Favorite Files

1. Apache HTTP Server for Unix
2. DriverSpyNT
3. PEBundle
4. PECompact
5. PHP
6. Process Lasso (x32) Free Edition

Recent Posts

1. 
   Review - TortoiseSVN

   1.7.5.22551 (Feb 20, 2012)

   I am working on fixing update issues, as documented by the developer. I've yet to resolve them and get v1.7 working, but am going to make a new effort. I think residue from v1.6 is somehow affecting v1.7. For having an upgrade procedure that (in the developer's recommendation requires at least two re-installs) is odd and why I will take a star from this otherwise EXCELLENT utility.
   
   UPDATE: After numerous tries, I've still not resolved the update anomalies (lack of all shell integration). When I have time, I'll search for remaining v1.6 residue and see if I can fix it. This is on x64 systems. Anyone else have trouble *ever* resolving this serious shell integration issue documented by the developer?

2. 
   Review - Sysinternals Suite

   Build 02/16/12 (Feb 16, 2012)

   Always the best, of course ;). The only shame is that they went closed source after being acquired by Microsoft. I don't blame them though, the source code was ABUSED heavily by both malware authors *and* even legitimate software authors. It was 'lifted' essentially. Of course, I'm sure the people who did such things later had issues, as code stealing will just cause them problems if they don't fully understand the code they are stealing. Such code stealing makes me sick, but it is prevalent in the industry ;o. Anyone can imagine such without even knowing the industry - knowing human nature is enough.

3. 
   Review - Apache HTTP Server for Unix

   2.2.22 (Jan 31, 2012)

   Sweet and simple. Free and open source. Efficient and multi-platform.

4. 
   Review - TortoiseSVN

   1.7.4.22459 (Jan 16, 2012)

   I also had trouble with v1.7. The Icon Overlays used for the shell do not function, or at least wouldn't for me. I tried various things to get them working, but then just gave up with it, as I have no need for the updates v1.7 offers at this time. I went back to v1.6 and have been afraid to try a new v1.7 build since. There are no critical issues with v1.6, so I'll try v1.7 again maybe one day when if I'm bored. Still, I'll rate it a 4, as I'm sure this flaw will be corrected, if it hasn't been already. I still have a *feeling* that perhaps v1.7 is still not quite as stable as the v1.6 code base was.

5. 
   Review - Bitcoin for Windows

   0.5.0 (Nov 22, 2011)

   This application (a Bitcoin wallet) works perfectly, and is designed well. You can debate whether BTCs will explode or implode in value, but this does work as good Bitcoin wallet. Further, this version is a massive improvement to the UI, so it is being actively developed. Better, it is open source and multi-platform. What's to complain about? Ah, I'm sure someone will find something ;p
   
   One issue: It does not handle upgrades well under Windows, leaving the old version laying around, causing some confusion. The wallet is properly imported/discovered, so no worries there.

6. Comment - RIM begins round of 2,000 employee layoffs in America this week

   0.5.0 (Jul 26, 2011 - 2:09 PM)

   Welcome to our capitalist world as it exists today. My take? With increased transparency (not spin) consumers can take back our country by choosing who to do business with companies that act ethically.

7. Comment - Anonymous claims NATO hack, withholds pilfered information

   0.5.0 (Jul 22, 2011 - 9:39 AM)

   Probably the same reason PBS was a target, targets of opportunity. I do not know though. I just hope they use their services for true good. I felt the PBS hack, like the NATO hack, is not nearly as kosher as hacking some huge corporation that is corrupting the political system.

8. Comment - Will video chat be Facebook's next big thing?

   0.5.0 (Jul 1, 2011 - 11:29 PM)

   Not for me, can not speak for others

9. Comment - Zynga wastes 1.3 million years of our time annually -- now it wants a $1B IPO

   0.5.0 (Jul 1, 2011 - 2:42 PM)

   But think of all those crops they grow - they can feed starving people! .. No.. wait .. errr ;p. My wife is addicted to this crap, as is my sister and several other people I know. Every day, they MUST farm their crops. God forbid their crops die ;o.

10. Comment - Tag Heuer unveils $6,800 Android smartphone, doesn't even offer Gingerbread

    0.5.0 (Jul 1, 2011 - 1:57 PM)

    That phone jammer is neat, but man it seems like it has a lot of potential criminal uses....