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Is Microsoft Readying a Burial for Vista?
Windows 7 was one of the dominating topics in Microsoft’s CES keynote and it seems that the company is on track to deliver the software by years end. TechNet subscribers received their beta copies this past Wednesday, and will see first hand how Windows 7 performs and test the new added functionality. A public beta [...]
Full StoryBah Humbug Microsoft!
I was hoping to receive a beta version to load up on my test PC and give Windows 7 a test drive, but that isn’t going to happen. Bah humbug! Microsoft sent to a select group of testers on December 16 invitations to participate in Windows 7 Beta 1. Individuals who received the invites are [...]
Full StoryWindows 7 Beta in January
Will Windows 7 be lucky? You can get a copy if you attend one of the many MSDN conferences scheduled. I know I will be in attendance to get my copy. Windows enthusiasts were buzzing on Tuesday over a Microsoft blog posting that makes it seem as if a beta version of Windows 7 should [...]
Full StoryOpera Mobile 9.51 is Blazing Fast!
I have used the previous version on my Blackberry and was very pleased with the Opera Mobile browser cosmetically and performance wise, but it just got better! Opera Mobile is the answer to the demands of global mobile Internet community. The first beta of Opera Mobile 9.5 comes outfitted with added performance, a new UI [...]
Full StoryFirefox 3.1 Beta 1 Rocks!
Most of what’s new in Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 is under the hood. The performance has improved tremendously over the current version and for good reason. Mozilla dramatically improved the JavaScript processing time. Sorry Chrome, it’s just not your day. Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 is available for download. Here are some of the new features [...]
Full StoryGoogle is a Launching Machine
Yesterday Google launched a beta version, Picasa 3.0, of its photo management software, claiming it can break down “barriers between your home PC and your online albums.” It seems Google is on a launching frenzy. No sooner was its new Chrome browser out of the block than the company announced a public beta of Picasa [...]
Full StoryNorton Internet Security 2009 Beta on Steroids
Symantec is working on the next iteration of Norton Internet Security, NIS 2009, with the mantra of what it’s calling Zero Impact Performance: “Security so light and fast you never even know it’s there — until you need it.” There are more than 300 major overhauls that the company asserts will affect almost every aspect [...]
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