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Movie Poster Collectors

I know this post is totally not technical but I have no idea where to post this or how to find this out.

If you are a movie poster collector and living in SA can you please send me your details to JannieS at Spotlight-Interactive dot COM.

I am looking forward in meeting / chatting to you.

Or alternatively you can just reply to this post.

Latest Codecs

Have you ever downloaded some multimedia files from the net that doesn't want to play on your PC and you get the irratatating message in your player that you don't have a specific codec to play the file with. What is more irratating is that it never tells you what codec is needed.

You don't need to worry anymore or delete those files. All you need to have is the latest KLite Codec pack which is currently one of the most complete codec packs out there. It can be found on the Free Codec page from this link...

Features of K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 1.48 :

- BSplayer [version 1.36.825]
- Media Player Classic [version 6.4.8.7]
- ffdshow [build 2005-12-22]
- ffdshow VFW
- XviD [version 1.1.0]
- DivX Pro [version 5.2.1]
- 3ivX Pro [version D4 4.5.1]
- CoreAVC [version 0.0.0.4]
- On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0]
- On2 VP7 [version 7.0.9.0]
- Cyberlink [version 6.0.0.1417]
- MPEG-2 (Ligos) [version 4.0.0.77]
- MPEG-2 (Cyberlink) [version 6.0.0.1402]
- MPEG-2 (MainConcept) [version 1.0.0.56]
- XviD [version 1.1.0]
- DivX Pro [version 5.2.1]
- 3ivX Pro [version D4 4.5.1]
- Windows Media 9 VCM [version 9.0.1.369]
- On2 VP3 [version 3.2.6.1 DT]
- On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0]
- On2 VP7 [version 7.0.9.0] [Encoding]
- Intel Indeo [version 5.2562.15.54]
- Intel Indeo [version 4.51.16.2]
- Intel Indeo [version 3.24.15.03]
- Intel I.263 [version 2.55.1.16]
- huffyuv [version 2.1.1 CCE Patch 0.2.5]
- MS MPEG-4 [version 4.1.0.3927]
- DivX ;) MPEG-4 Low and Fast motion [version 4.1.0.3927]
- QuickTime codecs [version 7.0.4.80]
- QuickTime plugin for Internet Explorer
- QuickTime plugin for Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera
- Extra QuickTime plugins
- QuickTime DirectShow filter
- RealMedia codecs [version 6.0.12.1465]
- RealMedia plugin for Internet Explorer
- RealMedia plugin for Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera
- RealMedia DirectShow splitter [version 1.0.1.1]
- MP3 (Fraunhofer) [version 1.9.0.311]
- AC3 (AC3Filter) [version 0.70b mod]
- AC3 (AC3Filter) [version 1.01a rc5]
- Vorbis (CoreVorbis) [version 1.1.0.79]
- AAC (3ivX Pro) [version D4 4.5.1]
- AAC (CoreAAC) [version 1.2.0.573]
- MusePack [version 1.0.0.3]
- Monkey's Audio [version 1.00]
- WavPack (CoreWavPack) [version 1.0.3]
- FLAC (CoreFLAC) [version 0.4]
- Voxware MetaSound [version 1.0.0.12]
- AAC encoder (3ivX Pro) [version D4 4.5.1]
- MP3 (Fraunhofer) [version 3.3.2]
- MP3 (LAME) [version 3.97b1]
- AC3 (ffcHandler) [version 1.2]
- DivX ;) Audio [version 4.2.0.0]
- MP4 splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [build 2006-01-15]
- Matroska splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [build 2006-01-15]
- Ogg splitter (Haali Media Splitter) [build 2006-01-15]
- Ogg splitter (OggDS) [version 0.9.9.5] and Ogg Vorbis DLLs [aoTuVb 4.51]
- MPEG-2 demuxer (Elecard) [version 3.1.190.41018]
- MPEG-2 demuxer (MainConcept) [version 1.0.0.54]
- MPEG-2 demuxer (Ligos) [version 4.0.0.77]
- SHOUTcast Source [version 1.0.0.1]
- DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter) [version 2.37]
- DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter) [version 2.33]
- Matrix Mixer [version 0.30b]
- Morgan Multimedia Stream Switcher [version 0.9.9]
- DC-DSP Filter [version 1.03]
- GSpot Codec Information Appliance [version 2.52 beta 1 build 2004-09-15]
- Sherlock [version 2.0]
- VobSubStrip [version 0.11]
- GraphEdit [build 041201]
- MMCompView [version 1.10]
- LameDropXPd [version 3.97b1]
- AVI Fixed [version 2.0b1]
- FourCC Changer
- Bitrate Calculator

Deleted or Lost Files? Years of Valuable Data Lost?

Recover My Files ™ data recovery software will recover deleted files emptied from the Windows Recycle Bin, or lost due to the format of a hard drive, virus infection, unexpected system shutdown or software failure.

For a free evaluation download visit their website at this link....

So you'd like to... Become a master .Net programmer

A guide by David Veksler, Developer, IT Systems Architect

Please look this link....

[He list books like Improving .NET Scalabitlity and Writing Secure Code.]

Tech Ed 2005

This year I am fortunate enough again to be sponsered by Microsoft to attend TechEd. I will be leaving tomorrow and I am looking so forward to it.

This year it is my aim to learn more about Avalon, Indigo and also to support my fellow buddies on their chalk and talk sessions. I hear Armand and Ernst are going to pick our brains with LinQ. This is a subject that will blow anyones brain.

Other speakers to support are Ahmed, Julie and Kate.

Can't wait to start packing my bags.

Register and unregister components with context menus

The stardard method to register and unregister ActiveX component is running the REGSVR32 utility, which forces you to bring up the Start|Run dialog and manually type the command line. A much better approach is to have the Register and Unregister commands right in the context menu that appears when you right-click a DLL, EXE, or OCX file in the Explorer window.

To create these menu commands read the full article on DevX.

Things to ponder over... (Thought 7) FTV - The Stats

Hey everyone should know about this channel that can be located on channel 72 on DSTV. But have ever wondered about the stats on this channel?

You can download it here...

Movie of the week

Read more about what I had to say about this masterpiece .... HERE.

Windows in your pocket

Does this sound like a noble idea or what? The idea is to create a backup device if your system has crashed.

All it takes is a minor error in the Windows Registry or a virus infection, and your operating system can become unbootable. But with a properly configured USB flash drive on hand, you'll always have a compatible replacement no further away than your pocket or keychain. In addition, the flash drive can also provide a secure browser and virus scanner, and lets you take your favorite DVD burning and Office software with you wherever you may go. All that's needed is a bootable USB Flash drive with at least 256 MB of storage capacity and a Windows Setup CD. Using the program Bart PE Builder (Freeware), you can install Windows XP on the flash drive, along with other software as needed (and as available space permits). 

Read the full article of Tom's Hardware Page for creation instructions.

New Afrikaans Words

Afrikaans is probably one of the best descriptive languages out there. Just look at the following new Afrikaans words... hot of the press :-)

• VingerGeaktiveerdeGasAangedreweTabakRolletjieVerligtingsToestelletjie - 'n lighter.
• Melkweg - Dit is as 'n vrou 'n "Cleavage" het.
• Intelligensiemengsel - Dubbel Rum en Coke.
• Boosdoos - Die Engelse noem dit die dogbox.
• Rimpelkring - As iemand regtig 'n asshole is kan jy hulle 'n rimpelkring noem.
• Knaterflater - Soos die Engelse dit noem 'n balls-up Bekotsenswaardig - As iets regtig sleg is.
• Wolfdrol - 'n Lekker woord vir 'n patat.
• Melk-en-koekie-doekie - 'n Bikini
• Kombikraal - 'n Ander woord vir 'n taxirank. <-- hahahaha!!!
• Hoerboer - 'n Hoerboer is 'n pimp.
• Flaterwater - 'n Mooi Afrikaanse woorde vir Tip-ex Plooipleister - 'n Minder mooi woord vir "makeup"
• Strikkie griep - HIV/VIGS.
• Gemoedsbekakking - Dit is as jy depressief is.
• Kuberknippie - Dit is darem nou 'n lekker woord vir cybersex.
• Hoerberoerte - Dit kry 'n mens as jy verby jou skarnier kwaad is.
• Bergieparfuum - Brandewyn.
• Koerhoere - Ba! ck-up sangers.
• Ponkerlong - 'n Ander woord vir liefdemaak.
• Doefpoef - 'n Plaas toilet of longdrop.
• Troosdoos - 'n Blow up doll.
• Trilskil - Kondoom.

i-Mate JASJAR

They call it the iMate JASJAR...

It has the following features:

• Microsoft Windows 2005
• Mini Laptop design
• High resolution VGA screen (640 x 480 pixel, 180° Pivot / Clamshell
• Boosts all the lastest communications including integrated WLAN, GPRS and UMITS technology
• Push Email Service
• Two Cameras
• Built-In 62 Key QWERTY keyboard
• Radio - WCDMA / GSM / GPRS PDA
• 3V USIM
• Integrated Video and Music Players
• Stereo Loudspeaker

Read more about it here... or visit their homepage (QTEKSA).

Office 12

Q&A: Microsoft Showcases New User Interface for Office “12” Core Applications

The new UI – the most dramatic change to the way Office applications work since introduction of the toolbar in 1997 – will help users become more proficient with Office and produce better-looking documents faster.

Read more about it here....

I want it now!!!!! :-D

The Fast and The Furious

According to my source there are only 25 of them in the world. I am a huge Beemer fan but creations like this will make me change me mind.

Check out the Speedo Meter!!!!

Griefers AKA Internet Bullies

I just thought you get real bullies in real life on school playgrounds. Seems to me that parents needs to take even more precaution on this.

Known as griefers, snerts, cheese players, twinks, or just plain cyberbullies, chances are that a kid near you has been bothered by one of these ne'er-do-wells at least once while playing online multiplayer video games such as Halo 2, EverQuest, The Sims Online, SOCOM, and Star Wars Galaxies. Griefers are the Internet equivalent of playground bullies, who find fun in embarrassing and pushing around others. Look at this site for more guidelines for children.

Cutie Pie

Now isn't this just a cutie pie face????

British Actress Keira Knightly talks during a press conference for the film Pride and Prejudice during the International Toronto Film Festival. (Nathan Denette, AP)

Look at more pics of the people that visited the Toronto Cannes Films Festival on News24!