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Core 2 Duo E4300 released – in Pakistan
Intel Core 2 Duo processors have shaken the Computer world, at least AMD’s if not anyone else’s. Intel is scheduled to release new processors in coming months of 2007 which will add into the current Core 2 Duo processors line up. The newest to arrive is E4300, same as E6300 but with a slightly lower clockspeed, lower FSB and a 6-9 multiplier. I am amazed at the fact that the said processor is scheduled for shipping on 21st of January BUT it has appeared in Pakistan prior to that!!! Yes, E4300 is released here.
It has appeared in the price lists of “POP – Pakistan Office Products”, one of the official distributors of Intel in Pakistan. The price list is dated 5th of January. I have confirmed it from POP, it is available with them. I tried to confirm the said launch from “Intel Corporation Pakistan” and “Intel APAC Sales Center” but no response from them yet. They don’t give a damn about it I guess. The prices are listed as, ofcourse excluding the DAMN Government Sales Tax:
- CPU CORE 2 DUO E4300 1.80GHZ 2MB 800MHZ = Rs. 11,200
- CPU CORE 2 DUO E6300 1.86GHZ 2MB 1066MHZ = Rs. 12,600
- CPU CORE 2 DUO E6400 2.13GHZ 2MB 1066MHZ = Rs. 14,900
- CPU CORE 2 DUO E6600 2.40GHZ 4MB 1066MHZ = Rs. 20,900
- CPU CORE 2 DUO E6700 2.66GHZ 4MB 1066MHZ = Rs. 35,000
So I guess time to say Yeppy and Hurray now! It’s sad though, I did inquire Intel about the said launch, why prior to 21st January in Pakistan but no luck.
WordPress 2.0.6
Upgraded to the latest version 2.0.6 today.
We have a pretty important release available for everyone, it includes an important security fix and it’s recommended that everyone upgrade. This is the latest release in our stable 2.0 line, which we’ve committed to maintaining for several more years.
Here’s what’s new:
* The aforementioned security fixes.
* HTML quicktags now work in Safari browsers.
* Comments are filtered to prevent them from messing up your blog layout.
* Compatibility with PHP/FastCGI setups.For developers, there’s a new anti-XSS function called attribute_escape(), and a new filter called “query†which allows you filter any SQL at runtime. (Which is pretty powerful.) Thanks to Mark Jaquith for handling this release and Stefan Esser for responsibly reporting the security issue.
As always, you can download the latest version of WordPress here.
As a side note, this is probably our last release before 2.1 is out, which will be our first major feature release in quite a while. 2.1 just entered beta stage, so if you’re interested in helping out with that process consider joining our beta group. As a reminder, if you’re a plugin or theme author you should check your code to make sure it’s compatible with 2.1 before the release.
Happy New Year
A very Happy New Year; 2007 and a belated Eid Mubarak to all visitors of The Patri0t’s Palace. Thanks to everyone who supported the website. :-)
A few stats for 2006:-
- Around 10,000 Unique visitors since I changed from Blogspot to WordPress and own domain name, thepatri0t.net, this July. More than half, yes! 5000+ Unique visits in December 2006 alone . . . [I should thanks Asus for this one, if P5B Deluxe had not buggy drivers, that would not happen :D]
- 31,000 views were generated.
- 94 posts were posted.
- 380 comments were posted.
- 293 votes were casted.
- Got 10$ [HEHE!!!] off Google Ad-Sense, keep clicking the Ads people and I would have 20$ till end of 2007 :D.
Do NOT, DO NOT buy Asus P5B Deluxe!!!
Yeah, if you don’t want to curse Asus or yourself later for buying an expensive Board giving you problems which you won’t be able to resolve then DON’T buy Asus P5B Deluxe. Yeah I know, the Hardware Review sites might be calling it a good performer, surely it is, surely it can over clock well too. People reaching a 100% over clock but if you will be using integrated audio on this board then you are out of your luck.
Audio drivers provided by Asus for the said board, for Windows XP and most probably Windows Vista too are known to cause problems. I wonder why on earth no Hardware Review site found out about this. Perhaps they did but “Did not want a bad name for Asus” or perhaps if they published it publicly, they would not get free lunch from Asus anymore? Yeah this can be a reason… Read the rest of this entry
Apple’s Ad – Have a few laughs!
I visited Apple’s Website few days ago, noticed an AD. Apple’s minds are indeed creative and I am looking forward to experience their system & OS but I don’t know why do they always have to hit PC and in particular Microsoft. You cannot directly compare Windows and Apple’s OS [more on that later].
Vista License Agreement – Loop Hole?
Ever since I heard that all versions of Vista will be available on the same DVD provided by Microsoft and that any version can be installed without a Serial Key for 30 days, I have been wondering why they added this option, the 30 days trial specially. Is it possible that Microsoft would offer Buying and Downloading Vista Online option? Just like hundreds of Softwares out there. You download the Demo/Trial/Shareware version, use it, if you like go to their website, pay online for it and receive a Serial Key by e-mail. May be offer it online, a 30 days trial just like they are offering a free 60 days downloadable trial of Office 2007!. I cannot confirm this bit as I am on a dial-up, but as of today it does say “a 60 days downloadable trial”.
I decided to look in this matter more. Checked out Windows Vista’s EULA [End User License Agreement] and I found the following bit in it,
4. MANDATORY ACTIVATION.
Activation associates the use of the software with a specific device. During activation, the software will send information about the software and the device to Microsoft. This information includes the version, language and product key of the software, the Internet protocol address of the device, and information derived from the hardware configuration of the device. For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=69497. By using the software, you consent to the transmission of this information. Before you activate, you have the right to use the version of the software installed during the installation process. Your right to use the software after the time specified in the installation process is limited unless it is activated. This is to prevent its unlicensed use. You will not be able to continue using the software after that time if you do not activate it. If the device is connected to the Internet, the software may automatically connect to Microsoft for activation. You can also activate the software manually by Internet or telephone. If you do so, Internet and telephone service charges may apply. Some changes to your computer components or the software may require you to reactivate the software. The software will remind you to activate it until you do.
Notice the bold part? It says, “You have the right to use the version of the software installed during the installation process. Your right to use the software after the time specified in the installation process is limited unless it is activated”. Now, what about a person who downloads Vista off a torrent, installs Vista Ultimate for 30 days, buys a legal license of it and enters that Serial Key provided to him instead of waiting for the legal disk to arrive and then installing or re-installing from that very disk . . . You can call me a dumb when it comes to this, I am sorry if I sound awkward with this. If someone can clarify then please! :)
I e-mailed Microsoft Support about it and received a reply from them too. To put my question in simple words, “Is it legal of a person to get Vista through Pirated/Illegal means but install it without any Serial Key, getting a 30 days trial instead of using the Serial Key/Crack/Work around provided by Illegal means to active Windows Vista?” I received the following answer which to me is not exactly reply to what I asked them, instead the guy told reason for why Microsoft offers such an option, selecting any version of Vista for a 30 days period. May be it’s the answer, I don’t know.
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Online Customer Service.
I understand from your message that you wish know why a customer is provided the right to use Vista software during installation period. I realize the importance of your concern.
Please be informed that, this facility is given to the customer, in order to provide a hands on feel and make them familiar with the new helpful features before they decide to purchase the full version.
The goal of Product Activation is to reduce a form of piracy known as “casual copying” or “softlifting.” Casual copying is a form of piracy characterized by the sharing of software between people in a way that infringes on the software`s end user license agreement (EULA).
Abul, if you come across any information on the sales of Microsoft Products which you believe is a pirated one, I recommend you to contact the piracy Hotline, which you can reach at 1-800-785-3448 or write to:
piracy@microsoft.comIf you would like to get more information about piracy, we do have a piracy support website that provides information about this serious issue. You can visit this web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/ReportingUs.mspx
I hope the above information is helpful.
Thank you for using Microsoft products and services.
Any one wants to clarify? I have contacted a few who have a lot knowledge of EULA’s than me. Looking forward to their answer.
