I have to apologise for my delay in reporting the latest software release on this site. Now that I am back, I hope to write up more reports here. Google Chrome 4.0.223.16 Beta is now released.

It is probably not a surprise to you when most of Google’s applications are labelled “beta“, but not for Google Chrome. Its stable version is at version 3.x, whereas this release is the next version of 4.x.

This new beta comes with many speed improvements. Google Chrome is becoming dynamic, with the ability to construct and change elements on web pages as fast as possible. Performance scores have improved by 30% since our current stable release, measured by Mozilla’s Dromeao DOM Core Tests!

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Google Chrome 4 Beta

For the long awaiting fans for Ubuntu, you must be pleased to know that Ubuntu 9.10 is now available live for your download.

The new operating system is much faster, smoother and more classic (beautiful). I’m already downloading this version to replace my current Linux operating system. The mention of its optimised boot-up speed and the use of ext4 journalising filesystems is just too tempting to refuse.

Whilst I am blogging on this, my other laptop is already in the process of installing Koala Karmic (Ubuntu 9.10). If you are using Linux, perhaps, this is the best time to switch.

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Ubuntu 9.10 (Koala Karmic)

Ubuntu 9.10 will be released in 4 days’ time. So, be patient! The Release Candidate versions are, however, currently available for download if you wish to test them out. In this version, there is a host of new features.

Firstly, in terms of boot up, the performance has shown in some tests, that it took much shorter time. Thanks for the enhanced Upstart script written by Scott James Remnant.

With UbuntuOne integration, Ubuntu users can use the service as a storage server and share files with fellow Ubuntu users. 2GB of storage is given as a default. The service allows synchronisation of files, contacts and Tomboy notes across all Ubuntu computers and the Ubuntu Cloud. If you require more space, additional storage is available at a monthly subscription charge.

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The latest release of Mozilla Firefox 3.5.2 Beta is now available to the public for testing. It comprises some bug fixes over its earlier version:

• * Several security and stability issues.
• * Images with ICC profiles now render properly on all monitors.

Without a doubt, Firefox is still one of the fastest fixes produced by the community to ensure the browser is kept up-to-date. The full release note is available here.

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Mozilla Firefox 3.5.2

This is the last reminder for all those who receive invites from Microsoft to download Windows 7 Release Candidate. This offer will last until August 20, 2009, as the starting on October 22, 2009, you will see Microsoft Windows 7 officially sold on the shelves and PC stores.

Note that, users who download the RC edition from the site will require a key, which can be obtained by accessing the Download Link below and follow the instructions to obtain yours.

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It’s coming soon… Mozilla Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate (RC) 1 has just been made available to the public for download and upgrading. This release is based on the Gecko 1.9.1 rendering platform, which was under rigorous development for the past year. On top of that, there has been a couple of changes over the previous version. Check out some of the features below:

• * Available in more than 70 languages.
• * Improved tools for controlling your private data, including a Private Browsing Mode.
• * Better performance and stability with the new TraceMonkey JavaScript engine.
• * The ability to provide Location Aware Browsing using web standards for geolocation.
• * Support for native JSON, and web worker threads.
• * Improvements to the Gecko layout engine, including speculative parsing for faster content rendering.
• * Support for new web technologies such as: HTML5 <video> and <audio> elements, downloadable fonts and other new CSS properties, JavaScript query selectors, HTML5 offline data storage for applications, and SVG transforms.

All the beta versions in various localised languages are available from the link below. Try them out today!

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Mozilla Firefox 3.5 RC 1

I have just received notification to upgrade my Firefox browser to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox 3.5 b99. The code “b99″ sounds a little interesting, as this is probably the first time I have seen Mozilla come up with this codename.

This version is a preview of Firefox 3.5, the upcoming version of the Firefox web browser. It has not yet gone through a full set of quality assurance tests, and should not be considered as a release candidate. Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate is expected to be issued shortly. At that time users will be automatically upgraded to that version.

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Mozilla Firefox 3.5 b99

After several weeks of development, WordPress 2.8 Release Candidate (RC) 1 is now available for public to download. This will be the release version if no further bugs are found.

The official WordPress 2.8 release is expected to be out in the public on Wednesday. So, keep an eye on it.

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WordPress 2.8 RC 1

Netbook demands are on the rise over the last few months. It all started with the introduction of Asus Eee PC notebook, and suddenly all other big companies follow suits to create their own version of Netbook. As you would probably realise that in most of these netbooks, the default operating system (OS) is normally Microsoft Windows XP. What about other OS platform?

Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04 now offers Netbook users the support to install the latest version of Ubuntu on their lightweight device. Ubuntu developers have tested several popular netbooks in the market and separated them according to 3 Tiers:

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Not yet gone, but soon, are going to be the days where expensive Word Processor, are required to type professional documents. Introducing Zoho Writer, the most comprehensive web-based application for small businesses. Because of its integration with Google Gears, it allows the application to be run offline, even without connection to the Internet.

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