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    When it comes to Windows Vista, there are bugs -- and then there are bugs.

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    People didn't lose any time in finding bugs in the latest preview release of Internet Explorer 7.

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    This beta refresh reveals the suite's dynamic interface, as well as handy new tools, such as PDF creation.

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    We take a detailed look at the features of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, which include improved security options, "gadgets" and integrated search.

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    Outlook 2007 beta 2: a more convenient tool for communications and time management than its 2003 ancestor?

  • Images: Excel 2007 beta 2

    Microsoft is designing Excel's next generation to better visualise data, analyse trends. We take a look.

  • Images: PowerPoint 2007 beta 2

    The updates to Microsoft's PowerPoint are supposed to make it less of a hassle to dress up slide shows. We take a look.

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