SPIC registration form

We are currently revamping our site. In the meantime, if you would like to join SPIC, simply fill up this form.

We will be having our Freshman Orientation this Thursday, 21st May. Please meet at 5.30pm at the meeting room above Foodcourt 5. The event will last until 8pm. See you there!

Your [Most] used app.

What's your current most used app on your computer(not workplace). You can check it via your XP/Vista/7 start menu provided you don't clean it.
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For others, you may want to [comment] about it.

Windows 7 Public RC now Available

[Infomation from Microsoft]

Here's what you need to know:

This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try the RC.

• You don't need to rush to get the RC. The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time.
• Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.) (more...)

Windows 7 RC decends on Tueday

On April 30th, the Windows 7 RC became available to MSDN subscribers and TechNet Plus subscribers.

On Tuesday, May 5 (PST), the Windows 7RC will be available to everyone via Microsoft's Customer Preview Program. As with the Beta, the Windows 7 RC Customer Preview Program is a broad public program that offers the RC free to anyone who wants to download it. It will be available at least through June 30, 2009, with no limits on the number of downloads or product keys available.

IMPORTANT: If you are running Windows 7 Beta you’ll need to back up your data (preferably on an external device) and then do a clean install of the Windows 7 Release Candidate. After installing Windows 7, you will need to reinstall applications and restore your files. If you need help with the installation process, please see the Installation Instructions.

If you’re running Windows Vista, you can install Window 7 RC without having to back up and reinstall your programs and data. But to be on the safe side, please do backup your data before you start.

Please note: All users of the Windows 7 Release Candidate (including Windows Vista users who have upgraded to the Release Candidate) must do a clean installation of Windows 7 RTM. Please keep this is mind as you consider downloading the Release Candidate as opposed to waiting for the general availability release.

New info on Microsoft’s free AV

Liveside has reported new information about Microsoft's new anti-malware product.

According to Liveside, Microsoft is considering the following names for it's new anti-malware program: Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Antivirus Plus, Microsoft Personal Security, and Microsoft Security Fundamentals.

"Morro", has been in limited alpha testing, will be available for free to all licensed Windows users, and while there is no confirmed release date yet.

[Via Liveside]