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Windows 7 Gets Its Own Web Site

Microsoft has launched a new Web site that aims to build interest in its forthcoming Windows 7 operating system among developers and other IT professionals. TalkingAboutWindows.com, as the site is called, features numerous videos, blog posts, and Q&A's by the Microsoft engineers who helped develop Windows 7.
windows - comments - 29.4.2009

Windows Live site updated

Windows Live Portal has been updated, although still in beta it is already in the top 500 most visited websites and still climbing.
windows - comments - 28.2.2006

Windows Vista X Download Site

Complex download pack for Windows vista, MS office 2007, MS Messenger, Windows Media Player 11, Vista Tweaks, Direct X 9c .....
download - comments - 13.5.2006

See Windows Vista site up and running

There is a new site online with more information on Windows Vista covering some very cool topics and there are some videos too.
windows - comments - 1.6.2006

Ready for a new day? The new Microsoft site!

In just a few hours, the business launch of Windows Vista will take place at the NASDAQ headquarters.
microsoft - comments - 30.11.2006

Microsoft rolls out tutorial site for new programmers

Microsoft Corporation has launched the Beginning Developer Learning Center Web Site, designed to help people with no programming experience learn to build Windows applications or Web sites using Visual Studio 2005.
microsoft - comments - 4.3.2007

Vista Capable Site Description Unchanged

Microsoft says it has not changed wording at its Web site to more clearly explain "Windows Vista Capable" label for PCs.
windows - comments - 11.4.2007

Windows Home Server Web Site

The Windows Home Server web site was updated today to a new look and feel, and over the next few weeks/months additional content, links and other great stuff will be added to the site.
windows - comments - 13.9.2007

A New Microsoft Site Devoted to IT Pros -- Thrive

"Thrive" is a newly launched Microsoft initiative for IT Professionals.
microsoft - comments - 13.2.2009

Microsoft open Vine beta site

The Microsoft Vine Beta connects you to the people and places you care about most, when it matters. Stay in touch with family and friends, be informed when someone needs help. Get involved to create great communities. Use alerts, reports and your personal dashboard to stay in touch, informed and involved.
microsoft - comments - 28.4.2009

Windows Vista available on Microsoft Volume Licensing Site!

SA - Software Assurance. No ultimate edition yet!
windows - comments - 15.11.2006

Office 2010 Beta Public Download Site URL Lives

The much anticipating Microsoft Office 2010 public beta is scheduled to be available anytime now, and it appears that Microsoft has ready the Office 2010 beta page, which has gone live with all kind of useful information for people interested in the beta of Office 2010.
download - comments - 14.11.2009

Office 2010 Beta Public Download Site URL Lives

As was expected, Microsoft today on Day 2 of Professional Developers Conference (PDC09) has released Microsoft Office 2010 Beta to public via Microsoft Download Center.
download - comments - 18.11.2009

When will you get Windows 7 RTM?

When will I get Windows 7 RTM?



Brandon LeBlanc: I recognize this is an important question to have answered. Many of you have said you want to know exactly when you will be able to get your hands on RTM. Last Monday, I gave an update on RTM to close out some myths. In that update, I also gave a broad timeline on when different groups of people “ or œaudiences� “ would get the final RTM code.



While I have nothing new to add regarding RTM today, I do however have more precise information to give on when you will be able to get RTM. Again, when you can get RTM depends on who you are.




winbeta.org - 22.07.2009

Partner Software Ecosystem Continues to Line Up to Support Windows 7

Hi, Mark Rogers here. I run the Software Ecosystem Team here at Microsoft. Building on Mikes recent post on overall ecosystem readiness, I wanted give you a quick update on our progress helping developers get ready to serve the hundreds of millions of users of Windows with our next release...




winbeta.org - 31.07.2009

Update on Windows 7 in Europe

Brandon LeBlanc: I want to provide a couple of updates for my friends in Europe today in regards to Windows 7.



I want to start off with an update to our plans for the Windows 7 Family Pack. As I mentioned last month, starting with the launch of Windows 7 on October 22nd, customers will be able to buy a Family Pack in the US & Canada. This allows users to install Windows 7 Home Premium on up to 3 existing Windows PCs for a reduced price. Its an easy and cost effective way to get customers entire household on Windows 7.




winbeta.org - 24.08.2009

Websites scramble to register forgotten Windows 7 domains

According to the APC Mag website, the popular xpmediacentre.com.au community site, managed to grab windows7.com.au, while Gavin Howard from IT training agency Which Training was quick off the mark to snatch up Windows7.net.au. Howard told APCmag.com that he was “probably looking to sell off” the domain name in the coming year, saying “I’d love to get $10,000, $15,000 or even $20,000 for it”.

While I doubt that Microsoft is losing any sleep over the many, many name variations for Windows7 domains on offer around the world, the case of Vista Windows Pty Ltd springs to mind; the company was "allowed" to continue using the domain because it was registered way before Microsoft decided on Vista for its latest version of Windows, as far back as 1999.

Microsoft Windows enthusiasts have in the past started their websites using the trademarked name variants of client (or Server) releases, and eventually, most succumbed to the requests of Microsoft to stop using them, for reward or the threat of legal action. It remains to be seen if customers become confused enough to believe that the Australian variants of the Windows 7 address, warrant any sort of legal action on Microsoft's part in the future.

For now, I wouldn't hold out for that 5 figure compensation, should you find a "forgotten" Windows 7 domain still available for registration somewhere.

Read full story.....
neowin.net - 30.10.2008

Windows 7 Closer Than Ever?

The Windows 7 Beta 1 Release seems to be closer than ever.

The Windows 7 Website Windows 7 Website is currently down. Could this mean that the beta download is being prepared? Maybe they are going to release the beta in tandem with the Macworld opening. That would be interesting!

Let's hope so. Click the picture below for a full shot of the Windows 7 Website:


jcxp.net - 06.01.2009

Clarification on the Date for Bi-hourly Shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta

Brandon LeBlanc: Bi-hourly shutdowns for the Windows 7 Beta will begin July 1st, 2009 as weve stated both here in this blog post on May 5th and also in the Windows 7 RC FAQ...




winbeta.org - 26.05.2009

OEMs Pick Up Windows 7 RTM Code Today in Redmond

Brandon LeBlanc: When we announced Windows 7 had RTMd on Wednesday, I posted that OEMs would receive the RTM code within a few days. Well, its been a few days! Earlier today, a handful of OEMs arrived in Redmond to pick up their RTM code. In the past when a Windows release reaches RTM, we have traditionally given some/selected OEMs the opportunity to come to Redmond and pick up the RTM code personally. I thought it would be neat to showcase these OEMs that came to campus today as the RTM code is handed off to them to begin preparing for General Availability (GA) on October 22, 2009!




winbeta.org - 25.07.2009

What's new for audio in Windows 7?

Microsoft took the wraps off the next version of Windows Tuesday at its Professional Developers Conference, and the Web's abuzz with

first impressions and previews--most of which are positive.



It looks like Microsoft is making the right moves to counter some of the problems with Vista: application and hardware compatibility are top priorities, and most of the UI tweaks I've seen so far seem helpful rather than arbitrary, as many of the changes in Vista seemed to be. But the release of Windows 7 is still a year away, and there will no doubt be modifications between now and then.



But forget the big picture...what's in store for digital audio in the next version of Windows? Here's a quick rundown of what in known based on the very early pre-beta shown in Los Angeles...




winbeta.org - 29.10.2008

Windows 7 Enterprise Edition; Understanding Software Assurance/Volume Licensing

As Brandon just posted about, MSDN and TechNet Plus Subscribers can now download Windows 7.



Starting tomorrow August 7th, our Software Assurance/Volume License customers will be able to download the Windows 7 Enterprise Edition as well.



We are also planning an Enterprise Edition Evaluation version to be released in the near future. Watch for more details on that here in this blog. (Evaluation version was mentioned in Brandons previous post here)




winbeta.org - 07.08.2009

DivX pulls the plug on Stage6 video upload site

Explaining that the site was only an "experiment," DivX said Monday that it had shut off uploads to its Stage6 video site, and would be closing the site completely on February 28...
betanews.com - 27.02.2008

PINNED: Site Downtime

As you may have noticed from the error message while trying to navigate to JCXP today, the site was temporarily down for nearly a day.

This was due to bandwidth problems that we were having with the site host.

Fortunately, the problem was fixed and the site is now back up and running and once again at full speed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

- JCXP Staff..
jcxp.net - 26.01.2006

Awesome Windows 7 Resources

Microsoft Learning has developed a wide range of training and resources for IT Pros that address the benefits and key technical aspects of Windows 7. With these resources, IT Pros can prepare for deployments and become Windows 7 experts within in their organization. These resources include...




winbeta.org - 30.10.2009

Update on Windows 7 RTM

Brandon LeBlanc: Over the past week, there have been many rumors surrounding RTM.



We are close, but have not yet signed off on Windows 7. When we RTM you will most certainly hear it here. As weve said all along, we will RTM Windows 7 when its ready. As previously stated, we expect Windows 7 to RTM in the 2nd half of July.




winbeta.org - 14.07.2009

New Russian movie download site follows AllofMP3's lead

Although it is apparently not related to the music download site that was the bane of the music industry's existence, a new site is promising cheap downloads of movies...
betanews.com - 16.11.2007

An Ecosystem Update for Windows 7

Mike Nash: Earlier this week, I was in New Orleans at Microsofts Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC). It was amazing to see the strength and scale of the Windows ecosystem at this event, particularly as we get closer to the launch of Windows 7.



As I return to Redmond, Id like to give an update on our approach to partner outreach and enabling the Windows ecosystem...




winbeta.org - 16.07.2009

Sources: eBay to Close Chinese Site

eBay is reportedly pulling out of the Chinese market, instead opting to replace it with a new site that would be run by Bejing-based Tom Online, the Wall Street Journal reports. So far, the auction site has refused to confirm the speculation...
betanews.com - 19.12.2006

Windows 7 Release Candidate Update

Brandon LeBlanc: There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks. A lot of folks want to know when they can get their hands on the official RC, when we are going to RTM, and what I had for breakfast.



Im pleased to share that the RC is on track for April 30th for download by MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Broader, public availability will begin on May 5th.




winbeta.org - 25.04.2009

AOL Top Web Site Under New Ranking

Nielsen/NetRatings plans to drop its old methods of counting pageviews to gauge Web site popularity, instead opting for a system where it would measure how long a user stays on a site.

With the changing scope of Web content, the old methods are quickly becoming less relevant. More important to advertisers and investors may be how long a user spends on a site, Nielsen seems to believe.

Technologies like AJAX and other dynamic page generation techniques lessen the need for a page to be refreshed, thus decreasing the number of recorded pageviews. Multimedia also carries the same effect.

Nielsen/NetRatings will begin reporting total sessions and total time spent on a site in order to figure out site popularity. From this, an advertiser could see how long a site is able to hold onto its users...
winbeta.org - 10.07.2007

Test Updates for Windows 7 Beta Users

Brandon LeBlanc: Starting February 24, we will be releasing up to 5 test updates to PCs running the Windows 7 Beta (Build 7000) via Windows Update. These updates allow us to test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows 7. We typically verify servicing scenarios during a beta...




winbeta.org - 20.02.2009

Comcast Snags Fandango, Debuts New Video Site

Comcast said Wednesday it will acquire movie site Fandango, as well as launch a new entertainment site aimed and helping manage its entertainment experience across different devices and channels...
betanews.com - 12.04.2007