Windows PE 2.0: a tiny version of Windows for system maintenance Few people know it but when you boot off the Vista install DVD you’re booting into a different version of Windows altogether: Windows PE 2.0. It’s based on the Vista kernel but it’s extremely compact. It provides read/write access to NTFS filesystems a wide range of 32- and 64-bit hardware drivers network connectivity and the ability to run both 32- and 64-bit applications. However stripped away from the Vista installer it’s also a very versatile tool for administrators. PE has actually been around since the release of XP but most administrators have avoided using it instead preferring more mature third-party management and installation tools. The newest version of Windows PE (version 2.0) is different. How to get Windows PE To use Windows PE 2.0 you need to get your hands on the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) which is a free download from Microsoft. Finding WinPE on your machine Building your own bootable WinPE 2.0 environment Booting and using Windows PE 2.0
Ultimate Edition PeaZip download free RAR 7Z TAR ZIP extraction Plugin Matrix - AbiWiki From AbiWiki AbiWord uses plugins to provide less used functionality without increasing the size of the base AbiWord installation. This page lists the plugins available, their functionality (if not obvious from the name), and their status. Import Export Filters Tools Notes for the Reader If the plugin name appears as a link (blue), follow the link to get more explanation of the plugin. Key Shamelessly copied (with *minor* changes) from KOffice 1.2 Filters. +++++: The plugin is stable and works well. ++++: The plugin generally works well. +++: The plugin generally works well, however some features might be missing or might not work correctly yet. ++: The plugin generally works although it is not finished, and it may suffer from some instability. +: Work has begun on the plugin although the code is still at an early stage of development, and may not work properly. ! -: The plugin does not currently exist, and nobody is working on it. ? *: For all AbiWord platforms, though availability may be limited.
hardware testing platform: About Puppy Linux These are extraordinary goals, yet Puppy comes close to achieving them all. The fundamental reason is that Puppy has been built from scratch, file-by-file, and is not based on any other Linux distribution. One of the most amazing features of Puppy is the range of powerful applications yet such tiny size ...and the speed. Puppy really is small, the live-CD typically being 85MB, yet there really is a complete set of GUI applications. Being so small, Puppy usually loads completely into RAM, which accounts for the incredible speed. Well, we can rave on, which is something Puppy-enthusiasts are prone to, but find out for yourself! The creator of Puppy Barry Kauler created Puppy Linux, bringing out version 0.1 in June 2003. The Puppy mascot Yes, there was a real little puppy, named "Puppy", who was the inspiration for the naming of Puppy Linux. Donate If you fall in love with Puppy, help out in some way. (c) Webpage copyright Barry Kauler 2008, all reproduction rights reserved.
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