Sun has sent shockwaves through the open-source software community today by acquiring open-source database company MySQL AB. The MySQL database is regarded as one of the core components of open source server infrastructure, the so-called Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP (LAMP) stack. This acquisition will pit Sun against proprietary database vendors like Oracle and also open-source middleware vendors like Red Hat. More significantly, this appears to be part of a larger strategy by Sun to position its own technologies as an alternative to the conventional LAMP stack.
MySQL fits neatly with Sun's other major software offerings, the Solaris operating system and the Java programming language. Sun has been opening up the source code of both Java and Solaris in recent years in an effort to make them more relevant in a market that increasingly demands open technologies. Sun has been working hard to position OpenSolaris as a better Linux than Linux and has also labored to make Java more open and more flexible in order to prevent dynamic scripting languages like Perl, PHP, Python, and Ruby from eroding Java's strength on the server. Sun's aim is to provide a cohesive enterprise server solution that the company likely hopes will displace LAMP: OpenSolaris, Apache, MySQL, and Java.
Sun targets open source LAMP stack with MySQL acquisition
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- Posted on January 16, 2008 11:00 AM
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Tomato Firmware 1.14.1288
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- Posted on January 16, 2008 11:00 AM
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Tomato is a small, lean and simple replacement firmware for Linksys' WRT54G/GL/GS, Buffalo WHR-G54S/WHR-HP-G54 and other Broadcom-based routers. It features a new easy to use GUI, a new bandwidth usage monitor, more advanced QOS and access restrictions, enables new wireless features such as WDS and wireless client modes, raises the limits on maximum connections for P2P, allows you to run your custom scripts or telnet/ssh in and do all sorts of things like re-program the SES/AOSS button, adds wireless site survey to see your wifi neighbors, and more.
Download: Tomato Firmware 1.14.1288 download page
CCleaner 2.04.543
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- Posted on January 16, 2008 3:00 AM
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CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. CCleaner can also clean very quickly, usually taking about ten seconds to run.
- Added system tray icon when background cleaning.
- Added minimize to system tray option.
- Optimized file deletion routines.
- Improved Firefox file analysis speed.
- Added text status info for slow cleaning processes.
- Added program icons to the uninstall tool.
- Fixed bug with saving window location when maximized.
- Fixed bug with 64bit OS registry keys.
- Fixed cookie issue with foreign language usernames.
- Fixed bug with running CCleaner as a scheduled task.
- Added Netscape 9.0 support.
- Updated Antivir and Foxit Reader cleaning.
- Minor GUI tweaks and fixes.
- Other minor bug fixes.
Download: CCleaner 2.04.543 Slim
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Lunarsoft has a New Frontpage!
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- Posted on January 15, 2008 11:00 AM
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Welcome to the new frontpage here at Lunarsoft! This upgrade was long overdue from our previous software. We are still in the process of migrating everything over to the new CMS, so please bear with us if you encounter an issue.
Our forums are still up and running and will not experience any downtime during this migration. This update will bring many new features and flexibility for all of our members to enjoy.
Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0.15.277
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- Posted on January 15, 2008 11:00 AM
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Comodo Firewall Pro is the multi-layered security application that keeps hackers out and personal information in. Built from the ground upwards with your security in mind, this award winning firewall constantly monitors and defends your system from inbound and outbound attacks. Version 3.0 now features a fully fledged Host Intrusion Prevention System to protect your critical operating system files and block viruses and malware before they ever get the chance to install.Comodo Firewall Pro 3 features a friendly graphical user interface; highly granular configuration options; easily understood and informative alerts; wizard-based detection of trusted zones and much more. Comodo Firewall Pro delivers enterprise class protection and can be used 'out of the box' - so even the most inexperienced users will not have to deal with complex configuration issues after installation.
Changes:
- Fixed the bug causing Windows Updates to fail in Windows Vista.
- Fixed the bug causing Windows to show "Access Denied" message while deleting a folder
Downloads: Comodo Firewall Pro 32-bit (9.08MB, *.exe) | Comodo Firewall Pro 64-bit (16.1MB, *.exe) Changes: What's New with 3.0 Screenshots: The New Comodo Link: Comodo Firewall ProFileZilla 3.0.5.2
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FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS) and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) client with lots of useful features and an intuitive interface. Some of the useful features include drag and drop support, filename filters, network configuration wizard, powerful site manager, transfer queue, and it even supports resume and transfer of files larger than 4GB. When FileZilla v3 was released a built in updater was introduced. This allowed users to update their FileZilla Client faster and easier. Included are options to check for nightly and beta builds of the FileZilla Client.Latest Changes:
3.0.5.2 (2008-01-12)
- Fix local tree refresh causing unwanted directory changes.
- Fix crash in patch cache.
- Fix update check.
- Remove error message if locales aren't installed or FileZilla has not been translated into the default system language.
Download: FileZilla 3.0.5.2 (2.83MB, *.exe)RogueRemover PRO 1.19
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- Posted on January 15, 2008 11:00 AM
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RogueRemover PRO scans, detects and removes many forms of malware. It offers very fast scanning and excellent detection of rogue applications. The removal process is painless, fast and efficient. Database updates are small and install very quickly, even on dial-up.RogueRemover PRO covers all of the basics. You can quickly scan your computer, get information on the programs targeted and have access to the exclude list to omit scanning of certain items. You get more excellent features such as a real-time monitor called RogueMonitor. There is also a rogue cookie scanner that checksboth Internet Explorer and Firefox both, at this time it is unclear if Opera will be supported. The Immunization adds urls to block to the Hosts file. There is also an automatic update checker which checks for updates when RogueRemoverPro's start.
Download: RogueRemover PRO 1.19 (30 day trial, $14.95 Lifetime License) Changes: RogueRemover PRO ChangesSun Java Runtime Environment v6.0 Update 4
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- Posted on January 15, 2008 11:00 AM
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Java Runtime Environment (JRE) enables your computer to run applications and applets that use Java technology. Java technology allows you to work and play in a secure computing environment. Java technology is in cell phones, automobiles, the Mars Rover, and many other places. By downloading it to your computer, you will be able to experience the power of Java software.The Java Virtual Machine is only one aspect of Java software that is involved in web interaction. The Java Virtual Machine is built right into your Java software download, and helps the Sun JRE run Java applications. Download: Java Runtime Environment v6.0 Update 4 Notes: Release Notes Link: Sun
