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Windows 7 Beta 1 is available immediately to subscribers of MSDN and TechNet, while everyone else will be able to download the software from the Windows 7 web site from January 9. The ISO image file is approximately 2.7GB in size. read more »
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The most visible change we saw was the task bar. Text descriptions on icons have disappeared, in favor of larger icons. The icons can now be rearranged in any order you set and will stay that way. With this version Microsoft dumped the sidebar, whic read more »
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Microsoft now offers Live Search Webmaster Tools and Forums. read more »
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Good review of Microsoft adCenter's excel add-in keyword research tool. read more »
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So what are some concrete reasons behind my recommendation against Internet Explorer in general? Without further ado they are: read more »
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Browser compatibility has been a recurring thorn in the side for web design and usability. Microsoft had declared last spring that IE8 would run in "Compatibility View" mode by default. Well, as of the latest Beta 2 release, this only applies to I read more »
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IE8 Download. Who prefers Firefox :) Me me me read more »
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The Washington Post reports on a planned feature of IE8 that could have grave repercussions for anyone using 3rd party analytics or ad serving software, as users may be able to block them.
"It has the potential to undermine the economies of the Int read more »
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Please don't kill this project, please please make Live Mesh sweet! read more »
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Big problem -- IE7 users get an error when trying to load any site with sitemeter loaded. It started about 7:00PM EST Friday night. Turning off the sitemeter badge restores access. read more »
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Microsoft, desperate to secure real estate for their paid search ads, strikes a new deal with Facebook, the industries quickest growing social platform.

Under the new arrangement, Microsoft will trade it’s exclusive global advertising placement o read more »
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Microsoft Corp. today announced that the Platforms & Services Division (PSD) will be split into two groups: Windows/Windows Live and Online Services, with both groups reporting directly to CEO Steve Ballmer. Microsoft also announced that PSD Preside read more »
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An overview of the types of services that can be expected from Microsoft's new Live Mesh service. Social Networking, RSS, remote desktop access, Live Mesh is a jack of all trades. read more »
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What is up with Microsoft, they now count for 50% of my blogs visits. read more »
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Microsoft isn’t keen to be left behind in the yet to be fully explored area of targeted TV advertising. Google has been looking into this, as have the cable companies, and now Microsoft is jumping into the mix with their recent acquisition of Navic read more »
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Incredible new technology combining Surface with Photosynth.... read more »
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Windows Live Expo will discontinue service on 31 July 2008. In preparation, the following features are no longer available... read more »
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The next enthralling video installment from Microsoft Advertising.... read more »
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Bill Gates: "Here with search, we believe that we can take it and embed it in a broader experience." He may believe that, but is it wise for Microsoft to bet on it? read more »
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A great insider view on the last tentative of Microsoft read more »
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This will strengthen Google's position as the primary aggregator of public domain works. read more »
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What do you all think about this? Please share your thoughts about Microsoft's potential buy. -L read more »
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Steve Ballmer was egged today in Hungarian University of Economy. read more »
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In just three weeks, I'll be asking Microsoft president Kevin Johnson, who oversees the Windows and Online Services division, questions relating to search as part of his keynote at our SMX Advanced show in Seattle, June 3-4. I want your help! What q read more »
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Microsoft has launched (an appropriate metaphor this time) its Worldwide Telescope desktop application. You must download the software, but then you're treated to a beautiful array of images and "guided tours" of the cosmos. Intended for science edu read more »
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