Other Index
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SysInternalsThe SysInternals web site is a great site if you're interested in things like processes, logging, passwords, security and so forth. Some excellent free utilities and code (all in C, but enough to get you started) for all varieties of Windows too. Last Updated: 7 June 2003 |
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Nice Cup of Tea and A Sit DownWho says all the best URLs have been taken? A very informative resource for biscuit, tea and cake consumers particularly in the UK. Sample articles: The Biscuits of Uruguay and an in-depth comparison of fig-based biscuits (starts: Since time began mankind has tried to harness the power of the Fig. The Egyptians built Fig plantations all along the River Nile...) Last Updated: 11 May 2003 |
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RSS ValidatorThe RSS specification isn't particularly complicated but it can be nice to get some sort of check that you've created something that works, particularly as there doesn't appear to be a DTD or Schema you can use for validation. This useful service checks an RSS file and provides you with a downloadable stamp of approval (if that's the sort of thing you want) when you pass. Last Updated: 25 April 2003 |
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ThemeXPProvides information on how to build your own XP Visual Style and lots of download of user-posted XP Visual Styles too. Fun! The graphics in the posted Visual Styles should come in handy for skinning purposes as well. Last Updated: 22 April 2003 |
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Resource HackerResource Hacker is the classic freeware tool for viewing, modifying, renaming adding, deleting and extracting resources from Windows executables and libraries. Definitely worth having so you can play around with luna.msstyles and have a peek at what's going on most classic PE executables and libraries. Last Updated: 22 April 2003 |
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Inno SetupJordan Russell's well-regarded scriptable installer is an excellent tool, and is also provided effectively free (a small donation is requested if you find it useful). Recent users include Microsoft! Last Updated: 22 April 2003 |
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FeedReaderA simple and easy to use RSS-news feed aggregation tool which you can install onto your desktop and leave it to notify you of site updates. Its also distributed open-source (still a little work to do on the Office XP style toolbars when I downloaded it though :). Last Updated: 22 April 2003 |
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UPX - The Ultimate Packer for eXecutablesUPX is an advanced file compressor which reduces EXEs and DLLs to around 50%-70% of their original size with little in the way of overhead during runtime. Its distributed freely under GPL but anything you compress with it is excepted and can be freely distributed. For example, I compacted MSVBVM60.DLL down to around 745k and haven't experienced any problems with it. Last Updated: 4 March 2003 |
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UK XMLTV ListingsThe XMLTV format is an interesting venture to standardise TV listing data allowing you to create all sorts of interesing TiVo-style applications. Although most of the code out there right now is for non-Windows platforms, the XML format is hardly challenging, so if you know how to interface with a tuner card... As an aside, unscientific analysis of words appearing in programme titles gives some hints on how to void getting sucked into the endless mind-deadening morass of reality shows... Last Updated: 4 March 2003 |
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Funduc Software Zip Self-ExtractorA simple freeware program you can add to any Zip to make it self extracting. Just concatenate your zip to FsZipX.exe and name the file, and its done. The UI isn't perfect, but its an easy way and free way to make self-extracting zips. The licence allows you to freely use the package provided you do not distribute it with a product. You can however freely provide unmodified copies of the sofware and documentation on their own. Last Updated: 4 March 2003 |
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