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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

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Office Starter 2010 private beta, with 'Office to GO,' goes to testers

Installing SP2010, Office 2010, and VS 2010 now...Should have a working environment by this weekend. The graphic at the bottom of the article should also include two of the more exciting services in 2010 - Access Services for hosting database driven forms and reports and Visio Services, for publishing data...

Tags: Office suites, Microsoft Office, Office Starter

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Ballmer: Windows 7 sales on a roll

Oh boy... this should be a fun Talkback... ntntyeap...for sure we'll be hearing what everyone has already said "ad nauseum".BallSack is a MoronPlain and Simple.I'm sure Win7 sales are decent. After all, it's hard to get an OS-less computer.....It is easy enough to get linuxpre-installed.Or buy a MacHowever,...

Tags: Sales strategy, Operating systems, Mac sale, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Linux, sales, Steve Ballmer, Windows 7 sale, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

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

Nokia Booklet 3G (black)

Mobile phone maker Nokia is jumping into the Netbook pool with its recently announced Booklet 3G laptop, offering a premium-feeling system for a rock-bottom price, as long as you agree to a two-year AT&T mobile data contract. The Booklet 3G is easily one of the most upscale-looking Netbooks we've...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, 3G, Nokia Corp., Booklet 3G, netbook

Product reviews 2009-11-10

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

ZhongYuan Keylogger Screen Capture 3.1 (Windows)

ZhongYuan Keylogger screen capture software is safe, easy and inaccessible utility specially designed to monitor your spouse, child or employee computer online or offline activity. Keyboard monitoring tool runs in hidden mode and periodically at equal interval of time record all typed keys including character, special character, digits and shift,...

Tags: Software, Screen Capture, Keylogger, Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Zhongyuantech, ZhongYuan Keylogger Screen Capture Software, Keylogging Tool, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-19

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

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

New details on Apple tablet emerge; two versions, Jan. 2010

Apple SurpriseI'm reminded of the hype running up to the introduction of the iPhone. There were all sorts of predictions of how it would fit into an already mature and crowded smart phone marketplace, how it would fail, how it would be a niche player. If the iTablet follows in...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Smart phones, Apple Inc., tablet, Apple iPhone, Apple Tablet, iTablet

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

From Gimmiv to Conficker: The lucrative MS08-067 flaw

Danger Will Robinson, Danger.[i]By December 2009, a second variant appeared with new propagation techniques ? spreading via removable and mapped drives, and network shares with weak passwords. This updated worm also started blocking access to anti-virus and security-related sites.[/i]You either have a typo or a time machine. December...

Tags: Linux, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, Patches, Common-sense, Microsoft Corp., financial danger, computer

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Confusion over Windows 7 upgrade path

Poor MarketingMicrosoft should have removed 64bit from the chart all together and added a note that you can't upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit and vice versa.Other than the confusing 64bit chart, this is a non-issue, people are more likely to buy a new computer with 7 then to upgrade an...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit, Windows 7 upgrade path, Windows 7 Upgrade, Home Premium, computer, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

My top three Windows 7 annoyances ... and some fixes!

I totaly disagreeYou sound like you're going through menopause!Where's the additional toolbars?One of the things that bugs the crap about me with Windows 7 is the lack of additional toolbars. When I reload a PC first thing I do is drag the "My computer" icon to the top of...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, computer, PC

Discussion threads 2009-08-18

Windows 7 customers still paying for Microsoft's Ultimate mistakes

RE: Windows 7 customers still paying for Microsoft's Ultimate mistakesI'll stick with XP until they stop supporting it, or until I need a new pc, in which case I'll probably get Home basic or Premium.With what Ultimate cost meI'm not switching. Gouge me once, shame on you. Gouge me twice...Thats...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Win 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Windows 7 Starter edition introduces genuine "Microsoft tax"

Their copyright, their license, their rulesIf you want it you have to play by their rules. Always has been that way with Windows, and it always will be that way. If you don't like it, you can always play with someone else who is more willing to share."How much you...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Linux, Operating systems, tax, Microsoft Windows, Tiered pricing, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, Microsoft Windows 7, netbook, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Discussion threads 2009-08-12

Microsoft sticker shock: Anytime Upgrade, Family Pack details

Microsoft sticker shock: Anytime Upgrade, Family Pack detailsAre you tempted or turned off by these details?What do you think of Microsoft's decision to make the Family Pack a limited-quantity offer? Are the upgrade prices fair?Leave your comments here.RE: Microsoft sticker shock: Anytime Upgrade, Family Pack detailsI, for one, would like...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Microsoft Corp., sticker, OEM

Discussion threads 2009-07-31

Windows 7 first look: More than just "Vista, fixed"

Windows 7 first look: More than just "Vista, fixed"I look forward to your next reviewI am far more interested in the differences between versions than an overview. We've been hearing about Windows 7 features for months, now it would be nice to know exactly which features will be present on...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, IT Deployment, Windows 7 First look, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-07-29

News to know: AOL; Microsoft; Apple; SAP; Google

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. Larry Dignan: Time Warner preps for AOL spin-off; Google's 5% stake worth $283 million Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft: European...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, America Online Inc., SAP AG, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Tablets, Notebooks, Palm Pre, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2009-07-28

The Apple tablet is a non-starter in Ed without content

The Apple tablet is a non-starter in Ed without contentEVDO Internet connectivity??EV-DO really?With that only it's a pretty restricted market...there are not many countries were it will work...Better GSM+EDGE+HSPA&HSPA+ /WCDMA (2G -> 2.5G -> 3G -> 3.5G etc. support).CDMA has no longer term future on this planet... RE: The Apple...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Cellular phones, Apple Tablet, tablet, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

Windows 7: The waiting is the hardest part (for Microsoft)

Windows 7: The waiting is the hardest part for Microsoftleanwhy microsoft isn't shutting down or selling their online and entertainment divisions is beyond me. they invested bilions and billions in both only for having a loss in both devisions for pretty much a decade now. if i were a big...

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

Discussion threads 2009-07-24