March 19, 2009 (Computerworld)
Microsoft Corp. will release Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) at 9 a.m. PT today, beating its biggest rival, Mozilla Corp., in the race towards final code.
Full Article:
Microsoft launches IE8 final code today
Download Link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx?ocid=ie8_s_ad7fa1d4-a75b-4df7-ad63-f581977282a8
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Google considers dropping beta tag - vnunet.com
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Google integrates Apps with Microsoft Outlook - vnunet.com
Now maybe OutLook is worth trying.......
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The official word on timing for Windows 7 has come to the world...
October 22, 2009.
For more info, check out the articles below:
Article - WSJ.com
Windows 7 To Ship Oct. 22, Microsoft Confirms -- InformationWeek
Windows 7 Will Ship Oct. 22 - Business Center - PC World
Cheers!
Zune service and Xbox Live offline Tuesday
Microsoft is taking down the Zune and Xbox Live services tomorrow to work on features that will be coming later this year.
Full Story: Zune service and Xbox Live offline Tuesday - Ars Technica
Hi everyone I just found this Google Wave Thing. I'm not very sure what it does ,but here is a Quote and link.
Google Wave Preview
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Build 16489
Microsoft has begun testing Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) and intends to ship this release in the second quarter of 2009. Note that there are no new features in SP2; this is a more typical service pack that aggregates previously-released fixes. Here are some screenshots from the first external build of SP2, build 16489.
Read more at the source.
Later :shock: Ted
The EU has decided to pursue its antitrust browser case against Microsoft despite the software giant's decision to unbundle Internet Explorer 8 from Windows 7 in Europe.
Full Story: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/06/eu-to-pursue-antitrust-case-despite-windows-7-e.ars
Microsoft has responded to the EU's antitrust investigation into its bundling of its browser with Windows by deciding to ship Windows 7 in Europe without Internet Explorer 8 installed. Say hello to the spiritual successor of Windows XP N: Windows 7 E.
Full Story: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/06/windows-7-to-be-shipped-in-europe-sans-internet-explorer.ars
A quick search query in all of the 58 Bing regions shows that 12 of them completely block sexual content.
Full Story: Bing blocks sexual content in 20 percent of regions - Ars Technica
Microsoft has put aside $1 million to feed the hungry this summer. All you have to do is download IE8 from www.browserforthebetter.com.
Full Story: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/06/download-ie8-and-feed-the-hungry.ars
Bing's market share has been making progress recently, but the fact of the matter is that it has barely been a week. These things have to be put into perspective!
Full Story: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/06/bing-marketshare-its-just-too-early-to-tell.ars
Microsoft's Ozzie airs cloud views, backs Windows-based netbooks
For those of you who oppose Cloud Computing, look out.
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Update: Microsoft launches Windows Azure for the cloud | Mobilize - InfoWorld
Google releases Chrome preview for Mac OS X and Linux - Ars Technica
Google is getting smarter.....
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If Microsoft Wants to Rename Netbooks, How About Something Bingy? - Business Center - PC World
Good old Microsoft. That's right, netbooks no longer exist; it's official.
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Microsoft's Bing Overtakes Yahoo For Now, Report Says
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We are all glad that the war between HD DVD and Blueray is over.
How about the latest war Between CBHD and Blueray.
Snipppet from APC Magazine May 2009:
Also:
CBHD is China's Own Blu-ray Disc - Tom's Hardware
Do You Really Need More Than 6 GB Of RAM? : Is “Too Much” Really Just Enough?
Read more at: Do You Really Need More Than 6 GB Of RAM? : Is "Too Much" Really Just Enough? - Review Tom's Hardware