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Top StoryInternet Explorer 9 PreviewMicrosoft this week unveiled a very early version of Internet Explorer 9 and major initiatives around performance, standards compliance, and hardware acceleration. More Articles, Blog Posts, and News StoriesWindows Home Server Power Pack 3: November 24Blog: Microsoft contacted me yesterday about Windows Home Server (WHS) Power Pack 3 (PP3) but I was traveling so I had to just tweet a short version of the news: WHS PP3 will ship publicly November 24. Here's the full release... WinInfo Short Takes: Week of November 23, 2009WinInfo News: An often irreverent look at some of the week's other news, including some post-PDC some soul searching, a Google Chrome OS announcement and a Microsoft response, Windows 7 off to a supposedly strong start, the Jonas Brothers and Xbox 360, and so much more...
Office 2010 Public Beta, Part 2: A Tour of the New User ExperiencesSuperSite: In part 2 of my look at the Office 2010 Beta, I examine some of the new user experiences that span the entire suite. PDC 2009: Microsoft Pushes Windows 7 to DevelopersWinInfo News: Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky took to the Professional Developer Conference (PDC) 2009 keynote stage on Wednesday morning to bask in the afterglow of Windows 7's successful launch and ask that developers create compelling new applications that build on Windows 7 technologies. PDC 2009: Microsoft Announces Office 2010 Public BetaWinInfo News: Microsoft on Wednesday announced the public availability of Office 2010, which includes versions of the productivity suite, SharePoint Server 2010, Project 2010, Visio 2010, Office Web Apps for businesses, and Office Mobile 2010. The products are on track for a final release in the first half of 2010, the company says. Top 7 Ways to Enhance Your Windows 7 ExperienceBlog: Microsoft sends along some interesting information today about getting the most out of Windows 7. Office 2010 Public Beta, Part 1: IntroductionSuperSite: This week, Microsoft delivers the public beta version of the Office 2010 productivity suite. Find out what's coming in this eagerly-awaited release. Live from PDC 2009: Day Two KeynoteSuperSite: The All-Star Bloggers--Ed Bott, Mary Jo Foley, Kip Kniskern, Rafael Rivera, Tom Warren, and Long Zheng, as well as myself--are now up and running again, live blogging the Day Two PDC 2009 keynote address. Tune in! PDC 2009: Day 2Blog: Today is PDC 2009 Day 2. It should be more client focused, so expect some news around Windows 7, Office 2010 and Internet Explorer 9. Microsoft Offers a First Peek at Feature-Complete Office 2010SuperSite: Microsoft this week inched closer to a widespread public release of the Office 2010 Beta when it issued the release to MSDN and TechNet. PDC 2009: Microsoft Launches Cloud Computing PlatformWinInfo News: As expected, Microsoft launched its forthcoming cloud computing platform, Windows Azure, on the opening day of its Professional Developers Conference (PDC) 2009 event in Los Angeles. The service will transition from its current "community technical preview" state to a feature-complete, final version on January 1, 2010. PDC 2009: Day 1Blog: The official first day of PDC 2009 figures to be incredibly busy, with a major keynote address, several meetings, and, of course, a party this evening. I should have posts throughout the day... Live from PDC 2009: Day One KeynoteSuperSite: The All-Star Bloggers--Ed Bott, Mary Jo Foley, Kip Kniskern, Rafael Rivera, Tom Warren, and Long Zheng, as well as myself--are now live blogging the Day One PDC 2009 keynote address. Tune in! PDC 2009 Opens: Mid-Week Short TakesWinInfo News: Today, Microsoft takes the stage for the first of two days of PDC keynote addresses, with the software giant promising big surprises at each. I'm in LA to cover PDC in person, but with the first keynote looming, there is a spate of non-PDC news to cover... Fun With Windows Server: A Haiku Contest And A Free eBookBlog: Yes, you really can have fun with Windows Server. Especially Windows Server 2008 R2: Microsoft is launching a haiku contest, and the winner is getting a 52-inch TV. They're also giving away a free PDF version of Introducing Windows Server 2008 R2! The New Office 2010 LogoBlog: Microsoft today made Office 2010 Beta 2 available for download to MSDN and TechNet subscribers. (Thanks to Mary Jo Foley for the heads-up.) Here's a peek at the new Office 2010 logo. PDC 2009: Day 0Blog: I'm at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) today for the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) pre-show events, which involve some workshops--including the one I'm attending right now, Windows 7 Developer Boot Camp, which features Microsoft Fellow Mark Russinovitch. PDC 2009: LiveSuperSite: I'm here in Los Angeles for the week to attend the Microsoft Professional Developer Conference (PDC) 2009. In addition to daily live updates from the show, I'll be live blogging the keynote events on Tuesday and Wednesday with the All-Star Bloggers. See you at the show! Inside Story: How Microsoft's Open Source Code Theft Was DiscoveredWinInfo News: I've written a behind-the-scenes account of Rafael Rivera's discovery that Microsoft stole open source code, and came to publicly admit it, but continues to snub Rafael for calling it out... Windows Weekly 130: Trapped, Like CarrotsSuperSite: In the latest episode of the Windows Weekly podcast, Leo and I discuss Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Windows 7 on a netbook, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Live and Bing updates, and more... Is it OK to Use OEM Windows on Your Own PC? Don't Ask MicrosoftBlog: I don't speak Microsoft's EULA language, but I know someone who does, Ed Bott. And coincidentally, but not surprisingly, his own post about the OEM versions of Windows 7 is now available. It's a must-read. No OEM For You: Windows 7 OEM Packaging is Not For IndividualsSuperSite: Microsoft has dramatically changed its OEM licensing in the past year, and it's not really possible for individuals to legally use this type of Windows 7 Setup disc. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2SuperSite: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the best game that will be released this year. It may be the single greatest video game in history. Find out why in my latest Xbox 360 review... Rafael is Vindicated: Microsoft Did Steal Open Source Code for USB/DVD ToolBlog: Microsoft just confirmed to me that it has completed an investigation of allegations made by my Windows 7 Secrets co-author, Rafael Rivera, concerning the unauthorized and illegal use of open source code in its Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool. The software giant has found that it did, indeed, use the code in question. WinInfo Short Takes: Week of November 16, 2009WinInfo News: An often irreverent look at some of the week's other news, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, PDC 2009 next week, Microsoft's copying of OS X features in Windows 7, a lack of Windows 8 news, an ad-supported Office 2010 beta, and much, much more... Bing Partners with Wolfram|AlphaWinInfo News: Microsoft on Wednesday announced the immediate availability of Bing search results that are bolstered by data from the ambitious Wolfram|Alpha project. Started in May by Stephen Wolfram... Windows Marketplace for Mobile Now Available on the WebBlog: When Microsoft launched its new Windows Marketplace for Mobile alongside Windows Mobile 6.5 in early October, the online store was only available via a custom app on compatible devices... Windows 7 Battery Life Worse on NetbooksBlog: Laptop Magazine has some surprising news for Windows 7 battery life, at least on three netbooks: It's not as good as it was on XP. Here's what they found... How We Really Designed the Look and Feel of Windows 7Blog: While the Mac community has been chortling over a supposed Microsoft admission that Windows 7 copies the Mac OS X look and feel, the company decided to set the record straight, or at least provide a more official comment about this claim. Bing Partners with Wolfram|AlphaWinInfo News: Microsoft on Wednesday announced the immediate availability of Bing search results that are bolstered by data from the ambitious Wolfram|Alpha project. Started in May by Stephen Wolfram... The Windows 7 Netbook ExperienceSuperSite: I recently purchased a Windows 7 Starter-based netbook and upgraded it with more RAM, an SD card, and Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's a simple upgrade and makes a big difference. Windows Live Gets YouTube, 18 More Content PartnersBlog: This week, YouTube and 18 other new third-party feed partners will be rolling out globally on Windows Live, bringing the total of feed partners up to 75 global web companies. Microsoft Reveals Bing Video ExperienceBlog: Microsoft today expanded the capabilities of its Bing decision engine to include a new Bing Video destination that combines Bing video search and quality content from MSN Video. Microsoft Delivers November 2009 Security UpdatesWinInfo News: As part of its routine, monthly security update release cycle, Microsoft yesterday delivered 6 new security updates that fix 15 vulnerabilities in various products. The most serious vulnerability could allow remote code execution on an unpatched PC running Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003 or 2008. Microsoft Disconnects Xbox 360 CheatersWinInfo News: Microsoft this week banned "a small percentage" of Xbox 360 gamers from the Xbox Live online gaming network, citing violations of the company's terms of service: These gamers are known to have modified, or "modded," their consoles to play pirated game discs. New Zune HD Games Available TodayBlog: In the wake of the Zune HD 4.3 firmware update, Microsoft delivers six new free Zune HD games, Audiosurf Tilt, Checkers, Lucky Lanes Bowling, Piano, Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition, and Vans Sk8: Pool Service. Microsoft Fires Back at Deceptive Windows 7 ClaimsWinInfo News: After security researchers at Sophos tried to garner cheap headlines with an overly-sensational non-story about how Windows 7 supposedly failed to prevent 80 percent of malware attacks, Microsoft finally fired back. Kindle for PC Now AvailableBlog: Amazon.com today announced the availability of "Kindle for PC," the free application that lets readers around the world enjoy Kindle books on their personal computers (PC). The U.S. Kindle Store currently offers... Microsoft: Save Money with Exchange 2010SuperSite: Once again, Microsoft is pushing cost savings as a primary reason to upgrade to a new product, in this case Exchange Server 2010. What I UseSuperSite: Just a minor update to the "What I Use" page with some new navigation and the addition of a recently acquired Windows 7-based netbook... Microsoft Digital Forensics Tool Leaks OnlineWinInfo News: A secretive Microsoft utility called Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor, or COFEE, has leaked online. COFEE is an automated digital forensics tool for law enforcement agencies. Windows Weekly 129: Hypirony And IronicracySuperSite: Ed Bott joins Leo and I in the latest episode of the Windows Weekly podcast to talk Windows 7 and help us begin wrapping up the discussion about clean installing with Upgrade media... Microsoft's Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool Uses Open Source CodeBlog: And apparently does so illegally. Rafael has written up a great post, with a side-by-side code comparison, about how Microsoft's Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool uses code that was obviously taken directly from open source code that is licensed under the GPL.... Windows Mobile 6.5 Review, Part 1: The Sky is FallingSuperSite: Windows Mobile 6.5 isn't as bad as the naysayers claim. In the first part of my review, I examine the features Microsoft added to this new system. |
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