XBMC v9.04 “Babylon” Released

Team XBMC Announces New Official Release of Open Source XBMC Media Center Software with version 9.04 boasting new features and improved performance. The XBMC Media Center team has released version 9.04 (Babylon) of the popular XBMC Media Center software. This version of the application includes new features, such as the use of additional online media information sources, support for new types of media such as music videos, a selection of new skins to customize the user interface and new plug-ins... 

RipNAS Statement: SSD Home Server

With Windows Home Server at it’s core, the RipNas Statement claims to be the world’s first SSD-based CD ripping NAS device. RipNAS combines and perfects Audio CD ripping, Network Attached Storage and Media Streaming in one easy to use small (high ‘partner acceptance factor’) box. Audio CDs are ripped and stored losslessly and securely through multi-drive mirroring [multi-HDD models only]. Audio files are shared for streaming through the network to a multitude of Network audio... 

W7RC Now On Technet/MSDN

Microsoft have launched Windows 7 release candidate (RC) to subscribers of MSDN and TechNet. As well as features seen in early betas, the Windows 7 RC includes remote media streaming to access media files across the internet from another W7 PC, and the Windows 7 Upgrade Adviser. It also marks the first time enterprises will be able to test Windows XP Mode, the Virtual PC emulation of the legacy OS which is available to run older software. Microsoft have also made enhancements to Windows 7’s touch...