Media Converter SA Edition is a free file converter which supports many file types. It has also an integrated video downloader to download videos from Youtube and co.
Supported file types:
* Audio: mp3, ogg, wav, wma
* Video: 3g2, 3gp, avi, flv, m4v, mov, mp4, mpg, mpeg, rm, wmv
Special features:
* *New* Batch conversion: Convert multiple files
* Integrated video downloader in connection with mediapirate.org
* Customizable video resolutions
* Customizable audio and video bitrate
* Copy the audio stream out of a movie and save it as an audio file
* Variable file size limit, start position and recording time
Changelog 0.7 -> 0.8:
* Added batch conversion
* New audio bitrate (160)
* Fixed some small bugs
* Error report improvements
Requirements:
* Windows NT/2000/XP
* Fast CPU
* .NET Framework
Download: Media Converter SA 0.8 freeware
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From
Barry Goffe
Director, Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Corporation

When we launched Windows Vista in January 2007, we identified Windows Ultimate Extras as a unique series of add-ons that would be available to Windows Vista Ultimate customers. To date, we have released four sets of Extras – Windows Hold’Em, 16 Language Packs for the Windows multi-language user interface, Secure Online Key Backup, and Windows BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool. We want to let our Windows Vista Ultimate customers know that we are actively working to deliver the remaining Extras that we identified in January. Our goal is to provide the highest-quality, most secure and reliable offerings, and as a result we are continuing our work on these offerings. We apologize for taking so long to provide a status update to customers.

We intend to ship Windows DreamScene and the remaining 20 Language Packs by the end of the summer. We will not ship the last two Extras showcased in January (Windows DreamScene and the remaining 20 Language Packs) until they meet the high quality bar required by our enthusiastic customers—and we believe that we can achieve that bar by the end of this summer.

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This seems like a cool new application.. see the video below!

ooVoo(TM) is a free application which uses state-of-the-art audio and video technology enabling you to meet over the Internet using live video. It’s the closest thing to being there with your family, friends and people you meet with. You can participate in a video conversation one-on-one or with up to 6 participants using a standard computer (Pentium 4, 1 GHz or higher) with just a web camera and headset (or microphone and speakers). The video and audio is of superb quality and only requires a standard broadband Internet connection (such as DSL or cable). You can see which contacts are online and easily call them for a live video conversation. The application is easy to use and also enables you to record and send video messages, chat with friends, and share files. Does it contain spyware? Absolutely not. What you see is what you get. No cookies. No spam. No spyware.

System Requirements:

• Pentium 4 1Ghz with 256MB of RAM
• 20MB Hard disk space
• Webcam and Headset
• Broadband connection (Cable, DSL etc..)
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista

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