MikesWhatsNews, 10, 03, 2003
in today's issue #701
HackFix Updates
2 Maya Personal Learning Edition for Maya Complete 5
3 Funbrain.com
4 Spam Pal
5 The Patches Scrolls
6 Avant Browser 8.02.105
7 UDF VOLUME READER V5.1.1.213
8 CCC Tight VNC Controlling A Remote Computer
9 Expanding the Capabilities of the Windows Calculator
10 Knoppix V3.3
11 Web Mail
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This weeks Virus Pattern Updates (10/03/2003)


All Software listed Alphabetically by Company name as some
companies manufacture more then one product.


Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Esafe Desktop/Gateway/Enterprise
Last Updated Oct 01/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.esafe.com/esafe/downloads/virusig.asp
Or
From the Esafe folder in your Start Menu select Download Updates
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AlWil Software

Avast Antivirus
Last Updated Oct 03/2003
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.avast.com/i_kat_69.html
Or
Right click on the AVAST icon in the system tray, Select iAVS Update,
AVAST will check for updates and download the appropriate files as needed.
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Authentium Software Systems

Command antivirus
Last Updated Oct 03/2003
To update your software
Visit http://www.authentium.com/support/downloads/index.cfm
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Center for Antivirus Technologies (CAT)

Quickheal
Last Updated Sept 30/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.quickheal.com/winupg.htm
Or
Open Quickheal select Utility from the top toolbar and liveupdate. Follow
the
onscreen prompts. Alternately you can select Liveupdate directly from the
QuickHeal program menu on the startmenu.
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Frisk Software Systems

Fprot
Last Updated Sept 29/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.f-prot.com/download/home_user/
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Computer Associates

E-Trust
Last updated Oct 03/2003
To update your software
http://support.cai.com/Download/virussig.html
Or
From the Respective folder in your Start Menu select Autodownload

For Vet Anti virus
http://www.vet.com.au/html/software/update.html

Be sure to have your Customer ID and your registered email address
handy for verification.

**Note**

We knew this time would come eventually, that Computer Associates would
not continue to support/update the older program
https://www2.my-etrust.com/services/ipe_support??
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GeCad Software

Rav (Reliable AntiVirus)
Last Updated: Oct 03/2003
To update your software:
Visit: http://www.ravantivirus.com/pages/dldupdate.php?type=Daily
Or
Open Rav and select Rav Update from the toolbar
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Grisoft Inc.

AVG
Last updated Sept 29/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php
Or
Open AVG and click Virus Database to check for updates
Or
Open AVG control centre and click Update Manager/update now

**Note: To help speed up AVG updates you can set your program to use
an alternate download site.
Open AVG control centre->update manager->download from server. The
drop downbox should have listed www.grisoft.com (default) and
www.grisoft.cz. (be sure to select "apply" when done to save the changes)
The default site is most often used so can at times become temporarily
unavailable. By using the secondary site (www.grisoft.cz) helps to ease
the server and makes your update go quicker as most don't use it!
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H+Bedv

AntiVir
Last updated Oct 02/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html
Or
Open AntiVir, from the top toolbar select Tools->start internet update and
follow the on screen prompts.


Vexira
Last updated Oct 02/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.centralcommand.com/updates.html
Or
Open Vexira, from the top toolbar select Tools->start internet update and
follow the on screen prompts.

Vexira Antivirus is marketed by Central Command however it is the same
program as Antivir with only a different name.
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Kaspersky

Kaspersky Anti-Virus (formerly AVP)
Last updated Sept 26/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.kasperskylabs.com/updates.asp
Or
Open AVP from the top toolbar click Tools-> Update virus definition
Or
From the Kaspersky folder in your Start Menu select AVP updater


*Note* Avp now has available a cumulative update and a
daily update with the daily being any important items they
feel shouldn't wait till the next cumulative update. Our
dates here are based on the most recent Major update.

**Note: Improved update accessiblity. To ease the update web traffic
Kaspersky labs has additional servers for autoupdating. The program
defaults to use one server but can be altered to check a variety of
servers. Select Kaspersky updater, select update via the internet to
open the drop down box(es) select "location" Check the box labeled
"Use alternate locations from the list" select next and next to update.
This option should stay selected after the first time. This helps
Kaspersky lighten the load for updates and helps you obtain updates
easier.
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Network Associates

Mcafee
Last updated Oct 01/2003
To update your software
For Mcafee Visit
http://www.networkassociates.com/us/downloads/updates/superdat.asp
(for Virus and Engine updates)


Drsolomn (Product no longer available for new users however
updates still available for current users): Go to the following
Internet site: http://download.mcafee.com/updates/4x.asp
IMPORTANT: When you get to this site you may notice that it refers
to VirusScan. This update is not only for VirusScan. It also works
with Dr.Solomon's.

Or
Open your respective software virus scan scheduler, double click
Auto update, click Run Now to do a manual live update, or click
Schedule to set up a timed live update.
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Norman Data Defence

Norman Virus Control
Last updated Oct 03/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.norman.com/downloads.shtml#definition_files_updates
Be sure to have your Valid Username and password handy for verification.
Or
From the Norman folder in your Start Menu select Internet Update

**Note Norman Virus Control web updates are only for version prior to
5.0. Norman 5.0 can only be updated via the update in the program itself.

Thunderbyte Anti Virus
Current Version: This product is no longer being supported.
http://www.norman.com/tbav.shtml
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Softwin

BitDefender (Previously known as AVX - AntiVirus eXpert as of Nov 06/01)
Last Updated Sept 26/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.bitdefender.com/html/updates.php
Or
Open BitDefender select Protection Options->live upgrade
Or
From the BitDefender folder in your Start Menu select Bitdefender Live

Press Release on the software change
http://www.bitdefender.com/press/ref1.php
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Sophos

Sophos Anti Virus
Last IDE available Oct 03/2003
To obtain the latest IDE files
Visit: http://www.sophos.com/downloads/ide/

**Note: Sophos does not update as other products do. They update
the Engine/software once a month (or so) to include all the previous
IDE files. New IDE files are available with new virus threats and must
be downloaded individually until the next software update is available.
Our update dates reflect the most recent available IDE file.
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Symantec

Nortons AntiVirus
Last updated Oct 02/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/defs.download.html select
your language -> product from the list
Or
Open Nortons software and click the "live update" button
Or
From the Nortons folder in your Start Menu select LiveUpdate -
Norton Antivirus
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Trend Micro

PcCillin
Last updated Oct 02/2003
To update your software
Visit: http://www.antivirus.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to have your Registration number handy for verification
Or
Open PcCillin click Update then click Update Now (or Update later
to Schedule a timed update)
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If there is an Anti Virus program that is Not listed here that
you would like to see added to the weekly updates list Please
feel free to let us know.

Remember Your anti virus software is only as good as the user...
If you don't keep it updated it won't provide you with maximum
protection.

This weekly Update will be sent every Thursday on or after
6pm (eastern) to keep you up to date on virus pattern updates
available. Virus patterns are checked for most recent update
date as of 6pm Thursdays.

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Maya Personal Learning Edition for Maya Complete 5
<http://www.alias.com/eng/products-services/maya/maya_ple/index.shtml>
Now available in the Learning Maya | Beginner's Guide
Free download coming October 15, 2003
Maya Personal Learning Edition is a special version of Maya® software,
which provides free access to Maya for non-commercial use. It will give 3D
graphics and animation students, industry professionals, and those
interested in breaking into the world of computer graphics (CG) an
opportunity to explore all aspects of the award winning Maya Complete™
software in a non-commercial capacity.

Maya Personal Learning Edition 5 Offers:
A new hardware rendering option using the power of next-generation graphics
cards.
Get near software-quality images at often dramatically faster speeds.
A unified rendering workflow for easy and consistent access through a common
interface.
Animation enhancements to constraints, forward/inverse kinematics and
ghosting for added flexibility.
Maya Paint Effects™ to polygon conversion for a whole new range of looks
plus more editing and output options.
An improved polygon reduction method for making lightweight game models and
MODs.
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The Internet's #1 Education Site for K-8 Teachers and Kids

Visit http://www.funbrain.com/
A site for kids. There are all sorts of games; fun, but they also teach the
kids things too.
Thanks to: Christy
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4
Spam Pal free
http://www.spampal.org/
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP
SpamPal is a mail classification program that can help separate your spam
from the mail you really want to read.
How does SpamPal work?
SpamPal sits between your email program and your mailbox, checking your
email as you retrieve it. Any email messages that SpamPal considers to be
spam will be "tagged" with a special header; you simply configure your email
client to filter anything with this header into a separate folder and your
spam won't be mixed up with the rest of your email anymore!

But how does SpamPal know what is spam and what isn't? Well, it uses what
are called DNSBL lists. Patterned after the famous MAPS RBL, these are lists
of parts of the Internet that in one way or another facilitate spam. Any
email you get from a machine on one of these lists has an increased
probability of being spam. Some ISPs already block all email from machines
on some of these DNSBL lists, but many do not. This is where SpamPal comes
in.

You can choose to use any or all of the freely-usable DNSBL lists; SpamPal
will look at the machines each email message passed through on its way to
your mailbox, and if any of those machines is on one of the DNSBL lists you
have chosen then that message will be tagged as spam.

Because not everyone who uses a machine on a DNSBL list will be a spammer,
SpamPal has a powerful whitelisting feature that allows you to ignore DNSBL
listings for certain senders or for parts of the Internet.
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The Patches Scrolls
http://www.patches-scrolls.de/

Do you enjoy video gaming? If so, the Patches Scrolls site may be what
you're looking for. The site describes itself as "the
Internet's premier source for bug-free gaming experiences. Here you can find
almost every patch for Macintosh and AMIGA and
Windows-PC and Linux." If you're having a problem with a favorite game, this
site is worth checking out for game enhancements and
bug fixes.
Thanks to: Christy
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Avant Browser 8.02.105 freeware
http://www.avantbrowser.com/
Win98/ME/NT/2000/XP, IE 5.5 or higher version
Avant Browser is a fast, stable, user-friendly, versatile multi-window
browser. Avant Browser allows user to browse multiple Web sites
simultaneously and block all unwanted pop-up pages and flash ads. All opened
pages can be easily stopped, refreshed, closed or arranged with one click.
The integrated cleaner helps user to clear all traces and keep privacy.
Built-in Google search engine enables user to search for web pages, images,
groups, directories, lyrics, software and news in Internet. Program is
available in 32 different translations.
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UDF VOLUME READER V5.1.1.213 free
http://www.roxio.com/en/support/ecdc/software_updatesv4.jhtml
This file is for users that do not own a copy of Easy CD Creator and just
want to read discs that have been written in UDF.
The UDF Reader (version 5.1.1.213) is included with DirectCD 5.1, so if you
have Easy CD Creator Platinum 5.1 or Basic version 5.11 or later you do not
need to download this file.

Enables some MultiRead CD-ROM drives to read UDF formatted CD-RW discs (such
as those written with DirectCD) under Windows 95, 98 and 98 SE, Windows NT
4.0 SP3 or higher and Windows 2000/XP.
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'Christy's Computer Corner'
thanks to Christy;
http://www.1stpick.org

Controlling A Remote Computer
Freeware
http://www.tightvnc.com/

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a freeware client/server software package
that allows remote control of another computer via a network. Although we
have used VNC and liked it very much, we are impressed with the latest
version--TightVNC.

TightVNC runs faster and is more versatile than the original VNC.
You should give TightVNC a try.
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Expanding the Capabilities of the Windows Calculator

The Windows Calculator has two different modes that can handle a broad range
of computations. The standard mode is a simple calculator that includes
basic capabilities, such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide functions, a
square root function, a percent function, a reciprocal functions, and memory
storage.
If you need more advanced features, such as base conversions, statistical
functions, or logarithms, you can choose the scientific calculator. It has
many additional functions like those you'd find on a sophisticated
calculator used by a scientist or engineer.


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Knoppix V3.3
http://www.knoppix.net/
New Knoppix Release V3.3 2003-09-22
This website is about Knoppix, a Free and Open Source Live Linux CD. Knoppix
is a GNU/Linux distribution that boots runs completely from cd. It includes
recent linux software and desktop environments, with programs such as
OpenOffice.org, Abiword, The Gimp, Konqueror, Mozilla, and hundreds more


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