LinkScanner Pro

I downloaded the trial version of LinkScanner Pro. It works with Internet Explorer 7 and Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.12 to keep your surfing safe. It will block exploits and web sites with any exploits. You can test if it works. Before clicking any website links, you can check them with Quick Scan when you right click. It can also filter Web search results with Google, Yahoo or MSN. This is similar to McAfee SiteAdvisor but I prefer SiteAdvisor because as you browse, a small button on your browser toolbar changes color as shown. LinkScanner Pro does not show any color coding on browser toolbar.

The differences between the Pro and lite versions are the Pro version will block threats your firewall lets in, secure vulnerable Web-connected applications, automatic real-time site risk analysis, always-on exploit blocking, automatic expanded threat detection and alert reporting and logging.

Australian APC Magazine March 2008

Features

1. Build the perfect 24/7 PC
2. Unlock Vista's secrets

Cover DVD (Free Paid Version)

1. Wise-FTP 4
2. 1.abc.net File Configurator 2.02 (Windows XP/Vista)
   

PC Pro April 2008

Features

1. Real trouble in virtual worlds
2. Is the internet doomed?
3. 80 expert Windows tips
   

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Iolo System Shield 3.1 Internet Security 1 year license
2. Ashampoo PowerUp XP
   

Zyrex Ubud or Everex Cloudbook

Zyrex Ubud looks similar to Everex CloudBook but available in Indonesia. The technical specifications are as follows:

1. VIA C7-M, ULV 1.2GHz Processor
2. 128KB L2 Cache Memory
3. 1GB DDR2-533 SO-DIMM, one slot, max 1GB
4. 0.3MP Camera, Bluetooth Ready, 2xUSB 2.0 ports, 1xDVI port, 4 in 1 card reader slot (34/54mm) & 1xDC-in jack
5. Integrated in VX700 Video
6. Compliant with HD audio, 1xheadphone / line out jack, 1xmicrophone in jack
   
7. 30GB 1.8” HDD
   
8. 802.11b/g Wireless, 1xRJ 45 port for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
9. 230(W) x 171(D) x 29.4(H)mm under 0.97 Kg
10. 4 cells Li-Ion battery / 14.4V 2200 mAh
    
11. 7" WVGA 800 x 480 Pixels Display
12. 80 Keys with inverted T-cursor keys and windows hot keys Keyboard
13. Micro Pad with 2 Click Buttons
14. Built-in 2 high quality speakers (1.5W)
15. Windows XP Pro
    

As compared, Cloudbook has only 512MB memory with gOS Rocket operating system. CloudBook retails for US$399 whereas Ubud retails for Rp4.999.000.

gOS Rocket Beta on Eee PC

Downloaded gos-live-2.0.0-beta1.iso and burnt it to a CD. Booted up on Eee PC as a live CD. The desktop shows 0.16.999.041. The network adapter was detected but not the wireless adapter. Assigned a static ip address and DNS. Unable to see Firefox icon at the bottom of screen or by right clicking the desktop. But, able to run Firefox by clicking G about icon or G->Applications->Internet->Firefox Web Browser or clicking any icons at the bottom of screen. The version is 2.0.0.11 and Java Runtime Environment is not preloaded but the latest version of Adobe Flash Player 9.0.115.0 is preinstalled. Able to surf the Internet and the history, cookies and cache can be deleted after browsing.

Computer Shopper April 2008

Features

1. Software Money-Savers
2. Know Your Place

Cover DVD (Free Paid Full Version)

1. Encyclopædia Britannica 2008 Concise Encyclopedia
2. Acronis True Image 8
   

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 with MojoPac on Eee PC

Decided to test this software since manual updates for programs and virus definitions are available online. Managed to install this software within MojoPac on Eee PC after a long time. But after restarting the MojoPac environment, the software hung the Eee PC. Uninstalling the software resolved the issue.