Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.5 Portable Edition

Portapps and Mozilla have released Firefox 1.5.0.5 portable edition. This latest version includes several new features. In addition to running from a jump drive, the portable edition can also from a CD or other forms of read only media. Even better, it fully supports the official Firefox incremental upgrades to Firefox.

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Security Software Vendor BitDefender's Rootkit Detector and Remover

Many security software vendors have recognize the dangers of rootkits and are now developing rootkit detectors and removers, which will be included in their new Internet security suites. BitDefender's Rootkit Uncover is the newest entrant in antirootkit software. Anyone can sign up for their beta testing and best of all it is free!

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Zango intentionally using MySpace as a distributor?

Allegations against Zango over placing adware on MySpace is old news. Once the story broke, Zango vehemently denied any connection to the adware. Later, they changed their story and admitted that an employee did place the adware but he was not ordered to do so. Well, it looks like Zango lied again, they encourage affiliates to install adware.

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Elaborates Bytes' Virtual CloneDrive

Elaborates Bytes, maker of popular CloneDVD software, offers their CD/DVD virtual drive emulator for free. Virtual CloneDrive can create up to 8 virtual drives at the same time. It supports .iso, .bin and .ccd file types. It supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. It is a great alternative to Alcohol 52% ( shareware) and Daemon Tools (adware).

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