[Preview + Feedback] Feb 2009

[Anorion]

Here you go. Gaming Special this month.

Digital Passion

Main Story
Chandrayaan
India is only the fourth country to have its flag on the lunar surface!

Main Story
Cleaning up the Vista
A first-hand experience with Windows 7 Beta

Insight
The return of the king
Intel's i7 is the new kid in town. Sure it's fast; but it has its roots in the past. We tell you how and why.

Drool Maal
The good stuff. Stuff to lust after. Stuff for the well-moneyed

Main Story
3G and WiMAX
High speed mobile connectivity is coming to India


Digital Tools

Test
Netbooks
We check out THE latest, cheapest and lightest netbooks in India.

Feature
Customer satisfaction

Test
Thinking small
Cellphones aren't all about touch screens, five megapixel cameras, and a burning hole in your pocket. We showcase 16 affordable marvels

Bazaar
We test the latest hardware and software products available in the market

Agent 001
Peripheral vision
Agent 001 goes shopping for gaming peripherals

Digital Business

Feature
High in the meltdown
There's a lot you can do to reduce your operating costs in these days of economic turmoil - from optimally using your air conditioners to using your printers efficiently

Smart SOHO
Second-hand PCs, a first-hand report
Today's PCs may be more powerful than ever before, but what about affordability? Second-hand PCs offer the perfect budget solution for your small office

Digital Liesure

Alternate reality gaming
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a part of an adventure like Indiana Jones or a story right out of a Ludlum thriller? What if you could really be a part of something like that - really a part of it?

Game developers in India

Game On
Mirror edge
Street fighter
Mortal combat

Most anticipated games of 2009

+Enter/Escape and the regulars

Fast Track to Linux
With loads of screenshots and step by step instructions for accomplishing common tasks on Linux.

DVD Contents

DVD1

Tools

Multimedia
AfreecodecVT 2.0.88
AIMP Classic 2.50 Build 320
Any Video Converter 2.6.7
ATI Multimedia Center 9.16
AviDemux 2.4.3 r4532 Beta
Camstudio 2.5
Camtasia Studio 6.0.1 Build 782
DarkWave Studio 2.4
Dizzler Beta
DownUtube
DVD Flick 1.3.0.4
Evan's AVI Screen Capture 0.2.0.0
FAVC 1.07
GB-PVR 1.3.7
Gom Player 2.1.14.4525
HandBrake 0.9.3
ID3 Renamer 3.0
iTunes 8.0.2.20
KMPlayer 2.9.4.1434 Beta
Media Graveyard 11.0
MediaPortal 1.0
MP3 Repair Tool 1.5
MPEG Streamclip 1.2 Beta 2
MPlayer for Windows (Full Package) 2008-12-11 Build 44
Picasa for Windows
QuickCam 1.0
Real Alternative 1.9.0
Soundbase 2008.12.18
Stoik Video Converter
taksi 0.7.5.7 beta
TVersity Media Server
Virtual VCR 2.6.9
VirtualDub
YamiPod 1.7

Internet
2hotspot 1.4.0.7 Beta 4
3d Traceroute 2.4.39.2
AllegroSurf 8.1.0.6
BVRP Connection Manager Lite 1.0
Dial-Up Optimiser 1.0
FastNet99 4.3
FeedFusion 0.92
FreeProxy 3.92
HappyFish 1.5.0.2
Hitware Popup Killer Lite
Hotspot Shield 1.06
JDVoiceMail
KidRocket
LockJar
NetAnts 1.25
Netlimiter 2.0.10 Pro
Poderosa 4.1.0
Rss Bandit 1.8.0.870
SeaMonkey 1.1.14
Skype for Windows
Star Downloader 1.45
SySpeed 2.1.01
Transmute
WebRipper
WiFi SiStr 1.0.2678.17860
WinHTTrack

System
Access Manager 2.1.58
Cobian Backup 9.5.0.201
DirSyncPro 1.0
EraseTemp
Filemon
FileZilla v3 for Windows
FreeFileSync 1.13
lastpass 1.43 RC2
Password Generator Pro 2008 1.4.02
Process Explorer
Universal Extractor
VirtualBox 2.1.0
Windows XP Pro Startup Disk

Essentials
.net Framework 2.0
.net Framework 3.5
µTorrent 1.8.1
Avast Home Edition 4.8
Comodo Internet Security Pro 3.5.55810.432
Foxit Reader 3.0
Free Download Manager 2.5 build 758
Irfan View 4.20
Java(TM) 2 Runtime
K-Lite Mega Codec Pack FULL 4.2.5
Opera 9.6
Silverlight
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6.0
VLC Player 0.9.4
WinRAR 3.80

Updates And Add-ons
Adobe Shockwave
Avast Update
AVG Update
Java runtime update
Kaspersky definition Update
Norton Internet security update
Spybot updates

Gaming
Games
BMW M3 Challenge
Frets on Fire
Gunbound
HURRICAN
Scorched 3D
The Babylon Project 3.4b (Final)
Transcendence
Tyrian 2000
Ur-Quan Masters

Trailers
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin: Mech Trailer
Killzone 2
Street Fighter IV
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Trailer 2

Linux
Office
Bank Tao bank statement management tool 1.1
Bean Sheet 1.0.5
CleanSheets
eOfficeWare
Icalc 0.1.2
Matrex 1.3
MolliAdress
OBPM
Openproj 1.4
pdf2oo
pyspread 0.0.10a
Retromessenger-V0.2
webxelleditor - v0.1.5
XSheet
ZK Spreadsheet 1.0.0-RC1

Create
Asymptote 1.56
DiscWrapper 1.1.0
GTK+ collage 0.3
GTKRawGallery 0.9.3
LaTeXDraw 2.0.2
Tint Photo Editor 1.0.1

Distros
Open Suse 11.1
Linux Mint 6

DVD2

By Demand

Multimedia
Catalencoder 1.1 (French Only) / 0.7.9
DAEMON Tools 4.12.4
Floola for Windows 3.2
Foxit PDF Reader 3.0 Build 1301
Gizmo Project for Windows 4.0.3.383
JetPhoto Studio 4.1.0
K-MeleonCCF ME 0.09 Final
MAME 0.126
Visions 1.0.1.1613
Windows Live Photo Gallery 2009 Build 14.0.8051.1204
XNView
Zune Software
Beauty Pilot 1.10
Maya
Xilisoft Video Cutter 1.0.27.0307

Drivers
Ati Graphics Card Drivers
Creative Sound Card Drivers
Nvidia Graphics Card Drivers
Realtek Sound Card Drivers
Driver Detective

Distros
Fedora 10
Vector Linux 6.0

Productivity

Programming
Visual Studio Express Edition with SP1
DEV-C++ 4.9.9.2
MPSKWIN(IQ) 1.2
Plotter 2.5.1
Snippet Compiler 3.0.2

Office
BillQuick Lite 2008
Dooble
Jarte 3.3
Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003
SmartDraw 2009
Static Thunderbird Backup Free 2.8d
EScan 10

Cellphone
Nokia PC Suite 7.1.18.0 Final
Nokia Synchronization 1.0.29
Samsung PC Studio 3.2.1 GL6
Sony Ericsson PC Suite 4.006

Entertainment
HD Trailers
Che
Coraline
Fighting
Friday the 13th
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Last House On the Left
Valkyrie
X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Music
Do-Up - Acoustic Lounge
Equals Conquest - Manifest Destiny
Esgi - Echoes in Time
Galdson - Roots
JT Bruce - The Dreamer's Paradox
Lull - Duo Acoustique
NIN - The Slip

Movies
Death Rides a Horse
Jack and the Beanstalk
Zeitgeist: Addendum

[topgear]

Hey thanks for the the Preview. Really quick.

Thanks for Windows 7 Preview

Maya, Open Suse 11.1, Fedora, HW drivers & those really good old movies.

I just love those antic movies

BTW, Whats the topic of fast Track this time.

[azaad_shri75]

how come two main linux distros, however you were reluctant in giving suse, you were going for sabayon,

[Dark Core]

That's quick Preview Mag contents looks promising, tnx for the linux distro's, Maya, Mob PC Suites, Zeitgeist: Addendum and others, You have missed the fast track content does the video tutorial for Fast Track exists this month also or not

[Anorion]

Ah, yeah, missed including that, its Fast Track to Linux, but there is no video demo this time around.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Anorion

Ah, yeah, missed including that, its Fast Track to Linux, but there is no video demo this time around.

Fast Track to Linux!! thts Cool.
I wont be missing this issue

[Liverpool_fan]

Originally Posted by Anorion

Fast Track to Linux
With loads of screenshots and step by step instructions for accomplishing common tasks on Linux.

Thank You.

[phuchungbhutia]

I was thinking abt fast track to xml or mysql to follow up php . . Lets see . . Digit seems to have stopped giving out firefox . . i'd love to get firefox with its plugins in coming editions . . And whole lot of other internet explorers . . Hope seamonkey fills the deficit . . . . Hope i get my copy soon . .

[azaad_shri75]

FT to linux is a repeat, and what version is maya, is it 2009 or PLE

[topgear]

Though the title of the fast track is repeated I think Fast Track to linux contents is not repeated ( Waiting for this one............ )

Ya. I also want to know if it's PLE or 2009 Trial version.

[vamsi360]

excellent!

Best contents and best distros and best freeware.

Hats off! to DIGIT

are the dstro images DVD or LiveCds?
DVD is demanded

[alexanderthegreat]

Zeitgeist Addendum finally included? Thanks! Issue looks nice. By the way, anyone know, what is that Babylon project?

EDIT: OH MY GOD! A FULL TOTAL CONVERSION OF FREESPACE 2!!! Thanks a million!!!! Really!!

[freshseasons]

Cant wait to lay my hands on feb month magazine.
Nice contents and looks so promising.

[Dark Star]

OMFG 4 distro and too high end Fast Track to Linux Will surely buy this one just for Fast Track

[Master of geeks]

Hmmmm looks really interesting. Thanks for loads of games.

[Dark Star]

The Cover Page hasn't been updated yet in Portal ?s

[MetalheadGautham]

amazing. everything covered:

Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

There are several of them on the net, but one on PRINTED PAPER would be helpful for several newbies on dialup/without printers - An Idiots Guide to installing Ubuntu/Mandriva/Mint/Fedora could be put up in a handful of pages to help newbies dualboot distros with windows. Also include partitioning instructions.

And give Windows 7 DVD if its not already there in February Disc. A review and tutorial and advisory would be MOST welcome.

A netbook shootout would be unique and cool. But for a change, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider minimum market price inclusive of tax and warranty and use {Performance+Features} vs COST ratio as the final indicator when it comes to giving digit gold/silver awards. EEE PC 1000H beats Acer Aspire One in battery life, screen resolution and build, but is DEFINITELY not worth the money as much as Aspire One is worth its money, just for an example.

thanks

[drsubhadip]

thanks for the great linux contents and distros...
please tell us about SUSE & FEDORA...
r they dvd or cd image or bootable dvd ??

[toofan]

Last Month you didn't provided the Dreamweaver CS4 with the adobe suite. and you missed it this month. And a reapeat to the linux fast track.
I demanded for this software.
Dissapointing to me.

Now what buy a January/2009 chip for that.!!!!

[Revolution]

I have to think one more time before buying because now the price is Rs.150/-.....

[raghuraj1menon]

Thanks for The Slip...

[confused!!]

Looks like I am going to purchase Digit after quite some time

[Revolution]

No good system tools like Gparted,Clonezilla,SystemRescueCD etc.....

[freshseasons]

Still waiting for the magazine cover.
Then that is where i decide whether to hit it or skip it.
Ya seeing the contents i said i was excited but linux is really not my cup of tea.

[Psychosocial]

lol I got the mag today... you guys are just getting nearer and nearer to perfection Great work and keep it up!

Just flipped through pages, really great issue. A must buy for gaming fans.

[sumigizlov]

the issue looks great
btw are the DVDs bootable
and please provide more developer tools next time

[Psychosocial]

Frets on Fire is the best game I have played to date. Period.

Already started downloading new song packs for it. Thanks for providing the amazing game Digit!

[rajivnedungadi]

Got Digit, the magazine has lost a lot of weight, just 120 pages, including the advertisements

[azaad_shri75]

for 150/- bucks what are expecting

[rajivnedungadi]

Fedora 10 is a Live CD and not a DVD
OpenSUSE 11.1 is a DVD