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1. 
   Review - Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows XP

   8.0 Beta 1 (Mar 6, 2008)

   @DakotaSunRunner:
   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949787#
   Click "Removal information." Seems like it installs over IE6 or 7, but there's an uninstall that will take you back.
   
   @hariskar:
   How exactly do you ask a question or post information here WITHOUT rating the product?
   Since we are forced to choose a rating, many of us will choose the number closest to the current reported average, so as not to skew the results.
   
   Thought you'd like to know.

2. 
   Review - Foxit Reader

   2.0 Build 0930 (Oct 2, 2006)

   The slow printing is NOT a printer issue. It's as if Foxit is sending bitmap renderings of the pages to the printer. In my case, this happens on 6 out of 6 computers connected to 3 different printers. A local printer doesn't seem as bad, but two of mine are network printers (on two separate networks), and a medium-sized PDF can take 45 minutes to print - spit out a page, pause 90 seconds, spit out a page, ... !
   
   Check out the printer / spooler / whatever window - you'll see HUGE document sizes streaming out. Like the others, I always make sure to have Adobe Reader an "Open with ..." away to use when I need to print.
   
   Foxit is my default, though. It's great for quick viewing.

3. Comment - Hands on: An amateur photographer tests out Adobe's latest Lightroom

   2.0 Build 0930 (Oct 12, 2008 - 1:56 AM)

   A good camera can eat up a large part of a tight budget.

4. Comment - Don't blink or you'll shut it off: The next iPod remote control

   2.0 Build 0930 (Mar 5, 2008 - 1:49 AM)

   Who said anything about Monster cable?
   
   Oh, yeah. That was you.

5. Comment - Google marked by Chinese company for trademark violation

   2.0 Build 0930 (Dec 17, 2007 - 7:18 AM)

   OK. The timing of Guge Sci-Tech's registration is interesting, but note that they were registering their company, not just adding a name to a portfolio. This isn't a patent-cache that's been laying in the weeds.
   
   Also, while they allege damages from name confusion, they're not seeking reparations - just reimbursemnt of legal costs. The fact that they costs are undisclosed does not make them suspicious - I'm sure both parties know exactly what costs are being sought.
   
   "Your name is damaging our company. Change the name, and reimburse us for the legal fees."
   
   Where's the subtrefuge?

6. Comment - BitTorrent Site Promises to Bring Back OiNK

   2.0 Build 0930 (Oct 29, 2007 - 10:48 AM)

   New Zealand flightless bird.

7. Comment - Has the PC Become Antiquated?

   2.0 Build 0930 (Apr 29, 2007 - 12:40 AM)

   Turtles! All the way down!