Archive for September 27th, 2007
Sep
27
A new beta version of TV Toolbox for Windows Vista Media Center has been released recently on the MCEDev.com site. This beta includes bug fixes and functional changes that address issues reported by customers who used the first 2 beta versions. Here are some links to additional information about TV Toolbox:
Beta 3 announcement email,
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Sep
27
Windows Server 2008 is now scheduled for release to manufacturing in the first quarter of 2008 instead of the end of 2007. Learn more. As a result, transition exams 70-648 and 70-649 are scheduled for release on October 29, 2007. If you registered before June 30, 2007 for a 40% savings voucher for these exams, look for an e-mail message with more information by the end of September 2007!
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Sep
27
Microsoft is experimenting with the coolness level of Windows Live Hotmail, in the perpetual search to gain the edge over competitive services from Internet rivals Yahoo and Google. Well, it's either this or, the Redmond company is really playing it cool... Either way, the perspective is that @hotmail.com is by no means a valid domain
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Sep
27
Apple has released the iPhone 1.1.1 Software Update to iTunes.
The 154MB download warns that "If you have modified your iPhone's Software, applying this software update may result in your iPhone becoming permanantly inoperable."
Apple previously released a press release saying that users who specifically had SIM unlocked their iPhone should not proceed with the update as it
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Sep
27
Microsoft Corp. is making Microsoft® Services Premier Support with Microsoft Dynamics™ Services available for enterprise customers worldwide with one contract. The offering, which combines the best of Premier and support services for Microsoft Dynamics, simplifies processes and decreases complexity, providing high-quality, personalized service.Premier Support is now one of the most complete vendor services offerings
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Sep
27
Microsoft Corp. is releasing an update to Live Search (http://www.live.com) centered on improvements to core search technology and deeper advancements in the vertical search areas of entertainment, shopping, local and health. Collectively, these improvements mark a quality milestone based on the company’s focus on delivering a better search experience for consumers and advertisers.
“With this
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Sep
27
Asustek Computer is expected to delay shipments of its Eee PCs to the end of October, according to channel distributors.
Asustek's Eee PC was originally expected to hit the market in the third week of September, noted the channel distributors. However, as the company expects to gain more power in the market and to expand its software
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Sep
27
Digital Life in NYC the eHome Division and partners together announced new Extenders for Windows Media Center. In combination with the new Extenders, we're also releasing a beta of a new feature for Windows Media Center called Internet TV.
Take a look at the new Extenders for Windows Media Center and you'll see that users are
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Sep
27
Yahoo and DivX have formed a global agreement to offer consumers who download DivX video software tools a co-branded version of the Yahoo Toolbar along with a Yahoo tools loaded version of Internet Explorer 7.
The new Yahoo partnered DivX tools will launch in November 2007 and will replace the Google search tools which were
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Sep
27
Roll up roll up, there are special deals afoot when you buy Windows Vista at some of these fabulous retail outlets. Alternatively you could come along to one of our Vista After Hours events and win a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate
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Sep
27
IBM today launched a free online service designed to simplify users' daily Web experiences.
Called CoScripter, the tool records the processes Internet users do regularly, then reruns those processes automatically, eliminating the need for users to repeatedly perform the same searches and tasks.
CoScripter was created at the IBM Almaden Research Center and is available on IBM's
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Sep
27
The contentious stealth update that Microsoft delivered to customers this summer blocks 80 patches and fixes from installing after Windows XP is restored using its "repair" feature, researchers said today.
Scott Dunn, who first reported the problem in a story posted Thursday morning to the "Windows Secrets" newsletter, said that users who reinstall Windows XP with
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Sep
27
Palm Inc introduced its smallest smartphone on Thursday, making its first push into the low end of the mobile market in a bid to revive growth prospects and offer a cheaper alternative to Apple Inc's iPhone.
Hoping to entice consumers looking for a low-cost upgrade, Palm has priced the new "Centro," a smaller and lighter version
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Sep
27
Nick blogged this a while back about how ISV's could make Microsoft aware of their products. This is once of my FAQ's and there's a well defined process to follow, due to the complexity of the intellectual property laws. There isn't a simple way of making the relevant business groups aware of your solution or
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Sep
27
A US-based copyright watchdog has sunk its teeth into Google by sending a report alleging copyright violations on Google Video to members of Congress.
The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) researched the extent of copyrighted material being hosted on Google Video earlier this summer and released a Top 50 list of apparently copyrighted movies.
But, in
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