GetDeb extends the existing software options for Ubuntu (and derived) Linux distributions by providing major updates and software not yet available on the official Ubuntu repositories.
source: http://www.getdeb.net/
My opinion if u are trying ubuntu for the first time, apart from synaptic, this is the other place where u will find applications for ur newly installed version of Ubuntu or any of its flavors. Love it.
Filed under: Application Software, Computers and IT General, Linux, OS and System Software , Linux
December 21, 2008 • 01:42
Blogging after a long long gap…could do due to a series of both good and bad, both lucky and unfortunate events. Well not more on that now, will deluge into that latter on. Now here what I found. A cool site where you can test if a particular port is forwarded properly.
http://www.canyouseeme.org/
Especially useful if using p2p client and want to if a particular port is forwarded properly.
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Well if u think compact PC are manufactured by company s like Acer and Sony then its time to realize that you can build our ones too. VIA makes it possible. The thing is small and cool, but extensibility is limited. check it out here http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/artigo/
Filed under: Computers and IT General , computer, hardware
If u want to find out whats inside your trusty box, even the technical specs of your system’s core then use this simple utility. CPU-Z need not be installed, just download it and execute it. Thats it. And if you want to ghenerate a report like below, then in CPU-Z click on the About tab followed by clicking on the button that says ‘Generate HTML Dump’
CPU-Z is free and can be downloaded from http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
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 CPU-Z 1.40 report file
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| Number of processors |
1 |
| Number of cores |
2 per processor |
| Number of threads |
2 (max 2) per processor |
| Name |
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
| Code Name |
Brisbane |
| Specification |
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+ |
| Package |
Socket AM2 (940) |
| Family/Model/Stepping |
F.B.1 |
| Extended Family/Model |
F.6B |
| Brand ID |
4 |
| Core Stepping |
BH-G1 |
| Technology |
65 nm |
| Core Speed |
2095.0 MHz |
| Multiplier x Bus speed |
10.5 x 199.5 MHz |
| HT Link speed |
997.6 MHz |
| Stock frequency |
2100 MHz |
| Instruction sets |
MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, x86-64 |
| L1 Data cache |
2 x 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size |
| L1 Instruction cache |
2 x 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size |
| L2 cache |
2 x 512 KBytes, 16-way set associative, 64-byte line size |
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| Northbridge |
ATI RS690/RS690M rev. 00 |
| Southbridge |
ATI SB600 rev. 00 |
| Memory Type |
DDR2 |
| Memory Size |
1024 MBytes |
| Memory Frequency |
299.3 MHz (CPU/7) |
| CAS# Latency (tCL) |
5.0 clocks |
| RAS# to CAS# (tRDC) |
6 clocks |
| RAS# Precharge (tRP) |
5 clocks |
| Cycle Time (tRAS) |
15 clocks |
| Bank Cycle Time (tRC) |
21 clocks |
| Command Rate |
2T |
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| System Manufacturer |
MICRO-STAR INTERANTIONAL CO.,LTD |
| System Name |
MS-7327 |
| System S/N |
To Be Filled By O.E.M. |
| Mainboard Vendor |
MICRO-STAR INTERANTIONAL CO.,LTD |
| Mainboard Model |
MS-7327 |
| BIOS Vendor |
American Megatrends Inc. |
| BIOS Version |
V1.4 |
| BIOS Date |
05/28/2007 |
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| Module 1 |
DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Kingston |
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| Windows Version |
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600) |
| DirectX Version |
9.0c |
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Can your computer run that game?
Found a new game and impatient to run it. Well before you hope out and buy that costly game or download that huge game night after night from warez, a wise thing would be to find out if your present hardware can support it. This AMD site makes the task all easier…check it out guys!
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MSI — MICRO-STAR INT’L CO., LTD.
Seems like interesting concept, a cool idea to save watts and not to loose cool!! Powerless air cooler that works on Stirling engine Principle
More Details are available at MSI site
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September 29, 2007 • 01:22
http://www.ip2location.com/demo.aspx
Look up IP and IP owner’s details anywhere in the world. Upto 20 lookups per day free for all users and 200 free look up free per day for users who sign up.
Good site to look up all region IPs and also get IP owner’s informations.
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September 20, 2007 • 23:39
September 13, 2007 • 11:32
With so many factors to consider, deciding which desktop PC to buy can be a real challenge. From components to software to accessories, new PCs offer a bewildering array of choices, and, for some folks, sifting through the large number of options can be daunting. At PC World, we test dozens of new desktop PCs every year. What follows is the collective knowledge of our editors and Test Center analysts
The Big Picture
Before you go out shopping for a new desktop computer, you have to decide what you want to use it for. We’ll guide you through the options. more
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 11:00 AM PDT 
This one is for so many people those who think and keep saying “I don’t know about PCs but I trust you, you give me the best”. Well, day in and day out I keep hearing this. This is a nice article in PCWorld Online Issue. A must read for everyone who thinks (s)he doesn’t know about computers.
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September 5, 2006 • 13:19
- XP Home / XP MediaCentre Edition
- MS Office [minimum MS Word, EXCEL, Powerpoint] / OpenOffice [Free alternative to MS OFFICE]
- Mozilla Firefox
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Filezilla for FTP File Transfers
- MSN Messenger / AOL Messenger/ ICQ / GoogleTalk / Yahoo Messenger [recommended/popular]
- Nero / Easy CD / DeepBurner/ Clone CD
- DVD Shrink
- Windows Mediaplayer 10
- WinDVD7.0, RealPlayer, Quicktime
- IRFanView
- Power Desk*
- Zone Alarm [not required if XP SP2 installed and Firewall turned-on]
- AVG [best freeware alternative, light on system]/ Avast – Antivirus
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Elements / Picassa
- Latest Java Version
- Utilities such as Aida, Keyfinders for Product Key recovery***
PS: Additions are Welcome 
Filed under: Application Software, Computers and IT General, OS and System Software
