Microsofts Beta-Fest: Vista, Longhorn and Office

Microsofts Beta-Fest: Vista, Longhorn and Office

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May 23, 2006
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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

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
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