New WindowsXP Updates and Software Available

The Windows XP Application Compatibility Update is a package of software updates that address common application issues, helping Windows XP either to support these applications or helping to avoid common issues users may experience with these applications. Microsoft recommends downloading this compatibility update if you are having problems with one of the applications this update is designed to support. The second is the Euro Conversion Tool: The Euro Conversion tool allows currency migration to the euro for user locales within the European Union. This tool does not change currency settings for user locales outside of the European Union.In a keynote address today at Streaming Media East 2001, Will Poole, vice president of the Windows Digital Media Division at Microsoft Corp., addressed the role of digital media. Poole demonstrated how “Corona” dramatically improves Internet streaming by introducing Fast Stream, which gives an instant-on, always-on experience, bringing home-theater-like audio and video quality to broadband PC users. Far surpassing the capabilities of any other similar technology, “Corona” is poised to lead the third generation of streaming on the Web, which Poole defined to include broadcast-quality experiences for end users and enhanced profitability for the entire digital media ecosystem.


The successor of RealPlayer 8, RealOne, has arrived. With RealOne you will enjoy:

  • Over 2000+ radio stations from around the world

  • Recording your own CDs and playing MP3s

  • RealOne member services including software upgrades and free phone support

  • Premiere programming including CNN, E! Online, Fox Sports and more

  • The software can be downloaded only if you accept to pay $9.95 per month of subscription fees.


  • After an intensive beta-test the brand new version 8.1 of WinZip is finalized and available for public download. WinZip 8.1 adds many new features along with the full support of Microsoft Windows XP. WinZip 8.1 is a free update for registered owners of WinZip.

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