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Microsoft releases first public test build of Windows Search 4.0

Microsoft releases first public test build of Windows Search 4.0Vista Search SUCKSgreat idea but, at least for Outlook, searching is inaccurate and imcomplete at best. It's pathetic.That being said, casino here i come.Outlook 2000 is a pizza.. .and my runtime environment looks like I use DSLCode named "Dorkey"for IE7. Everything...

Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Groupware, Windows Search 4.0, MicroSoft Release, Windows Search, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-03-27

Microsoft releases new test build of its online-offline synchronization tool

Microsoft releases new test build of its online-offline synchronization toolWhat about FolderShare?If a user just wants to synchronize files and folders should they use this product or should they use Mirosoft's recently acquired "Folder Share" service.

Tags: synchronization tool, MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-05

Microsoft releases February test build of SQL Server 2008

Microsoft releases February test build of SQL Server 2008SQL Server 2008Of course Mary Jo, I commented earlier on the wonderful Enterprise Server 2008 and how I'm going to roll this into production. I am one of the not so few folks that has been testing this out, the SQL 2008...

Tags: Databases, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-02-19

Microsoft releases details on Vista activation

Microsoft releases details on Vista activationDo image backupsIf you snap an image of your base install, you will be able to restore it faster than you would by doing a reinstall, and you won;t have to reactivate.A pirate is less likely to callAlso if calls come in by the thousands...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), piracy, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Vista Activation, DMV, Microsoft Windows Vista, MicroSoft Release, operating system

Discussion threads 2007-11-14

Microsoft releases beta of XP SP3 to Vista, Windows Server testers

Microsoft releases beta of XP SP3 to Vista, Windows Server testersthe release notes weren't exactly "rosy"The release notes mentioned several issues (that I don't think I can publicly mention, or can I?) so I think I'll be installing this in a VM first. It was great to get the email...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Vista Windows Server tester, Vista Windows, MicroSoft Release, XP SP3, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-04

Microsoft releases public test of Longhorn Server

Microsoft releases public test of Longhorn ServerMCSEs are on the clock...Now that the gold beta bits are here, I sent the following email out to my MCSEs this evening:To: MCSE StaffFrom: Mike Cox CIOSubject: Longhorn Beta 3 is here!!!Our MS rep gave me our Beta 3 bits tonight at dinner....

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Corp., server

Discussion threads 2007-04-25

Microsoft releases emergency patch for seven Windows vulnerabilities

Microsoft releases emergency patch for seven Windows vulnerabilitiesWindoze is a little babyIt puts things in its mouth to find out what they are. Naturally it gets poisoned or infected all the time.Thanks Ed...... for the heads up about the patch release. I could be negative too about the M$...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Patches, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft releases emergency patch, Linux, MicroSoft Release, emergency patch, Sun Solaris, Windows Vulnerabilities, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2007-04-03

Microsoft releases handful of Vista bug fixes

Microsoft releases handful of Vista bug fixesNot on my machineHowcum my Vista install tells me that I don't need any of these updates, and the last thing updated was March 26, and was simply a Defender update?I Was Wondering the Same ThingIt seems that certain updates are only available on...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-03-28

Video: Microsoft releases, demos beta of Office Communications suite

Video: Microsoft releases, demos beta of Office Communications suiteYada yada yada.... another fad eating millions of dollars, it will end up with 40 regular users, in 5 years nobody will remember it.OSX=iPod Vista=ZuneZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzAt this point I don't care if MSFT came up with the miracle productivity package...

Tags: E-mail servers, Groupware, video, ABMers, standards, Office Communication, Microsoft Corp., Office Communications suite, Microsoft Office, MicroSoft Release, beta

Discussion threads 2007-03-26

Microsoft releases version 1.0 of its Ajax framework

Microsoft releases version 1.0 of its Ajax frameworkHow much does it cost?Nothing? Wow, that is even cheaper than an [url=http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6151281.html] Apple driver [/url] !

Tags: AJAX Framework, MicroSoft Release, AJAX, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-01-23

Microsoft releases new test build of Longhorn Server

Microsoft releases new test build of Longhorn ServerI'd love to try out Longhorn Server Beta 3when it comes out early 2007. :)

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, Microsoft Longhorn, MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Corp., server

Discussion threads 2006-12-21

Microsoft releases new embedded Windows

Microsoft releases new embedded WindowsThank the open source community"And the kernel at the heart of the new version is now fully governed by a Microsoft Shared Source license; previously, only 44 percent was, the company said. The license permits device manufacturers to modify the software without having to share those...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., MicroSoft Release, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2006-11-01

Microsoft releases public download of Vista

Microsoft releases public download of VistaMicrosoft releases public download of VistaAwesome!! This is going to help computer users with the transition to Vista. They will be able download it now to prepare for the final release. Developers, system integrators, and OEMS can start planning now. When Vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, beta, Microsoft Corp., MicroSoft Release, public download

Discussion threads 2006-06-07

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Microsoft whittles away at Oslo; now plans to fold it into SQL Server

On November 10, Microsoft announced the latest Oslo shift: Oslo's three main remaining components are going to be be renamed "SQL Server Modeling" and be folded into some future release of Microsoft's database. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Oslo, Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., Research & Development, Databases, Enterprise Software, Business Operations, Software, Data Management, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-11-10

Microsoft Office 2010: An overview of the core applications

Office 2010 has generated a lot of positive feedback from those who have been working with the Technical Preview. Now, with the release of the public beta just around the corner, it's time for some serious evaluation: Do the enhanced features in Office 2010 warrant adoption? This...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Office 2010, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2009-11-10

Microsoft 'builds a branch to Java developers" with Teamprise buy

Microsoft has bought the Teamprise assets from SourceGear LLC for an undisclosed amount, company officials announced on November 9. A Microsoft-branded version of Teamprise is slated for release in late March, 2010 -- the same time Microsoft launches Visual Studio 2010. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Java Developer, Java, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Visual Studio, Asset Management, Microsoft Development Tools, Financial Services, Operational Planning, Finance, Business Operations, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-11-09

Microsoft 'Geneva' identity wares approach the finish line

Microsoft is making available for download the near-final Release Candidate RC test build of its "Geneva" framework, the technology officially known as Windows Identity Foundation. Meanwhile, a new test build of the Microsoft Oslo modeling platform is waiting in the wings. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Geneva, Microsoft Corp., Research & Development, Microsoft Windows, Business Operations, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-11-06

February 2013 - The date when Firefox could pass Internet Explorer

RE: February 2013 - The date when Firefox could pass Internet ExplorerThat does assume that everything remains constant, which it won't. If someone creates a new browser that could disrupt it, or when either company releases a new version of their browser that is also going to throw things...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Why Google released Closure Tools

another nail in M$ coffinIt seems Google is second to FSF to send M$ to its grave.You are an idiot....First of all did you even read the article...Not only the article makes no senselike your idiotic rant aggainst MS but it contains several errors.AJAX is javascript and is not unique...

Tags: Scripting languages, Programming languages, tool, Rhino, JavaScript, Java, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples

RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-05