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Microsoft: Expect Vista SP2 in the first half of 2009
A quick update for those wondering when to expect the final version of Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2): Microsoft is saying (via one of its Web sites, at least) that it is due in the first half of calendar 2009.
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta
windowsvistablog.com — Hi there, Mike Nash here.  As you know we are getting ready to talk about Windows 7... at the PDC next week.  Before we do that, I thought I would give you an update on our latest work for Windows Vista. We are committed to continually ... (more) Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta
On Security, Microsoft Reports Progress and Alarm
nytimes.com — Microsoft plans to report on Monday that the security of its Windows operating system has significantly improved,... while at the same time the threat of computer viruses, frauds and other online scourges has become much more serious. The company ... (more) On Security, Microsoft Reports Progress and Alarm
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updates.zdnet.com — ZDNet Resources Macs that can run 64-bit Vista Which Macs can run 64-bit Vista? It depends whether... you insist on an all-Apple solution or will run a more-flexible approach using third-party virtualization technology. by David Morgenstern Tags : Apple ... (more) storage Resources
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PDC 2008 Preview: Change we can count on?
Betanews — ... a political candidate, even if you're aligned with the majority in power, if you're several points down in the polls, you won't get far ahead by continuing to align yourself with the policies of the past. So the message of this year's PDC is, "Change is coming." At the Sunday afternoon "pre-conference," during early registration and outside Microsoft's all-day educational seminars, the buzz in the hallways among the first to arrive is something that can basically be called the " Mary Jo Theory ." Based on a hunch relating to a notice to hardware developers a few weeks ago ...

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