in games, for example.
The company unveiled the new tools along with the third generation of software for its iPhone during an event for journalists at its headquarters in Cupertino.
Apple launched the most recent iPhone last summer. The company sold 13.7 million iPhones in 2008. Apple shares were up $2.51, 2.6 percent, at $97.93 in afternoon trading.
Apple says software developers now will be able to create applications that have items for sale within them, such as electronic books or additional levels of a video game. Apple also said developers will be able to access the music within users' iPhone libraries, so songs they own can be included in games, for example.
The company unveiled the new tools along with the third generation of software for its iPhone during an event for journalists at its headquarters in Cupertino.
Apple launched the most recent iPhone last summer. The company sold 13.7 million iPhones in 2008. Apple shares were up $2.51, 2.6 percent, at $97.93 in afternoon trading.
iphone Sparkle IM
Created by Genkii, Sparkle IM allows access to Second Life and Opensim virtual worlds over Wi-Fi or 3G. Log in to your Second Life or Opensim account and begin chatting right from your iPhone or iPod Touch.
Sparkle IM has these main features:
- Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
- Send and receive IMs
- Send and receive offline IMs
- Region chat
- Send teleport requests
- Accept friend requests
- Change your start location
- Use over wifi or 3G
Sparkle IM supports Second Life, SL Beta Grid, OSGrid (Opensim), and any other custom server connection compatible with Opensim/SL.
Sparkle IM has these main features:
- Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
- Send and receive IMs
- Send and receive offline IMs
- Region chat
- Send teleport requests
- Accept friend requests
- Change your start location
- Use over wifi or 3G
Sparkle IM supports Second Life, SL Beta Grid, OSGrid (Opensim), and any other custom server connection compatible with Opensim/SL.
Gas Cubby
Vocalia 2.0 Speech Recognition Software
Want speech recognition but don't have an iPhone 3GS? No problem. Vocalia 2.0 is now available for the iPhone and iPod touch running OS 3.0. Much like the voice command on the iPhone 3GS, the Vocalia can find contact/company to call or email to, start music playback by artist or group and launch web site, all by voice command.
With Vocalia, you can...
• Define additional vocal shortcuts in addition to the contact name ("My best friend" for "John Doe")
• Split first and last name of your contacts (saying "John" will display all corresponding entries of your address book)
• Set the navigation mode (voice, manual taps or timer)
• Activate Proximity sensing for better recognition results in noisy environments
• Shake the iPhone to try again
• Activate vibration so that you know when to start speaking
• Import bookmarks from your Mac
iDisk app from apple
MobileMe iDisk, This app lets you login, view files, and share files by sending others a link via email to anything you like. You have plenty of storage space, even large files are no problem. Just add the files you need to your iDisk, and whatever you upload will be there for you to download using a web browser on any computer or using the iDisk App for iPhone or iPod touch.
Sharing files too big to email as attachments is a snap with iDisk.
iTunes advertises the following features for the iDisk app:
•View files on your iDisk
•Access Public folders
•Easily share files from your iPhone
•Quickly access recently viewed files
•View iPhone supported file types, including iWork, Office, PDF, Quicktime and more (files larger than 20MB may not be viewable).
It is available in English, French, German and Japanese, and requires a MobileMe subscription along with iPhone OS 3.0
The Cocoa frameworks
Cocoa is a collection of frameworks that provide a perfect environment for developing iPhone applications. Much of Cocoa is implemented in Objective-C, an object-oriented programming language that uses a truly dynamic runtime to execute application events., Cocoa frameworks let you add excellent features to your application. The frameworks are accessible to Objective-c programs. Cocoa contains frameworks such as Foundation and Application Kit, which includes controls such as menus, text fields, windows and buttons.
Cocoa uses the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern throughout. Models encapsulate application data, Views display and edit that data, and Controllers mediate the logic between the two. By separating responsibilities in this manner, you end up with an application that is easier to design, implement, and maintain.
Cocoa uses the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern throughout. Models encapsulate application data, Views display and edit that data, and Controllers mediate the logic between the two. By separating responsibilities in this manner, you end up with an application that is easier to design, implement, and maintain.
Otterbox Defender Case for iPhone 3G
The OtterBox Defender Series™ for iPhone™ 3G / 3GS offers stylish and sophisticated protection in 3 layers. First, a thin, clear membrane covers your Touch Screen to help prevent scratches and dings. Second is a hard, strong Polycarbonate skeleton that surrounds your device. Wrapped around all of this is a Silicone skin that absorbs bump and shock. Ideal for frequent travelers and business professionals as well as everyday users who want added protection.
The OtterBox iPhone 3G Defender also comes with a holster and it is much improved over the original. Both the original and the new holster are of the slide-in~slide-out variety, however it is much more aesthetically pleasing on the new version. The first version looked like a deformed cup holder - it completely contained the bottom of the phone, while the new one looks much better, holding the phone in place using clips.
Otterbox Defender Case for iPhone 3G, 3G S - White
Clear Polycarbonate Sheet Prevents Screen Scratches, Bumps & Cracks Tough Polycarbonate Skeleton Offers Crushproof Protection Silicone Skin Absorbs Bumps & Shock All Functions Remain Fully Usable Includes Holster-style Belt White/white.
iPhone Game-The Legend of Crystal Valley
Game features:
- Over 200 items and item combinations
- More than 40 key characters
- 8 full-length chapters
- Over 200 interior and exterior sub-locations
Price: $0.99
Description:
Embark on Sandlot Games' greatest adventure yet in The Legend of Crystal Valley
When Eve receives a mysterious and disturbing letter from her long-estranged father, who for years has lived an increasingly secluded life, she travels to the family estate in France in order to find him. After arriving, she discovers that her father has disappeared.
Now, in order to find him, Eve must explore Crystal Valley, an alternate fantasy world inhabited by strange creatures, and piece together the clues that reveal her family's true identity.
There are 3 additional chapters, and you can purchase them within the game for $0.99 each!
Verizon Wireless and Sprint Speed Up Texted Haiti Donations
Sprint and Verizon Wireless said Friday that they were responding to a surge of text-message donations for victims of the Haiti earthquake by making sure the money got to its destination much faster than usual. Verizon Wireless said Friday that it would immediately send a $2.1 million check to the Red Cross for its efforts to help victims of the "Earthquake in Haiti".
Sprint said that as of 9 a.m. Friday its customers had contributed $1.2 million via text message to charities including the American Red Cross, the Yéle Haiti Foundation and the William J. Clinton Foundation.
Btw, the Red Cross has to date raised over $30 million in donations for the Haiti earthquake relief.
Haiti Earthquake of 2010
A massive earthquake struck Haiti just before 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, about 10 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, toppling everything from simple shacks to the ornate National Palace, The quake was the worst in the region in more than 200 years, and as many as 50,000 people were feared dead.
Sprint said that as of 9 a.m. Friday its customers had contributed $1.2 million via text message to charities including the American Red Cross, the Yéle Haiti Foundation and the William J. Clinton Foundation.
Btw, the Red Cross has to date raised over $30 million in donations for the Haiti earthquake relief.
Haiti Earthquake of 2010
A massive earthquake struck Haiti just before 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, about 10 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, toppling everything from simple shacks to the ornate National Palace, The quake was the worst in the region in more than 200 years, and as many as 50,000 people were feared dead.
How to Keep Computer Secure & Safe on the Internet
We All know, The Internet is defiantly one of the greatest inventions of modern times. There is a lot to see on the Web. To keep computer secure on the internet, the most important way, you should master is, to get yourself educated and be smart about where you visit and what link you click on.
Here’s a list of actions under this step that you should NOT do:
1: Do not Ever open A attachments from stranger. This is 1 of the most effective ways for viruses to infect you. If you can’t define the user, then simply delete it.
2: Never open an attachment that is a .exe, .bat, SCR .pif, .com ,etc unless you specifically know the file is clean. The majority of these are always bad!
3. Stay Away From warez sites/ Crack sites!
4. Use Spam & Anti Virus Protection. Always Update The database or application moduls.
5.Turn The firewall ON
Here’s a list of actions under this step that you should NOT do:
1: Do not Ever open A attachments from stranger. This is 1 of the most effective ways for viruses to infect you. If you can’t define the user, then simply delete it.
2: Never open an attachment that is a .exe, .bat, SCR .pif, .com ,etc unless you specifically know the file is clean. The majority of these are always bad!
3. Stay Away From warez sites/ Crack sites!
4. Use Spam & Anti Virus Protection. Always Update The database or application moduls.
5.Turn The firewall ON
martes, 2 de febrero de 2010
LastDefender
LastDefender is a rogue anti-spyware program that tricks people into thinking it will scan for and remove spyware form their computers. LastDefender is actually a rip-off and the software does absolutely nothing besides drop more spyware and malware infected computers.
LastDefender makes it's way onto PC's with the use of bogus errors such as a Video ActiveX Object Error or Video ActiveX Codec error. When on a computer LastDefender will continually serve up falsified threat warnings to scare the user into buying the software.
Computers infected with LastDefender should have this software removed immediately.
LastDefender makes it's way onto PC's with the use of bogus errors such as a Video ActiveX Object Error or Video ActiveX Codec error. When on a computer LastDefender will continually serve up falsified threat warnings to scare the user into buying the software.
Computers infected with LastDefender should have this software removed immediately.
SpywareIsolator
SpywareIsolator is a rogue antispyware program designed to prey on unsuspecting people. Using ruthless scare tactics SpywareIsolator will server up false security warnings to frighten people into buying the full version of the software, which is completely useless.
SpywareIsolator uses Trojans to infiltrate computer systems by exploiting browser security holes. Once installed on a PC, SpywareIsolator will uses annoying and intrusive pop-ups as well as fake system notifications to warn the user of a non-existent infections, in an attempt to goad them into buying the software.
SpywareIsolator uses Trojans to infiltrate computer systems by exploiting browser security holes. Once installed on a PC, SpywareIsolator will uses annoying and intrusive pop-ups as well as fake system notifications to warn the user of a non-existent infections, in an attempt to goad them into buying the software.
PC-Cleaner
PCCleaner is a rogue antispyware that uses false security warnings to frighten people into buying the full version of the software. PCCleaner is nothing more than a scam made to rip-off people.
PC Cleaner is usually manually downloaded or installed without user consent using a downloader. When installed on a PC, PCCleaner will continually display exaggerated reports of security and privacy risks on the computer. Before PCCleaner will fix the false risks is reports, the program requires the user to purchase the commercial version of the software, which is completely useless.
PCCleaner is also a clone of DriveCleaner. So much so, that the developers forgot to remove a reference to DriveCleaner in the PC Cleaner scan summary screen. This reference can be seen in the image below.
PC Cleaner is usually manually downloaded or installed without user consent using a downloader. When installed on a PC, PCCleaner will continually display exaggerated reports of security and privacy risks on the computer. Before PCCleaner will fix the false risks is reports, the program requires the user to purchase the commercial version of the software, which is completely useless.
PCCleaner is also a clone of DriveCleaner. So much so, that the developers forgot to remove a reference to DriveCleaner in the PC Cleaner scan summary screen. This reference can be seen in the image below.
PC-AntiSpyware
PC Antispyware is a rogue anti-spyware program designed for the sole purpose of ripping people off. Avoid PC-Antispyware, do not buy this corrupt software.
PC Antispyware makes it's way from PC to PC by Trojans that may compromise the machine through browser security weaknesses. When PC Antispyware is installed on a computer, it will display false error messages and try to scare users into buying the full version of the program. PC Antispyware will also slow down the computer to a crawl.
If your computer is infected with this parasite, it should be removed from your system as soon as possible.
PC Antispyware makes it's way from PC to PC by Trojans that may compromise the machine through browser security weaknesses. When PC Antispyware is installed on a computer, it will display false error messages and try to scare users into buying the full version of the program. PC Antispyware will also slow down the computer to a crawl.
If your computer is infected with this parasite, it should be removed from your system as soon as possible.
MalwareWar
MalwareWar is a phony anti-spyware or rogue antispyware software. MalwareWar is made to look like it will scan for and remove spyware from users' computers.
MalwareWar makes it's way from computer to computer by various trojan horse programs that use aggressive and deceptive techniques to frighten people into purchasing the program. Once installed on a computer, MalwareWar will begin displaying exaggerated claims of spyware found or false positives but will not remove spyware unless the user purchases the program.
MalwareWar is a complete scam and should be avoided.
MalwareWar makes it's way from computer to computer by various trojan horse programs that use aggressive and deceptive techniques to frighten people into purchasing the program. Once installed on a computer, MalwareWar will begin displaying exaggerated claims of spyware found or false positives but will not remove spyware unless the user purchases the program.
MalwareWar is a complete scam and should be avoided.
DataHealer
DataHealer is a corrupt anti-spyware application better known as a rogue antispyware software. DataHealer is made to look like it will to scan for and remove spyware from users' computers.
DataHealer infects computers via various trojan horse programs that use aggressive and deceptive techniques to frighten the user into purchasing the program. When installed on a PC DataHealer reports exaggerated claims of spyware found or false positives in an attempt to frighten people. DataHealer rips off people by displaying these false security warnings but not removing the spyware unless the user purchases the program.
DataHealer infects computers via various trojan horse programs that use aggressive and deceptive techniques to frighten the user into purchasing the program. When installed on a PC DataHealer reports exaggerated claims of spyware found or false positives in an attempt to frighten people. DataHealer rips off people by displaying these false security warnings but not removing the spyware unless the user purchases the program.
SpyDefenderPro
SpyDefenderPro is a phony anti-spyware application better known as a rogue antispyware software. SpyDefencerPro is like most rogue antispyware applications, it is made to rip people off by duping them into thinking it will scan for and remove spyware from their computers.
SpyDefenderPro usually infects PC's via manual download and installation, although other methods, such as Trojans and web-browser security holes are also possible. Once installed on a PC SpyDefender Pro will barrage users with uses falsified scan results, fake system notifications and aggressive pop-up advertisements all used as a way to get users to buy the full version of the software.
Removal of SpyDefenderPro is recommended for infected computers.
SpyDefenderPro usually infects PC's via manual download and installation, although other methods, such as Trojans and web-browser security holes are also possible. Once installed on a PC SpyDefender Pro will barrage users with uses falsified scan results, fake system notifications and aggressive pop-up advertisements all used as a way to get users to buy the full version of the software.
Removal of SpyDefenderPro is recommended for infected computers.
AntiSpywareMaster
AntiSpywareMaster is a fake anti-spyware application or rogue antispyware software made to look like it will legitimately scan for and remove spyware from users' computers. AntiSpywareMaster is a scam, the software is not legit and it's sole purpose is to rip people off.
AntiSpywareMaster is usually downloaded and installed through exploits or under dubious circumstances without user consent. When installed on a PC AntiSpywareMaster hijacks the user's destop and displays exaggerated or false claims of spyware found to frighten the user into paying for the program.
AntiSpywareMaster should be removed form infected systems.
AntiSpywareMaster is usually downloaded and installed through exploits or under dubious circumstances without user consent. When installed on a PC AntiSpywareMaster hijacks the user's destop and displays exaggerated or false claims of spyware found to frighten the user into paying for the program.
AntiSpywareMaster should be removed form infected systems.
AntiSpywareExpert
AntiSpywareExpert is a rogue antispyware software created by Verio Productions Limited that claims to scan for and remove spyware form computers. AntiSpywareExpert uses scare tactics to frighten people into buying the software, which does absolutely nothing. AntiSpywareExpert is a rip-off and should not be trusted.
AntiSpywareExpert infects PC's through trojans, but it can also be downloaded and installed manually by clicking banners in warez and porn websites. When installed on a system AntiSpywareExpert displays pop-up advertisements and exaggerated results in its scan reports in order to make gullible users purchase the licensed version of this corrupt software.
VIPRE Antivirus can remove AntiSpywareExpert form infected systems for free.
AntiSpywareExpert infects PC's through trojans, but it can also be downloaded and installed manually by clicking banners in warez and porn websites. When installed on a system AntiSpywareExpert displays pop-up advertisements and exaggerated results in its scan reports in order to make gullible users purchase the licensed version of this corrupt software.
VIPRE Antivirus can remove AntiSpywareExpert form infected systems for free.
AntispySpider
AntiSpySpider is a rogue antispyware application that should not be trusted. If you computer is infected with AntiSpySpider you should remove it immediately.
AntiSpySpider is usually installed with the help of malcous Trojans and other malware. AntiSpySpider may also come bundled with other programs and may be secretly installed on people's systems. Once installed, AntiSpySpider will load together with Windows startup and will issue faking warnings stating that the computer is infected with various malware in an attempt to get people to buy the software.
AntiSpySpider should be removed form infected computers immediately.
AntiSpySpider is usually installed with the help of malcous Trojans and other malware. AntiSpySpider may also come bundled with other programs and may be secretly installed on people's systems. Once installed, AntiSpySpider will load together with Windows startup and will issue faking warnings stating that the computer is infected with various malware in an attempt to get people to buy the software.
AntiSpySpider should be removed form infected computers immediately.
VirusIsolator
VirusIsolator is a rogue antispyware software that preys on people to fall for it's scam that scares people with false security warnings into buying this corrupt software.
ViruseIsolator is a clone of SpywareIsolator, which uses Trojans to infiltrate the computer by exploiting browser security holes or by using misleading advertising techniques. VirusIsolator also uses popups and fake system notifications to warn the user of a non-existent infection, so that she would purchase the parasite.
VirusIsolator is a complete rip-off and people should avoid this software if possible.
ViruseIsolator is a clone of SpywareIsolator, which uses Trojans to infiltrate the computer by exploiting browser security holes or by using misleading advertising techniques. VirusIsolator also uses popups and fake system notifications to warn the user of a non-existent infection, so that she would purchase the parasite.
VirusIsolator is a complete rip-off and people should avoid this software if possible.
SystemErrorFixer
SystemErrorFixer is a rogue antispyware software created by Innovative Marketing/Locus Software. The sole purpose of SystemErrorFixer is to rip people off.
Using Trojans that exploit browser security holes, SystemErrorFixer makes it's way from computer to computer. Once executed, SystemErrorFixer will display fake security alerts claiming that the system is infected with hazardous parasites. This is how SystemErrorFixer attempts to trick the users into purchasing the full version of the software. SystemErrorFixer is known to be related to ErrClean.
SystemErrorFixer should not be trusted, infected computers should have this corrupt software removed.
Using Trojans that exploit browser security holes, SystemErrorFixer makes it's way from computer to computer. Once executed, SystemErrorFixer will display fake security alerts claiming that the system is infected with hazardous parasites. This is how SystemErrorFixer attempts to trick the users into purchasing the full version of the software. SystemErrorFixer is known to be related to ErrClean.
SystemErrorFixer should not be trusted, infected computers should have this corrupt software removed.
IE-Security
IE-Security is a rogue antispyware software created by the same jerks who made IEDefender and Win Defender 2009.
IE-Security's sole purpose is to rip people off using scare tactics to frighten them into buying the corrupt and worthless software. IE-Security is a potentially dangerous software that makes its way from computer to computer via trojans that exploit security holes on the internet. When installed on a system IE-Security will continually display false security warnings in an attempt to trick people into buying the full version of the software.
IE-Security's sole purpose is to rip people off using scare tactics to frighten them into buying the corrupt and worthless software. IE-Security is a potentially dangerous software that makes its way from computer to computer via trojans that exploit security holes on the internet. When installed on a system IE-Security will continually display false security warnings in an attempt to trick people into buying the full version of the software.
XP-Police Antivirus
XP-Police Antivirus is a rogue antivirus software, it is corrupt software that preys on unsuspecting people and rips them off.
Here are some screenshots of this pest in action:
XP Police pretends to be a legit and working spyware remover tool, but it shows false security warnings in the form of pop-ups, initiates imaginary system scan and tries to frighten people into buying the software in order to fix non existing problems. When installed on a PC, XP PoliceAntivirus causes visible system slowdown, limited internet connection and even system crashes. Removal of this potentially dangerous rogue antispyware is strongly advised.
Here are some screenshots of this pest in action:
XP Police pretends to be a legit and working spyware remover tool, but it shows false security warnings in the form of pop-ups, initiates imaginary system scan and tries to frighten people into buying the software in order to fix non existing problems. When installed on a PC, XP PoliceAntivirus causes visible system slowdown, limited internet connection and even system crashes. Removal of this potentially dangerous rogue antispyware is strongly advised.
MalwareBell
MalwareBell is a rogue antispyware program that uses scare tactics to frighten people with false security warnings into buying the software. MalwareBell should be avoided, do not buy this software and uninstall it from infected computers.
Malware Bell infects computers with the help of a Trojan called Zlob. As soon as Zlob is installed, it will display false threat messages which states the computer is infected with Trojan.Win32.SystemCrash. These fake threat message along with false error message are used to scare people into making a hasty decision and resort to purchasing the rogue anti-spyware program.
If MalwareBell is installed on your PC you should remove it now. Click here to use VIPRE to remove MalwareBell now.
Malware Bell infects computers with the help of a Trojan called Zlob. As soon as Zlob is installed, it will display false threat messages which states the computer is infected with Trojan.Win32.SystemCrash. These fake threat message along with false error message are used to scare people into making a hasty decision and resort to purchasing the rogue anti-spyware program.
If MalwareBell is installed on your PC you should remove it now. Click here to use VIPRE to remove MalwareBell now.
Astrum Antivirus Pro
Astrum Antivirus Pro is a rogue antispyware program that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising and is installed without adequate notice and consent, often through exploits.
Astrum Antivirus Pro when installed on a PC will continually warn users that their computer is infected with look-alike Windows Security Pop-ups. Many unsuspecting PC users will fall for this and click on a provided link which will take them to a website advertising Astrum Antivirus Pro. When users purchase this software, the program will continually badger users with deceptive warnings or false, misleading scan results.
If your computer has been infected with the Astrum Antivirus Pro Rogue Antispyware Program, you need to remove it now.
We suggest using Sunbelt Software's VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware 15-day free trial to clean your computer of all malware, spyware, rogue antispyware and any other malicious infections you may have picked up along the way.
VIPRE is a legit antivirus and antispyware software that will remove or quarantine the Astrum Antivirus Pro infection along with all other infections.
Astrum Antivirus Pro when installed on a PC will continually warn users that their computer is infected with look-alike Windows Security Pop-ups. Many unsuspecting PC users will fall for this and click on a provided link which will take them to a website advertising Astrum Antivirus Pro. When users purchase this software, the program will continually badger users with deceptive warnings or false, misleading scan results.
If your computer has been infected with the Astrum Antivirus Pro Rogue Antispyware Program, you need to remove it now.
We suggest using Sunbelt Software's VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware 15-day free trial to clean your computer of all malware, spyware, rogue antispyware and any other malicious infections you may have picked up along the way.
VIPRE is a legit antivirus and antispyware software that will remove or quarantine the Astrum Antivirus Pro infection along with all other infections.
jueves, 28 de enero de 2010
Block Spyware Websites With Inoculate
Many spyware infections happen on particularly prepared websites. These websites might take advantage of web browser vulnerabilities or offer software and files for download that infect a computer system once they are executed on it.
Inoculate is a portable software program for the Windows operating system that will add more than 14001 spyware websites to the Windows host file. These 14001 spyware websites are blocked from being accessed by users of the computer system. The software creates a backup of the current host file before it begins to add the spyware websites to it so that spyware attacks and spyware programs are automatically blocked.
It is possible to reset the Windows hosts file or restore a previously created backup. One slight disadvantage of this spyware blocking approach is that it is not possible to view the spyware websites before they are added to the hosts file.
Another problem is that the program is not automatically updating the spyware list over the Internet which alternatives like Hostsman which offers four different block lists and auto updating. Hostsman on the other hand is not a portable software program.
Inoculate is a portable software program for the Windows operating system that will add more than 14001 spyware websites to the Windows host file. These 14001 spyware websites are blocked from being accessed by users of the computer system. The software creates a backup of the current host file before it begins to add the spyware websites to it so that spyware attacks and spyware programs are automatically blocked.
It is possible to reset the Windows hosts file or restore a previously created backup. One slight disadvantage of this spyware blocking approach is that it is not possible to view the spyware websites before they are added to the hosts file.
Another problem is that the program is not automatically updating the spyware list over the Internet which alternatives like Hostsman which offers four different block lists and auto updating. Hostsman on the other hand is not a portable software program.
Resolving Common Outlook Express Error Problems
The email client is used most common in offices today becomes Outlook Express. But what to do when you encounter a problem? For example, you send mail on your folder is not sending.
This means there is a problem with Outlook as a whole, or even a server problem. Take a look at your Internet service provider and make sure you entered the correct data in the configuration of your account. These are some common problems when people cannot send and receive mail for some reason.
Your encryption is rarely go above 256 bits, which means that high-level threats would be able to stitch your way through the firewall or masquerade as legitimate e-mail messages. Only a good anti-virus with Spam Guard will be able to fully protect you and your email client. In the case of program crashes or freezes others with Outlook, then it is time to consider a good registry cleaner.
One common problem with Outlook installed wrong, conflict in the registry program associated with the email client and even bad code during installation to fix microsoft outlook. All these problems can be erased with simply using a registry cleaner. There are many available online good and the good news is that they are free too. These are some common issues with Outlook Express and ways to solve and even prevent them from happening.
This means there is a problem with Outlook as a whole, or even a server problem. Take a look at your Internet service provider and make sure you entered the correct data in the configuration of your account. These are some common problems when people cannot send and receive mail for some reason.
Your encryption is rarely go above 256 bits, which means that high-level threats would be able to stitch your way through the firewall or masquerade as legitimate e-mail messages. Only a good anti-virus with Spam Guard will be able to fully protect you and your email client. In the case of program crashes or freezes others with Outlook, then it is time to consider a good registry cleaner.
One common problem with Outlook installed wrong, conflict in the registry program associated with the email client and even bad code during installation to fix microsoft outlook. All these problems can be erased with simply using a registry cleaner. There are many available online good and the good news is that they are free too. These are some common issues with Outlook Express and ways to solve and even prevent them from happening.
Windows 7 Language: A global approach
Since its anticipation Microsoft has always targeted for global customer base. Achieving such a goal is not an easy task. You have to put a lot of efforts to manage the Global Customer. The most prominent topic is to localized Windows 7 Language into different languages used across the world. Building global software is a team work.
Fonts
Language and writing are at the core of any culture and thus support for fonts is essential to supporting international users. Windows 7 Language have wide range and quality of fonts it has added fifty more fonts in it.
Windows 7 will be the first version of Windows to ship with more fonts for non-Latin scripts than for Latin-based scripts. One major area of improvement is for the languages of India.
Its always tricky to amend any change in fonts because of backwards compatibility issues. For example, if a character changes width or position, it may cause existing documents to reflow (repaginate), which is unacceptable.
Therefore after creating any change in font, its essential to run extensive verification tests against the changes to ensure the font metrics and other tables are unchanged. The font team worked closely with the international application compatibility team to ensure that changes we made did not affect the order of glyphs within the font, thus providing backward compatibility.
Fonts
Language and writing are at the core of any culture and thus support for fonts is essential to supporting international users. Windows 7 Language have wide range and quality of fonts it has added fifty more fonts in it.
Windows 7 will be the first version of Windows to ship with more fonts for non-Latin scripts than for Latin-based scripts. One major area of improvement is for the languages of India.
Its always tricky to amend any change in fonts because of backwards compatibility issues. For example, if a character changes width or position, it may cause existing documents to reflow (repaginate), which is unacceptable.
Therefore after creating any change in font, its essential to run extensive verification tests against the changes to ensure the font metrics and other tables are unchanged. The font team worked closely with the international application compatibility team to ensure that changes we made did not affect the order of glyphs within the font, thus providing backward compatibility.
Backup software
As we are getting more and more dependent on computer, the importance of taking a data backup has increased tremendously. From home to business, we are keeping our data feed in the system. So in case of any system crash the result can be disastrous.
DT Utilities PC Backup 10
This is an excellent backup software with wide range of features like, Image Backup, Backup to Tape, Virus scanning and support to 64-bit operating system like Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Moreover, backup software can be used with ease on a single click. With this software you can create a file and do the backup simultaneously. You can take the backup of the multiple drive at the same time. You can create a bootable disaster recover CD/DVD of the operating system that can be used in the situation of system crash to restore the system.
Backup4all
This is a comprehensive software that is compatible with all the versions of Windows - both 32-bit and 64-bit. It compresses the data to save storage spaces and also encrypt them to avoid any illegal access of it. You can use this software to backup the data to any network drive, FTP, SFTP, DVD or CD.
This software is available in three different version as Lite, Standard and Professional. Professional is the full edition with all features enabled, while Standard and Lite have limited functions enabled.
DT Utilities PC Backup 10
This is an excellent backup software with wide range of features like, Image Backup, Backup to Tape, Virus scanning and support to 64-bit operating system like Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Moreover, backup software can be used with ease on a single click. With this software you can create a file and do the backup simultaneously. You can take the backup of the multiple drive at the same time. You can create a bootable disaster recover CD/DVD of the operating system that can be used in the situation of system crash to restore the system.
Backup4all
This is a comprehensive software that is compatible with all the versions of Windows - both 32-bit and 64-bit. It compresses the data to save storage spaces and also encrypt them to avoid any illegal access of it. You can use this software to backup the data to any network drive, FTP, SFTP, DVD or CD.
This software is available in three different version as Lite, Standard and Professional. Professional is the full edition with all features enabled, while Standard and Lite have limited functions enabled.
How to create a table of contents in Microsoft Word
With the use of Microsoft office help user would be able to make a content table under Microsoft word. The procedure can be broadly classified in two steps, where in the first step user have to identify the text which they want to use in the Table of Contents, and in the next step you have to initiate command for the Word to insert the table of content.
After once the Table of content is created user can modify or customize them accordingly. Let's follow simplified procedure of creating a Table of Content.
Step 1: As per Microsoft office help choose the text which you want to use for creating your Table of Contents.
Step 2: Create the Table of Contents with Microsoft office help. You have to specify the location where you want the table of content to appear. Under Microsoft Word 2002 and 2003 go as follow: Insert > Reference > Index and Tables. Click on the Table of Contents tab. (Elsewhere on this page, this is called the Table of Contents dialog.) Click OK.
Alternatively you can do two things in the Table of Contents dialog. Primarily make sure to choose "From Template” that, from the Formats box. Secondary choose the option Modify and modify the relevant TOC style. As per Microsoft help Word uses style TOC 1 for the top level of contents, TOC 2 for the next level etc.
After once the Table of content is created user can modify or customize them accordingly. Let's follow simplified procedure of creating a Table of Content.
Step 1: As per Microsoft office help choose the text which you want to use for creating your Table of Contents.
Step 2: Create the Table of Contents with Microsoft office help. You have to specify the location where you want the table of content to appear. Under Microsoft Word 2002 and 2003 go as follow: Insert > Reference > Index and Tables. Click on the Table of Contents tab. (Elsewhere on this page, this is called the Table of Contents dialog.) Click OK.
Alternatively you can do two things in the Table of Contents dialog. Primarily make sure to choose "From Template” that, from the Formats box. Secondary choose the option Modify and modify the relevant TOC style. As per Microsoft help Word uses style TOC 1 for the top level of contents, TOC 2 for the next level etc.
PC Health Check up
PC Health Check up on a regular basis is mandatory to keep up the system performance. PC check up scans the complete systems for any kind of issue related to hardware or software. It will clean up all temporary files and remove any slugs from registry. PC check up works in a discrete manner. It will work only on the assigned task, leaving others absolutely undisturbed. These programs have setting and restore tools which organize the setting of program the way you like.
Let's see some important PC checkup software.
PC Checkup 4.03
This PC Health check up software has been designed in a way to fix multiple PC errors, clean registry, junk files to trigger your system performance. This program will scan your entire system for CPU and Memory usage. It will also diagnose the Disk Drives and Network Adapters in a very visual way. User will also be able to know the supported Operating System information and Applications, Fonts, Drivers or Extensions that are installed.
Norton PC Checkup
Norton PC Health Checkup 2.5 is online scanning software from Norton. If you face any kind of sluggish performance by the system, then you can use this PC checkup to diagnose the issue. It will make a scanning of the entire system and generate a report. The charges of the service 29.99$ will be charge by means of credit card.
PC Pitstop
Above PC Checkup file works very smoothly. This is also an online scanner. After the the complete scan the user will get the detailed reports about performance and PC's health. It will take hardly five minutes to diagnose the issue.
Let's see some important PC checkup software.
PC Checkup 4.03
This PC Health check up software has been designed in a way to fix multiple PC errors, clean registry, junk files to trigger your system performance. This program will scan your entire system for CPU and Memory usage. It will also diagnose the Disk Drives and Network Adapters in a very visual way. User will also be able to know the supported Operating System information and Applications, Fonts, Drivers or Extensions that are installed.
Norton PC Checkup
Norton PC Health Checkup 2.5 is online scanning software from Norton. If you face any kind of sluggish performance by the system, then you can use this PC checkup to diagnose the issue. It will make a scanning of the entire system and generate a report. The charges of the service 29.99$ will be charge by means of credit card.
PC Pitstop
Above PC Checkup file works very smoothly. This is also an online scanner. After the the complete scan the user will get the detailed reports about performance and PC's health. It will take hardly five minutes to diagnose the issue.
Windows vista help
Prior to the launch of any version of windows Microsoft get ready with its gun to handle any adverse condition. Similar is the case to Windows Vista launch. Microsoft has provided Windows Vista compatibility Center to address any unfair situation. In fact this is a very responsible step on behalf of Microsoft, so that the users don't have to suffer while making selection regarding any software or hardware.
Look to this extensive collection of compatibility information when you upgrade to the Windows Vista operating system. And when you're ready for a new PC, you'll find the downloads you need to run your favorite software and devices. The "Works with Windows Vista" logo indicates that particular product is reliables and tested with Windows Vista. Hence Windows Vista Compatibility Center can also be consider as
Windows Vista Help.
Windows Vista Solution Center is the other significant user-friendly Windows Vista Help platform developed by Microsoft. This platform is to address adverse situation. Any kind of issue be it relates with the hardware or software compatibility, Windows Vista Help has real-time solution.
Here the user will get the different categories of issues starting from the Top issues, Install, Upgrade, Performance, Maintenance, Programs, e-mails, Security and Privacy, Networking and so on. Hence nothing is out of scope from Microsoft windows vista support.
Look to this extensive collection of compatibility information when you upgrade to the Windows Vista operating system. And when you're ready for a new PC, you'll find the downloads you need to run your favorite software and devices. The "Works with Windows Vista" logo indicates that particular product is reliables and tested with Windows Vista. Hence Windows Vista Compatibility Center can also be consider as
Windows Vista Help.
Windows Vista Solution Center is the other significant user-friendly Windows Vista Help platform developed by Microsoft. This platform is to address adverse situation. Any kind of issue be it relates with the hardware or software compatibility, Windows Vista Help has real-time solution.
Here the user will get the different categories of issues starting from the Top issues, Install, Upgrade, Performance, Maintenance, Programs, e-mails, Security and Privacy, Networking and so on. Hence nothing is out of scope from Microsoft windows vista support.
Virus removal
Viruses are the man made software coding that attacks your system or application softwares. They are hazardous for your computer system and eventually to the stored data. Even they can steal your personal information like password and credit card information. So virus removal is important to maintain privacy of personal information and keep system working in smooth condition.
McAfee Family Protection
If you want to get comprehensive and economical PC security then don't waste your time. Get the 1-Year Subscription for 3PCs @ $39.99(USD). You will get the below commitment:
Online Virus scan tools are too available which can scan and remove viruses on the spot so that you can enjoy healthy computer. These virus removal tools needs to be executed from suitable web browser.
Avira AntiVir Personal for Windows
Above online Virus removal tool provides an easy-to-use interface and pre-configured scan tasks. Hence it will quickly scan your most important drives and folders. You can perform scanning of individual files and folders with the right-click option in Explorer or on the desktop. Alternatively files can be dragged and dropped into the AntiVir virus removal console for quick scanning.
Avira AntiVir Personal online Virus removal tool can be used in Safe Mode. Hence a very effective if the window is not able to boot in normal mode.
McAfee Family Protection
If you want to get comprehensive and economical PC security then don't waste your time. Get the 1-Year Subscription for 3PCs @ $39.99(USD). You will get the below commitment:
Online Virus scan tools are too available which can scan and remove viruses on the spot so that you can enjoy healthy computer. These virus removal tools needs to be executed from suitable web browser.
Avira AntiVir Personal for Windows
Above online Virus removal tool provides an easy-to-use interface and pre-configured scan tasks. Hence it will quickly scan your most important drives and folders. You can perform scanning of individual files and folders with the right-click option in Explorer or on the desktop. Alternatively files can be dragged and dropped into the AntiVir virus removal console for quick scanning.
Avira AntiVir Personal online Virus removal tool can be used in Safe Mode. Hence a very effective if the window is not able to boot in normal mode.
Online Virus Scan - Effectual Virus Recovery
If you are going through a bad time with your computer then most probably your system is under the control of viruses, spyware or other malicious products. Symptoms can be observed as follow:
· System restarts frequently.
· Programs freezes automatically.
· Start up issue.
· Error messages pertaining to missing of .dll file.
· Not able to open any e-mail attachment. You may be getting double extension to an opened file.
Above issues may cause you to frustrate. But, after going through this blog, you would be able to get the issue resolved within a minutes. Thanks! Online virus scanner. Just sit with a cup of tea and relax it works automatically. It’s a convenient tool to remove viruses, spyware, adware in no time.
Online virus scan
BitDefender Online Scanner
It offers a comprehensive treatment to clean the system memory, all files and drives' boot sectors. Moreover, if you already have an anti-virus program installed on your PC it will make a double check without any conflicts. Online Virus Scanner is an effective tool against latest threat whose signatures are not realized. In addition the virus signature is always updated so as to give compact security to your network.
ESET Online Scanner
This is the most user-friendly online virus scanner and
· System restarts frequently.
· Programs freezes automatically.
· Start up issue.
· Error messages pertaining to missing of .dll file.
· Not able to open any e-mail attachment. You may be getting double extension to an opened file.
Above issues may cause you to frustrate. But, after going through this blog, you would be able to get the issue resolved within a minutes. Thanks! Online virus scanner. Just sit with a cup of tea and relax it works automatically. It’s a convenient tool to remove viruses, spyware, adware in no time.
Online virus scan
BitDefender Online Scanner
It offers a comprehensive treatment to clean the system memory, all files and drives' boot sectors. Moreover, if you already have an anti-virus program installed on your PC it will make a double check without any conflicts. Online Virus Scanner is an effective tool against latest threat whose signatures are not realized. In addition the virus signature is always updated so as to give compact security to your network.
ESET Online Scanner
This is the most user-friendly online virus scanner and
Microsoft Windows Upgrade
With the launch of Microsoft Operating System Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Upgrade offer are available with the branded manufacturing unit. There are certain terms and condition for the free upgrade. Most of the units are offering the upgrade on the PC purchased between, June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010 with any one of the following operating systems: Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business or Windows Vista Ultimate.
Apart from above mandatory condition, for getting successful Microsoft Windows Upgrade you must have system which meet the ahead mentioned system requirements: 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor, 1 GB of system memory, 16 GB of free hard drive space, video graphics with 128 MB of memory with support for DirectX 9.
Everything is possible with a single click. Communication will become more interactive with faster Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Messenger. Induction of Windows Live Photo Gallery will give better option to manage and edit photos and create your own library.
Free Trojan Virus Removal
Now the big question is how to remove Trojan virus? Well, the answer is going for various software and free Trojan virus removal tools that can help you. There are several free software versions that are prefect and live up to expectations in terms of features and usability. They are effective and free.
Trojan are not like viruses so popular antivirus program are helpless in Trojan removal. Several computers and laptops have software and as soon as they create a connection with internet they get infected with Trojan. The main reason is that antivirus and firewall installed doesn’t work in a proper and expected manner.
But you should not take a chance with free trial version and you should always go for expert help that will provide you the best help and a good cleaner that will work effectively with antivirus software and help you in removing Trojan virus from your system.
Microsoft
Microsoft is a multi-billionaire company that is committed to develop software, design and manufacture products. Among all of its products, Microsoft Windows has been a jackpot product for them. Today, 80% of the world’s computer users use Windows operating system because it is user friendly.
When you take a look at Microsoft’s great empire it has separate divisions for business, entertainment and services. And they manufacture different products under different division.
As under service division Microsoft Windows is the main product and since introduction it has been released in various versions. Windows 2003, XP, 2007, Vista are few versions from the pool.
In business division, Microsoft Office is a business line of product that gives every reason to cheers. It is a complete software that comes in a package for offices that constitutes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and many more.
Besides all these, Microsoft also provides support for their products. By simply clicking on Microsoft support you can get instant support for any product. Apart from that, you can also solicit services from various tech support firms that provide support for simple problem that are neck breaking.
If you have no time to call a technician at home then you can go for online support which is fast and you get solution of your problem in no time. Apart from that you can also go for remote support which is a unique way to get the solution.
Active@ UNDELETE v.5.1 data recovery software
Active@ UNDELETE is a data recovery software that helps to recover lost, deleted and formatted data from HDD, FDD, basic and dynamic volumes, hardware or software RAID (RAID0 & RAID5). Compressed, encrypted and fragmented files are supported. Besides HDD and FDD program supports recovery from removable devices like Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Compact Flash, SONY Memory Stick, USB Hard drives, ZIP drives etc ...
Active@ UNDELETE will help you to restore data residing on the hard drives formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, NTFS5, NTFS+EFS file systems and it works under all Windows family operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server and Windows XP.
Active@ UNDELETE v.5.1 data recovery software key features:
Recovers files on removable devices (SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MemoryStick, etc.)
Recovers files on IDE/ATA/SATA/SCSI hard disk drives
Recovers files from deleted, damaged, formatted or reformatted partitions
Supports:
- external ZIP drives and USB Hard drives,
- large (more than 200 GB) size hard drives,
- FAT, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, NTFS5 , NTFS+EFS file systems,
- Windows XP / 2003 Server Operating Systems,
- Basic and Dynamic Volumes,
- localized and long filenames,
- recovery of compressed, fragmented and encrypted files on NTFS
Scans partitions damaged by virus or with damaged MBR
Advanced search by file name, file date, mask, size range, attributes
Ability to preview file contents before recovery
Visible representation of file/folder recoverability
Disk Hex Editor displays and allows to edit content of any sector on the drive
Two types of drive and device scan: Basic (Fast) and Thorough (Slow)
Ability to create and work with raw and Compressed Disk Images - representing whole drive in one file
Ability to look for a particular partition type (FAT, NTFS) in the Advanced Device Scan
Active@ UNDELETE will help you to restore data residing on the hard drives formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, NTFS5, NTFS+EFS file systems and it works under all Windows family operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server and Windows XP.
Active@ UNDELETE v.5.1 data recovery software key features:
Recovers files on removable devices (SmartMedia, Secure Digital, MemoryStick, etc.)
Recovers files on IDE/ATA/SATA/SCSI hard disk drives
Recovers files from deleted, damaged, formatted or reformatted partitions
Supports:
- external ZIP drives and USB Hard drives,
- large (more than 200 GB) size hard drives,
- FAT, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, NTFS5 , NTFS+EFS file systems,
- Windows XP / 2003 Server Operating Systems,
- Basic and Dynamic Volumes,
- localized and long filenames,
- recovery of compressed, fragmented and encrypted files on NTFS
Scans partitions damaged by virus or with damaged MBR
Advanced search by file name, file date, mask, size range, attributes
Ability to preview file contents before recovery
Visible representation of file/folder recoverability
Disk Hex Editor displays and allows to edit content of any sector on the drive
Two types of drive and device scan: Basic (Fast) and Thorough (Slow)
Ability to create and work with raw and Compressed Disk Images - representing whole drive in one file
Ability to look for a particular partition type (FAT, NTFS) in the Advanced Device Scan
Laptop Hard Drives
When searching for new laptop hard drives online, there are many different ones to choose from. Different specifications as well as different brands so it is up to you to determine what specs you want the hard drive to have and also who you want it to be made by. Laptop hard drives are also available in different sizes, physically, as well as internally.
When looking through laptop hard drives to purchase one, look for one that is slightly bigger than you need it to be, for example, if you think you only need an 80 gig hard drive, rather go for a 100 gig one. It is not really that much difference but it is not healthy for your laptop if your hard drive is too slow.
Make sure you know what you are buying when you do your shopping. You have to know a bit about what you are doing because you need to make sure the hard drive will be compatible with your laptop and everything will run smoothly.
Laptop Solid State Drives
Solid state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of semiconductors. The term was originally used to define those electronics such as a transistor radio that used semiconductors rather than vacuum tubes in its construction. Most all electronics that we have today are built around semiconductors and chips. In terms of a SSD, it refers to the fact that the primary storage medium is through semiconductors rather than a magnetic media such as a hard drive.
How Do They Work?
Traditional HDD have a spinning platter with a head that reads data from the platter. Remember all those hard drive crashes? This was primarily due to the vulnerability of the head being jarred by dropping or bumping into the computer and crashing into the platter causing mechanical and or read/write errors. Solid State Drives have no moving parts. Instead they have Nand flash chips and a controller.
Increased Performance?
SSDs are noted for faster startups and shutdowns. They also have improved performance when applications are launched. Traditional hard drives get fragmented and slower over time unlike Solid State Drives. Because of this non fragmentation SSDs have a real time improvement with random reads. Performance remains constant throughout the entire drive even when it starts to fill up.
SSD vs Battery Life?
Many components in a notebook computer effect battery life. LCD Screens in particular do. The savings are about 10% prolonged laptop battery life for An SSD vs a traditional hard drive. For most, an SSD upgrade is not worth it for this feature alone.
Which laptop brands have SSD options?
Asus, Lenovo, Samsung, Apple, Dell, Sony, and HP/Compaq are amongst the brands offering SSDs now. Solid State Drives are available in 64, 128, and 256 GB models.
How Do They Work?
Traditional HDD have a spinning platter with a head that reads data from the platter. Remember all those hard drive crashes? This was primarily due to the vulnerability of the head being jarred by dropping or bumping into the computer and crashing into the platter causing mechanical and or read/write errors. Solid State Drives have no moving parts. Instead they have Nand flash chips and a controller.
Increased Performance?
SSDs are noted for faster startups and shutdowns. They also have improved performance when applications are launched. Traditional hard drives get fragmented and slower over time unlike Solid State Drives. Because of this non fragmentation SSDs have a real time improvement with random reads. Performance remains constant throughout the entire drive even when it starts to fill up.
SSD vs Battery Life?
Many components in a notebook computer effect battery life. LCD Screens in particular do. The savings are about 10% prolonged laptop battery life for An SSD vs a traditional hard drive. For most, an SSD upgrade is not worth it for this feature alone.
Which laptop brands have SSD options?
Asus, Lenovo, Samsung, Apple, Dell, Sony, and HP/Compaq are amongst the brands offering SSDs now. Solid State Drives are available in 64, 128, and 256 GB models.
Hitachi has Announced a Pair of New SAS Hard Drives
Hitachi Unveils Two Enterprise HDDs for enterprise users today called Hitachi Ultrastar C15K147 and Hitachi Ultrastar 15K600. The Ultrastar C15K147 is Hitachi's first 15,000 RPM 2.5-inch 6Gb/s SCSI SAS HDD. The Ultrastar 15K600 is a 3.5-inch drive connectable via 6Gb/s SAS or 4Gb/s FCAL.
The 15K600 HDD spins at 15,000 RPM and has a 3.5-inch form factor for 33% more storage space compared to the previous generation drives. The HDD is designed for high intensity environments and has a 64MB cache. The drive comes in 300GB, 450GB, and 600GB capacities.
Hitachi Ultrastar C15K147 has a 70% higher space efficiency compared to 3.5-inch hard drives. The 15K RPM drive allows OEMs and integrators to pack more drives into the same space. The drive also uses less power than similar 3.5-inch hard drives with a 50% savings compared to them...
martes, 19 de enero de 2010
The Definitive Windows 7 vs Vista Performance Comparison
The official launch of Windows 7 is upon us, and there has never been so much hype for a new Microsoft OS since XP was first revealed. To most people, Vista is either a complete piece of junk, or a necessary evil, although I think that is somewhat unfair. To me, Vista is an improvement over XP in every conceivable way, and I really can’t think of any good reason for someone to be using XP in the last 3 years. Many people do though, and Microsoft wasted no time in working on a replacement for Vista.
The result of dozens of hours of benchmarking and over a hundred charts will answer quite a few questions:
1) If performance is improved, will it be due to improved multitasking and/or multithreading?
2) Can users of old systems (and single-threaded Netbooks) expect a performance increase as well?
3) Will gaming improve on an older CPU with a newer graphics card?
4) Will any gaming improvements be related to driver software (Nvidia vs AMD)?
And probably a lot more!
The system specs were as follows:
Core i7 965 Athlon II X2 550 Athlon 64 3000+
Motherboard Intel DX58SO (X58, DDR3) Asus M3A78-T (790GX, DDR2) Asus M3A78-T (790GX, DDR2)
Memory 4GB Corsair Dominator
DDR3-1333 @ 7-7-7-20 4GB OCZ Blade
DDR2-1066 @ 5-5-5-18 4GB OCZ Blade
DDR2-1066 @ 5-5-5-18
Video Card ATI Radeon HD4890 1GB, Catalyst 9.8
Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB, Forceware 190.38
Audio Disabled
HDD Hitachi DeskStar 250GB 7200 RPM SATAII (reviewed here)
OS Windows 7 Ultimate Edition x64 RTM
Windows Vista Ultimate Edition x64 SP2
All benchmarks will be shown in this order: Core i7 (red), Athlon II (orange), Athlon 64 (blue). You can hover each image if you lose track (sorry, I’m not used to posting 3 sets of data in my articles, and the charts aren’t labelled optimally).
The result of dozens of hours of benchmarking and over a hundred charts will answer quite a few questions:
1) If performance is improved, will it be due to improved multitasking and/or multithreading?
2) Can users of old systems (and single-threaded Netbooks) expect a performance increase as well?
3) Will gaming improve on an older CPU with a newer graphics card?
4) Will any gaming improvements be related to driver software (Nvidia vs AMD)?
And probably a lot more!
The system specs were as follows:
Core i7 965 Athlon II X2 550 Athlon 64 3000+
Motherboard Intel DX58SO (X58, DDR3) Asus M3A78-T (790GX, DDR2) Asus M3A78-T (790GX, DDR2)
Memory 4GB Corsair Dominator
DDR3-1333 @ 7-7-7-20 4GB OCZ Blade
DDR2-1066 @ 5-5-5-18 4GB OCZ Blade
DDR2-1066 @ 5-5-5-18
Video Card ATI Radeon HD4890 1GB, Catalyst 9.8
Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB, Forceware 190.38
Audio Disabled
HDD Hitachi DeskStar 250GB 7200 RPM SATAII (reviewed here)
OS Windows 7 Ultimate Edition x64 RTM
Windows Vista Ultimate Edition x64 SP2
All benchmarks will be shown in this order: Core i7 (red), Athlon II (orange), Athlon 64 (blue). You can hover each image if you lose track (sorry, I’m not used to posting 3 sets of data in my articles, and the charts aren’t labelled optimally).
Windows Xp vs Vista vs 7
Windows is without a doubt the most popular operating system out there today. With the release of Windows 7 just around the corner I thought why not compare all three operating systems to each other.
I’ll start off with the specs of my system for you.
CPU: Intel Q9650 (3ghz)
RAM: 8gigs OCZ Fatal1ty PC2-6400
Motherboard: EVGA NF-680i
Video Card: Sparkle Nvidia GTX260 (896mb ram) –Main Monitor 22” 1680×1050 Res
Video Card2: EVGA 8600GTS (for PhysX)
Video Card2: ECS Nvidia GTS250 –Dual 20” 1680×1050 Res
The operating systems are:
Vista Ultimate 64bit
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Windows XP 32bit
We’ll start the testing off with Crystalmark 2004R3
I like to use Crystalmark because it basically tests all aspects of the system and then also gives you an overall Mark or Score for your system that you can then compare to others.
Processor Cache and Memory
Benchmark the processors’ caches and memory access (transfer speed).
Results Interpretation:
Cache/Memory Bandwidth (MB/s) – higher results are better, i.e. faster memory bandwidth.
Speed Factor (MB/s) – lower results are better, i.e. less difference between processor cache speed and memory speed.
Combined Index: is a composite figure representing the overall performance rating of the entire Cache-Memory performance in terms of MB/s. The value is the logarithmic average of all the results for the entire address space. (Higher is better, i.e. better performance)
Multi-Core Efficiency
Benchmark the multi-core efficiency of the processors.
The ability of the cores to process data blocks and pass them to another core for processing (producer-consumer paradigm) of different sizes and different chain sizes is measured. The efficiency of the inter-connect between cores is thus benchmarked; however, the number of cores (and processors) also counts as more data buffers can be processed simultaneously (aka "in flight").
I’ll start off with the specs of my system for you.
CPU: Intel Q9650 (3ghz)
RAM: 8gigs OCZ Fatal1ty PC2-6400
Motherboard: EVGA NF-680i
Video Card: Sparkle Nvidia GTX260 (896mb ram) –Main Monitor 22” 1680×1050 Res
Video Card2: EVGA 8600GTS (for PhysX)
Video Card2: ECS Nvidia GTS250 –Dual 20” 1680×1050 Res
The operating systems are:
Vista Ultimate 64bit
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Windows XP 32bit
We’ll start the testing off with Crystalmark 2004R3
I like to use Crystalmark because it basically tests all aspects of the system and then also gives you an overall Mark or Score for your system that you can then compare to others.
Processor Cache and Memory
Benchmark the processors’ caches and memory access (transfer speed).
Results Interpretation:
Cache/Memory Bandwidth (MB/s) – higher results are better, i.e. faster memory bandwidth.
Speed Factor (MB/s) – lower results are better, i.e. less difference between processor cache speed and memory speed.
Combined Index: is a composite figure representing the overall performance rating of the entire Cache-Memory performance in terms of MB/s. The value is the logarithmic average of all the results for the entire address space. (Higher is better, i.e. better performance)
Multi-Core Efficiency
Benchmark the multi-core efficiency of the processors.
The ability of the cores to process data blocks and pass them to another core for processing (producer-consumer paradigm) of different sizes and different chain sizes is measured. The efficiency of the inter-connect between cores is thus benchmarked; however, the number of cores (and processors) also counts as more data buffers can be processed simultaneously (aka "in flight").
Windows 7 review: like Vista, but good
The first thing you'll notice about Windows 7 is that it looks like Vista. It also works like Vista, in the sense that it has the same plumbing underneath, except for a very welcome graphics upgrade to DX11. However, it works much better than Vista, and most of Vista's annoyances have either been removed, or (mostly) can be changed so the system works the way you like. It takes personalisation to extremes.
Sharing is an important part of Windows 7. It has a HomeGroup feature that makes it very easy to set up a home network and share things. It only works with Windows 7 machines, which I expect will sell a few family packs of Windows 7 (three copies of Home Premium for £149.99).
Right-click a photo, for example, select Share, and this gives you four options: Nobody, HomeGroup (Read), HomeGroup (Read/Write) and Specific People. "Plays to" lets you display a video, for example, on a different PC.
If you dig into Windows 7 you will, of course, find numerous relics from the past, going right back through Windows 95 to DOS.
There are lots of inconsistencies that still need cleaning up.
Windows 7 is a long way from being perfect, and it's not an essential upgrade if you're happy with XP. But nor is there a real reason to avoid it. Windows 7 is simply the best version of Windows you can get.
Sharing is an important part of Windows 7. It has a HomeGroup feature that makes it very easy to set up a home network and share things. It only works with Windows 7 machines, which I expect will sell a few family packs of Windows 7 (three copies of Home Premium for £149.99).
Right-click a photo, for example, select Share, and this gives you four options: Nobody, HomeGroup (Read), HomeGroup (Read/Write) and Specific People. "Plays to" lets you display a video, for example, on a different PC.
If you dig into Windows 7 you will, of course, find numerous relics from the past, going right back through Windows 95 to DOS.
There are lots of inconsistencies that still need cleaning up.
Windows 7 is a long way from being perfect, and it's not an essential upgrade if you're happy with XP. But nor is there a real reason to avoid it. Windows 7 is simply the best version of Windows you can get.
Windows 7 It’s like Vista, only less annoying
Today, Microsoft will start official downloads of the Windows 7 Release Candidate. It's the last-planned release of Windows 7 before Microsoft sends the polished code to OEMs and starts boxing up the bits as product.
Installation was smooth on a Dell M1330 laptop loaned by Microsoft for Windows 7 testing. So it should be - this machine has 3GB RAM - but a common complaint in Windows Vista's early days was that even powerful machines became slow and unresponsive. Windows 7 really is faster. For example, a post on Microsoft's Engineering Windows 7 blog explains how synchronous calls in the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) can cause "a frozen desktop anywhere from 100msec to several seconds".
A better Vista: welcome to Windows 7
Jump Lists, which appear when you right-click a taskbar icon, are now more useful because more applications support them. Control Panel, for example, now has ten jump list shortcuts.
An online ID links your windows account with an online provider, which currently means Windows Live but could be extended. You can then stream media over the Internet to roaming home group members. Spotify strikes me as easier and more reliable.
Installation was smooth on a Dell M1330 laptop loaned by Microsoft for Windows 7 testing. So it should be - this machine has 3GB RAM - but a common complaint in Windows Vista's early days was that even powerful machines became slow and unresponsive. Windows 7 really is faster. For example, a post on Microsoft's Engineering Windows 7 blog explains how synchronous calls in the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) can cause "a frozen desktop anywhere from 100msec to several seconds".
A better Vista: welcome to Windows 7
Jump Lists, which appear when you right-click a taskbar icon, are now more useful because more applications support them. Control Panel, for example, now has ten jump list shortcuts.
An online ID links your windows account with an online provider, which currently means Windows Live but could be extended. You can then stream media over the Internet to roaming home group members. Spotify strikes me as easier and more reliable.
Under the Hood, Windows 7 is Vistas's twin
At Microsoft's recent Professional Developers Conference (PDC) in Los Angeles, the air crackled with anticipation. On the heels of Vista, arguably the biggest disaster in Microsoft's history, Windows 7 was about to be revealed. A blast of fanfare, and Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie took the stage to pull the wraps off the new desktop operating system--which would deliver better performance, an improved user experience, and some nifty media-sharing features. The crowd salivated at the chance to play with Microsoft's latest and greatest.
Note: For a look at some of PC World's Windows 7 coverage to date, see:
•"A Tour of Windows 7 Beta" (video)
•"Windows 7 First Look: A Big Fix for Vista"
•"OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7"
•"Microsoft Redefines the OS: Azure and Windows 7 Explained"
•"Microsoft Plans a Stripped-Down Windows 7"
As Windows desktop blogger for InfoWorld (a sister publication of PC World), I was drooling, too. When I got my hands on the Windows 7 "pre-beta," distributed right there at the show, I immediately installed it and began running tests. For PC World, I did an analysis of the changes (or lack of them) that consumers might see. For a deeper dive into my Windows 7 tests, check out Windows 7 unmasked on the InfoWorld site. The more I dug into Windows 7, the more I became convinced that I was dealing with an OS that was a slightly tweaked, nearly baked revision of Windows Vista.
Bottom line: So far, Windows 7 looks, behaves, and performs almost exactly like Windows Vista. And it breaks all sorts of things that used to work just fine under Vista. In other words, Microsoft's follow-up to its most unpopular OS release since Windows Me threatens to deliver zero measurable performance benefits while introducing new and potentially crippling compatibility issues.
In fact, the kernel in each major new version of the Windows OS has spawned a different, typically higher number of threads. So when I examined Windows 7 and found a nearly identical thread count (97 to 100) for the System process, I knew right away that I was dealing with a minor point-type of release, as opposed to a major update or rewrite.
Note: For a look at some of PC World's Windows 7 coverage to date, see:
•"A Tour of Windows 7 Beta" (video)
•"Windows 7 First Look: A Big Fix for Vista"
•"OS X Snow Leopard vs. Windows 7"
•"Microsoft Redefines the OS: Azure and Windows 7 Explained"
•"Microsoft Plans a Stripped-Down Windows 7"
As Windows desktop blogger for InfoWorld (a sister publication of PC World), I was drooling, too. When I got my hands on the Windows 7 "pre-beta," distributed right there at the show, I immediately installed it and began running tests. For PC World, I did an analysis of the changes (or lack of them) that consumers might see. For a deeper dive into my Windows 7 tests, check out Windows 7 unmasked on the InfoWorld site. The more I dug into Windows 7, the more I became convinced that I was dealing with an OS that was a slightly tweaked, nearly baked revision of Windows Vista.
Bottom line: So far, Windows 7 looks, behaves, and performs almost exactly like Windows Vista. And it breaks all sorts of things that used to work just fine under Vista. In other words, Microsoft's follow-up to its most unpopular OS release since Windows Me threatens to deliver zero measurable performance benefits while introducing new and potentially crippling compatibility issues.
In fact, the kernel in each major new version of the Windows OS has spawned a different, typically higher number of threads. So when I examined Windows 7 and found a nearly identical thread count (97 to 100) for the System process, I knew right away that I was dealing with a minor point-type of release, as opposed to a major update or rewrite.
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