Microsofts Beta-Fest: Vista, Longhorn and Office

 
 
By eweek  |  Posted 2006-05-23
 
 
 
Microsoft executives highlighted the road maps for Windows Vista, Longhorn Server and Office 2007 at the upcoming annual hardware-engineering conference in Seattle.

"Were turning the corner on all three of our core products. We are heading toward delivery," said Mike Burk, product manager with the Windows group. That is the message that Microsoft will deliver to about 3,000 attendees of WinHEC (the annual Windows Hardware Engineering Conference), which kicks off on May 23 in Seattle.

Indeed, WinHEC is clearly make or break time for Microsoft. The first indicator of how Microsoft will fare: the beta triple-header. The software giant unleashed a barrage of products to beta testers.

THE REVIEWS

  • Vista Needs More Fine-Tuning
  • Longhorn Server Shows Inside-Out Improvement to Windows
  • Not Just Another Day at the Office

    THE SLIDE SHOWS

  • View the Vista Beta Gallery
  • See the New Office Beta Gallery
  • Check Out the Longhorn Server Beta Gallery

    THE CONTEXT:

  • Microsoft Releases 3 Beta Products at WinHEC
  • Vistas Make or Break Moment
  • Microsoft Outlines Virtualization Plans
  • Microsoft Tells All on Vistas Hardware Needs
  • Microsoft Scurries to Virtualize Servers
  • Vista: What You Need to Know
  • Microsofts WinHEC Message: Were Turning the Corner
  • Report Casts Doubt on Vistas Security Impact
    • Rocket Fuel