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Microsoft Network Monitor 3
2007-02-28 19:38:12
Brief DescriptionNetwork Protocol AnalyzerTool to allow capturing and protocol analysis of network traffic. OverviewNetwork Monitor 3.0 is a protocol analyzer. It allows you to capture network traffic, view and analyze it. This version is a complete overhaul of the previous Network Monitor 2.x version. Download here  
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Guidelines to design and develop accessible web sites
2007-02-28 19:38:12
Brief DescriptionGuide to the design and development of accessible Web sites by using Microsoft solutionsSet of guidelines to produce accessible Web sites by using the new Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 technologies as part of Microsoft Office system 2007 or previous solutions such as Content Management Server 2002 and SharePoint 2003 technologies OverviewThis white paper is intended to help readers better understand the issues involved in making Web sites accessible to people with disabilities, a legal obligation that also benefits all users of the Web. We will deal with the current issues in accessibility, as well as the various initiatives, norms, and standards implemented with respect to Web-enabled applications. In this regard, we will examine using Microsoft products and technologies to design and develop Web sites that comply with accessibility guidelines. More specifically, this document describes a set of guidelines that enable you to produce accessibl...
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Microsoft Delivers Final Versions of Free Deployment Tools for Windows Vist
2007-02-28 19:38:12
REDMOND, Wash. ? Feb. 20, 2007 ? Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of six new deployment tools that will help expedite businesses? migration to Wind ows Vista?. The recently released tools are the Microsoft® Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007, the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.0, Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 1.0, the Volume Activation Management Tool, the Key Management Service for Windows Server® 2003 and Virtual PC 2007. ?Broadly deploying a new Windows® client operating system starts with a testing and planning process, followed by a significant investment in time and effort to roll out the new solution,? said Al Gillen, research vice president for System Software at IDC. ?The tools Microsoft has delivered with Windows Vista will help customers save time and reduce effort both in the planning process and in the deployment phase.? Continue At Sourcehttp://www.microsoft.com/presspass/ press/2007/...
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Office 14
2007-02-28 19:38:12
As stated, the codename for the upcoming release of Office , currently slated for a 2009/2010 release timeframe, is Office ?14.? Extending on the mention of superstition in the description of this article, in response to a comment regarding ?Office 13? in a TechNet radio chat in December of 2006, Eric Vigesaa, Program Manager for Office system client applications, stated ?ell, 13 is unlucky, so we?re calling it Office 14,? so the next time someone wants to question Microsoft?s belief in superstition, one need not question any further. Naturally, with the beginning of a project comes planning? and in the world Microsoft lives in, it takes money to make the planning come alive; LOTS of it, so just how much is Microsoft committing to spend on Office ?14?? ~20% in R&D funding than Office ?12? with total R&D expenditure expected to be around $930 million PER YEAR! Here?s a term for you: Office System. It?s important to start familiarizing yourself with the notion that almost no m...

Windows Easy Transfer Companion (beta)
2007-02-28 19:38:12
Windows Easy Transfer Comp anion enables you to automatically transfer your most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows Vista-based PC. The software will move more than 100 of the most popular programs, as well as many others that you may have installed. You have complete control over selecting which programs to transfer, so only the programs you care about will move. The software will alert you if some programs may not be able to transfer, or may not transfer with high confidence. Most security software is not able to transfer due to technical reasons.Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy Transfer?which is part of Windows Vista and automatically transfers your data and settings. Connecting your two computers can be done with either an Easy Transfer Cable (available online, from retailers, and from PC manufacturers), or a home or small business network. If using an Easy Transfer Cable, you must first install Windows E...
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Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 Released!
2007-02-28 19:38:12
Use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 to run multiple operating systems at the same time on the same physical Computer. Switch between virtual machines with the click of a button. Use virtual machines to run legacy applications, provide support, train users, and enhance quality assurance.Virtual PC lets you create separate virtual machines on your Windows desktop, each of which virtualizes the hardware of a complete physical computer. Use virtual machines to run operating systems such as MS-DOS, Windows, and OS/2. You can run multiple operating systems at once on a single physical computer and switch between them as easily as switching applications?instantly, with a mouse click. Virtual PC is perfect for any scenario in which you need to support multiple operating systems, whether you use it for tech support, legacy application support, training, or just for consolidating physical computers.View: More InfoView: Download
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Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" - March 2007
2007-02-28 19:38:12
Brief DescriptionMicrosoft Visual Studio Code Name "Orcas" is the next generation development tool for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System, and the Web.OverviewVisual Studio code name ?Orcas? delivers on Microsoft?s vision of smart client applications by enabling developers to rapidly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality rich user experiences. This new version enables any size organization to rapidly create more secure, manageable, and more reliable applications that take advantage of Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System. By building these new types of applications, organizations will find it easier than ever before to capture and analyze information so that they can make effective business decisions. This download is the March 2007 Community Technology Preview of Microsoft Visual Studio Code-Named ?Orcas?. This CTP is available in English only. Note: This CTP is available as a Virtual PC image or as a self-extracting image. If you wish to use the ...
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 Released !
2007-02-28 19:38:12
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2) enables all editions of SQL Server 2005 to take advantage of the enhancements within Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System including SQL Server Analysis Services and Reporting Services improvements for Office 2007; increased interoperability; and enhanced manageability and data compression.Download At Sourcehttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?familyid=d07219b2-1e23-49c8- 8f0c-63fa18f26d3a&displaylang=en& tm 
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