msdn.microsoft.com | Permalink | Tue, 05 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT
The Windows 7 release candidate is now available. Download, install, and actively test the Windows 7 RC code to help get your software and hardware solutions ready. ...
blogs.msdn.com | Permalink | Thu, 07 May 2009 10:50:00 GMT
Earlier today we posted on Microsoft's Press Pass site an interview with our group's General Manager, Joe Williams. In the interview he discusses our approach to anti-piracy in Windows 7. The full details can be found here; but basically the interview covered the following points. The Windows 7 activation experience will be familiar to users of Windows Vista SP1 The Windows 7 activation experience is based on that of Windows Vista SP1 and should appear familiar to users of Windows Vista SP1. Th ...
expressyourself.wordpress.com | Permalink | Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
I'm delighted to announce the availability of Microsoft's new Web design application, Expression Web. Expression Web is now available from Amazon.com, as is the upgrade for FrontPage. I've been working in Web design and content development since 1994, and with FrontPage since 2002. I'm now a technical writer for Expression Web. On these pages, you'll find discussions of Expression Web, Web standards, and migrating your FrontPage Web site to Expression Web. If you're curious and want to find out ...
news.cnet.com | Permalink | Thu, 07 May 2009 09:37:00 GMT
For those who want to hear Wednesday's Stanford University appearance by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the full video is now online (and embedded below). As I wrote Wednesday, the highlights included his blunt assessment of the genesis of the economic meltdown ("The world borrowed too much money"), his subtle ... Originally posted at Beyond Binary ...
news.cnet.com | Permalink | Tue, 05 May 2009 11:20:00 GMT
The best thing to happen to Microsoft's public relations in years, Windows 7 is more than just spin. The latest official update to what some are calling the largest shareware trial period ever introduces more than mere bug fixes as the operating system upgrades from beta to release candidate. ... Originally posted at The Download Blog ...
blogs.msdn.com | Permalink | Wed, 06 May 2009 23:56:41 GMT
In case you did not see the announcements yesterday – you can now get your hands on the Windows 7 RC (release candidate) build for testing. You can also download the beta of Windows Virtual PC, and the beta for Windows XP Mode. Also, there is this handy article to help you to figure out whether your computer can run Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode. Please take the time to check this release out – and head over to our forum to let us know what your thoughts are. Cheers, Ben ...