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    Windows 7 beta download before Jan 5th

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    Several Microsoft watchers have speculated that Microsoft may release the Windows 7 beta to Microsoft Action Pack subscribers on or before the 5th January. Microsoft posted a note to its partner site regarding the latest Microsoft Action Pack Subscription quarterly update kit. In the update Windows 7 is included as "download only". The packs content is due to start shipping on "January 5, 2009, depending on region, and continues with the first month of each subsequent quarter (January, April, J

    Microsoft Extends Windows XP's Lifetime

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    By anyweb,
    Windows Vista has been out and about for a while now, and it has already been updated with a service pack, with a second service pack on its way. Vista's successor, Windows 7, is also getting closer and closer to release, but despite all that, Windows XP is still going strong, and demand for the operating system remains high. Because of that, Microsoft has yet again extended Windows XP's lifetime for OEMs and resellers.   via osnews.com

    Windows 7 benchmark..

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    By anyweb,
    I'm sure you're all still (sadly) familiar with the recent 'debate' I had with InfoWorld's Randall Kennedy, which detailed a lot of silly things. The seed of that discussion was planted with Kennedy's first article which, among other things, claimed that Windows 7 performed similarly to Windows Vista (meaning, slower than XP). Leaving the thread count discussion behind, Kennedy did include a benchmark which showed that Windows 7 performed similar to Windows Vista. There's a new benchmark out now

    Vista/Server 2008 SP2 Beta To Be Opened to Public

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    By anyweb,
    In late October, Microsoft announced the beta of the second service pack for Windows Vista and Server 2008. This beta was limited in audience, and today Microsoft has fixed that: it opened up the beta for MSDN and TechNet subscribers, and coming Thursday, it will be opened to the general public. The releases will be distributed via TechNet.   via osnews.com  

    Internet Explorer 8 Slips to 2009

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    Microsoft plans to offer one more public test version of Internet Explorer 8 before releasing the final version of the updated browser, the company said late Wednesday. The next test, essentially a "release candidate" version will come in the first quarter of 2009. That means the final release won't hit Microsoft's initial goal of finishing the browser this year. "Our next public release of IE (typically called a "release candidate") indicates the end of the beta period," general manager Dean Ha

    Windows 7 preview

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    By anyweb,
    A long and detailed preview of Windows 7 appeared on ActiveWin. Many screenshots included. "It's safe to say I am overwhelmed, overjoyed and most of all excited about Windows 7", the author concludes.   via osnews.com

    Windows 7 demo'd at the PDC 2008

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    By anyweb,
    Today, the Windows 7 operating system was announced at PDC. Attendees heard how the forthcoming release can help customers leverage previous investments in the Windows Vista operating system. Enhance security and control. Reduce power consumption. And seamlessly connect their people and devices.

    Free E-book From Microsoft

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    Celebrating 25 years For 25 years, Microsoft Press books have focused on helping you take your skills and knowledge to the next level. Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with a "Free E-Book of the Month" offer! Simply sign up for the Microsoft Press Book Connection Newsletter for notification of offers, register, and download the selection of the month.   Windows Server® 2008 TCP/IP Protocols and Services by Joseph Davies ISBN: 9780735624474   Your essential guide to TCP/IP—fully updated fo

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