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  • Least buggy Windows, Office ever: Microsoft

    The global launch of Windows Vista kicked off in Sydney on Thursday with Microsoft executives promising the massive beta testing program has ensured its new products will contain fewer bugs than before.

  • Microsoft moves closer to new browser release

    Microsoft on Thursday issued what it hopes will be the last test version of Internet Explorer 7 before the new browser is released later this year.

  • NSW Education Dept in Vista licensing jam

    Unresolved licensing issues have put on hold mass adoption of Microsoft Windows Vista at the New South Wales Department of Education and Training, IT head Tim Anderson said in an exclusive interview.

  • Public beta of IE 7 nears

    Microsoft is planning to make a beta of Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP available to the general public within the next four months.

  • Adobe releases Lightroom beta for Windows

    Adobe Systems released on Tuesday the first Windows beta version of Lightroom, software geared for enthusiasts and professionals who need to edit, catalogue and view digital photos.

  • Microsoft tests parental-control software

    Slightly later than planned, Microsoft on Wednesday in the US released a trial version of a free parental-control tool for Windows XP.

  • Testers lock horns with Vista beta

    Microsoft has passed a major milestone with the release of its first full test version of Windows Vista, the next generation of its flagship operating system.

  • Office 12 moves closer to beta

    Microsoft has notified potential testers that it expects to release the first beta version of Office 12 in the next few weeks.

  • Microsoft revamps Vista testing schedule

    Microsoft has tweaked its testing schedule for Windows Vista as it tries to get the operating system update out by the end of 2006.

  • On the hunt for Vista bugs

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

  • Microsoft releases IE 7 beta to public

    Microsoft took the wraps off Internet Explorer 7 Tuesday, releasing the new "preview" version of its Web browser to the general public for testing.

  • Mozilla accepts Microsoft help

    Mozilla has accepted Microsoft's offer of help toward ensuring interoperability between Firefox and the upcoming Vista operating system.

  • Sidebar on display in next Vista preview

    As more computer users move to larger, wide-screen monitors, Microsoft is staking a claim to that added real estate.

  • Putting Vista in the fast lane

    Microsoft hopes to tackle an age-old problem with the next version of Windows: How to keep PCs running like new.

  • Microsoft pulls early Office 2003 beta

    Microsoft on Wednesday inadvertently provided developers and enterprise customers with early access to the second testing version of the next version of Office.

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