Archive for May 26th, 2009
May
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Microsoft has released the latest set of requirements associated with its HealthVault Device Logo Program. The HealthVault Device Logo Program is an illustrative example of this, evolved up to version 1.20 with the latest installment provided by the company. “There have been several packaging requirements added so the user has proper guidance on how
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May
26
Earlier this week, news broke about the new sharing policy for applications purchased on the upcoming Windows Marketplace for Mobile. According to Microsoft this is incorrect, official statement:
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May
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Certified or Gold Certified Partners in the U.S. are now able to access a promotion from Microsoft and buy Visual Studio Team Systems 2008 at a 65% discount. Microsoft partners could buy “either the Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Editions (which includes both the Development and Database Edition in a 2 for
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May
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ByteLevel has created a Visual History of the Internet, based on country codes domains (TLDs). “Each Top Level Domain is sized relative to the population of the country or territory, with the exception of China and India, which were restrained by 30% to fit the layout. At the other
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May
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Last summer, “Walt Disney World Resort 3D” was introduced in Google Earth; now Disney launched “Disneyland Paris resort,” with amazing 3D buildings in Earth 5.0. The model includes every bench, light post, tree, bush, planter box, street sign, fence, street curb, fountain, rock, bridge, table & chair, loop, turn and climb. At the
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May
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Microsoft is reportedly looking to mid-June for the public announcement of Windows 7 pricing scheme (under NDA) according to the following schedule: OEM Pricing - to be disclosed in the mid-April 2009 timeframe; FPP (Full Packaged Product) Pricing - Microsoft plans to communicate this to retailers in mid-May 2009; Public Pricing Announcement - mid-June 2009. The
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May
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As you may know, that the Windows7 Beta expires on August 1st, 2009. And the bi-hourly shutdowns will begin July 1st, 2009. In the meantime, if you’re still on the Windows 7 Beta you should certainly look at giving the Windows 7 RC.
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May
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Farkie is a free online application that helps you download youtube videos, myspace playlists, movies, audio, images, javascript, ajax, objects, applications, flash, links and many other things. Just copy the full web address of the video you wish to download, and Farkie will offer the video file to you in a variety of formats (MP3, AVI, WMV, WAV MOV or FLV).
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May
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Linux vendor Red Hat, and 17 others, have protested a Swiss government contract given to Microsoft without any public bidding. The Red Hat group has asked a Swiss federal court to overturn a three-year contract issued to Microsoft by the Swiss Federal Bureau for Building and Logistics, to provide Windows desktops and applications, with support and
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May
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The Noah’s Ark replica is world's only full-scale model and was built following the description written in the Bible, according to the Hong Kong property developer who constructed it.
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May
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Lenovo launched the IdeaPad S12 netbook with option for NVIDIA's Ion platform; the advanced graphics can fully decode 1080p HD in hardware and is capable of 3D that would be off limits for Intel-based video. The S12 comes with 12-inch, 1280x800 display or the (optional) HDMI output, full keyboard, an options for larger 250GB
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May
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Amazon launched a new feature on “Kindle”: the ability to read your notes and highlights on the Web. Readers have always been able to make notes and highlight text on the Kindle. Now those annotations appear on your account, once you sign in. All that you can do is read them, that makes the feature little
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May
26
Here’s a Windows Mobile 7 Roadmap with dates pertaining to Windows Mobile RTT (released to testers) - not device to market dates. This roadmap comes from a Windows Mobile 6.5 presentation given a week and a half ago. Another point of mention is the picture inclusion of a phone using the Organic
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May
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Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are important contributors to the world economy. In fact, it’s estimated that SMBs employ 90 percent of the world’s work force, and account for more than 50 percent of gross domestic product worldwide. “What is revealing about Microsoft’s recent research is that SMBs seem to be making an effort to balance today’s
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May
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Service Pack 2 is an update to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista that incorporates improvements discovered through automated feedback, as well as updates that have been delivered since SP1. By providing these fixes integrated into a single service pack for both client and server, Microsoft provides a single high-quality update that minimizes deployment and testing
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Random From The Download Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 SP2 RTM – (KB948465)
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Via the Windows Vista Psychedelia Visualization pack you too will be able to translate the music playing in Windows Media Player into colors, shapes and - Jan05Sigma Launcher 1.20 Beta 20
Sigma Launcher can quickly Launch your favorite programs in one simple click, without any toolbar. Easily manage another program window by just moving the mouse. - Dec22Windows4all: A web-based OS in Silverlight’s security sandbox
Windows4all website is set up to offer a simulation of the Windows platform inside users’ web browser. Despite the branding and the design similarities of - May07Savant’s “Protection” pack denies rogue apps on XPe
Savant Protection has announced an endpoint security solution for Windows XP Embedded-based systems, including ATMs and POS (point of sales/service) systems. Savant's "Protection" - Apr07Microsoft intro Amalga Unified Intelligence System (UIS) 2009
Microsoft announced Microsoft Amalga Unified Intelligence System (UIS) 2009, the next generation of the enterprise data aggregation platform that enables hospitals to unlock patient data stored