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Clamwin, the only free Anti Virus for Windows 2003

I have used AVG for a while on my Windows 2003 laptop, but AVG is dropping support for free AVG in the new 7.5 version. Avast does not install on Win2k3 either so the only free alternative I have found is ClamWin, that offers:

• High detection rates for viruses and spyware;


• Scanning Scheduler


• Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database.


• Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;


• Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.

Note that it does not include an on-access real-time scanner. You need to manually scan a file in order to detect a virus or spyware.

YMMV as the addin seriously slows down Outlook on my laptop. It should be OK on faster machines though.

Thanks for the tip Michele

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Instant Messaging slang and acronym translator

The IM slang translator is handy if you have got friends that use slang like "10q" and LOL in IM and mail. It also has a lot of common acronyms used on the internet and smilies that I didn't even know existed.

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Face Transformer

Have some fun wih the Face Transformer. It lets you apply different transformations like child, female, drunk and this “50% Chimp“ transformation:

Guess who the model was...

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Binary Clock

The lights on this binary clock on IWOOT, can be set to three different degrees of brightness:

It looks pretty neat but I guess only geeks like myself can appreciate a clock like this unless you like to puzzle your guests. This test should tell how likely you are to enjoy the clock...

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Free online version of Sim City classic

You can play SimCity Classic for free online. (registration required)

Memories…

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Write on water

Impossible you say? The research team at Akishima Laboratories has created a device that is able to write on water using several wave generators:

The device, called AMOEBA (Advanced Multiple Organized Experimental Basin), consists of 50 water wave generators encircling a cylindrical tank 1.6 meters in diameter and 30 cm deep (about the size of a backyard kiddie pool). The wave generators move up and down in controlled motions to simultaneously produce a number of cylindrical waves that act as pixels. The pixels, which measure 10 cm in diameter and 4 cm in height, are combined to form lines and shapes. AMOEBA is capable of spelling out the entire roman alphabet, as well as some simple kanji characters. Each letter or picture remains on the water surface only for a moment, but they can be produced in succession on the surface every 3 seconds.

Via Pink Tentacle

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Illusion - Transparent table

Illusion is a neat transparent table:

All Illusion tables are handmade in Denmark, individual and unique. The design gives the impression of a table cloth on a round table. However, the object uses the structural strength of the folded material to create a magical and surprising experience - an illusion.