--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Infopackets Gazette: Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This newsletter has been truncated to ensure timely delivery to Readers and to reduce web server bandwidth consumption. To view the articles in their entirety, you must visit our web site. To quickly browse the contents of our current issue, scroll down this page. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > What can Registry Mechanic do for you? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- It really did a good job, and I am very pleased. I normally don't pay attention to software recommendations because usually the people recommending them are speaking with authority from a position of ignorance and don't fully understand the software. But after reading your views on the program, I decided to try it. 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Discover the magic that Registry Mechanic has to offer -- try a free scan today! http://go.infopackets.com/e20080709-01 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > In this Issue --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --> On This Day in History --> Microsoft Gathers Posse to Drive Yahoo Out of Town --> 'Altering Windows Xp', and 'Virtual Wifi' --> Color Numbers Based on the Value Result in MS Excel --> Power a Wheelchair with a Flick of the Tongue --> US & UK Get iPhone Fever, Canada Sceptical --> Feature Article: Microsoft Announces Subscription-based Office --> Subscription Management: subscribe, remove, archives, etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On this Day in History -- July 09 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Famous people born on this day: --> 1802, Thomas Davenport, invented 1st commercially successful electric motor --> 1947, O.J. Simpson, Ex football player, and .... ???? --> 1952, John Tesh, Television host, composser, pianist. --> 1955, Jimmy Smits, actor, det. Bobby Simone, NYPD Blue. --> 1956, Tom Hanks, actor. --> 1964, Courtney Love, singer. Events on this day in history: --> 1800, Mt. Vernon Gardens becomes site of first summer theatre in U.S. --> 1816, Argentina gains its independence. --> 1846, Capt Montgomery claims Yerba Buena (San Francisco) for the U.S. --> 1979, Voyager II flies past Jupiter. And don't forget... --> National POW/MIA Recognition Day. --> Independence Day, celebrated in Argentina. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > What would you do if your computer crashed right now? --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most people only think about backups after it is too late. With all the viruses and worms floating around the Internet, backing up critical files are a necessity. Genie Backup's Wizard makes backing up your important files a snap -- especially for beginners -- yet, powerful enough for advanced users. Automate your Backups today ... with GenieBackup! RE: Genie Backup Mega Deal ... continued: http://go.infopackets.com/e20080709-02 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Microsoft Gathers Posse to Drive Yahoo Out of Town --------------------------------------------------------------------------- by Ian Paul Infopackets Contributor Filed Under: Business | Microsoft The Microsoft-Yahoo saga continues and some old players have returned to the table. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Microsoft held talks with both Time Warner Inc. and News Corp. about a possible alliance to pick apart Yahoo. Under the proposed deal, Microsoft would take over Yahoo's search business and the remainder of the company could be merged with other content companies such ... ... 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Answer: http://go.infopackets.com/e20080709-04 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > 'Altering Windows Xp', and 'Virtual Wifi' --------------------------------------------------------------------------- by Brandon Dimmel Senior Editor Filed Under: Software | Shell City Today's fresh software picks were provided courtesy of Bob Helmer at Shell Extension City. Please note that the below software descriptions are provided solely from the developer and are absent from any guarantee or warranty. You are encouraged to review the Shell Extension Software Policy for more details. Altering Windows XP If you are interested in hacking XP, here's a good place to start. ... ... 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Click to read the rest of the article (and our most recent articles) online: http://go.infopackets.com/e20080709-06 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Power a Wheelchair with a Flick of the Tongue --------------------------------------------------------------------------- by Carlo Orlando Infopackets Contributor Filed Under: Technology | Science Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have introduced a new kind of technology that could dramatically increase the independence of people living with severe disabilities. The technology powers a system that allows individuals with limited or no use of their extremities to operate a computer, power a wheelchair, and interact with the world around them without any assistance. How does ... ... 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Click to read the rest of the article (and our most recent articles) online: http://go.infopackets.com/e20080709-08 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Microsoft Announces Subscription-based Office --------------------------------------------------------------------------- by John Lister Infopackets Contributor Filed Under: Business | Microsoft Microsoft has officially confirmed its plan to offer the Office package to the public on a subscription basis. It follows the testing programme, codenamed Albany, which we reported in April. The scheme, renamed Microsoft Equipt, launches in the middle of July. Surprisingly, the deal will initially only be available at Circuit City stores. However, Microsoft says it's not an exclusive agreement ... ... 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