Java SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 2

The Java SE Runtime Environment contains the Java virtual machine, runtime class libraries, and Java application launcher that are necessary to run programs written in the Java programming language. It is not a development environment and does not contain development tools such as compilers or debuggers. To run your application, a user needs the Java SE Runtime Environment, which is freely available from Sun. Or, you can redistribute the Java SE Runtime Environment for free with your application, according to the terms of the Runtime Environment's license.

The full internal version number for this update release is 1.6.0_02-b05 (where "b" means "build" ). The external version number is 6u05.

Release Notes

Asustek's Manual Overclocking Tool for Graphics Cards

Asustek Computer has unveiled what it calls “the world’s first hardware based real-time overclocking device for graphics cards” along with its new Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT-based graphics board. Asustek’s OC Gear real-time overclocking device should be installed into a spare 5.25” bay and connected to a USB port. Specially developed software will allow end-users to adjust system master volume, GPU clock-speed, GPU fan speed using a simple knob as well as monitor GPU temperature and current FPS information.

The EN8600 GT OC Gear graphics card from Asus is equipped with 256MB of high-speed 1ns GDDR3 memory as well as high-performance cooling system. The Asus OC Gear device itself is also compatible with various graphics cards by Asustek Computer, however, the company did not reveal whether the software needed for Asus OC Gear will support other than EN8600 GT graphics boards. Additional money end-users may have to pay for the OC Gear device compared to typical Asus EN8600 GT graphics card without it is unknown.

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Fujitsu Rolls Out 300GB Mobile HDD

Fujitsu has announced a 300GB external 2.5" HDD featuring a SATA interface internally and a USB 2.0 interface for connecting to a notebook computer. The drive also features a 16-point omnidirectional shock mounting design to protect the drive for rough handling. The MSRP for Fujitsu's new drive is $229 and it will be available during the third quarter. While Fujitsu may now hold the storage crown with its new drive, the spindle speed is a disappointing 4200RPM. The latest 250GB drives announced feature 5400RPM spindle speeds while 200GB units are spinning at 7200RPM.

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CNN.com Launches Free Live Video

CNN launched their new website late last week without unveiling their 'free live TV' service. That functionality has just been added:

"All CNN.com video, live and on-demand is available to users for free, making the site’s news video offering the most extensive on the Web."

Visitors to CNN.com can now watch CNN International along with several other live video streams for free. The old subscription-based Pipeline service has been discontinued. Personal journalistic preference aside, CNN is the first major American news network to introduce a service like this. Hopefully we'll see other networks follow suit.

CNN.com Live Video

Koepi XviD 1.1.3

Xvid is a video codec for PC, whereas codec is an abbreviation for [co]der/[dec]oder, hence describes a program to encode and decode digital video. The purpose of encoding video data is to reduce redundancies – that means to make it smaller for faster transmission over computer networks or for more efficient storage on computer disks. Xvid is Free Software and released under the GNU GPL license. This means that the source code of the software is publically available and programmers are allowed to make modifications to the code. Also, redistribution of Xvid is permitted but only under the terms of the GPL license.

Change log:
- {core}: Fixed possible security issue in mbcoding.c

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Efficient WMA MP3 Converter 0.98

Efficient WMA MP3 Converter supports the most popular audio files formats as MP3, MP2, WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, WAV, RealAudio, AAC, AC3, M4A, M4B,MPC, NUT and converts them into MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis, monkeys audio (APE) or WAV format. The most modern and fast audio codecs are used in this converter, so you may compress your files with maximum quality. The program supports ID3 Tag v2. It gives you ability to transfer all of the most useful tag fields from from source file. Program supports batch conversion mode. It makes (the process of conversion) the conversion of great amount of files all at once much easier. Just add files for conversion, choose an appropriate audio format and press Start. You can also add the whole folder of/with audio files (including all its subfolders). At the same time, you have an opportunity to choose which formats to add and which not. After adding, all the files in batch will be classified according to the format. Thus, you can convert all the files into one format at once or to convert each source type of files separately. All the necessary settings can be easily changed, as they are located in the main window. It makes the process of parameter setting easier, as you don’t need to start lots of dialogs for setting. All the recent settings are memorized, so that in most cases you are only to choose the output format and start conversion. The program supports Drag&drop, so you can just add files from Windows Explorer. So, this program is an ideal way out for those who want to convert audio files in order to listen to them in mobiles and players and don’t want to go through the hassle of settings.

Key features of Efficient WMA MP3 Converter:

*It supports the wide range of popular input formats (like MP3, MP2,WMA,OGG, APE, FLAC, WAV, RealAudio, AAC, AC3, M4A, M4B,VQF, NUT),
*Batch Processing is supported, it can process an unlimited number of files at one time. Simply add file(s) to convert and press"Start conversion" button,
* Simple to use interface without bunch of graphics,
* Easily accessible settings. All settings can be changed in the main window of program,
* ID3 Tag can be derived from the input files automatically,
* It uses up-to-date and high quality audio encoders,
* It's stable and fast,
* It's clean and free, without any adware or spyware,
* The installing and uninstalling process is very easy.

Change log:

- Added extraction and conversion of audio from video files (avi, mpeg, mp4, mov, rv,rmvb, 3gp, 3g2, swf, flv, mp4, m4v, wmv, asf, mpg, vob)

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Wavosaur 1.0.0.9000

Wavosaur is a powerful free audio editor for Windows XP, ideal for editing audio clips, sound designing, mastering, audio mangling and recording of your digital audio sounds. Wavosaur lets you edit all your samples and audio recording. You can cut, copy, paste parts of your digital recording. Wavosaur provides many tools and shortcuts to make the editing very fast and efficient. The program was designed to give a powerful audio editor but very easy and fast to use. Wavosaur is also a VST host, it means you can use VST effects on your audio recording, listen in real time to the audio processed by effects, and apply the effects of course. You can make a chain of effects, this means endless possibilities with all the VST plugins effects available nowadays. Wavosaur can record from your soundcard inputs, and lets you monitor your audio ports. Inserting loop points and markers to your audio files is very easy. Wavosaur is also MIDI controlable, you can use a MIDI control surface to command the main functions of Wavosaur.

Features:

* Cut ,copy, paste, trim-crop
* Loop points creation and markers
* VST host, effect chaining
* MIDI implementation
* 2D Spectrum analysis
* 3D Spectrum analysis
* Sonogram
* real-time oscilloscope waveform, FFT & pan
* Insert silence, fade, normalize, vocal remover etc.
* Complete statistics about the waveform
* AIFF, WAV, raw format support
* MP3 import
* Recording soundcard input
* Audio conversion
* And many more...

Change log:

- Volume automation added.
- VST compatibility improved, support GUI less VST plugins
- Wavosaur is now available in french.

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