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1. 
   Review - The GIMP

   2.7.0 (Aug 28, 2009)

   This program has come a long way. So far no issues with 2.7. Runs pretty stable on my Windows 7 system, such as 2.6.7 did. Interface DOES take some getting used to if you're a Photoshop user, (i will say I'm not all thrilled with the "clean slate" window that opens up when you run the app) Once you get past that hurdle this program is a great alternative. I wouldn't go so far as Professional quality but for the price and the quality you do get you just can't beat it!

2. 
   Review - Adobe Reader Lite

   9.1.0.29 (May 27, 2009)

   Installs fine, no issues to report.
   
   fubo: neither should the quicktime and real alternatives but betanews still posts them anyway *shrug*
   
   Second shadow: Although i certainly hate that many companies are trying to slip these toolbars under our noses lately, those 3 features aren't exactly major needs for the general user anyhow 9they are available in the pro pack). If you want to categorize Foxit, spyware is probably a more appropriate term (but then your not FORCED to install the toolbar to use FoxIt). FoxIt is just doing what many companies nowadays are doing: offering a general free version that most users will be happy to use, and then a more feature rich version for a fee for those users needs are more than just basic.

3. 
   Review - Winamp 5 Full

   5.55 (Mar 1, 2009)

   Still the best player around, and still beats WMP in regards to music playing and management. With the portable media player support (with PMP or ML_IPOD) it gave me a good reason to ditch iTunes for managing my iPod. As long as you stay away from installing tons of plugins (i stick with ML_IPOD & OverClocked + the plugins it comes with), no reason to use any other software for playing and managing your music collection, and iPod!

4. 
   Review - McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool

   2.0.145.3 (Jul 31, 2008)

   I think it's a sad day when a seperate removal tool is required to uninstall a program that has it's own ineffective removal process. It does what it should but it's still sad...

5. 
   Review - Internet Explorer Collection

   1.0.0.0 (Jul 30, 2008)

   I agree insofar as with IE 1 through 5.5. I doubt very many users have 5.5 and i sincerely doubt anyone nowadays uses 1-4. Nice for historic reasons but thats as far as it goes.
   
   BUT having IE6 & 7 side by side can help in testing website compatibility. Having IE8 beta along with them is nice in seeing what you can expect for the future, and prepare early.
   
   Nice idea but in my opinion create a pack with only the last 3 IEs. Thats all any user would really care about.

6. Comment - Sony looks to finally open a single storefront for downloads

   1.0.0.0 (Nov 20, 2009 - 1:36 PM)

   too many fronts. maybe this new service will try to combine some of these together?

7. Comment - Microsoft gives free laptops to PDC 2009 attendees

   1.0.0.0 (Nov 19, 2009 - 6:01 PM)

   ok it's LED backlight, the screen itself is still LCD

8. Comment - Microsoft gives free laptops to PDC 2009 attendees

   1.0.0.0 (Nov 19, 2009 - 5:57 PM)

   don't see anything about LEDs, the screen is LCD based on all the specs i've seen. Acer boasts the sucker can actually last 8+ Hours: Acer's 1420P Hardware Specs: http://us.acer.com/acer/...1k=1&CRC=1229369540

9. Comment - Microsoft gives free laptops to PDC 2009 attendees

   1.0.0.0 (Nov 19, 2009 - 5:50 PM)

   yeah considering it took me all of 5 seconds to find that info. didn't know about the LED and 5 hour battery life, nice.

10. Comment - Microsoft gives free laptops to PDC 2009 attendees

    1.0.0.0 (Nov 18, 2009 - 5:15 PM)

    just did a quick search this what came up: http://channel9.msdn.com...aptop-Give-Away-of-2009/
    
    Built upon the Acer Aspire 1420P chassis, this convertible TabletPC has a Core2 Duo U2300 processor, Mobile Intel GS45 video, 2GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory (supports up to 8GB), an 11.6" 1366x768 multitouch screen, webcam/mic, 3G WWAN, WLAN (supporting up to Draft-N), S/PDIF for digital speakers, 3 USB, 250GB HDD, card reader, and even an HDMI port.