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Longhorn Server: A New Test Build Goes Live
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-12
From Microsoft Watch: While it shares the same build number as Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 (Build 5600), the newest Longhorn Server build is not yet at release-candidate stage. Microsoft has posted
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Microsoft Posts a New Longhorn Server Build
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-12
Microsoft posted during the past weekend for download a new test build of its Longhorn Server operating system.
Microsoft made Longhorn Server Build 5600, designated as the "August Community Technology
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Burgum Out, Nadella In as Head of Microsoft Biz Solutions
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-12
Microsoft has finally chosen a successor to Doug Burgum, head of the Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) business: Satya Nadella, who is currently corporate VP of MBS. Last November, Microsoft commenced an
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Downloadable Now: 'Save as PDF' for Office 2007
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-12
After reaching an impasse in discussions with Adobe Systems earlier this summer over Microsoft's intent to bundle "Save as PDF" functionality into Office 2007, Microsoft blinked. Instead, the Redmondians
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Microsoft Advances Its 'Atlas' Roadmap
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-11
We still don't know exactly when Microsoft is planning to deliver its "Atlas" Ajax tools. But we now know more about the form and the names of the various pieces that comprise Microsoft Atlas. Microsoft is planning to deliver "Atlas 1.0" on top of ASP.Net 2.0 some time before
Microsoft Starts Rollout of Windows Live Search 1.0
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-11
Over the next three days, Microsoft is planning to move from beta to final gold code for its Windows Live Search service. The Redmondians also are delivering final builds of Windows Live Local Search and Windows Live.com this week. Microsoft has done more than just renamed MSN Search
Microsoft's Windows Live Search Goes Gold
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-11
Microsoft will be moving its Web search service – now dubbed Windows Live Search – from beta to final, starting on September 12.
Windows Live Search is the renamed and revamped replacement for MSN Search. Windows Live Search is powering the search on MSN.com, as well as on Windows Live.com
Microsoft Security Response Leader Takes on Vista
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-11
Updated: Stephen Toulouse, a program manager on Microsoft's Security Response Center team, has shifted responsibilities to focus on Vista security. Toulouse blogged on September 9 about his new role, which
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Microsoft's Max Could Become Another Live Service
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-11
Microsoft Max, the photo-handling application that the Redmondians built in order to showcase Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), is getting more interesting. The newest Max build, released over the
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No 'Live' Treatment for Microsoft's 'Warhol'?
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-09
Looks like Microsoft's YouTube competitor may not become one of Microsoft's Live services, after all. The technology Microsoft watchers were expecting to be christened as "Windows Live Video" is actually
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Microsoft May Delay Vista's European Launch
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-08
Microsoft is making noises about delaying the launch of Windows Vista in Europe in order not to run afoul of government regulators there. Microsoft officials say they have insufficient guidance as to what EU officials are expecting the company to do regarding some of the new features it is
Microsoft to Rebrand Another Product With the 'Dynamics' Name
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-07
Microsoft is consolidating more of its products under the "Dynamics" brand name. Microsoft already relabeled its four different ERP/financial suites as "Dynamics." Ditto with its CRM offering. Come
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Former Microsoft Security Strategist Goes to Mozilla
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-07
Window (yes, that is her real name) Snyder, a former Microsoft security strategist, has joined Mozilla to lead its security offensive. Snyder was involved in development of Windows XP SP2 and is credited
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Microsoft Makes Vista RC1 Available to Beta 2 Testers
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-07
Microsoft has opened the Windows Vista floodgates a bit further. Now, anyone who was part of the Vista Customer Preview Program (CPP) Beta 2 trial is free to download the Release Candidate (RC) 1 bits. Microsoft's ultimate goal, company officials have said, is to make RC1 available to more
How to Sell a Vista Upgrade to Your Boss
By Mary Jo | Posted: 2006-09-06
How to Sell a Vista Upgrade to Your Boss: We asked how companies are planning to cost-justify an upgrade to Vista. Microsoft Watch readers answered. The Contrary View: Why You Shouldn't Advocate a Vista Upgrade: Not surprisingly, not everyone is jumping joyfully over Vista's imminent
