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Windows 7 driver for CMI9880 (Azalia) codec for P5GD2-X mb

Just updated an older posting of mine on how to find a Vista (and Windows 7!) sound driver for CMI9880 sound chip on ASUS P5GD2-X and similar motherboards. If you’ve been bitten by this issue check it out…

Favicon Maker – free online tool to make URL shortcut icon for your website

Favicon maker is an easy to use free online tool from DynamicDrive to make a Favicon, that is icons for your websites that browsers (and the Windows Explorer too) use for URL shortcuts.

Απαγόρευση αναγραφής Γενικών Όρων Συναλλαγών που έχουν κριθεί καταχρηστικοί με αμετάκλητες δικαστικές αποφάσεις

Υπουργική Απόφαση για τις τράπεζες Ζ1-798/2008: Απαγόρευση αναγραφής Γενικών Όρων Συναλλαγών που έχουν κριθεί καταχρηστικοί με αμετάκλητες δικαστικές αποφάσεις.

Φτάσαμε μάλιστα τράπεζες να διαφημίζουν την κατάργηση κάποιων καταχρηστικών χρεώσεων ως προσφορά τους!

Να δούμε πότε θα εφαρμοστούν οι νόμοι στο Ελλαδιστάν – θα υποχρεώσει ποτέ το κράτος και η βουλή να δώσουν ποτέ πίσω όλα αυτά τα χρήματα οι αναίσχυντοι κλέφτες;

Free e-books and other offers from Microsoft Press

From Microsoft Press newsletter:

Microsoft Press 25th Anniversary "Free E-Book of the Month" Offers
Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary with a free e-book offer. Read your Microsoft Press Book Connection Newsletter for notification of offers, and to register and download the selection each month. The monthly free e-book offer can be found in the top right corner of this monthly newsletter. These offers expire on April 22, 2009, so download the e-books today:

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion, by Charlie Russel and Sharon Crawford
Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!, by Patrice Pelland

Special Offers

Save 40 Percent on Selected Microsoft Press IT Professional Books
Visit any Barnes & Noble Booksellers or shop online at bn.com from April 1 through May 5, 2009, to save 40 percent on selected Microsoft Press IT Professional guides for SQL Server 2008, Visual Basic 2008, SharePoint Server 2007, and more.

Free IT resources from Microsoft TechNet

Here is a list of useful free IT resources right from the horse’s mouth:

Microsoft is making substantial efforts to provide customers with tools and services aimed at increasing the successful deployment and healthy operation of Microsoft products within customer environments. To that end, here is a list of free resources from Microsoft TechNet designed with IT Professionals in mind.

Best bets	Detail	URL
TechNet Flash newsletter	The biweekly TechNet Flash IT newsletter delivers the latest IT news, security bulletins, product updates, event announcements, and more, making it easy for you to stay in the know	Sign up now for either HTML or text format.
How Do I Videos	These short 10- to 15-minute videos focus on specific tasks and show you how to accomplish them step-by-step using Microsoft products and technologies.	http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/cc138021.aspx
TechNet Magazine	Magazine for IT Pros	http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/default.aspx
Microsoft Server Quest	Fun game that tests your IT skills	www.microsoft.com/click/serverquest

 

Career and Learning	Detail	URL
Microsoft Thrive	Resources for managing your IT Career	www.microsoft.com/click/thrive
Are you Certifiable	Fun game that tests your IT Knowledge	www.microsoft.com/click/areyoucertifiable
Webcasts	TechNet Webcasts are 60-to-90–minute live broadcasts featuring interactive technical presentations, product demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions presented by an expert on Microsoft technology, the industry, or both	http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/events/default.aspx#current
TechNet Podcasts	Listen to Microsoft webcast and media content whenever and wherever you want. You can stream or download these audio podcasts on your favorite podcast software or mobile device	http://www.microsoft.com/events/podcasts/default.aspx

 

Additional IT Pro Specific Resources	Detail	URL
Virtual Labs	Quickly evaluate and test Microsoft’s newest server products through a series of guided, hands-on labs you can complete in 90 minutes or less	http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs/default.aspx
eLearning Snacks	Learning Snacks are short, interactive presentations about popular topics created by Microsoft Learning experts.	http://www.microsoft.com/learning/snacks/default.mspx
TechNet Forums	Answers from the community on a variety of topics	http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/categories
TechNet Radio	TechNet Radio is an Internet radio show with content for IT professionals. It features the latest information from Microsoft insiders and industry luminaries, as well as profiles of leading companies	http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/bb510143.aspx
Security Intelligence Report	The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides an in-depth perspective on the changing threat landscape including software vulnerability disclosures and exploits, malicious software (malware), and potentially unwanted software	http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/sir.aspx
TechNet Product Downloads	TechNet offers you a robust evaluation experience through downloadable beta and trial software.	http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/default.aspx
TechNet Edge	TechNet Edge is a place where IT professionals go to get the inside scoop on the latest and greatest technologies	http://edge.technet.com

Microsoft SharePoint Designer is now free!

According to a recent Microsoft announcement on SharePoint Designer, they’re making SharePoint Designer available for free. You can download Microsoft SharePoint Designer from Microsoft Downloads website. Software Assurance subscribers will get in return upgrade rights to Microsoft Expression Web tool.