My main computer system crashed this morning. I am doing everything I can to repair the system. The podcast might be a little late this weekend. I will cover everything about the crash in the podcast.

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Update released to Firetune. This is a very good program to optimize the performance of Firefox. Get it [here]

Synchronize your desktop’s Outlook calendar with AirSet’s Web-based calendar sharing service, you can send your phone SMS alerts for appointments. Check it out [here]

Some sites to help you convert your old vinyl to CDs or MP3s –

• How to record vinly LP’s to your hard drive
• How to use a computer to transfer LPs to CDs

Or, the easy way –

• From Ed – LP To CD Recorder Stereo System

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Show #59 notes:

Show Links –

• Techpodcast and U3 Contest
• U3
• Feed Validator
• Networking Windows with Mac OS X
• Automatix for Ubuntu
• Unofficial Ubuntu Starter Guide
• Installing Skype on Ubuntu
• WinSock XP Fix
• Linux Reality Podcast
• DynDNS
• Netfirms Website Hosting (Promo Code: MAX)
• Windows 2003 SP1 Fix (Rename Catroot2 folder)
  
• Digital Experience Podcast

Independent Music –

• Sketch Machine – Disconnected

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ViewpointKiller does exactly what it’s name says: Kills Viewpoint Media Player. Viewpoint Media Player is an adware that displays bandwith eating popup ads in IE and on your desktop. It comes silently with an install of AIM and will be reinstalled by AIM if uninstalled. Get it [here]

Prizes: U3 will provide first, second & third prizes ($500, $250, $100 in American Express Cash certificates) for the winners. One prize will be awarded in each of three categories, with determination of prize amount by a panel of judges from U3 and Tech Podcast Network.

The categories are:

• Office Productivity
• Utilities
• Games and Entertainment

Duration: The contest will run from “April 3 through May 15, 2006”. Final submissions must be received by U3 no later than midnight, Pacific Daylight Time May 15, 2006.

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Show #58 notes:

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Show Links –

• Ajax
• Web 2.0
• ajaxWrite
• netvibes

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