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  1. Review - ATI Catalyst Drivers for Windows Vista

    9.2 (Feb 23, 2009)

    I'd give these a 0 if possible.

    They still haven't fixed the Catalyst intaller. It breaks fails to install the control center with what appears to be a framework error. This issue has existed since version 8.1

    They have not fixed the driver restart error nor have the fixed the system freeze error.

  2. Review - VirtualBox

    2.0.0 (Sep 4, 2008)

    This is a solid virtualization tool and a good option as a replacement for Virtual PC.

    It does have it's shortcomings. The biggest being the lack of native network interface support for windows. 2.0 added this support for Mac OS and Solaris, when will it be added for windows?. The Network driver and required bridging has been known to break other applications.

    It is the clear choice if you want to run a Linux guest OS. The video card support is superior to Virtal PC.

    The other issue that needs to be addressed is the ability to run it alongside Virtual PC and VM Ware.

  3. Comment - Sun takes command of VirtualBox, adds 64-bit, VHD support

    2.0.0 (Sep 5, 2008 - 11:13 AM)

    This is a decent tool that needs a few tweaks to make it a great tool.

    Plusses:
    + It has better video emulation so linux runs without a lot of tweaking (color depth)
    + It has a snapshotting feature

    Minuses:
    - Native Host network support is missing from the windows install (it exists for linux/sun)
    - Won't run if Virtual PC or VMWare is running

    If the minuses can be corrected it'll likely replace Virtual PC on my desktop system.

  4. Comment - Google Trials Search-by-Phone

    2.0.0 (Apr 9, 2007 - 7:35 PM)

    The sad reality is that your phone service carrier is using 411 calls to offset its costs.

    The companies that answer those 411 directory assistance calls get between $.18 and $.23 per call for live operator assistance.

    Your carrier pockets the rest.

  5. Comment - Sirius, XM Confirm $13 Billion Merger

    2.0.0 (Feb 19, 2007 - 6:40 PM)

    It will be interesting to see which channels are kept.

    XM 41 The Boneyard