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Download of the day: VMware Converter 3.0 to covert physical system to Virtual Machines

Now you can covert physical Machines to Virtual Machines with free VMware Converter 3.0 software.

From the product page:
Use the intuitive wizard-driven interface of VMware Converter to convert your physical machines to virtual machines. VMware Converter quickly converts Microsoft Windows based physical machines and third party image formats to VMware virtual machines. It also converts virtual machines between VMware platforms. Automate and simplify physical to virtual machine conversions as well as conversions between virtual machine formats with VMware Converter.

Benefits

=> Disaster recovery : Clone and backup physical machines to virtual machines as part of your disaster recovery plan.

=> Ease of use : Quickly and reliably convert local and remote physical machines into virtual machines without any disruption or downtime.

Woot! :)

Download link

Download VMware Converter 3.0

Mac OS X remap or rename keyboard keys

So how do you remap or rename keyboard keys under Mac OS X?

Simply use DoubleCommand software.

It is a free program

DoubleCommand is software for Mac OS X (a kernel extension) that lets you remap keys, in other words change the way your keyboard works. Often used to make a PC keyboard more comfortable with a Mac, swapping the Alt (Option) and Windows (Command or Apple) keys, since they are in swapped positions on Mac and PC keyboards. DoubleCommand is a quick and easy way to fix this if you use a PC keyboard with your Mac.

Download DoubleCommand

Download robocopy.exe For Windows 2003 Server / XP / 7

Robocopy (Robust File Copy) is a command-line file copying tool included with the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit, free to licensed users of Windows. The tool, as with much of the resource kit, works under Windows XP as well as under the Windows Server platform.

Download Microsoft Office 2007 Trial Software

Yup, you can try the 2007 Microsoft Office System.

Try out your choice of suites or programs from the 2007 Microsoft Office release for 60 days! Trial programs contain the same functionality that you get when you buy the perpetual versions-but only for a limited time.

You need Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, or later operating system. 512 MB RAM or higher recommended for Instant Search. And 1.5 GB hard disk space.

So what is a trial Microsoft Office 2007 version?

According to Microsoft site A Trial version allows you to evaluate the 2007 Office release for a limited amount of time, typically 60 days. To use the Trial version, you must activate the software the first time you run it. Otherwise, the Trial version runs in Reduced Functionality mode. In Reduced Functionality mode, your software behaves similarly to a viewer. You cannot save modifications to documents or create any new documents, and additional functionality might be reduced. No existing files or documents are harmed in Reduced Functionality mode. Full functionality returns when you activate the software.

Download Microsoft Office 2007 image / photo / picture

Microsoft has created a separate website for downloading trial software. You can convert from the trial software to a full-version either before or after your trial period ends.

Trial software download link

Easy to use free accounting software from Microsoft for Windows XP

Accounting software use to record and processes your financial transactions within functional modules such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and trial balance. In short you can keep track of your expenses, purchases and incomes etc.

Large business use specially developed accounting software. Small business or individual may purchase software from local computer stores. It varies greatly in its complexity and cost.

Microsoft is offering easy to use free accounting software called Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2007. It is an essential tool for managing your business finances. Whether you’re a small or home-based business, you can use this simple accounting program to make pen and paper-based tasks a thing of the past.

With the familiar look and feel of Microsoft Office, Office Accounting Express 2007 is easy to use and helps you save time, get organized, and do business online.

You only need to enter data once so you can save time managing everyday financial tasks. All of your customer and financial information is stored in one place so that you have a complete view of your business. You also have the tools you need to sell online through eBay and get paid faster.

Features:

Easy to learn and use
It saves time
Store and organize all your information in one place
Get reports of your financial position

Free Download

=> You can download software here [208 MB]

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 is the best anti virus software out there

Few days back I wrote about top 3 free anti virus software.

Kaspersky Lab is a computer security company. It also provides the Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 which win the CNET 2007 antivirus performance award. Kaspersky Anti-Virus engine also used by Microsoft, Juniper Networks and other third party companies.

From the article:

Despite a very competitive antivirus landscape, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6, released earlier this year, still stands heads and shoulders above the latest Norton and McAfee products and thus deserves our Editors’ Choice for antivirus protection.

For the first time in nearly two years, we have an Editors’ Choice winner for antivirus protection. Of the products we’ve tested and reviewed thus far, we think Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6 offers the best value and performance. Norton AntiVirus 2007 improved some over last year, but McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007, despite adding a firewall, failed to move up.

Trial Download

=> Kaspersky Lab website.

How to develop more secure windows code – 8 simple rules

These are the 8 simple rules for developing more secure windows code.

This article discusses:
=> Using analysis tools and experts to review your code

=> Reducing risk using fuzzing and threat modeling

=> Keeping bad input out of your applications

=> Learning all you can about security concepts

Habit #1: Take Responsibility
Habit #2: Never Trust Data
Habit #3: Model Threats against Your Code
Habit #4: Stay One Step Ahead
Habit #5: Fuzz!
Habit #6: Don’t Write Insecure Code
Habit #7: Recognize the Strategic Asymmetry
Habit #8: Use the Best Tools You Can

Amazon begins taking Microsoft Windows Vista orders

According to BBC news:

Online retailer Amazon has begun taking orders for Microsoft’s long-delayed new operating system, Windows Vista

The US branch of Amazon is offering a number of different full-price versions of Vista, as well as upgrades from the widely-used current system, Windows XP.
Windows Vista Home Basic is listed at $199 , while the home/office version, Vista Ultimate, is priced at $399. Upgrades will cost less.

WINDOWS VISTA PRICES

Vista Home Basic: $199 (Upgrade: $99.95)
Vista Premium: $239 (Upgrade: $159)
Vista Ultimate: $399 (Upgrade: $259)
Vista Business:$299 (Upgrade: $199)

But Microsoft says Vista will not be released until it is truly ready

Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1 Available for Download

Download Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1 and all of your troubles will be behind you. Well maybe that’s too much to hope for in a Service Pack, but this one has fixes for “Stability Issues” and “Security Enhancements” as well as other goodies.

Link to Download details: Visual Studio .NET 2003 SP1 (via )

Thanks for release; I hope it will stabilize many things :D

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