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Microsoft: Next Windows won't be as annoying
The next version of Microsoft Windows, the software that defines the computing experience for most people, will nag users much less than its much-maligned predecessor, Vista. PC users will be able to begin testing the new edition early next year. (Msnbc is a joint Microsoft - NBC Universal venture.) The world's largest software maker also is making Word, Excel and other key elements of Office its flagship productivity programs able to run in a W...
Oct 28, 2008, 10:18 pm - Tinker

New Microsoft Surface 3
I've been a huge fan of Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 ever since it came out last August. I purchased one of the Intel i7 models, and it was able to successfully replace my laptop, just as Microsoft claimed it could. It's an incredible computer/tablet. Now Microsoft has come out with the...
Apr 6, 2015, 7:16 pm - Todd

New version of Microsoft Security Essential now available
Microsoft has just released the latest version of its excellent Security Essentials software version 4.0. Even though it is not yet available through Windows Update, anyone looking to install it or upgrade their existing version to it can do so now from the download page: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/deta...
Apr 25, 2012, 5:29 pm - Todd

Screenshot of first Windows version 1.0
The first independent version of Microsoft Windows, version 1.0, released on 20 November 1985, achieved little popularity. It was originally going to be called Interface Manager but Rowland Hanson, the head of marketing at Microsoft, convinced the company that the name Windows would be more appealing to consumers. Windows 1.0 was not a complete operating system, but rather an operating environment that extended MS...
Feb 17, 2011, 12:14 pm - joker17

For LottoMike and others.
I guess K-Meleon can now use the Rich test Editor O.K. more or less. LottoMike There is a HELP icon on your computer somewhere, look for it and then Lth click on it. -------------- About Power Management. The power management capabilities of WinXP represent the latest stage in an evolutionary process that traces back to Win98. The capabilities are based primarily on the OnNow power managemen...
Nov 6, 2006, 6:05 pm - EXCALIBUR

VS 2008 ??
VS 2008 Express is not giving me that warm and fuzzy feeling about VS 2008 Pro. I tried to install VS 2008 Exp on my sons laptop several different ways, from DVD ISO burned image to straight from the Microsoft site itself, CRASSSSH each time. Each had some weird bug from can't find a file, to can't write to a file even though there is admin privilege, to corrupt cab files, SHEESH... Also, I tried installing VS 2005 Exp components just to see if it would install, POW it works.... I...
Apr 9, 2008, 1:45 pm - JADELottery

Microsoft windows update sucks right now!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/08/15/microsoft-warns-windows-10-anniversary-update-crashes-problems/#12e4e0347745...
Oct 23, 2016, 1:52 pm - MzDuffleBaglady

Microsoft taught NSA how to crack encrypted emails
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/310503-report-microsoft-gave-nsa-easier-access-to-encrypted-messages...
Jul 12, 2013, 7:15 am - truesee

Another Programming Dead End.
http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-pulls-the-plug-on-its-silverlight-net-site-7000008494/...
Dec 9, 2012, 8:49 pm - JADELottery

Microsoft Patents 'Avoid Ghetto' Feature For GPS Devices
http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2012/01/06/microsoft-patents-avoid-ghetto-feature-for-gps-devices/...
Jan 11, 2012, 6:31 am - truesee