IE8 build passes the Acid2 test

Published at December 19, 2007   Filed Under Microsoft   3 Comments  

An internal build of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 passed the the Acid2 test. This is a great news for the developers, even if you are not a developer you will love this because IE8 will become standards complaint and you don’t have to code specifically for IE anymore.
For those who doesn’t know about Acid2 [...]

First Impressions: Microsoft Office Live Workspace (with Screenshots)

Published at December 13, 2007   Filed Under Microsoft, Technology, Tools   3 Comments  

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Microsoft launched Office Live Workspace on 10th December as an answer to Google Docs, Zoho and the recent Live Documents (coverage).
Office Live Workspace is not a complete online office, it is just like a space for sharing your documents online. I am testing currently the service, although it is not a [...]

Windows Live Apps For Your Domain

Published at November 19, 2007   Filed Under Microsoft   3 Comments  

Microsoft has quietly launched a free service called Windows Live Community Builder, that offers Windows Live services for domains. This is a similar service like Google Apps for your domain, under this service Microsoft offers Live mail, photo service, messenger, writer and other live services.
You can get started using these services by entering your [...]

Win prizes for using Microsoft Live Search.

Published at November 9, 2007   Filed Under Microsoft   7 Comments  

Microsoft is trying to lure users to use its Live Search Engine by throwing some prizes.
Reportedly Microsoft sent out emails to users to participate in “Live Search Trial Program.” The program rewards users with tickets every time they use Live Search, and these tickets can be redeemed for prizes later on. The prizes include everything [...]

Microsoft Sync Framework: Google Gears Competitor

Published at November 5, 2007   Filed Under Microsoft   3 Comments  

Microsoft released a new technology framework called Microsoft Sync Framework which will allow developers to create offline web applications and services. According to Microsoft download site “This framework also provides optimized P2P sync of any type of file including contacts, music, videos, images and settings. It includes support for synchronizing databases, NTFS/FAT file systems, [...]

More Storage Space from Windows Live Skydrive and Gmail

Published at October 12, 2007   Filed Under Google, Microsoft   10 Comments  

Microsoft Windows Live Skydrive has increased storage space to 1GB. Now users of skydrive can get updates when friends add files to folders through RSS feeds, this is an important feature and it will help to get updates quickly.
The other important announcement is now users can share the drives with friends by adding anyone [...]

Microsoft Office Live Workspace

Published at October 1, 2007   Filed Under Microsoft   2 Comments  

Microsoft announced its Office Live Workspace, an answer to all other online office apps like Google Docs. Microsoft Live Workspace is a new feature using this users can access and share their documents online.
Office Live Workspace is an extension to Microsoft’s desktop apps word, excel and powerpoint. This has been optimized for Office 2007 [...]

Windows Live Messenger IM Control

Published at September 17, 2007   Filed Under Microsoft   1 Comment  

Windows Live Messenger is adding a new feature called IM Control, it is expected to come soon. IM Control will allow users to chat with their site visitors, the idea is that you place a messenger widget on your blog and your visitors can send you a message through this window. You can reply to [...]