The Beta 2 versions of Windows Vista and Office 2007 were released this week. People who are signed up for Microsoft's Customer Preview Program are eligible to test the software. Microsoft expects some two million people to participate in the tests.
There are still some glitches in the new software including screens not redrawing properly and some applications not running correctly. It may not be reliable enough for users to use on a daily basis yet.
It may take Microsoft up to 12 months after the release of Beta 2 to launch Vista.
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Thursday, May 25, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Vista getting delayed...again
The new Microsoft Windows operating system most likely will be getting delayed again by at least three months.
It has been reported that the new Vista operating system is too complex to be able to meet Microsoft's targeted November release.
Microsoft disagrees and says its still on track to meet its current launch dates.
Once production finally starts, it usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks for Computer manufacturers to load the operating system onto new computers.
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It has been reported that the new Vista operating system is too complex to be able to meet Microsoft's targeted November release.
Microsoft disagrees and says its still on track to meet its current launch dates.
Once production finally starts, it usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks for Computer manufacturers to load the operating system onto new computers.
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Saturday, May 06, 2006
Microsoft teaming up with Yahoo to take on Google
Microsoft has held discussions to buy a stake in Internet media company Yahoo Inc. to compete against Google Inc. as pressure grows from shareholders to perform better against Google.
Microsoft could also sell its MSN online network to Yahoo and take a minority stake in the Yahoo Internet portal.
Microsoft had also been in talks with AOL to use its search technology, which would have given the software giant's fledgling paid-search business a big boost.
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Microsoft could also sell its MSN online network to Yahoo and take a minority stake in the Yahoo Internet portal.
Microsoft had also been in talks with AOL to use its search technology, which would have given the software giant's fledgling paid-search business a big boost.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Microsoft cracks down on software piracy
Microsoft announced this week that it has begun to widen the scope of its Windows Genuine Advantage program to include checks for the authenticity of Microsoft Office software. The program is already in place for Microsoft Windows.
Since the its launch in 2005, Windows users have had the option to register for the WGA program if they wanted to receive automatic security updates and other free goodies from Microsoft's site.
Those who have not validated their software through WGA will not be able to download Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Defender, among other applications.
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Since the its launch in 2005, Windows users have had the option to register for the WGA program if they wanted to receive automatic security updates and other free goodies from Microsoft's site.
Those who have not validated their software through WGA will not be able to download Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Defender, among other applications.
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Saturday, April 22, 2006
Blue Ray - the next generation optical disc format
The new Blue Ray format was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video as well as storing large amounts of data. The format offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25GB on a single layer disc and 50GB on a dual-layer disc.
The new format uses a blue violet laser which makes it possible to focus the laser spot with even greater precision. This allows data to be packed more tightly and stored in less space.
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The new format uses a blue violet laser which makes it possible to focus the laser spot with even greater precision. This allows data to be packed more tightly and stored in less space.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Seagate releases perpendicular storage drives
Seagate has announced its first 3.5-inch disk drives using perpendicular storage technology, which it hopes will break through the storage limitations that are beginning to impact hard-drive technology.
Seagate has been working for some time on perpendicular technology as a way of getting more capacity in a smaller space.
Perpendicular technology arranges the bits so that they are perpendicular to the plane of the disk. The result is that the bits are stacked more closely together, increasing density and allowing them to be accessed more quickly.
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Seagate has been working for some time on perpendicular technology as a way of getting more capacity in a smaller space.
Perpendicular technology arranges the bits so that they are perpendicular to the plane of the disk. The result is that the bits are stacked more closely together, increasing density and allowing them to be accessed more quickly.
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Friday, April 14, 2006
New Windows Vista holds back on pirates and cheapskates
The newest version of Windows called Vista will be out soon and Microsoft is stepping up its attack on software piracy. If a copy of Vista does not pass the Genuine Windows test then the software disables a key feature in Vista called the Windows Aero user experience.
The Aero display also won't be available to those who buy Windows Vista Basic, the low-end consumer version of the operating system.
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The Aero display also won't be available to those who buy Windows Vista Basic, the low-end consumer version of the operating system.
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Monday, April 10, 2006
Toshiba Showcasing First Notebook Computer with High Definition (HD) DVD
Toshiba is demonstrating an HD DVD-ROM drive which will be the first notebook computer to integrate an optical drive under the DVD Forums new HD DVD media standard.
The new laptop will allow consumers to be able to enjoy high-definition video content anywhere in the home or on the go with external power.
Pricing, availability and specific model number and configuration for the next-generation Qosmio with integrated HD DVD will be announced later in Q106.
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The new laptop will allow consumers to be able to enjoy high-definition video content anywhere in the home or on the go with external power.
Pricing, availability and specific model number and configuration for the next-generation Qosmio with integrated HD DVD will be announced later in Q106.
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