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June 2009 - Posts

With Windows 7, let’s not forget Vista!

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2009 3:42 PM by digitaldive
Both outside and inside Microsoft, the hype of Windows 7 is ever growing. Not only is Windows 7 more visually appealing, stable, more power efficient and performing, it delivers a whole host of great capability for business users . However, let's not Read More...
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New kid on the block becomes number 2!

Posted Tuesday, June 09, 2009 3:16 PM by digitaldive
Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing, has become the number 2 search engine in less than a week, according to StatCounter Global Stats .  Not bad going for a new search engine, albeit the replacement for Live Search.  The “decision engine” enables Read More...
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Hyper-V Management from Windows 7

Posted Monday, June 08, 2009 9:10 AM by digitaldive
I’m having fun playing with Windows 7, and am pleasantly surprised at how well rounded and stable it is, especially for a Beta!  However, I wasn’t so happy when I found the Hyper-V remote management tools for Vista wouldn’t install! :( However, I’ve Read More...
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Windows 7 General Availability date announced!

Posted Wednesday, June 03, 2009 9:18 AM by digitaldive
  Something all customers have been asking recently , the General Availability (i.e. on the shelf) date for Windows 7 has been announced as October 22 nd 2009 .  This was announced yesterday on the Windows team blog . The RTM (Release to Manufacturing) Read More...
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TechNet goes virtual

Posted Tuesday, June 02, 2009 12:12 PM by digitaldive
TechNet is launching it’s first virtual conference in the UK, with the idea to help you be more environmentally friendly, reduce costs, but still learn about the latest Microsoft tech.  There are two streams to the event, a Technology stream (including Read More...
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Xbox – who needs a controller?

Posted Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:09 AM by digitaldive
Just saw a video of ‘Project Natal’ , a concept showcased to show how gaming doesn’t need a controller.  Well it does, but just you! Very cool! “This incredible new experience is made possible thanks to the Project Natal Sensor, which combines an Read More...
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From 1 to 7 – Windows 7 is launched

Posted Monday, June 01, 2009 11:09 PM by digitaldive
Well it’s finally arrived, Windows 7 has RTM’d!  Over the past week I’ve been at MGX in Atlanta, Microsoft’s global sales and marketing conference.  On Wednesday, Steve Ballmer, Kevin Turner and Steven Sinofski took to the stage to sign off Read More...
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