Space Engine - 3D space simulation software

Lionclaw · 09-17-12, 05:21 AM

Here's a great piece of free software that I found while browsing around on Youtube.

Space Engine is a space simulation that lets you explore the universe, going down to planets, or go to other galaxies.

It's similar to Celestia if you're familiar with that one.

LINK: http://en.spaceengine.org/

Screenshots from users.
http://en.spaceengine.org/forum/10-432-1

There are some truly beautiful sights to see.

joea · 09-17-12, 05:52 AM

Nice, a download for this evening.

Skybird · 09-17-12, 05:32 PM

Nice find! Thanks for sharing!

Skybird · 09-18-12, 12:06 PM

Be advised that the three direct download links ring alarm bells by MBAM and Avira Internet Security 2012. They block access to these download sites.

Jimbuna · 09-18-12, 12:50 PM

Downloads are being blocked by my defences.

mapuc · 09-18-12, 01:10 PM

I had no problem downloading the program, it took about 35 min.

But when I tried to run the game I got a message "The program has been prevented to run, to protect your computer"

Markus

Gerald · 09-18-12, 01:17 PM

35 min? are u use modem....

Skybird · 09-18-12, 01:34 PM

Lionclaw, I'm sorry to say but I recommend you run a full system scan with a virus-scanner on maximum settings, and then with a Malware-scanner also on max settings. You might be in trouble and just not knowing it.

Jimbuna · 09-18-12, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

I had no problem downloading the program, it took about 35 min.

But when I tried to run the game I got a message "The program has been prevented to run, to protect your computer"

Markus

Yes, there be the warning...better safe than sorry.

Jimbuna · 09-18-12, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Lionclaw, I'm sorry to say but I recommend you run a full system scan with a virus-scanner on maximum settings, and then with a Malware-scanner also on max settings. You might be in trouble and just not knowing it.

Most definitely...sound advice.

mapuc · 09-18-12, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

35 min? are u use modem....

No. I do not know what it's called, have 10/100 MB/s(upload/download)

Markus

Gerald · 09-18-12, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

No. I do not know what it's called, have 10/100 MB/s(upload/download)

Markus

Ok, cable interface

mapuc · 09-18-12, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

Ok, cable interface

Thanks that's what it's called

Markus

Lionclaw · 09-18-12, 02:58 PM

I downloaded it via a torrent, Avast didn't notice anything.

Avast is quite quick to warn when there's something bad it has detected.

Skybird · 09-18-12, 03:59 PM

This is an opportunity to say it again: these days only a firewall and a virus-scanner is no more enough, even more if one uses free versions, and these or commercial versions not with internal settings maxed out for the most. Beef up the settings! Better some false alarms too many, than one true to less.

A dedicated malware-scanner is mandatory these days, too. Almost all the minor and major alarms I had in past two years - not to many, but still - were not rang by my anti-virus, but anti-malware during active HD scans - the malware slipped through the virus scanner and firewall, therefore, which both are commercial full versions since quite some time. Malware and virus scanners are different, they not excel in finding the same stuff, but different stuff. They are a team.

I now have rewarded Malwarebyte'S Antimalware for having served me well in free active scans for two years by paying them - and getting several updates per day and now online live protection as well. Alternatives maybe are A-Squared, and maybe Ad-Aware which has been refounded more or less after new owners took over the business. It originally went down the drain some years ago, but now seems to have recovered. But MBAM is the choice I trust most.

Too bad, the software offered in this thread looks very sweet - and maybe that is right the honeytrap in there.

09-17-12, 05:21 AM	#1
Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Space Engine - 3D space simulation software Here's a great piece of free software that I found while browsing around on Youtube. Space Engine is a space simulation that lets you explore the universe, going down to planets, or go to other galaxies. It's similar to Celestia if you're familiar with that one. LINK: http://en.spaceengine.org/ Screenshots from users. http://en.spaceengine.org/forum/10-432-1 There are some truly beautiful sights to see.

09-17-12, 05:32 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Nice find! Thanks for sharing! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-18-12, 12:06 PM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Be advised that the three direct download links ring alarm bells by MBAM and Avira Internet Security 2012. They block access to these download sites. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-18-12, 12:50 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Downloads are being blocked by my defences. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-18-12, 01:17 PM	#7
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	35 min? are u use modem.... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

09-17-12, 05:52 AM	#2
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Nice, a download for this evening.

09-18-12, 01:10 PM	#6
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I had no problem downloading the program, it took about 35 min. But when I tried to run the game I got a message "The program has been prevented to run, to protect your computer" Markus

09-18-12, 01:34 PM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Lionclaw, I'm sorry to say but I recommend you run a full system scan with a virus-scanner on maximum settings, and then with a Malware-scanner also on max settings. You might be in trouble and just not knowing it. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-18-12, 02:58 PM	#14
Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I downloaded it via a torrent, Avast didn't notice anything. Avast is quite quick to warn when there's something bad it has detected.

09-18-12, 03:59 PM	#15
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	This is an opportunity to say it again: these days only a firewall and a virus-scanner is no more enough, even more if one uses free versions, and these or commercial versions not with internal settings maxed out for the most. Beef up the settings! Better some false alarms too many, than one true to less. A dedicated malware-scanner is mandatory these days, too. Almost all the minor and major alarms I had in past two years - not to many, but still - were not rang by my anti-virus, but anti-malware during active HD scans - the malware slipped through the virus scanner and firewall, therefore, which both are commercial full versions since quite some time. Malware and virus scanners are different, they not excel in finding the same stuff, but different stuff. They are a team. I now have rewarded Malwarebyte'S Antimalware for having served me well in free active scans for two years by paying them - and getting several updates per day and now online live protection as well. Alternatives maybe are A-Squared, and maybe Ad-Aware which has been refounded more or less after new owners took over the business. It originally went down the drain some years ago, but now seems to have recovered. But MBAM is the choice I trust most. Too bad, the software offered in this thread looks very sweet - and maybe that is right the honeytrap in there. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.