A new software version FCleaner was put online, including better management of operating systems 64-bit.
For those who discover it, remember that FCleaner is a cleaning tool developed for the Windows operating system.
Free and translated into French, it consists of four parts. The first allows the cleaning of the operating system, Internet browsers and other programs, a second uninstallation, repair, updating applications and obtaining more information about them, a third management applications launched at startup and a fourth access to tools system whose security center, system restore or task manager.
The release notes of this grinding 2/5/1016 evoke a new method to detect the profile installation of Firefox, better cleaning for Adobe Flash Player, improved management systems and 64-bit correction several concerns with the language packs.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Google Will Challenge Amazon with E-Book Service
Google will roll out a new online service for booksellers in the first half of 2010. Dubbed Google Editions, the service will allow readers to buy books from various e-book vendors and read them on a broad array of devices, from cell phones to e-readers.
Consumers will be able to purchase e-books directly from Google or from existing e-book stores such as Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Books sold through Google Editions will be hosted by Google, so they will be searchable in a web browser.
The store will launch with about 500,000 e-books through partnerships with publishers that have digital rights to the works they represent. Google so far has no plans to manufacturer a dedicated e-book reader that carries its brand name.
Google-Powered Devices
Google doesn't need to develop its own e-reader, just as it didn't need to develop its own smartphone to become a player in the wireless market. Google's Android operating system, which is technically open source, will be used in many devices, including e-readers, according to Greg Sterling, principal analyst at Sterling Market Intelligence.
For example, Barnes & Noble is venturing into the increasingly popular e-reader market. The Wall Street Journal reported the giant book retailer could roll out an e-reader as early as next month in the U.S. The device will be built on Android. Sterling said the Barnes & Noble reader looks quite polished, though he has only seen images.
As Sterling sees it, the Google Editions platform could pose a very strong challenge to Amazon if it builds a large consortium of publishers and related inventory. The technical advantage that it offers is apparent compatibility with any e-reader versus the Amazon Kindle, he noted.
"In my current view, Kindle, though a market maker of sorts, is not a sufficiently superior device to dominate the market in the way the iPhone has so far dominated the smartphone segment," Sterling said. "Kindle is already being undercut by rival Sony in terms of price, and the many devices yet to launch will create a very competitive hardware market for e-readers."
Source : newsfactor.com
Consumers will be able to purchase e-books directly from Google or from existing e-book stores such as Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Books sold through Google Editions will be hosted by Google, so they will be searchable in a web browser.
The store will launch with about 500,000 e-books through partnerships with publishers that have digital rights to the works they represent. Google so far has no plans to manufacturer a dedicated e-book reader that carries its brand name.
Google-Powered Devices
Google doesn't need to develop its own e-reader, just as it didn't need to develop its own smartphone to become a player in the wireless market. Google's Android operating system, which is technically open source, will be used in many devices, including e-readers, according to Greg Sterling, principal analyst at Sterling Market Intelligence.
For example, Barnes & Noble is venturing into the increasingly popular e-reader market. The Wall Street Journal reported the giant book retailer could roll out an e-reader as early as next month in the U.S. The device will be built on Android. Sterling said the Barnes & Noble reader looks quite polished, though he has only seen images.
As Sterling sees it, the Google Editions platform could pose a very strong challenge to Amazon if it builds a large consortium of publishers and related inventory. The technical advantage that it offers is apparent compatibility with any e-reader versus the Amazon Kindle, he noted.
"In my current view, Kindle, though a market maker of sorts, is not a sufficiently superior device to dominate the market in the way the iPhone has so far dominated the smartphone segment," Sterling said. "Kindle is already being undercut by rival Sony in terms of price, and the many devices yet to launch will create a very competitive hardware market for e-readers."
Source : newsfactor.com
Consumers Won't Pay $120 for Windows 7 Upgrade
've just upgraded my main notebook computer to Windows 7. The process took four hours, and despites a few minor glitches, was pretty much painless.
So I'm using Win 7 now. It's a little faster and a little prettier than Vista. (Check out PC World's Windows 7 review for the specifics.) But as I explore Microsoft's latest operating system, I find myself wondering why Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade, the main version for consumers, costs $120.
Will home users pay that price? I'm betting they won't. True, some Microsoft diehards will line up on October 22 to grab the first copies of Win 7, but most consumers will spot the price tag and walk away.
As much as I like what Microsoft's done with Windows 7, the improvements don't warrant such a steep fee, particularly for home users upgrading from the much-maligned Vista. And XP users? Well, migrating to Win 7 is a complex chore that requires a clean install. You may have to upgrade your hardware too. Add up the cost of Windows 7, plus more RAM and maybe a new graphics card, and a new PC starts to seem a lot more affordable.
Isn't Software Free?
Consumers have grown accustomed to free apps. So many programs cost nothing these days, including Web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome), security apps (Microsoft Security Essentials), productivity suites (Google Docs, OpenOffice.org, MS Office 2010 Starter Edition), and photo editors (Google Picasa). I'm not suggesting that home users expect a free operating system too, but that $120 sounds awfully expensive in today's give-it-away software environment.
It's possible that Windows 7 Home Premium's sticker price is an illusion, much like the MSRP of a new car. It's the pseudo price that no savvy consumer would every pay. This doesn't mean that shoppers will be able to haggle with Best Buy clerks -- "I'll turn around and walk out now if you don't throw in a cordless mouse!" -- but that Microsoft will immediately discount Windows 7 to reflect its true value.
In fact, that's already started. Microsoft is offering a steep Windows 7 discount to students, who'll pay just $30 for the Home Premium version through January 3. And the $150 Windows 7 Family Pack, which lets you install Win 7 on up to three PCs, slashes the upgrade price to $50 per computer.
What would you pay for Windows 7?
source :PC World
So I'm using Win 7 now. It's a little faster and a little prettier than Vista. (Check out PC World's Windows 7 review for the specifics.) But as I explore Microsoft's latest operating system, I find myself wondering why Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade, the main version for consumers, costs $120.
Will home users pay that price? I'm betting they won't. True, some Microsoft diehards will line up on October 22 to grab the first copies of Win 7, but most consumers will spot the price tag and walk away.
As much as I like what Microsoft's done with Windows 7, the improvements don't warrant such a steep fee, particularly for home users upgrading from the much-maligned Vista. And XP users? Well, migrating to Win 7 is a complex chore that requires a clean install. You may have to upgrade your hardware too. Add up the cost of Windows 7, plus more RAM and maybe a new graphics card, and a new PC starts to seem a lot more affordable.
Isn't Software Free?
Consumers have grown accustomed to free apps. So many programs cost nothing these days, including Web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome), security apps (Microsoft Security Essentials), productivity suites (Google Docs, OpenOffice.org, MS Office 2010 Starter Edition), and photo editors (Google Picasa). I'm not suggesting that home users expect a free operating system too, but that $120 sounds awfully expensive in today's give-it-away software environment.
It's possible that Windows 7 Home Premium's sticker price is an illusion, much like the MSRP of a new car. It's the pseudo price that no savvy consumer would every pay. This doesn't mean that shoppers will be able to haggle with Best Buy clerks -- "I'll turn around and walk out now if you don't throw in a cordless mouse!" -- but that Microsoft will immediately discount Windows 7 to reflect its true value.
In fact, that's already started. Microsoft is offering a steep Windows 7 discount to students, who'll pay just $30 for the Home Premium version through January 3. And the $150 Windows 7 Family Pack, which lets you install Win 7 on up to three PCs, slashes the upgrade price to $50 per computer.
What would you pay for Windows 7?
source :PC World
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