Newsletter - 12th of May

Do you know how to use google to only find files with a specific filetype?

This might be a good tip if you're browsing the web when looking for some ebook in pdf format (.PDF) or a powerpoint presentation (.PPT).

Next time you use google write (for example) "Learning C filetype:PDF"

Happy googling!




WinBuilder 075 beta 1

The WinBuilder beta testing phase has began and the first beta was published. It counts with an incredibly faster script engine and direct support for running bartPE plugins inside XP based projects. The beta discussion can be found here: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4654



Can any virtual machine directly run on BIOS?,

Tinybit knows that qemu can run under DOS when used with HX-DOS, but can this go further? http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4643


App scripts updated or added this week

FileZilla (Galapo) http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=3200
winMerge (Galapo) http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4646
OfflineSysprep (Galapo) http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=3207
SetResolution (Galapo) http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=2897


A ramboot WinPE instead of regular Windows : is it a good idea ?

Here are ramOnly goals : "As I can add up to 4GB in my laptop, I plan to use Winbuilder for making an WinPE image that will load from hdd and then perform a ramboot. I will use this instead of regular WindowsXP in everyday work." Read more: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4451


How does one rename a folder with WB?

MedEvil asked this question and Galapo provided the answer: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4642



Grub4DOS - How to install directly on USB?

Learn how to install grub4dos directly on your pendisks - http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4645


Grub4DOS - Some beauty questions

kcom wanted to improve the looks of grub4dos, the tinybit (the developer) and Jaclaz provided links to some interesting options: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4599


Most annoying Winbuilder bug ever

WinBuilder is going back into beta testings so this is the time to talk about bugs and how to solve them, there's a new topic for discussing which bugs should be solved over this beta development time period, post your opinion here: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4638


kexec-loader, Boot kernels using kexec

solemnwarning has presented his project to our community and it stands as a very efficient way to boot OS's from media that is not natively recognized by the BIOS. Do read his project description for more informations: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4636


Silent Installing Programs from XP CD, Unattended XP Tips

A tutorial by shirin that will teach you how to add programs to the windows XP install setup manually - good stuff - http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4629


How to Convert a Folder to a Drive in XP, (General Tips)

Another tutorial by shirin that will showcase how you can turn any folder into a separate drive letter - http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4637


Unveiling Your PC's BIOS (Back to Basics!), BIOS = Basic Input/Output System

This is very complete and detailed tutorial that will teach you all you need to know about BIOS - ispy really made it very simple to read and it is a good start for those who want to know more about the black magic behind computers - http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4623


VistaPE. How fast can you make it boot?

This sounds like a fun challenge - how fast can it get?
http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4604