Graph Gear, an open platform for graph visualization (the mathematical kind, not the bar chart kind), is now available. It allows you to create an interactive graph with force directed layout that has a good interactive user experience. Its a flash component that takes a graph specifying xml file passed over javascript. Weve used graph gear in a number of projects over the last year or two and its about time to get it out there and open. Special thanks to Forrest, one of our brilliant high school helpers, for helping get this wrapped up.
FlowPlayer is a free Flash video player. You can easily embed it into HTML pages to play FLV files. FlowPlayer supports progressive downloading and true streaming.
The Electric Astrolabe is a fully animated planetarium program (for the PC ) a planispheric astrolabe. The singular advantage of the astrolabe display is that it shows most of the sky, both visible and invisible, on a single screen. Unlike a static instrument, The Electric Astrolabe can be set for any location, date and time and includes accurate positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets. In addition, The Electric Astrolabe includes over 150 stars which can be displayed as constellation asterisms and all of the Messier objects.
You can downloadThe Electric Astrolabe and documentation if you want to try it out (last updated January 31, 2006). You can also download just the executable file (astro.zip) to get the latest version if you already have the user's guide (last updated January 31, 2006).
Windows Live Writer Beta 2 has been released. This is a beta released to the public for testing. Windows Live Writer is a desktop blogging application. Features include: page authoring for WordPress, TypePress, and Windows Live Spaces; spell check, and table editing. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese.
GPSoftware has announced the release of a major upgrade to its flagship product, Directory Opus. Already well established as the leading File Manager and Explorer Replacement for Windows, this new version is achieving wide acclaim from both new and existing users Directory Opus 9 raises the bar for Windows File Managers providing enhanced usability for the novice user while at the same time giving the experienced user more usable power, functionality and better tools to handle all file management needs.
There is no increase in pricing for Opus 9. Purchase a single install license for Directory Opus for only A$85.00 (approx US$65.00) or you can buy the traditional dual install license for the latest version of Directory Opus for only A$120.00 (approx US$95.00). USB export licences and Advanced FTP are also available for each licence.
Let's face it: for advanced file manipulation, Windows File Explorer stinks. But like Firefox is a must-have replacement for Internet Explorer, a file manager called Xplorer2 blows Windows Explorer out of the water for anyone who browses multiple folders, copies, pastes, moves and searches the PC filesystem frequently. Using Xplorer2's tabbed, dual pane interface, keyboard shortcuts and killer advanced features, you're in total control of your PC's files.
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Movie Maker 2.6 is for Windows Vista users whose computer cannot run the Vista version of Movie Maker.
To test if your computer can run the Vista version of Movie Maker: 1. From the Start menu, click All Programs. 2. Click Windows Movie Maker.
If Movie Maker launches, you should not download version 2.6. If you get an error message that says, "Windows Movie Maker cannot start because your video card does not support the required level of hardware acceleration or hardware acceleration is not available", download and install Movie Maker 2.6. (7.0mb)