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- How should Microsoft fight Vista criticism? "We're sorry" is a good start
- On this week’s EIC-squared podcastLarry Dignan asked me what I would do to fix Vista’s tarnished brand if I were in charge of Microsoft’s marketing for a day. OK, I’ll take the job, but on two conditions: First, I want face time with Steve Ballmer and Steven Sinofsky. Second, I...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 1, Frank Shaw, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2008-07-10
- XP era ends: Will Vista step up?
- XP era ends: Will Vista step up?All software eventually expires and is upgraded.The operating system is no different.Personally, I think that this entire conversation has been missing the point.Most people, by which I mean consumers not IT staff, don't care what operating system is on their computer. They will use...
- Tags: Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system
- Discussion threads 2008-06-16
- Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 3.2 (Windows)
- Service Pack 1 introduces support for some new hardware and software standards, notably the exFAT file system, 802.11n wireless networking, IPv6 over VPN connections, and the Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol. Booting a system using Extensible Firmware Interface on x64 systems is also being introduced; this feature had originally been slated...
- Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Desktop Search, Service Pack 1, Search
- Software downloads 2008-03-20
- Windows Vista Service Pack 1
- On March 18, 2008, Microsoft made Windows Vista Service Pack 1 available for general download via Windows Update. Here's what you can expect from the installation process. by Ed Bott
- Tags: screenshots, Windows Vista, Service Pack 1, SP1
- Image galleries 2008-03-18
- .NET Framework Service Pack 1 (Windows)
- Microsoft .NET Framework Service Pack 1 provides the latest updates to the .NET Framework. Service Pack 1 is highly recommended for all users of the .NET Framework, including customers of Visual Studio .NET. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft .NET Framework Service Pack 1, Service Pack 1, .Net, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- Software downloads 2007-08-30
- Microsoft BizTalk Adapter for WSE 2.0 Service Pack 1 Update 1 (Windows)
- Microsoft BizTalk Adapter for WSE 2.0 is an add-on product which can be used with Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 and Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006. BizTalk Adapter for WSE 2.0 enables interoperability between BizTalk applications and other applications that require use of WS-Security, WS-SecurityPolicy, WS-SecureConversation, WS-Trust, WS-Policy protocols as implemented in...
- Tags: Microsoft BizTalk Server, Adapter, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 1, Web Services, Application Servers, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software
- Software downloads 2007-08-24
- Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 1 (Windows)
- The primary focus of Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is improved security. In addition, the service pack includes roll-ups of all reported customer issues found after the release of the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. Of particular note, SP1 provides better support for consuming WSDL documents, Data Execution...
- Tags: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows, .Net, Application Servers, Middleware, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software
- Software downloads 2007-08-16
- Welcome to my defrag-safe mode hell
- Welcome to my defrag-safe mode hellMethinks his drive is shotIBM sold out to Hitachi. The sound David described is close to what I heard when a drive in a Compaq Evo POS I was using was about to die. I was lucky - was able to do a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 1, Service Pack 2, xpSP2, service pack
- Discussion threads 2006-06-15
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 Update (Windows)
- Note Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is now available, and provides the latest updates to the Windows 2000 family of operating systems. Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of fixes in the following areas: setup, application compatibility, operating system reliability, and security. SP1 is not considered...
- Tags: Operating System, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Windows 2000 Service Pack 1, Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2000-07-26
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- PC OEMs: Please Cut the Crap!
- PC OEMs: Please Cut the Crap!CrapwareYour average non geek will get a fair amount of pressure at the point of sale to drop another $35-$50 to get the junk off the computer. Let's see, now... If you crank the subsidy to Dell,etc from the crapware makers, then that extra...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Notebooks, Desktops, OEM, Crapware, laptop computer, PC, computer
- Discussion threads 2009-07-01
- eMachines introduces trio of ET mini-tower desktop PCs; $299 to $449
- eMachines on Wednesday introduced three new mini-tower PCs priced from $299 to $449, reminding budget-conscious consumers everywhere that bargains on desktops are greater than ever. The eMachines ET1300-02, ET1810-01 and ET1810-03 desktop PCs stand in gleaming white regalia accented by green LED lighting,...
- Tags: Desktop, Rear, USB 2.0, Hard Drive, PC, Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, eMachines Inc., Desktop Computer, Serial ATA, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Processors, Storage, Hardware, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Semiconductors, Components, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-07-01
- Why Windows 7 should be free
- Why Windows 7 should be freeAm I the only one who had zero problems with Vista?This issue has been debated thoroughly across zdnet, so I have no desire to rehash it. But I am still not convinced that Vista's problems are systemic...and I think they are more a PR issue....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-07-01
- Gateway NV series offers dual-core, 320GB HDD, 4GB RAM; $499
- Gateway on Thursday debuted its new Gateway NV Series notebook, an entertainment-minded laptop that packs a dual-core processor, 320GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM starting at $499. The 15.6-in. NV series touts a 16:9, 1366 by 768 resolution display for HD video...
- Tags: Hard Drive, Dual-core, Gateway Inc., Memory Stick, RAM, NV Series, Example Configuration, Memory, Flash Memory, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-30
- Microsoft seeks a name for its new Office Web Apps suite
- Microsoft seeks a name for its new Office Web Apps suiteGiggle ME j/k nt Office Web Apps"Office Web Apps" sounds just about right to me.Since they never use the cool names anyway...Why not just call it Office for Web. :)Or the slightly more elegant "Remote Office". :)RE: Microsoft seeks a...
- Tags: OpenOffice, Bing, Microsoft Office, Office Web Apps, Office Web, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office 2010, Web application
- Discussion threads 2009-06-30
- Gadget Gal's daily deals: Sony VAIO bundles, Polk Audio speakers, Acer Aspire notebook
- A sale for students on Sony VAIO bundles, a pair of Polk Audio speakers, and an Acer Aspire notebook. Here are your daily deals for Friday, June 26, straight from the Gadget Gal: 1. Starting today, save up to $250 on Sony VAIO...
- Tags: Sony Corp., Notebook, Sony Vaio, Speaker, Acer Inc., Woot, Desktops, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-06-26
- Microsoft's Windows 7 pricing: Too high, too low, or just right?
- Microsoft's Windows 7 pricing: Too high, too low, or just right?These prices...after Vista? MS has cojones...It's disappointing that Microsoft is charging such outrageous amounts for their operating system for two reasons:1. The Vista debacle...no sign of a "mea culpa" from MS and there likely never will be. So much for...
- Tags: Pricing, Marketing research, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Too-high, Microsoft Corp., pricing strategy, Microsoft Windows 7 pricing, Microsoft Windows, service pack
- Discussion threads 2009-06-25
- Microsoft unveils 'screaming deals' for Windows 7
- Microsoft unveils 'screaming deals' for Windows 7add at least 60% if you are outside the US! ntnt @pico_D: It cost that much to remove the browser? :) nt:)(Meant to be a reply to message, not user)RE: Microsoft unveils 'screaming deals' for Windows 7This isn't a deal for the versions of...
- Tags: Operating systems, Corporate IT department, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system
- Discussion threads 2009-06-25
- Sierra Wireless 598 USB EVDO Modem
- We've reviewed the T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick, the Verizon Wireless USB 760, and now to continue in our roundup of portable modems we checked out the Sierra Wireless 598U for Sprint, which is free with a two-year contract and after discounts. However, as with the others, you will need...
- Tags: Modems, GPS, Sierra Wireless 598U, Sierra Wireless, Sprint Communications, modem
- Product reviews 2009-06-19
- Microsoft puts an 18-month cap on Windows 7 to XP downgrades
- Microsoft puts an 18-month cap on Windows 7 to XP downgradesIf written to MS guidelines they should.[i]Existing applications should remain compatible for many years from their first development.[/i]The problem is too many applications didn't follow Microsofts guidelines. Perhaps Microsoft should offer a binary compatability guarantee like the one Sun offers.NightmareThat...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., XP-downgrade, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, service pack, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2009-06-18
- MSDN Webcast: RESTful Services With WCF 3.5 SP1 (Part 1 of 2): Concepts and Introduction (Level 200)
- This webcast is for one who has been looking for an overview of REpresentational State Transfer REST and gaining an understanding about the REST support of Windows Communication Foundation WCF 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1). The presenter of this webcast shows how to build an Asynchronous JavaScript and XML AJAX-friendly...
- Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, Windows Communication Foundation, RESTful
- Webcasts 2009-06-18
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