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Skype 3.5 Beta For Windows Released
Thursday, July 5, 2007

Skype has released its new beta version Skype 3.5 for Windows. It’s available for download in the Skype official website. This version includes number of new feature and fixes many of the problems from previous versions.

Feature:
*Add video to mood and chat message
*Video snapshot
*What's New Guide
*Support for Firewire Digital cameras

Change:
*SkypeMe status to Online for users under 16
*Updated all language files
*IE Plugin updated (2.2.0.98)

Bug fix:
*When menu was opened it needed 2 clicks to answer a call on tray notification
*Latvian installer did not work
*Installer did not remember custom install location
*Profile phone number text was cropped
*Auto redial attempts were wrongly counted
*Skype contacts were shown as SkypeOut contacts when sending SMS
*Accessibility: Not all buttons in profile were selectable via Tabstop
*Multiple device indicators were overlaying sometimes


This version is not perfect yet and has rough edges, so if you are not used working with these rough edges then this one is not for you and has to wait till they released the final one.

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posted by Krish @ 4:27 PM, ,

Real Network Launches Real Player 11 Beta
Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Real Networks have at last released the beta version of Real Player 11.This is a new approach compared to its previous version. Its interface is fantastic.

Instead of focusing on desktop audio and video playback, it allows users download video off the Web. During the install it includes an option during setup to install the Real Toolbar for Internet Explorer. After installing the software, a "Download this Video" button will appear on Web sites such as YouTube.

RealPlayer 11 is currently available in two flavours: a basic player which is limited to CD-burning and a fully featured player for which you need to pay that enable you to burn to DVD.

Fully Featured Player:

Basic Player:

The first thing that you look at is the interface which looks very similar to iTunes. You have the My Library section down the left hand corner containing filters for music, videos, downloads and recordings, play lists and auto-play lists, purchased music, and CD/DVD. The player controls are in the bottom side. Additionally, when playing video from your library, buttons appear giving you the option to zoom-in or switch to full-screen mode.

While it will be hard for Real Player to come out of its poor reputation but Version 11 can bring a difference with its interface, jukebox functionality and the ability to download video from the web. I have installed the basic version in my machine and it’s really impressive.

You can download the Basic Player from www.realplayer.com.au

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posted by Krish @ 5:03 PM, ,

Windows Live Mail Beta - First Look
Thursday, June 7, 2007

Microsoft has released the first beta version of Windows Live Mail.It can be freely downloaded and will replace Outlook Express in Windows XP and Windows Mail in Windows Vista.The application is in beta version and has number of bugs and missing features but still it looks very interesting and appealing.

The new program brings in features from both of the previous Windows mail applications. I spent some time today playing with Windows Live Mail and its quit interesting. It has a "feeds" feature as well as an option to add new blog entries into Windows Live Space from the WLM(Windows Live Mail) . Oh!! by the way in order to install WLM you require Windows Installer 3.1 or later version in your system.

Well overall the program looks good and runs well after some initial setup and tweaks, but it is to be expected with a initial beta version of any software and may not enjoy much but then you may want to wait to download Windows Live Mail.

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posted by Krish @ 4:35 PM, ,

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