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WindowsApr 23, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Windows7 RC to be 7100

Yes, that’s right. Build version 6.1.7100.0.winmain_win7rc.090421-1700 is going the be the release candidate of Windows 7, expected on 5th May. While, there are also expectations that Steven Sinofsky might have some surprises for RC or RTM, there’s no source to…

Apr 23, 2009Aug 13, 2016

Server Quest II – A game for IT Pros by Microsoft

by Imran Hussain

If you’re a geek and cherish the good old days of games with 8-bit graphics and Mono sound in the early 90’s along with a hidden aspiration to become an IT professional, this game has been tailor made for you….

WindowsApr 21, 2009Aug 13, 2016

Are you a PC and love Windows? Become a Windows Brand Ambassador!

by Imran Hussain

Microsoft has launched another campaign for all those of you who claim ‘I’m a PC’, the Windows Brand Ambassador Program. Microsoft will chose 40 Windows Brand Ambassadors to tell their Windows story on the web. To enter, create a photo,…

WindowsApr 20, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Windows 7 build 7082 Screenshots.

by Imran Hussain

As 5th May comes closer, and we all anxiously wait for the Release Candidate of Windows 7, build 7082 screenshots have been posted PCBeta. The images are from a Chinese language version, so we all know where they came from….

Apr 19, 2009Jun 17, 2017

New Office 2010 UI and Logo

by Imran Hussain

Zack from iGeneration has his ways of getting a peak at all the good stuff earlier than most. How he does that? I have no idea. He’s done it again by posting some never seen before images of Office 2010…

WindowsApr 19, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Windows 7 RC Public release on 5th May; Coming soon on MSDN and Technet

by Imran Hussain

Microsoft has updated its Partner Program website on the release of Windows 7 RC. It’s apparently available for download for MSDN and TechNet subscribers although I haven’t seen it appear on my MSDN account yet. For the public release, mark…

Windows PhoneApr 17, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Windows Mobile 6.5 to launch/RTM on May 11?

by Imran Hussain

Mary Jo Foley has found the release date to manufacturing (or business launch) of Windows Mobile 6.5 to be the first day of Tech Ed 2009 conference in Los Angeles starting on May 11. The confirmation comes from a blog…

SurfaceApr 16, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Chrysler’s Touch based Dashboard Concept on a Microsoft Surface

by Imran Hussain

I just stumbled across this video on the Microsoft Surface blog. It shows a Surface being used to showcase the 200C Concept from Chrysler. 200C Concept shows a next-gen dashboard with touch based interaction. It is inspired from the iPhone…

Apr 16, 2009Jun 17, 2017

Boxee for Windows is the ultimate streaming Media Center

by Imran Hussain

I recently got my invite for Boxee for Windows which is in a private testing. And so far I’m very impressed with it. Boxee gives you quick access to all major streaming media websites, through a very simple and intuitive…

Apr 16, 2009Jun 17, 2017

The Industrial Design Team behind Microsoft’s Hardware

by Imran Hussain

Did you know Microsoft has over 40 hardware devices in the market ? Find out this and much more in this video interview with the Industrial Design Team behind Microsoft’s hardware that was published on Channel 9. Some interesting questions…