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Microsoft adds an 'Office Starter' edition to its distribution plans

Consumer PreinstallsAs a preinstall on new consumer computers, it makes a lot more sense than Microsoft Works.Family packs, payment plans, unlimited downloadsI think if MS offered family pack bundles; partial payments over periods of time until the software is fully paid for; and unlimited downloads of the software to registered...

Tags: Groupware, starter edition, ribbon menu, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Office Starter, distribution plan, Microsoft Outlook

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

Microsoft sees sense, kills "three app limit" on Windows 7 Starter edition

Microsoft sees sense, kills "three app limit" on Windows 7 Starter editionroflThen dont use windows starter edition then! dumbassRE: Microsoft sees sense, kills About the only limitation that doesn't make sense to me is the personalization features... I mean, wtf?I would think that would be an easy hack, but why...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., netbook, Starter Edition, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-05-30

One more reason to use Windows 7?

One more reason to use Windows 7?They seem to be clutching to the stupidgreyed out desktop picure, that is not user switchable. I'm sure that will turn off a few.If technology were to stop tomorrow.Then I could see people using Windows 7 with no concern. But technology is constantly...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, starter edition, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-05-26

Microsoft and the PCjr

Microsoft and the PCjrNow for a little nostalgia...Enjoy, Dana.... http://www.brutman.com/PCjr/The super thin, 12 inch, light weight netbook for $250 will be a HUGE problem for MS. It will have a 12 hour battery life, and be more powerful and have more memory than todays full sized laptops. The OS and...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Corp., Starter Edition, netbook, PCjr

Discussion threads 2009-04-24

Microsoft simplifies the Windows 7 lineup

Microsoft simplifies the Windows 7 lineupThey see this ...... market going to ARM processors.They are going to make a half hearted attempt to satisfy some of it's loyal fans.There is no money in it for M$, they will do better off selling n!ck3l b@gs. :D^o^So don't tell me you're saying.......that...

Tags: Network technology, Microsoft Windows, 64-bit, Windows 7 lineup, 32-bit, Microsoft Windows 7, Home Premium, Microsoft Corp., Starter Edition

Discussion threads 2009-02-03

XP Starter Edition...Give me some of that!

XP Starter Edition...Give me some of that!XPSE life extension = Staving off LinuxThis [b][i]seems[/i][/b] like an upright thing to do, but MS isn't so blind to the fact that if the OEMs can't install an XP version that will run on the lesser hardware, Linux desktops are available and most...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Starter Edition, XP Starter, operating system, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-04-02

Vista 'Starter Edition' announced for developing countries

Vista 'Starter Edition' announced for developing countriesVista 'Starter Edition' announced for developing countriesThis will be an excellent way to get 3rd world countries introduced to computers and the Windows platform. From there thousands of applications will be available to them to help them and their country grow - all...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Free trade, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Starter Edition, developing country, Microsoft Corp., computer

Discussion threads 2007-01-26

Beyond Windows Starter Edition: Where will Microsoft expand next?

Microsofts Market Expansion Group is charged with, as its name would indicate, expanding Microsofts market share. (Market Expansion is part of the larger Microsoft Platforms & Services division -- the unit that oversees everything from Windows client and server, to Windows Live.) Cracking down on...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Mike Wickstrand, Starter Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Vista Starter, Microsoft Windows

Blog posts 2006-10-10

CityDesk Starter Edition 2.0.25 (Windows)

CityDesk is the easiest way to manage web sites which change often. Whether you're creating a big daily newspaper with hundreds of journalists, or a club newsletter that comes out once a month, CityDesk brings everybody the power of industrial-strength content management systems. With CityDesk, you define the layout and...

Tags: Web, Microsoft Windows, Site, Fog Creek Software, CityDesk, Starter Edition, Channel Management, Web Servers, Corporate Communications, Content Management, Marketing, Internet, Enterprise Software, Software

Software downloads 2005-11-09

XP Starter under the gun

XP Starter under the gunEverytime ZDNET quotes Gartnerthey lose credibility. Gartner is an idiot looking only to get their name in print. It sounds like they expect the starter edition to be equal to the full version. Most users don't need a behemoth like XP and the...

Tags: Operating systems, Games, Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows, Starter Edition, Linux, starter edition, XP Starter, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., game, operating system

Discussion threads 2005-06-30

Additional Resources

Gladinet Cloud Desktop Starter Edition (32-bit) 1.4.218 (Windows)

Gladinet Cloud Desktop GCD supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. This is the 32-bit package. The Starter Edition can mount web storage as local folders. Users can access their web files in Windows Explorer. It delivers Web applications to desktop. To make web experience easier, it provides single sign-on to...

Tags: Desktop, Google Inc., Web, 32-bit, Google Docs, Gladinet, Gladinet Cloud Desktop, Backups, Channel Management, Microsoft Windows, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-17

Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero-day hole

I hope Jeremy got some sleep last nightbecause he probably won't be getting much in the near future.first of many zillionsis there anything worse than being MS security programmer?poor bastards.YesYeah, being a mindless repetitive troll.yeah, being a poor Mac user. yeah, being a poor Mac user....

Tags: Wireless LANs, Firewalls, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, zero-day hole, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Windows, firewall

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

UK Santas getting gadget training before the holidays

Shopping List for regular readersExcellent idea training: then you can select with confidence from ZDNET bloggers' recommended XMAS gifts:1. Ed Bott: Windows Secrets by Paul Thurrott. You might get a signature on that because Ed is on a world tour fixing Vista PC's one at a time. Oh, you wanted...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, RAID, PRODUCTIVITY, Memory, UK Santas, gadget training, Xmas Gift, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Study claims netbook users dissatisfied with Windows 7. Are you?

Very satisfiedVery satisfiedIt's a intentionaly crippled OS from a software company with lackluster QACYou should expect to be disappointed.In the Netbook realm, closed source can't compete with free.I have 7 Pro on mineand I also dual boot with Ubuntu Netbook Remix. And while I personally prefer Ubuntu, there is nothing...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Windows 7 Pro, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, netbook user

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Study claims netbook users dissatisfied with Windows 7. Are you?

Another day, another Windows 7 study. The latest comes from Retrevo, a consumer electronics shopping site, which asserts that users aren't keen on Windows 7 netbooks running Starter Edition. I bet I'm not the only one who would beg to disagree with many of the survey's findings. by Mary Jo...

Tags: Netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-11-10

The hammer falls on Quicken Online; Mint.com emerges solo

Mint.com in CanadaThere isn't very much in the way of finance packages in Canada.For small businesses, there are basically two offerings: Simply Accounting, and Quickbooks.There are no online versions of either, at least not by the vendors themselves. Intuit doesn't even offer trial downloads of Quickbooks, nor do...

Tags: Intuit QuickBooks, accounting, Mint.com, Quicken

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Gladinet Cloud Desktop Starter Edition (64-bit) 1.3.208 (Windows)

Gladinet Cloud Desktop GCD supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. This is the 32-bit package. The Starter Edition can mount web storage as local folders. Users can access their web files in Windows Explorer. It delivers Web applications to desktop. To make web experience easier, it provides single sign-on to...

Tags: Desktop, Google Inc., Web, Google Docs, Gladinet, Gladinet Cloud Desktop, Backups, Channel Management, Microsoft Windows, 64-Bit, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-05

JIRA Client Lite 2.0 (Windows)

JIRA Client Lite is a free desktop front-end for 10-user Starter edition of Atlassian JIRA issue tracking system. It boosts your productivity with an interactive interface, enables greater mobility with its offline mode, and has many useful features such as smart search, time tracking widget, screenshot editor, and others. ...

Tags: ALM Works, JIRA Client Lite, Microsoft Windows, Wireless And Mobility, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-28

Quicken Deluxe 2010

With Quicken 2010, Intuit strives to make its flagship money management application easier to navigate and simpler to set up, thanks to spruced-up visuals and a refreshed start-up wizard. Although already a solid balance-keeper and financial assistant in previous versions, Quicken 2010 adds a few new features to visualize your...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Financial accounting, Financial services, home screen, Deluxe, Quicken

Product reviews 2009-10-15

News to know: Windows 7; IBM; Sony; Apple

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: Measuring Windows 7 performance Dancho Danchev: Click fraud facilitating Bahama botnet steals ad revenue from Google ...

Tags: Sony Corp., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Sony Vaio, Apple Inc., Laptop Computer, IBM Corp., Eaton, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-10-09