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Friday Rant - Why no MSI installer for Firefox?: Friday Rant - Why no MSI installer for Firefox?Do IT departments want Firefox?Firefox is all well and good and what I am using right now. But.... A lot of corporate software demands the use of IE--probably a version or two old at that. Cognos comes to mind...; Tags: Web browsers, MSI, Mozilla Firefox, installer; Discussion threads 2008-06-20
Want Vista SP1? Here's what to expect: When Microsoft released Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to manufacturing on February 4, they promised to make it available for the general public in mid-March. Today they delivered on that promise, making SP1 available to Windows Vista users through Windows Update and as a standalone installer package from the Microsoft...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Version, Driver, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP1, Installer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-03-18
Verizon: Want our Triple Play? Sorry, can't have it: Verizon: Want our Triple Play? Sorry, can't have itHere are some of the things I went through with Verizon...I moved into the country with a brand new house and street.1) Called Verizon 3 months before the house was ready, to give themRE: Verizon: Want our Triple Play? Sorry, can't have...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, TVs, Verizon Communications Inc., Direct TV, customer number, phone, TV, DSL, installer; Discussion threads 2008-02-13
Apple Broadband Tuner (dmg): The Broadband Tuner allows you to take full advantage of very high speed FiOS based Internet connections that have a high latency. The installer tweaks some system parameters. There is an optional uninstaller that can be used to restore the settings that were in effect at the time just before...; Tags: Latency, Broadband, Buffer, Apple Inc., Broadband Tuner, Installer, System Parameter, Modems, Tcp/Ip, Networking, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2007-11-28
Leopard's installer: The case of the disappearing volumes: Leopard's installer: The case of the disappearing volumesTime Machine will fix your problemTime Machine will fix [b]EVERYTHING[/b]!!!!111!11one!!11one!11snicker, smirk :)**Leopard Has More Holes Than Spots: Security Advisory!!**[urlhttp://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2209676,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03119TX1K0000594]Heads Up Leopard Folks![/url]Your Firewall may be off upon installing Leopard!RE: Leopard's installer: The case of the disappearing volumesHiArchive and install appears to be the...; Tags: Firewalls, Network security, Peer to peer (P2P), Heise, Leopard, installer, firewall; Discussion threads 2007-10-30

Craigslist USA Side Search Bar (exe): The Craigslist Side Search is an Explorer bar extension, suitable for use with Internet Explorer versions 5,6, and 7. Use the convenience of searching with Craigslist-USA from a side Explorer Bar. This is an excellent tool for IE7 users, who miss the convenience of earlier versions of Internet Explorer that...; Tags: Craigslist, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Craigslist Side Search, Installer, Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2007-10-09
Google Advanced Side Search Bar (exe): The Google Advanced Side Search is an Explorer Bar extension, suitable for use with Internet Explorer versions 5,6 and 7. Use the convenience of searching with Google Advanced Search options from a side Explorer Bar. This is an excellent tool for IE7 users, who miss the convenience of earlier versions...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Advanced Side Search, Installer, Web Browsers, Productivity, Internet; Software downloads 2007-10-08
Craigslist United Kingdom Side Search (exe): The Craigslist Side Search is an Explorer Bar extension, suitable for use with Internet Explorer versions 5,6 and 7. Use the convenience of searching with Craigslist-United Kingdom from a side Explorer Bar. This is an excellent tool for IE7 users, who miss the convenience of earlier versions of Internet Explorer...; Tags: Craigslist, Craigslist Side Search, Installer, Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2007-10-08
Craigslist Canada Side Search Bar (exe): The Craigslist Side Search is an Explorer Bar extension, suitable for use with Internet Explorer versions 5,6 and 7. Use the convenience of searching with Craigslist-Canada from a side Explorer Bar. This is an excellent tool for IE7 users, who miss the convenience of earlier versions of Internet Explorer that...; Tags: Craigslist, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Craigslist Side Search, Installer, Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2007-10-08
Craigslist Australia Side Search Bar (exe): The Craigslist Side Search is an Explorer Bar extension, suitable for use with Internet Explorer versions 5,6 and 7. Use the convenience of searching with Craigslist-Australia from a side Explorer Bar. This is an excellent tool for IE7 users, who miss the convenience of earlier versions of Internet Explorer that...; Tags: Craigslist, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Craigslist Side Search, Installer, Web Browsers, Internet; Software downloads 2007-10-08
Electric car, solar installer get debut as Vogue props!: Electric car, solar installer get debut as Vogue props!Akeena has a very goodreputation in the industry. I have talked to their techs several times. ]:); Tags: Vogue, Electric-car; Discussion threads 2007-10-04
Vista WGA problems confirmed: Vista WGA problems confirmed"Windows was deactivated due to a hardware change"??!Do what? Are you telling me that Vista will pitch a fit and stop working if I upgrade the PC it's running on?Dunno about you, but if my car told me it wasn't going to start because I upgraded the...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital rights management (DRM), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, installer, digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2007-02-26
Instantiations and Innoopract Collaborate on Eclipse Packaging Project: Innoopract and Instantiations are joining forces on the new Eclipse Packaging Project EPP. The goals of EPP include:Creating entry-level downloads based on user profiles, such as "Java Developer", "C/C++ Developer", etc.Provide an installer that improves the initial experience of new users of EclipseProvide a platform that allows the creation of...; Tags: General, Eclipse, Java, Community; Blog posts 2007-02-20
Hacker flags 'very severe hole' in Vista UAC design: Hacker flags 'very severe hole' in Vista UAC designThere are plenty of programs that don't need installationI just copied a 10 GBs of Counter Strike and played it without an install or ever triggering UAC. I downloaded uTorrent the best BitTorrent client and it ran without needing a UAC...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, ease of use, UAC, installer, Administrator Privileges, software, Vista UAC, security; Discussion threads 2007-02-13
Hacker, Microsoft duke it out over Vista design flaw: Joanna Rutkowska has always been a big supporter of the Windows Vista security model. Until she stumbled upon a "very severe hole" in the design of UAC User Account Control and found out -- from Microsoft officials -- that the default no-admin setting isnt even a security mechanism anymore....; Tags: Browsers, Data theft, Hackers, Microsoft, Pen testing, Punditocracy, Vulnerability research, Windows Vista; Blog posts 2007-02-13
Spaceys II (zip): Blast away wave after wave of relentless marauding alien nasties! Go back in time to a 1980s arcade and save Planet Earth. The installer includes both arcade and home console versions. The game features four different styles of gameplay including arcade and home console.; Tags: Game, Mastersoft Mobile Solutions, Console, Arcade, Installer; Software downloads 2006-12-14
Ducklet DeskPhoto (exe): In just 3 clicks put any digital photo on your Windows desktop background wallpaper without distorting it. Easy to use. Not limited to Tile/Center/Stretch. DeskPhoto's Best-Fit technology copies, auto-crops and resizes to fit your Desktop with built-in Preview. Just right-click on a file in Windows: no need to run a...; Tags: Digital Photography, Photograph, DeskPhoto, Installer, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2006-10-04
Flower Fantasy 3D ScreenSaver (exe): A unique 3D screensaver for all flower lovers: 3D flowers grow from a seed and bloom like real ones, almost like a film on fast-forward. This is a real 3D screensaver: here you can move in any direction inside a floral scene, enjoy 3D flights over flowers, watch hundreds of...; Tags: 3D, Flower, Installer; Software downloads 2006-04-25
Helmes iWorkout 3 for iPod: The iPod is the best thing to come along for exercise buffs since the cross-platform sneaker, so it makes sense that someone would put exercise instructions right on the device. Helmes Innovations' iWorkout ($16.99) provides you with helpful workout instructions for every muscle group and includes photos for those with...; Tags: iWorkout 3, Apple iPod, photograph; Product reviews 2006-03-30
Firefox 2.0 alpha set for release: Firefox 2.0 alpha set for releaseFor the 500th time......how about a native msi installer for us sysadmins who would like to deploy it via AD.Ba, humbug . . .I'm sticking with IE. I just love my crashes, malware, and security breaches.Not sure about "places"I like having a bookmarks.htm file I...; Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Web site, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, installer, security breach, MSI, crashe; Discussion threads 2006-03-21