Neowin News Feed for: Package

Skype is now available as a snap for Linux users

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:00:01 +0000

Canonical has announced the availability of Skype packaged as a snap. Snap packages have the advantages of being easier to install, being easier to upgrade and roll-back, and being more secure. Read more...

Network rewards customers for downloading most 3G data

Andy Weir — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:02:02 +0000

A mobile network set out to prove that its data packages are truly unlimited, by encouraging its users to download as much data as possible, with one user downloading 419GB over 3G in a single week. Read more...

FCC broadband roadmap hoping to quell stimulus chaos

Sam Symons — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:06:48 +0000

Just recently, the Federal Communications Commission (or the FCC) published a .pdf timeline, detailing all the broadband-related projects it hopes to have completed by February 17 of next year. On that date, the FCC must... Read more...

Microsoft gives CEO Ballmer $1.3 million pay package

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:19:07 +0000

Microsoft Corporation Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer received a $1.3 million pay cheque ($620,000 in salary and a $650,000 bonus) for fiscal 2007, a year which ended June 30 and in which profit at the... Read more...

Free Passage On The Ship (and a new package deal)

Mon, 14 May 2007 18:29:41 +0000

Passengers on The Ship can now send a free Guest Pass to a friend. New and existing owners of The Ship will automatically receive one Guest Pass, which lets you invite a friend to set... Read more...

GUI Championships: Overall Icon Package & Wallpaper Winners!

Spencer Scott — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 11:25:28 +0000

We are in the final stretch of the GUI Championships, an inter-website user interface design contest which brings designers from around the world to compete for cash and prizes. The best "Overall" winners have... Read more...

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Redistributable Package

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:00:34 +0000

The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 is the new managed code programming model for Windows®. It combines the power of the .NET Framework version 2.0 with new technologies for building applications that have visually compelling user... Read more...

Permanent Package Installer for Windows (KB898461)

Steven Parker — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 13:59:54 +0000

The Package Installer for Windows is used to install software updates for Microsoft Windows operating systems and for other Microsoft products. Software update 898461 installs a permanent copy of the Package Installer for Windows version... Read more...

Microsoft Codec Installation Package

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 03 Sep 2004 12:24:53 +0000

This package is for network administrators who want to deliver support for the latest Windows Media Audio and Video codecs for enterprise computers running Windows Media Player 7.1, Windows Media Player for Windows XP, Windows... Read more...

NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package Beta 1

Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:10:24 +0000

Overview The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 beta redistributable package is the most recent update to the Microsoft .NET Framework and includes everything you need to run applications developed using the .NET Framework. ... Read more...

NET Framework Version 2.0 Redist. Package Beta 1

Sat, 17 Jul 2004 16:00:13 +0000

Overview Microsoft is committed to maintaining compatibility. To help achieve this, the .NET Framework Code Coverage Edition enables you to give Microsoft direct feedback on what portions of the .NET Framework and Win32 you're... Read more...

.NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package Beta 1

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:57:18 +0000

The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 beta redistributable package is the most recent update to the Microsoft .NET Framework and includes everything you need to run applications developed using the .NET Framework. The... Read more...

BizTalk Server 2004 Rollup Package 1

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 09 Apr 2004 17:53:15 +0000

The BizTalk Server 2004 Rollup Package 1 provides a cumulative rollup of updates that have been offered since the release of BizTalk Server 2004, and is discussed in the BizTalk Server 2004 installation guide as... Read more...

BizTalk Server 2004 Rollup Package 1

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sat, 03 Apr 2004 22:45:31 +0000

Codecs Installation Package for Windows Media Player 6.4

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 09:35:56 +0000

Overview This package is for network administrators who wish to deliver support for the latest Windows Media Audio and Video codecs to their enterprise desktops running Windows Media Player 6.4. This... Read more...

Exchange 2003: All Tools and Updates Package

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 20:25:12 +0000

This package contains all the Exchange tools and updates bundled together in a single download. The following tools and updates are included:Address Rewrite ArchiveSink Authorative Restore Microsoft Importer for Lotus cc:Mail Archives Disable Certificate Verification... Read more...

Microsoft Releases iSCSI Driver Package

Tom Warren — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:00:34 +0000

Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of its Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) software initiator package, including the Microsoft® iSCSI initiator service and the Microsoft iSCSI initiator software driver. Available now via Web download... Read more...

Windows XP and SP1 Kernel Rollup Hotfix Package

Tom Warren — Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:03:56 +0000

Thanks A-KO for this.....A kernel rollup hotfix package is available for Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). The kernel rollup hotfix package replaces the hotfixes that are listed below: ... Read more...

Microsoft® Visual J# .NET Version 1.1 Redist. Package

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 17:45:10 +0000

Quick Info File Name: vjredist.exe - Download Size: 6765 KB - Date Published: 4/9/2003 - Version: 1.1 Overview The Microsoft® Visual J#™ .NET version 1.1 Redistributable Package includes everything... Read more...

SQL Critical Update Wizard second package released

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 11 Feb 2003 10:34:55 +0000

Thanks Monte...Ladies and Gentlemen: In my last mail regarding the security utilities I brought your attention to the first tool we're providing, intended for small and medium businesses, titled the "SQL Critical Update... Read more...

BT to launch broadband package with Microsoft partnership

Mon, 25 Nov 2002 13:58:34 +0000

BT are to launch a broadband service based around the MSN 8 software, in another new partnership deal with Microsoft. This package represents the first major distribution of the MSN 8 software in Europe. ... Read more...

Microsoft release DirectX 8.1b Redist Package

Steven Parker — Wed, 26 Jun 2002 13:51:47 +0000

Thanks Beatles.. This download provides the end-user Redistributable that developers may include with their product. The redistributable license agreement covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable. If you choose to distribute the... Read more...

nForce Driver Package 1.03 Certified Beta W2K/XP

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 10 May 2002 10:00:54 +0000

Nvidia has updated the nForce Driver Package to v1.03 & the audio driver to v2.47 This package contains: Display Driver: 29.20 GART: 2.17 System Memory Bus: 2.17... Read more...

nForce Unified Driver Package v1.05

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 30 Apr 2002 18:40:38 +0000

Thanks AgEnTsMiTh from our BPN Forum Release Highlights for nForce Unified Driver Package v1.05: Rear Stereo SupportCompatibility FixesDriver Versions Display Driver: 28.32GART: 2.29System Memory Bus: 2.17Memory Controller: 2.26Ethernet: 2.36Audio: 2.36 ... Read more...

NT4 Terminal Server Edition Security Rollup Package (SRP)

Steven Parker — Thu, 25 Apr 2002 09:14:00 +0000

Microsoft has released the first Security Rollup Package (SRP) for Microsoft® Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition (TSE SRP1). TSE SRP1 includes the functionality of virtually all security patches since the release of Windows... Read more...

Internet Information Services Security Roll-up Package

Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:29:02 +0000

This update addresses several newly discovered security vulnerabilities affecting Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.1 on Windows XP, as well as incorporating all previous updates for IIS. Ten new vulnerabilities, the most serious... Read more...

Windows 2000 Security Rollup Package, January 2002

Wed, 30 Jan 2002 21:12:32 +0000

The Windows 2000 Security Rollup Package provides a cumulative rollup of security updates that have been offered since the release of Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2). Download now to get the latest security updates... Read more...

Windows 2000 Security Rollup Package (SRP) Beta!

Steven Parker — Wed, 21 Nov 2001 10:24:47 +0000

Thanks John for this.. The Microsoft Windows Sustained Engineering Team would like to invite you to participate in our beta program for the Windows 2000 Security Rollup Package (SRP). The SRP is a security rollup... Read more...