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Microsoft Windows is a family of operating systems by Microsoft for use on personal computers, although versions of Windows designed for servers, embedded devices, and other platforms also exist. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in November 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing trend of graphical user interfaces popularized by the Apple Macintosh. Microsoft Windows eventually came to dominate the world's personal computer market. At the 2004 IDC Directions conference, IDC Vice President Avneesh Saxena stated that Windows had around 90% of the client operating system market.IDC: Consolidation to Windows won't happen www.linuxworld.com.au
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Microsoft CFO Liddell to leave by year-end
Mary Jo Foley Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:33:53 -0000
Microsoft Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Chris Liddell is leaving Microsoft after four years to pursue other interests, company officials announced via a November 24 press release issued quietly just before the start of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Microsoft isn't the only one developing a hardware-accelerated browser
Mary Jo Foley Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:40:17 -0000
Microsoft, with IE 9, isn't the only browser provider planning to harness hardware acceleration. Mozilla is planning to do the same with Firefox. Firefox developers have posted a prototype demonstrating the ability to take advantage of Direct2D and DirectWrite. Google is interested in the possibilities of hardware-accelerating Chrome, as well, as News.com's Stephen Shankland notes.
Can (and will) Microsoft keep Silverlight compatible across platforms?
Mary Jo Foley Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:47:25 -0000
Microsoft is adding more and more WPF features to Silverlight (and vice versa). But there is a downside to this strategy: By adding technologies like COM support to Silverlight, Microsoft is doing damage to its story that Silverlight is a cross-platform browser plug-in that supports Windows, Mac -- and, thanks to the Mono folks at Novell , Linux -- equally.
Office Starter 2010: The fine print on Microsoft's Works replacement
Mary Jo Foley Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:33:23 -0000
More information is coming in from various testers regarding the Office Starter 2010 build that Microsoft released to a group of selected testers late last week -- including details on macro and file type support. Do any of these make Office Starter a non-starter, in your book?
Office Starter 2010 private beta, with 'Office to GO,' goes to testers
Mary Jo Foley Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:02 -0000
Microsoft released a bunch of public betas of various Office 2010 products this week. But it also released another one under non-disclosure to a select group of testers: Office Starter 2010. Microsoft made the code for Office Starter 2010 available to select testers via its Connect Web site late this week.
Will Microsoft's Silverlight dampen the appeal of Google's Chrome OS?
Mary Jo Foley Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:40:03 -0000
I'm not one of those ready to write Windows an RIP certificate now that Google has finally taken (some of) the wraps off its Chrome OS. In fact, after reading through industry watchers' questions and Google's answers about it, I'm thinking that Chrome OS may not look quite so appealing by the time it rolls out in late 2010. Here's why.
BackOffice - Official home page of the BackOffice family of applications.
Meta Description: [ An integrated server suite for branches, departments, and mid-sized organizations, BackOffice Server includes Microsoft SQL Server™, Exchange Server, and Site Server. Find information about features, pricing, solutions, and support. ]
Direct Cable Connect Instructions - Graphical instructions for connecting two windows based (DOS/3.11/95/NT) computer systems using a serial or parallel port.
eWeek: Windows - Windows news and reviews, from the magazine.
HashWindows95 - Home of DALNet channel, content covers many Windows versions, weblog style news, support for problems, FAQ, stories, fora, downloads, links.
LitePC - Offers Windows configuration utilities for the various Windows products.
Meta Description: [ Utilities to customize and tweak Windows9x for performance and embedded computers. Free Trials available! ]
MalekTips - Free computer help, tips, tricks. Offers Windows XP, 2000, 98, NT, 95, web development, Internet, general computer information, software store, message forums, and a computer links section.
Meta Description: [ Free computer help, tech support, and over 2,950 tips for Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98, DOS, Internet, digital camera, electronic mail, anti-spyware, Tweak UI, and more! ]
Microsoft Corp.: Windows - Official Windows product line root page.
Meta Description: [ Visit the Microsoft Windows Family home page to discover information about Windows products and technologies. ]
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Microsoft TechNet ITHome Intranet Solutions Center - ISC Description
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MSDN Online - Offers help for developers in writing applications using Microsoft products and technologies.
Network Administration Tools - Tools and code for network administration. Includes bug listings and fixes, hardware, operating system information, and remote control help.
Meta Description: [ Network administration tools for a multi-platform world. ]
Paul Thurrott's WinInfo - In-depth Windows news and information and information on Microsoft beta programs.
Meta Description: [ Windows IT Pro is the leading publication for corporate IT teams deploying Windows NT, Windows 2000, .NET, and related applications and technologies. Each month, you'll find timely, how-to articles, tips and techniques to help you get the most out of your Windows NT/2000 and .NET deployment. ]
Serenity Macros - Collection of resources, tips, registry customization, and programs for MS Word and Windows 98. Download free Macros, reference materials, and programs.
Meta Description: [ Serenity Macros Web Site is a site about MS Word. Technical references, free downloads, tips, tweaks, and registry hacks, and links to other Word sites. ]
Virtual Dr - Using the Virtual Doctor, one can acquire help with a specific problem, download software, grab updates for their operating system or receive expert tutorials catering to their specific needs.
Meta Description: [ A community where experts and novices help each other solve computing problems. ]
Windows Developer's Journal: WDJ - Hands-on technical information for experienced Windows programmers; extensive code archive. Site and magazine are independent of Microsoft Corp. All available on CD-ROM.
Meta Description: [ Software tools and techniques for global software development. Dr. Dobb's features articles, source code, blogs,forums,video tutorials, and audio podcasts, as well as articles from Dr. Dobb's Journal, BYTE.com, C/C++ Users Journal, and Software Development magazine. ]
Windows Guide Network - Provides technical resources and support for tweaking, managing and securing the Windows operating system using the registry, scripting and security.
Meta Description: [ WinGuides publishes software and provides technical resources and support for tweaking, managing and securing the Windows operating system. ]
WinMag - Dedicated to Windows: reviews, tips, tricks, downloads. Publication has ceased, but old articles are still online, accessible via search function. [TechWeb]
Windowsitpro Mobile - IT Windows IT news.
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