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Mozilla plans to "Ribbonize" Firefox

compact menu was there years ago, far ahead of whatever chrome, ie, safari whats the point, you really want to dig and find out who started everything?whewI almost was worried for a few but then you said its not changing on other platforms :) Thankfully Linux is still safe from...

Tags: Web browsers, Party Like It, ribbon, Mozilla Corp., atrocity, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

PaintRibbon 0.1.5 (Windows)

Aviassin paintribbon is a drawing and picture editing application for Windows which imitates the Windows 7 Paint interface, utilizing the ribbon first seen in Office 2007. Paintribbon offers basic drawing capabilities including: line, circle, square and star shapes; different line widths; a variety of fill and stroke colour options; and...

Tags: Ribbon, Aviassin, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-09-08

Office 2010: What Microsoft will and won't say

I've got a question..Maybe you can pass it along, but how long until we know the color themes available in Office 2010? The CTP only has 1 color, although it hints at others.Office 2007's color themes weren't set in stone until RTM, the Beta themes were drastically different than the...

Tags: Microsoft Office, Office 2010, ribbon, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-31

Renaissance to deliver 0.16 prototype this week with hybrid toolbar

The Renaissance project plans to release this week another prototype of its next gen OpenOffice GUI that offers a "hybrid" toolbar combining traditional menus and tabbed toolbars, project leaders say. "0.16 should be available early next week," wrote John McCreesh, marketing project lead for OpenOffice.org, in an...

Tags: Prototype, Toolbar, Microsoft Corp., Ribbon, OpenOffice, Office Suites, Software, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-08-23

Softies launch virtual suggestion box for improving Microsoft Office

Office WordMy suggestion: Lose the lame ribbon.Haha. Love the pic.Looks like you're trying to type a reply. Would you like help?- Yes. I would like help.- No. Just continue with the reply.- Do not show again.Seriously though, a little piece of me misses that little guy. Nice to see the...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., ribbon, Office Ribbon, Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-08-10

OpenOffice users: Just say no to a Microsoft-like Ribbon interface

OpenOffice users: Just say no to a Microsoft-like Ribbon interfaceThey better follow Microsoft.Anyone who remember Jensen Harris' presentation at MIX08 knows that the Ribbon is the best thing to happen in user interface design in a long time. Lots of research went into it.OOo would be best-off using Microsoft's research...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Word processors, Microsoft Office, ribbon, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice

Discussion threads 2009-08-05

Translate text by pointing (An early look at Office 2010)

Translate text by pointing (An early look at Office 2010)Some nice changes from 2007I see some changes I really like, but probably won't upgrade from 2007 for some time. I think MS has made an outstanding move to get away from the old menu system with sub menus buried...

Tags: Translate Text, Office 2010, Microsoft Office, early look, ribbon

Discussion threads 2009-07-13

ToolbarToggle 2.0.0.42 (Windows)

ToolbarToggle is great for new users transitioning to Office2007 or for power users who want the freedom to use both the Ribbon and the toolbar together. Offering the functionality of Office 2007 with the familiarity of the Office 2003 toolbar, users have more options: Use both the toolbar and the...

Tags: Toolbar, Microsoft Windows, ToolbarToggle, Ribbon

Software downloads 2009-06-11

Microsoft Word 2010 (Office 2010 (technical preview) screenshots)

Microsoft Word 2010 (Office 2010 technical preview screenshots)i want to Microsoft Office 2009 and Downlouti want to Microsoft Office 2009 and DownloutRE: Microsoft Word 2010 (Office 2010 technical preview screenshots)writingRE: Microsoft Word 2010 (Office 2010 technical preview screenshots)goodRE: Microsoft Word 2010 (Office 2010 technical preview screenshots)I think you should have...

Tags: Word processors, Microsoft Office, Office 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, technical preview, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-17

New Microsoft Office 2010 test build leaks

New Microsoft Office 2010 test build leaksMy mini-reviewI'm pretty much impressed with the new Office suite! It loads somewhat faster even on my netbook and now I can clearly increase my workspace with the auto-hide ribbon function.Check out my mini-review over at my blog. I posted some thoughts on Office...

Tags: cloud computing, Microsoft Office, ribbon, New Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Corp., leak

Discussion threads 2009-05-16

Broader Microsoft Office 2010 test program to kick off in July

Broader Microsoft Office 2010 test program to kick off in JulyUsers will be disappointed in Office 14TAP user here Users expecting to see improvement to Office 14 are going to be let down I'm afraid. The exception being if you really want/need SharePoint and a rejiggered Ribbon.Outside of that,...

Tags: Microsoft Office, ribbon, Broader Microsoft Office 2010

Discussion threads 2009-05-11

CodeWord 1.1 (Mobile)

The grid starts with two pre-filled letters to start you off. Scroll through letter and number ribbons, make your letter selection from the letter ribbon and add to the number ribbon, click again to de-select. Your selected letter will then be filled in on the grid. Move the game grid...

Tags: Mobile, Grid, Apple iTunes, Ribbon, Cognitex, Game Grid, Games, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-04-05

CodeWordLT 1.1 (Mobile)

The grid starts with two pre-filled letters to start you off. Scroll through letter and number ribbons, make your letter selection from the letter ribbon and add to the number ribbon, click again to de-select. Your selected letter will then be filled in on the grid. Move the game grid...

Tags: Mobile, Grid, Apple iTunes, Ribbon, Cognitex, Game Grid, Games, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-04-03

Ballmer: Office 14 not this year

Ballmer: Office 14 not this yearDoubtful they will delay Win7I doubt they will delay Win7, which for all practical purposes is complete, until Office 14 is ready. Especially if Office 14 hasn't even entered BETA testing. Personally, I would like to know what changes we will see with...

Tags: release code, Microsoft Office, Office 14, toolbar, ribbon, Steve Ballmer

Discussion threads 2009-02-24

Is this Microsoft Office 14?

Is this Microsoft Office 14?What the...Why did they remove the Orb?That new ribbon button is stupid, doesn't follow Fitt's law.Open Office download free --- SAVE $$$In the economic times we are facing, MS Office is a virus magnet with Outlook and WOM = Waste of Money...Who caresWho cares,Apple's iWork is...

Tags: Cyberthreats, OpenOffice, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, virus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., ribbon, Apple iWork

Discussion threads 2009-01-17

Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your Pleasure

Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your PleasureAwesome GraphicLOL, I love that graphic. I've said it many times, "You da man!"RE: Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your PleasureFully intend to download, have ensure all backed up and ready. The fact that it follows the Office 2007 pattern makes...

Tags: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, ribbon, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA

Discussion threads 2009-01-08

How to be less stupid in 2009

How to be less stupid in 2009The ribbon, a "debacle?""As has been shown in the ‘ribbon' menu debacle of Office 2007, no-one will likely want it."There have been some dissenters, but from what I've read so far, the biggest complaints have been simply that it's so different and the lack...

Tags: Strategy, ribbon, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office, information technology

Discussion threads 2009-01-06

Save Christmas 1.0 (Mobile)

Get into the Holiday spirit and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. But ho, ho, ho! Where are the presents? All of them are falling down! Save them by sorting them to the right basket! Pair the ribbon colour on each present with the colour of ribbon on each basket. You earn...

Tags: Basket, Mobile, Apple iTunes, Ribbon, Animion, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-12-11

Weekend Gadget Guidance: Get MS Office Ultimate for $59.95

Weekend Gadget Guidance: Get MS Office Ultimate for $59.95No thanksI wouldn't take a free copy of Office...not with that godawful ribbon bar. You know you've screwed up the user interface of a product when a predominant question on websites seems to be "How do I print?". If you...

Tags: OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, MS Office Ultimate, ribbon, Microsoft Corp., Weekend Gadget Guidance

Discussion threads 2008-08-22

IDBE Ribbon Creator 1.1017a (Windows)

The Ribbon Creator is a WYSIWYG interface for the development of Ribbons. The Ribbon Creator is developed in VB2005 and requires .NET Framework 2.0. You may create Tabs, Groups, DialogboxLauncher, Labels, Buttons large or small, ToggleButtons large or small, Editboxes, Checkboxes, DropDown Controls and Separators. For...

Tags: Callback, Microsoft Windows, Image, Ribbon, IDBE Avenius, Ribbon Creator, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2008-06-01