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Vista beta gets slight tweaks
Microsoft on Monday said it has released a slightly updated test version of Windows Vista, but it is not being made broadly available to the consumers who are trying out the new operating system. Read more »
Testers lock horns with Vista beta
Microsoft has passed a major milestone with the release of its first full test version of Windows Vista, the next generation of its flagship operating system. Read more »
Things can only get Beta for Microsoft IE 8
Microsoft is gearing its latest IE 8 release for Web developers. However, a second beta version, scheduled to arrive mid-year, is aimed at a wider audience, Microsoft's top browser executive has revealed. Read more »
More Vista service pack elements leak out
The first service pack for Microsoft Vista may not be due until early next year, but elements of the software are continuing to appear as part of Microsoft's ongoing support activities for the latest Windows. Read more »
Vista SP1 coming to shelves near you next month?
So, when is Windows Vista Service Pack 1 coming out? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is anything but. Read more »
Microsoft releases public download of Vista
After months of limited testing, Microsoft late on Wednesday made a beta version of Windows Vista publicly available for download. Read more »
Photoshop beta goes public
Adobe released today a public beta program for the next version of their photo editing suite, dubbed Photoshop CS3. Read more »
Microsoft wants Vista out the door by year's end
Microsoft has tweaked its testing schedule for Windows Vista as it tries to get the operating system update out by the end of 2006. Read more »
Microsoft updates Windows Vista test code
In its first update to a new community-based preview program, Microsoft is showing off a number of new features for Windows Vista, including efforts to improve the Web browser and make the operating system more resilient. Read more »
Windows Vista tool targeted by virus writers
Virus writers have published what are thought to be the first examples of malicious code targeting an expected feature of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, around a week after the first beta of the next-generation operating system was released. Read more »
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Windows Vista Beta 2 Slideshow
We take a detailed look at the features of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, which include improved security options, "gadgets" and integrated search. Read more »
Windows Vista SP1 beta lacks 'wow'
If you've been waiting for Windows Vista SP1 to come out before you make the leap to the new operating system, don't, says Microsoft. Read more »
Jim Allchin on Microsoft's Vista
Windows chief Jim Allchin talks about the challenges ahead and how the new OS might help conserve electricty. Read more »
Windows Vista RC1 reviewed
Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564) should mark the final stretch for Microsoft's new operating system, but don't be surprised if Microsoft issues one more public release candidate before making Windows Vista final. Read more »
What's new in Windows Vista?
Don't want to take Windows Vista for a test drive until you know what it has to offer? Join Windows expert Deb Shinder for a visual tour of Beta 2 as she points out some of the more dramatic changes and shares her impressions of the new OS. Read more »
On the hunt for Vista bugs
Microsoft has time to deal with some bugs, but it needs to avoid any significant headaches if it is to make its January deadline Read more »
Testing Web applications with multiple browsers
One of the messier aspects of delivering Web applications to the Internet is comprehensive testing to ensure a consistent user experience with different browsers. Here's a look at various avenues for proper application testing. Read more »
10 things you can do to give old servers a second life
Often, you can give old servers a new lease on life by upgrading to a bigger hard drive and adding RAM. The nature of your network will dictate what's best for you, but here are some ways you might get additional mileage from an old server. Read more »
Developer Spotlight: Prashant Sridharan
Prashant Sridharan is the group product manager for Visual Studio Team System at Microsoft. With the release of the tools later this year Builder AU caught up with Shridharan to talk about the long-awaited release. Read more »
The Web as a platform
As a gross over-generalisation, software developers don't care much for the latest trends in fashion. Read more »
Blog (9)
Live Aussie Vista Launch
-- Live Blogging from the Australian launch of Microsoft's Windows Vista and Office 2007 at the MCA in Sydney. Read more »
Vista a step closer
-- Last week, Microsoft released its Windows Vista February 2006 community technology preview (CTP) on MSDN for beta testers, partners and developers.
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What's a Beta these days?
-- Betas are now so widespread that the term is becoming meaningless. Read more »
Microsoft release Orcas beta and .NET framework 3.5
-- After two community previews Microsoft have released the first beta of their new Visual Studio development tools, code named "Orcas". Read more »
Is Jobs hiding OSX 10.5 features from Microsoft's Vista?
-- Many commentators have been unimpressed with the new features Apple outlined at their developer's conference this week. Are they hiding new 'secret' features from Microsoft or are they running out of ideas to enhance the desktop? Read more »
BitLocker experiences
-- With Windows Vista on the eventual Horizon, I've been working with the Betas and having a look at the security features. One of the ones I'm anticipating with great enthusiasm is Bitlocker. Bitlocker is a drive encryption system that actually encrypts the entire contents of a drive. Being the paranoid sort I am, I figured it would be a great thing to set up and use. Read more »
Silverlight 1.1 becomes 2.0
-- Silverlight v1.1 is now Silverlight 2.0, it makes sense marketing-wise but the attempted reasoning leaves a bitter taste. Read more »
Technology that will still suck in '07
-- As another year begins I thought I'd compile a short list of technology I think will still suck in 2007. Read more »
Microsoft's Web 2.0 or the highway?
-- A few months ago Microsoft launched Office Live, a set of online collaboration tools to bring some elements of Office to the Web. The three online products available look to be a really great idea by Microsoft. So good, in fact, that I thought I'd give it a whirl.
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Sneak peek at Tech.Ed 06
In this picture gallery we take a look behind the scenes at Tech.Ed 06. Read more »
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The punching and counterpunching continued in the ongoing web browser development bout. Each time one browser closes a feature gap, a new feature appears in one of the others -- how we ever put up with the years of browser stagnation, I'll never know. Read more »
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Since its release in May last year, Gears has supported only Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers. With the addition of Safari into the Gears fold, it closes the loop of major browsers to support Gears Read more »
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MyPerfect.com.au has potentialVictorian Web start-up My Perfect has a strong story and rationale for why it will succeed. But it has to overcome some challenges and design flaws first. Read more »
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Club Builder: Seinfeld, Wiimotes and Woz
On this episode of Club Builder: Jerry Seinfeld is the new face of Vista, we learn how to make a cheap whiteboard, and Woz talks about Steve Jobs.
