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1. 
   Review - Google Earth for Windows

   6.2.1.6014 (Mar 30, 2012)

   Really, BetaNews? Advertising this on March 30th, when it came out the first week of February with the same version number? Way to stay "current".

2. 
   Review - Microsoft Internet Explorer Platform Preview

   1.9.7930.16406 Preview (Sep 15, 2010)

   No telling what addon from IE 8 was causing a problem, but when I installed IE 9 beta 1, nothing but a constant circle of "Internet Explorer has stopped responding". Never opened a web page one time. Useless.

3. 
   Review - Passcape Win CD Keys

   2.4.4.163 (Aug 4, 2008)

   Can't fathom paying $22 for keyfinder. Several free versions out there and no 5-character limits for a "shareware" version. No thanks.

4. 
   Review - nVIDIA GeForce Drivers for Windows

   93.71 Official (Nov 2, 2006)

   Drivers pulled from nVidia's FTP site (at least for Media Center). Latest is now 91.47. For "regular" Windows, the latest FTP folder is 96.85. Download link is on the nVidia home page, but you get the "Page cannot be displayed" error when you accept the license agreement.

5. 
   Review - Acoustica CD/DVD Label Maker

   1.29 (Feb 28, 2003)

   Really good program that finally fixed the no-launching Hyperlinks from version 1.24. However, they took away the small-hole print option. Can't figure out why, but it's a useful proggie otherwise.

6. Comment - Microsoft on Win7 Beta: 'The download experience was not ideal'

   1.29 (Jan 12, 2009 - 2:03 PM)

   Downloaded it easily via Technet. Only two small issues with compatibility. Skype says it's incompatible but still starts, but AOL Instant Messenger crashes every time it tries to start. Otherwise, pretty smooth install.

7. Comment - It's Time: Windows Vista Goes Gold

   1.29 (Nov 8, 2006 - 8:30 PM)

   If Microsoft isn't quick enough for you, go to www.autopatcher.com. They update every month and include the PowerToys, .NET Framework, Java 2 SE, and other goodies in one package.

8. Comment - WinHEC 2006 Brings New Office, Vista

   1.29 (May 24, 2006 - 2:00 PM)

   ArcHammer,
   
   So am I not able to activate. Stupid program keeps telling me it can't find my Internet connection. Only 46 more times to open it, I guess. Way to go, Microshaft.

9. Comment - RealNetworks Updates RealOne Player

   1.29 (Aug 23, 2002 - 7:01 PM)

   This beta (or one of its add-ons) caused my computer to crash. I'm running XP Home, and the first RealOne version worked fine. Silly me, I decided to update to this beta and I now get an irreversible BSOD with a Stop 0x0000007e error. Uninstalling this garbage doesn't help, but I know this software caused the problem because my computer worked fine until I did install it. Whether it's a flaw in the software or a conflict with an already-installed device, it doesn't matter...I have to reformat. Goodbye Real. Even worse than Microshaft.

10. Comment - RealPlayer 8 Beta Released

    1.29 (May 22, 2000 - 8:14 PM)

    For users of the Plus versions of RealPlayer and RealJukebox, don't rush to upgrade.
    
    I did, and now the music that I recorded to my computer from RealJukebox 1.0 plays garbled and horrible noise in Jukebox 2.0 beta. I've written Real Networks about my problem, but no answer yet.