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Week in Microsoft: the official Windows 7 SKUs
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... Search instant answers right in the IE8 search box . Microsoft has rolled out a very interesting feature for the Live Search option in IE8: instant answers right in the search box. Unfortunately the improvement is only limited to the US. How Bill Gates started off 2009 . Here's a quick look at how Bill Gates started off 2009. Hint: there's mosquitoes and letters involved. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, the RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Redmond goes retail
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... a Firefox plugin called Moonshine that leverages Moonlight's media codecs to play conventional streaming Windows Media content at websites like C-SPAN. Microsoft splits Zune team into software and hardware . Microsoft has split its Zune team into software and hardware groups, suggesting the company is planning on pushing out the Zune brand beyond just one type of device. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, the RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Would you just go and Kumo it?
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... drivers for Windows 7 on a regular basis, starting today with version 181.71 beta. Why the Office Labs 2019 video isn't just a video . The Office Labs video that was heatedly discussed this past weekend is more than just a marketing stunt. Cool videos: Microsoft Surface physics . Here are three videos of what physics engines on Microsoft Surface are capable of doing. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, the RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Office 2010 leaks begin
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... in the Microsoft Office Professional Plus SKU. My Phone beta goes public . Microsoft's My Phone service is now available as a public beta. There have been 19 languages added, bringing the total to 25. Microsoft blocks Messenger in US-embargoed countries . Microsoft has decided to block the Windows Live Messenger service in Cuba, Syria, Iran, Sudan, and North Korea. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Pirates crack Windows 7, Redmond counters
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... 7 away to its faithful testers. One extra ampersand in code leads to IE exploit : Microsoft has admitted that a single extra ampersand ("&") resulted in the recently patched Internet Explorer exploit. Leaked: prototypes and concepts of the Microsoft Store : A leaked document shows various ideas, prototypes, and concepts for the upcoming Microsoft retails stores. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Windows 7 RTM starts trickling out
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... launch of Office Web Apps, the online version of Microsoft Office. Microsoft to hire 400 Yahoo workers, pay Yahoo $150 million : As part of the recent Microhoo deal, Microsoft will hire 400 Yahoo employees and pay the Web giant $50 million annually for three years. Also, If Microsoft cannot deliver to a certain percentage of Google's success, Yahoo can back out of the deal. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Get a Zune while you still can
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... Microsoft offers Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day trial : Microsoft has posted a 90-day trial of Windows 7 Enterprise on TechNet. The download will be available through March 31, 2010, while supplies last. First Windows Embedded Standard 2011 tech preview arrives : The first Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Windows Embedded Standard 2011 is now available for download. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Windows 7 student discount, Zune HD
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... beta is set to come out in a few months and the final version will arrive with Office 2010 in the first half of next year. Project 2010 to get three editions, public beta before 2010 : Microsoft has announced that Project 2010 will come in three editions: Project Standard 2010, Project Professional 2010, and Project Server 2010. A public beta is slated for later this year. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Windows 7, MSE, and Family Guy
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... One week of MSE: 1.5 million downloads, 4 million detections : Microsoft Security Essentials data for the first week has been released, and the numbers tell quite a story. Get Windows 7 support via Twitter's @MicrosoftHelps : Adding to the hundreds of Twitter accounts it already has, Microsoft has launched one just for Windows 7 information and support: @MicrosoftHelps. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter . Click here to view comments on this article. Loading ...
Week in Microsoft: Windows 7 reviewed, crapware-free PCs
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... : Four more job postings were posted this month that mention Windows 8. From them, we can glean a few small tidibits about Windows 7's successor. Microsoft Security Essentials ongoing beta begins : The Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) Ongoing Beta Program has started letting testers in and is already handing out build 1.0.1676.0. MSE is so far available in 39 markets. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: pirates tackle COFEE, Windows 7 again
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... now available worldwide : Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 is now available worldwide, and trial versions are up for grabs. Windows Mobile 7 testing starting in early 2010? : The Windows Mobile 7 rumors just keep on coming. Now the important timeframes appear to be Q1 2010 and Q3 2010. Oh, and there's also mention of a "Central Menu Experience" and "Catalyst for Seven." You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter .
Week in Microsoft: Windows 7 meets the GPL, MinWin, FUD
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... 4 beta arrives for developers : Silverlight beta 4 (build 4.0.41108.0) has been released. This version is primarily for developers, but anyone can download it. Windows Marketplace for Mobile arrives for all 6.x users : The Windows Marketplace for Mobile is now available for devices running Windows Mobile 6.0 and Windows Mobile 6.1, in addition to Windows Mobile 6.5. You can follow Microsoft news at Ars by using the Microsoft tab at the top of the page, our RSS feed , or Twitter .
