Microsoft rolls out real-time lineup03/14/2005 06:27 PM Microsoft last week began to pull together its real-time communication
platform and to deliver the pieces that corporations will need to
build instant messaging and presence awareness into their applications
and networks.
Microsoft Integrates Biometrics into Hardware Lineup
Microsoft Integrates Biometrics into Hardware Lineup09/08/2004 08:17 PM Microsoft has taken the wraps off of a new line of keyboards and mice
that feature built-in biometric fingerprint recognition technology.
Fingerprint recognition permits users to replace Windows passwords,
log into secure Web sites and enable fast user switching. The software
giant has licensed technology from Digital Persona for use in its products.
Microsoft Hardware 2004 Fall Lineup Photos and Descriptions
Microsoft Hardware 2004 Fall Lineup Photos and Descriptions08/16/2004 02:34 PM ActiveWin have posted multiple photos, descriptions, etc. for the
complete Microsoft hardware fall lineup, which includes two
fingerprint reader devices. The devices are to be released September
9th. Here is a complete list of the hardware included:
Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader Windows
USB
Optical Desktop Elite USB for BLUETOOTH (Keyboard & Mouse)
Free: Microsoft Publisher 2003 (for some)05/18/2004 01:31 PM "If" you are a commercial printer that is. The Microsoft Publisher
Service Provider Program (PSPP) will continue to be offered as a free
program for printing professionals who meet the PSPP qualifications.
In order to be accepted into the program, PSPP Members must have
hardware that supports running Microsoft® Office Publisher
2003.
Accepted registrants will receive a 2003 PSPP Member Kit,
which will include a copy of the new version of Publisher—Microsoft
Office Publisher 2003. PSPP Members will continue to have the
opportunity to publicize your company's services in an online referral
database for Publisher users. The PSPP eligibility, requirements,
benefits and registration process are outlined below.
Automating Commercial Printing Prepress Tasks in Microsoft Office Publisher 2003, Part 1
Automating Commercial Printing Prepress Tasks in Microsoft Office Publisher 2003, Part 102/12/2004 11:12 AM This is the first of three articles meant to supplement the Publisher
2003 Prepress Reference Guide, and discuss how to use the Microsoft®
Office Publisher 2003 object model to accomplish prepress tasks. This
article discusses setting a publication's color mode, and printing
separations
ActiveWin.com Exclusive: Microsoft Hardware 2004 Fall Lineup Photos and Descriptions (plus Fingerprint Device Photos)
Microsoft Unveils New Peripherals03/20/2003 01:05 PM To open what promises to be a very competitive fall season for
peripherals, Microsoft
has introduced its new line of keyboards and mice. Analysts said they
expect the new
offerings, including cordless and tethered mice, will put pressure on
the company's chief
rival in peripherals, Logitech.
Microsoft Unveils New Web Service
Microsoft Unveils New Web Service12/12/2002 11:53 AM The software giant raises the curtain on MapPoint .NET 3.0, with new
location-based features and expanded street-level data.
Microsoft Unveils New MSN Search
Microsoft Unveils New MSN Search07/01/2004 11:53 AM “This morning, Microsoft unveiled its new MSN Search portal, a
Web site that looks suspiciously similar to that of market leader
Google. Microsoft’s search engine plans had been widely
reported, but few had expected the new MSN Search to so closely
resemble Google.com, especially after the Microsoft unit’s last
major product, the MSN toolbar for Internet Explorer (IE), had so
closely resembled Google’s toolbar. They say imitation is the
sincerest form of flattery, but does site this go a bit too
far?”
Microsoft unveils adCenter
Microsoft unveils adCenter03/17/2005 02:53 AM After launching MSN Search for users, Microsoft is now appealing to
advertisers with a new technology, all in an effort to unseat Google
as market leader. As usual, there is a twist
Microsoft unveils Works 8
Microsoft unveils Works 808/20/2004 12:25 AM Microsoft has unveiled Works 8, the latest version of its popular home
office software suite.
The product adds an improved Calendar, a PowerPoint Viewer and an
enhanced dictionary.
The dictionary module has been integrated into the word processor and
is also a stand-alone application in the Works Task Launcher. A
thesaurus has been included, as well as the option to set parental
controls.
Microsoft unveils the MSN toolbar01/26/2004 12:44 PM Microsoft has opened its MSN toolbar beta to the public. Like its
famous big brother, the toolbar is an IE add-on that integrates such
familiar features as pop-up blocking and a search box (using MSN's
search, of course).
Microsoft Unveils CRM for Small Biz
Microsoft Unveils CRM for Small Biz03/14/2003 01:28 AM Microsoft said it will deliver a CRM app as the first business
software built on its .NET
platform later this year. Microsoft Customer Relationship Management
will be the
company's first major CRM release since it acquired Great Plains
Software.
Microsoft Unveils BizTalk 200203/14/2003 01:28 AM Microsoft has announced the release of its BizTalk Server 2002. For
companies that use complex CRM systems, the BizTalk middleware
application
offers an extensive packaged adapter library that will allow
developers to connect
easily with CRM systems as well as ERP, database and legacy systems,
the company said.
Microsoft Unveils Corporate IM Software03/20/2003 01:05 PM In the wake of similar moves by Yahoo! and AOL, Microsoft has debuted
a new instant messaging (IM) service designed for corporate users.
Called MSN Messenger Connect for Enterprises, the product includes
security and message management features.
Microsoft unveils new antipiracy tools
Microsoft unveils new antipiracy tools05/02/2004 11:45 PM The latest digital rights management technology from the software
giant aims to bring music subscriptions to MP3 players and boost home
networks.
Microsoft Unveils New Copyright Software (AP)
Microsoft Unveils New Copyright Software (AP)05/02/2004 11:46 PM AP - Microsoft Corp. is unveiling copyright protection software to
allow rented songs or movies to be used on portable players, cellular
phones and other devices.
Microsoft Unveils 'XP Lite' System (AP)
Microsoft Unveils 'XP Lite' System (AP)08/11/2004 01:11 AM AP - U.S. software giant Microsoft on Wednesday announced details of a
simplified version of its Windows XP operating system, which it said
will begin shipping in Asia in October this year.
Microsoft Unveils New Copy Protection05/03/2004 05:18 AM Continuing efforts by the content industry to make sure people can do
less with content than they could before, Microsoft is releasing new copy
protection technology today. It still amazes me that an entire
industry could be so focused on preventing people from doing what they
want. In other news - just not reported yet - it's likely that plenty
of people have already figured out how to break Microsoft's new copy
protection scheme.
Microsoft has teamed up with consumer electronics firm Thomson to
launch set-top boxes supporting Microsoft TV's Internet Protocol
Television (IPTV) software platform. The system allows network
operators to deliver pay-TV services such as broadcast and on-demand
television, as well as interactive content, over existing broadband
networks. Not available in the US yet, though....
Microsoft Unveils 64-Bit Windows Beta08/20/2004 12:25 AM Microsoft has made available the latest builds of its 64-bit version
of Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise, which
each features a handful of new improvements including the Luna user
interface, Windows Messenger, Windows Media Player, infrastructure
support for Bluetooth, and the .Net Framework 1.1.
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