Energize 2.0 Beta 2
Energize Will change the feel of your Windows XP/2003 operating system to a new, shiny and modern Vista-look.
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30.1.2008 Microsoft Office 2010 Beta 2 Leaks, Public Beta Expected in November
After Microsoft announced yesterday that Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 will be sent to testers this week, more exciting news comes from the Office 2010 section.
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21.10.2009 Activate Windows 7 Pre-Beta 6801 with Vista Beta or RC Product Key without Crack
Already download and install Windows 7 Pre-Beta build 6801? You probably have to leave the product key field blank during installation in order to complete the setup of Windows 7.
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1.11.2008 Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2, .NET Framework 3.5 Beta 2
Visual Studio 2008 is the next generation development tool for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office system, and the Web. The Beta 2 release includes most of the products found in the Visual Studio product line. MSDN Subscribers can also download these files from
MSDN Subscriber Downloads. Thanks to pacpis for this news.
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27.7.2007 Windows 7 RC Brings Windows XP Mode Beta and Windows Virtual PC Beta
The Release Candidate of Windows 7 will bring with it the first Beta development milestones for Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC.
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29.4.2009 Firefox 1.5 Beta 2 Out Now
Firefox 1.5 Beta 2 is now available for download. This is the second Beta release of our next generation Firefox browser, to be released later this year, and it is being made available to our developer and testing community for compatibility testing and to solicit feedback.
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IE 7 Beta 3 Now Download
Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 3 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability.
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29.6.2006 RunScanner 0.9.0.0 Beta
RunScanner is a completely free windows system utility which scans your system for all configured running programs. You can use runscanner to detect autostart programs, spyware, adware, homepage hijackers, unverified drivers and other problems.
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17.3.2007 Silverlight 1.0 Beta
Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications (RIAs) for the Web.
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3.5.2007 ViStart Beta 5
Now everyone can enjoy the benefits of fast program searching straight from their Start Menu, with ViStart, currently my latest project, Developed under the management of Windows X For the latest Vista Transformation Pack.
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10.6.2007 XPize 4.7 Beta
XPize is a GUI enhancer for Windows XP and above. It replaces most of the non-XP icons, avis and bmps that Microsoft has always overlooked.
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19.7.2007 VistaTweaker 0.1 Beta
VistaTweaker is a complet tweaking utility designed for Windows Vista in mind. By using it you can have your computer configured exactly the way you want.
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25.7.2007 vLite 1.1 Beta
vLite is a tool for customizing the Windows Vista installation before actually installing it. Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that.
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7.8.2007 SUMo 0.7.0.9 Beta 7
SUMo (Software Updates Monitoring) detects applications you are using and tracks updates. If a new version is detected, you'll be notified by SUMo.
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28.8.2007 VistaTweaker 0.5 Beta
VistaTweaker is a complete tweaking utility designed for Windows Vista. It has software, performance, usability and other kinds of tweaks to improve the overall Vista experience.
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26.10.2007 First look at Firefox 3.0 Beta 1
I noticed that the Beta 1 for Firefox 3.0 was made available sometime yesterday. Ive been curious as to whether the Firefox dev team would do a serious revamp for this release or just concentrate on bug fixes and performance improvements.
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20.11.2007 Firefox 3 Beta 3
Firefox 3, Beta 3 has just been released. Over 350 memory leaks have been fixed and reductions have been made in the memory footprint.
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13.2.2008 vLite 1.1.5 Beta
vLite is a tool for customizing the Windows Vista installation before actually installing it. Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that.
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27.3.2008 IE8: Whats After Beta 2
The announcement of IE8 Beta 2 started an important and public phase of the product development cycle getting broad public feedback.
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24.11.2008 Firefox 3.1 Beta 2
The second Beta development milestone of Firefox 3.1, codenamed Shiretoko, is now available for download.
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9.12.2008 Can we have a Windows 7 beta 2 please?
Ive been running Windows 7 beta 1 for now eight weeks and Ive put this beta thorough a serious workout.
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21.2.2009 Silverlight 4 beta now available
Microsoft have just announced Silverlight 4 beta today at PDC09, that is available for download today. Silverlight 4 promises to enhance the overall user experience, improving speed, performance and rendering for browsers.
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18.11.2009 Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta)
Help protect your PC from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
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Microsoft CRM 3.0 Beta Now Available
A
public beta release of Microsoft CRM 3.0, the second major revision of the company's customer relationship management software, is now available for Microsoft registered members and partners. A final launch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2006.
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Windows Defender Beta 2
Overview
This release includes enhanced features that reflect ongoing input from customers, as well as Microsoft?s growing understanding of the spyware landscape.
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14.2.2006 ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview
ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview is an early look at the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile devices.
Microsoft ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows powered PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box.
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27.4.2006 Windows VistaBootPRO 2.0 Beta
PROnetworks announced that VistaBootPRO 2.0 Beta, the newest version of the original program developed by the PROnetworks Betas Team and the Beta Testing Forum, is now available for download. This is an update to the original VistaBootPRO 1.0 Beta. There are lots of new features and improved GUI interface. Full support for Windows Vista Beta 2 and Build 5456 has been added as well.
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15.7.2006 Firefox 2.0 Beta Delayed
The open source Mozilla Foundation has delayed the release of Firefox 2.0 Beta 2 by a week because of bugs yet to be ironed out in the browser software.
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10.8.2006 Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Beta 2
Beta 2 of Mozilla Firefox 2.0 has just appeared on the Mozilla FTP in the release folder, it's safe to say that this is Beta 2 and not a pre-beta.
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31.8.2006 OneCare Beta 1.5 just started
Just got mail from the OneCare team! The Windows Live OneCare Beta (v1.5) Begins Today!
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10.10.2006TechNet's Energize IT 2007
I'm here with my fellow
Neowinian _Allan_ at Energize
IT 2007, Toronto Convention
Centre. We'll be using
_Allan_'s blog with constant
updates on what's happening.
This fast paced
demo intensive morning is
designed to get your blood
flowing and refuel your
excitement about working in
IT. In these 2 hours
you’ll see the latest
innovations, recognize leaders
in the community, and showcase
the latest Microsoft-based
technologies. The afternoon
will be jammed packed with
sessions and tracks that
appeal to a wide range of
interests. This is your chance
to truly get your Geek On!
There are 8 different tracks
and 3 hands on labs to choose
from.
- Track #1: IT
Professional
- Track
#2: Developer
- Track
#3: Gadget
- Track #4:
Security
- Track #5:
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- Track #6: Real World
Solutions - 2
- Track
#7: Designer
- Track
#8: GameCamp
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16.06.2007Beta Heads Toward Nicaragua
Not only software is going
beta these days it seems --
but this beta is one you
don't want to test. The
Atlantic Ocean's 23rd named
tropical system, Beta, headed
toward the Nicaraguan coast
Friday afternoon, and was
expected to make landfall over
the weekend as a Category 2
hurricane...
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30.10.2005Want Windows 7 Beta 1? Here's what you have to do...
PDC attendees got the Windows 7 pre-beta build, and Microsoft told them that a public beta would be available in early 2009. But you don't want to
wait until then, right? You want Beta 1, right now. Well, I can't give you that, but I can tell you how you can get your hands on a physical copy
of the Windows 7 Beta 1 DVD. You'll need $100 and a desire to visit one of the upcoming episodes of the MSDN Developer Conference (MDC).
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04.12.2008Firefox 1.5 Beta Set for September 8
Mozilla has announced its beta schedule for the upcoming release of Firefox 1.5, according to a posting on its developer news Web site. Beta 1 will be released on September 8, followed by a second beta on October 5. The first release candidate of the browser is expected on October 28...
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02.09.2005Microsoft Releases New Beta of
IE7
Microsoft said Thursday
morning that it had made
available the third beta of
Internet Explorer 7, the final
beta before the browser ships
later this year ahead of
Windows Vista...
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29.06.2006Office 12 Beta 1 Released to
Testers
10,000 Microsoft beta testers
received a long-awaited e-mail
Wednesday evening: Welcome to
Office 12. Beta 1 of the
next-generation Office suite
has been released and is now
available for download --
assuming Beta Place doesn't
buckle under the mad rush for
bits...
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17.11.2005Halo 3 Beta Gaffe Angers Gamers
Microsoft has fixed some early
issues in its Halo 3 beta
offering for those who
purchase the game
Crackdown , as well as
agreeing to extend the beta
period by one week to June 10...
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19.05.2007Reminder: Windows 7 beta download ends this week
Just a reminder to everyone that as we reported earlier, the general availability of Windows 7 Beta program is ending this week. Starting from Feb
10th (12am Pacific Time), there wont be any new downloads of Windows 7 beta available, and from Feb 12th (9am Pacific Time), no downloads of Windows 7
beta will be available. If you are already downloading your beta, better complete the download before Feb 12th! So, if you haven't yet started
your download or yet registered for Windows 7 Beta, then this is the right time. Download your beta here before it ends!
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10.02.2009IE8 Beta 2 adds standards mode, suggestions, 'Web slices'
Validating all indicators since Monday that a revamped beta was ready for public eyes, Microsoft lifted the lid on Beta 2 of Internet Explorer 8 this
afternoon, offering the first glance at some very competitive new features...
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28.08.2008Beta Heads Towards Nicaragua
Not only software is going
beta these days it seems --
however this is one you do not
want to test. The Atlantic
Ocean's 23rd named tropical
system, Tropical Storm Beta,
headed towards the Nicaraguan
coast Friday afternoon, and
was expected to make landfall
later that night or early
Saturday morning...
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29.10.2005Beta testers sought for a social network for outdoorsmen
At this point, there's a social network for everything, and Lifefitter is accepting beta invite requests for no less than nineteen (and
counting) action sports-related networks going into private beta testing in December...
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07.11.2008Skype 4.0 Beta 2 shrinks window, hints at Mac support?
The first beta of Skype 4.0 exposed testers to a totally redesigned UI that placed increased emphasis on video conferencing. In the second beta,
released today, the Skype team provided a more familiar-feeling alternative...
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02.10.2008Windows 7 Beta - When will it arrive?
Still a few hours away for CES, it is known that Microsoft is going unveil the Windows 7 Beta at CES. But it is still unsure when would users be able
to download it officially. Mary-Jo Foley reports that public betas of Windows 7 would hit this week along with the private beta. Now, there is some
information available from this Microsoft blog: Attend an upcoming MSDN Developer Conference and you will receive a Windows 7 Beta 1 DVD - and that
immediate upcoming MSDN Developer Conference is on January 13th, which is next Tuesday! At the worst, expect a public beta release next week as the
private beta testers would get priority even if its released earlier.
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07.01.2009WinFS Beta 2 to Appear at
TechEd
Microsoft has been busy
working on its next-generation
storage technology known as
WinFS and will be showing off
new features next month at
TechEd 2006 in Boston. WinFS
Beta 1 debuted last September
and Beta 2 is slated for
release later this year...
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24.05.2006Windows 7 beta on MSDN?
Just as many are waiting for the Windows 7 beta to be announced at CES, we have a Microsoft blog saying its available on MSDN! Image Courtesy: MSDN
Blogs It is not sure whether it is available now or will be available soon, but you get the word. MSDN subscribers would be lucky enough to get hold
of Windows 7 beta. If you are a MSDN subsriber, can you see Windows 7 listed in there already?
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08.01.2009AOL Releases AIM 6.0 Beta
The first beta edition of
AOL's version 6.0 of its
Instant Messenger client was
released for public testing
today. When the beta cycle is
completed (AOL has yet to set
a date), it will likely
replace AIM Triton 1.5 and
become the company's primary
consumer IM product...
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30.09.2006Windows 7 Beta 1 build 7000 leaks
Reports surfacing on various Chinese and Russian forums today indicate that Windows 7 beta 1 (build 7000) has leaked to bit torrent. Neowin members
have posted screenshots of the beta and we can confirm the 7000.0.081212-1400_client_en-us_Ultimate-GB1CULFRE_EN_DVD version is legitimate. Microsoft
is expected to announce the availability of Windows 7 beta 1 at CES in January.
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27.12.2008Why is almost half of Google in beta?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a beta is a nearly complete prototype of a product. In other words, a not-yet-finished product.
Google is known for keeping their products in beta (much) longer than most other companies. But exactly how many of their products
are in beta? When we here at Pingdom investigated this, it turned out that out of the 49 Google products we could find, 22 are in beta. Thats
45%!
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25.09.2008WS2K8 Beta Adds IIS7 to Server Core
Microsoft has released the
June Community Technology
Preview of Windows Server
2008, which serves as an
interim release between Beta 3
and Release Candidate 1. The
company says Beta 3 has
already been downloaded over
200,000 times in the two
months since its release...
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27.06.2007Developers: Get Windows Vista
Beta 2!
Windows Vista Beta 2 is now
available to Technical Beta,
MSDN and TechNet members...
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