Windows Server 2008 R2 is now available on TechNet/MSDN
Title says it all. Enjoy.
Windows 7 TechNet release 12pm PST
MSDN/TechNet subscribers will have access to the Windows 7 RTM as of 12pm PST today. Stay tuned.
Microsoft not releasing Windows 7 E
Microsoft announced recently that they will not be releasing a separate “E” version of Windows 7 for Europe to comply with EU regulations regarding Internet Explorer. Instead, they will release a regular Windows 7 edition with a ballot screen, which prompts the user to select the web browser they would like to download.
Microsoft Connect Windows 7 testers to get free copy
While Microsoft had originally decided to thank the MS Connect testers of Windows 7 with a kind word and a discounted price on a Win 7 upgrade, they have had a change of heart and decided to reward the testers with a free full copy of the upcoming OS. This is for MS Connect testers …
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Microsoft and Yahoo announce 10 year partnership
This morning Microsoft and Yahoo have announced a 10 year deal in which MS will have access to Yahoo’s search technology (and presumably incorporate some of it into Bing) and Yahoo will take over as the main advertisement provider for Bing. There were talks a few months back between the two companies in which it …
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Classic Menu for Office 2007 (for free)
Many folks still don’t care for (or care to learn) the “new” (it’s been almost 3 years) layout of Office 2007. Well, everyone had better get used to it; it’s hear to stay. If you’re still grasping for Office of the past, though, I have a plugin for Office that will give you your classic …
Windows 7 RTM available August 6th!
That’s right, Windows 7 RTM will be available to MSDN/TechNet subscribers on Thursday, August 6th. If history tells us anything, it will be sure to hit the torrent trackers shortly after. I’ll be sure to pick my copy up on TechNet ASAP. Let the countdown begin!
Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2009 has begun
As of 8:30 CDT (9:30 EST) WPC 2009 has started. Steve Ballmer is expected to give his keynote speech tomorrow sometime, during which, Windows 7 is expected to be announced as finally gone RTM. Also, more information is expected to be released regarding Office 2010, which is expected to release during the first half of …
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Possible Windows 7 RTM (x64) Leaked
A leaked build of Windows 7, claiming to be RTM build 7600 has hit the torrent sites. I personally will be waiting for the official announcement of RTM (which is expected to be tomorrow during Steve Ballmer’s keynote speech at WPC 2009 in New Orleans) before downloading and upgrading, but for anyone interested, the information …
IE Vulnerability Found
A recently discovered vulnerability in Internet Explorer has the potential for an attacker to take remote control of an exploited machine. This vulnerability lies within ActiveX video controls. Microsoft recommends disabling ActiveX support (or at least use ActiveX controls with caution). This only effects XP & 2003 users (possibly 2000, I’m not sure) using IE …