Archive for the January, 2010
Jan
13
Users who’ve followed plans for future releases of Mozilla’ open source Firefox browser already know that a major graphical user interface overhaul is in for Firefox 4.0. Backbone of the new GUI will be adoption of a Ribbon/Fluent UI style from Microsoft. In this context, Firefox 4.0 will feature elements similar to Office 2010, and Paint
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Jan
11
PC versus Mac debate takes on an entirely new tone in this video, a spoof of the popular Saturday Night Live digital short "I am on a Boat." Interestingly, the video -- dubbed "I'm on a Mac" -- has strong Seattle roots. It was conceived by the media marketing agency Banyan Branch on behalf of
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Jan
16
At the National Retail Federation Convention & Expo, an impressive digital signage proof of concept put together by Intel and Microsoft demonstrating the futuristic clothing store in the movie is not all that far off. Created in conjunction with Intel, this sign run an Intel Core i7 processor and Windows Embedded Standard 2011, the next release
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Jan
6
“Submit a great article explaining how you built an app for Windows 7 – complete with code - and if yours is the highest rated article by both The Code Project community and our judges, you could win a fully loaded HP Touchsmart tx2z Notebook!.” Requirements: • Write a great article using regular Code
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Jan
20
Microsoft chairman and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation co-chair, Bill Gates is launching a new site, dubbed “The Gates Notes,” where he'll be writing about what's on his mind, posting information from his trips, and sharing excerpts from his exchanges with experts and leaders in areas including science, energy, philanthropy
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Jan
15
“I cannot see agreement on Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) and don't know how to add it.” Here’s a step-by-step actions to add a license agreement to your view in VLSC by requesting permission, as well as a short two minute video that shows how to request permissions to add a license agreement to your
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Jan
19
Microsoft released 558,000 square kilometers of imagery to Bing Maps for Jan 2010. The new imagery consisting of: Germany’s Ruhrgebeit; Belgium; Luxembourg; Vancouver – Sea to Sky Hwy to Squamish and beyond; Additional imagery scattered throughout Russia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Latvia and Turkey. Also, “Kroger -- grocery retail chain behind brands Ralphs, Food 4
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Jan
14
IBM announced that Panasonic has agreed to use its cloud-based LotusLive e-mail system for its worldwide operations. The deal initially covers 100,000 Panasonic employees, and will eventually expand to include more than 300,000 workers, partners and suppliers. The new services will allow its workforce to communicate and collaborate more efficiently with its global network of customers,
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Jan
9
Remote Desktop Gateway (formerly TS Gateway) ISA configuration script helps ease the process of setting up an ISA server for RD Gateway supported scenarios such as RD Gateway-ISA core scenario and RD Gateway-ISA OTP scenario. Script runs on ISA server and completely eliminates the need to configure ISA server through wizards. Instead, users can
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Jan
5
Google launched the “Nexus One,” – “Manufactured by HTC, Nexus One features dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc., a large 3.7–inch OLED display for deep contrast and brilliant colors and a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset for blazing speeds, five megapixel camera complete with flash and geotagging. Running on Android 2.1, that includes innovations like a voice-enabled
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Jan
5
Lenovo launched two new ThinkPad machines:ThinkPad Edge is truly mobile and reliable with progressive new design, engineered for small business. Feature include: Powerful dual-core processors, Windows 7, Gigabit Ethernet, WWAN with GPS, 802.11bgn WiFi, Bluetooth and WiMAX connectivity options, Thin and light with a 13.3" widescreen, Spill-resistant keyboard, Up to 7.8 hours of battery life, Worry-free
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Jan
5
Microsoft unveiled latest iteration of its Office 2010 line-up, which will be offered in four retail SKUs:Microsoft introduces Office Professional Academic for students and educators. Available through qualified retailers and campus bookstores, is priced at $99 and includes Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010, OneNote 2010, Outlook 2010,
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Jan
9
Due to a United States court ruling related to a Custom XML markup implementation in Word 2003, Microsoft’s MSDN, TechNet, and Expression Subscribers in the US will not be allowed to download Office 2003 starting Jan 9, 2010. This doesn’t affect subscribers in other countries. Microsoft have requested a re-hearing in Word 2007 patent
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Jan
13
HP and Microsoft entered into a three-year agreement to invest $250 million to significantly simplify technology environments for businesses of all sizes. There’e three main components to the agreement: · A shared engineering roadmap to ensure strong integration between hardware and software - both on premises and in the cloud · Joint solutions to optimize
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Jan
16
Pogoplug is a device that allows you to connect up to 4 externals hard drives directly to the Internet, allowing you to share your files and folders via a web browser or mobile device files from anywhere. Pogoplug is the perfect accessory to your connected life. Imagine accessing all your files and media at home from
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