Microsoft removes restrictions on loading Windows 7 to 24 January

As you may recall, Microsoft has established a limitation of 2.5 million copies for everyone to take part in testing the new operating system Windows 7. But, in connection with the just created an enormous interest from around the world connected to the testing program, which, in turn, is adversely affecting the server equipment corporation, it had to first suspend the testing program, and then, less than a day, access to the program was again restored. But best of all this, perhaps, was that Microsoft had removed all restrictions on loading Windows 7.

I can assume that this decision was taken on at least two reasons: first – it surpassed all expectations corporate demand for Windows 7 and the second – in a way and let a little bit, but still managed to reduce the load on the server is not a rubber equipment which now serves people from all over the world.

But what is stated in the message on the official Windows 7 blog:

We know that in the past 24 hours, many of you are faced with problems on the site on a beta version of Windows 7. As you might have noticed, working the site was restored, and he is working as normal, since this morning. Nevertheless, we apologize for any inconvenience that might cause you as a result of technical problems.

In connection with the huge wave of users who want to download Windows 7, there were problems with loading the OS, but we tried to do everything necessary to ensure that as soon as possible, recover the system. It has become clear that to evaluate the Windows 7 Beta are very many, and as a result, we have decided to abandon the restrictions in the initial 2.5 million copies before the 24 January. Within two weeks, everyone will be able to access the beta version of Windows 7 regardless of the number of active participants in the program.

Thank you for your enthusiasm, interest and desire to participate in the beta. We were pleased to see your positive feedback. As you know, the product is being tested. We are working hard to make Windows 7 the ideal system for each user. And your participation is important. Thank you!

Users Zune players were «nice gift»

Many users of multimedia players Micrososft Zune, with a storage capacity 30 GB, were «nice gift» in the New Year. With the transition to date «1 January, 2009» Zune players, most simply hang. The developers of Microsoft as a matter of urgency began to study the issue and found it fairly easy decision.

The representative of Microsoft Brian Eskeridge described themselves as «home» solve this problem: «You must simply fully charge the battery device and insert it after Jan. 1». Yet, there were complaints that this method helps not in all cases. Similarly, it became known that the problem only overtook the owners of the earliest models of these players were released back in 2006.

Want a copy of Windows 7 Beta 1?

Participants in the annual conference of PDC 2008 received copies of pre-beta version of Windows 7, and representatives from Microsoft then announced that a public beta version will be available no earlier than the beginning of 2009. But what to do if you do not want to wait that long? You want to get the first beta version of Windows 7 now, right?

So, I can not give it to you, but I can tell you how and where you can get into their own hands DVD disc with a copy of the first beta version of Windows 7.

Immediately stipulate that in addition to $ 100 and a strong desire to visit one of the upcoming conference MSDN Developer Conference (MDC), you will need money to travel to the United States and vice versa, as these conferences will be held only in major cities in the United States where people are, as always , More fortunate than the rest of …

But if all someone imaginary fly to the U.S. to attend a conference for developers (MDC), you’ll probably need a schedule of these events:

• 12/9/08 – Houston, TX
• 12/11/08 – Orlando, FL
• 12/16/08 – Atlanta, GA
• 1/13/09 – Chicago, IL
• 1/13/09 – Minneapolis, MN
• 1/16/09 – Washington, DC
• 1/20/09 – New York, NY
• 1/22/09 – Boston, MA
• 1/22/09 – Detroit, MI
• 1/26/09 – Dallas, TX
• 2/19/09 – San Francisco, CA

Windows 7 goes beyond the local search

In August, Microsoft released the fourth generation of its search technology Windows Search 4.0 (WS4). According to the results of recent tests, improved productivity in the new version was simply stunning: 26% faster for Windows XP, and 84% – for Windows Vista. At the moment, we already know that Windows Vista SP2 will be supplied with WS4, therefore, likely that the Windows 7 Find and Organize team uses technology WS4 the basis for the development of Windows 7.

But a team of developers will not be limited only by the comparative tests on productivity. When withdrew Vista, it has surpassed the Windows XP search capabilities. And now it is time to see how Microsoft plans to refine the search in Windows 7. According to information that the Corporation has submitted to developers, the new operating system will be able to search the local network:

Windows 7 has the ability to search for documents outside the user’s computer. The developers and IT professionals can customize their search mechanisms without the need of writing a separate code in a way that is OS Windows 7 search. This will allow end-users search the local network or the Internet with the ease with which you can find any document on the computer, while using the familiar and the familiar interface of Windows

Gears of War 2 Limited Edition

The long-awaited game Gears of War 2, created by Microsoft, finally something came out. And almost immediately after its release for sale appeared collection gift edition games – Gears of War 2 Limited Edition. Buy it, really, oh, how difficult.

As part of this gift box? First, drive with a game Gears of War 2 Special Edition, secondly, the disc with full video on GOW2, in the third – the first issue of comics on the game GOW2. But the most interesting are two things that are included in the set: Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War – a disc with the movie on the development of the game and sweater with a hood with the emblem of the game.

Windows 7 taskbar: The most interesting part of the new OS?

Of all the innovations and opportunities of the new operating system from corporations Microsoft – Windows 7, the taskbar, perhaps the most interesting innovation. Furthermore, in fact, now we know little about the functionality of the new task pane, as it was not included in the release, participants received annual conference for professional developers PDC 2008 held in Los Angeles from 27 to 30 October.

More secrets to the new panel was not so long ago it was disclosed to the engineering blog Microsoft, on Windows OS 7. Despite some criticism that the redesigned Windows taskbar 7 visually looks similar to Mac OS X dock, Microsoft really wants to change the understanding of the users on how to look, feel and operate the new toolbar. “It will be both different and familiar habitually”, – underline the employees in your blog. “A time will tell whether it is actually better.”

Microsoft confirms that there is no reason to delay the release of Internet Explorer 8

The team of developers Microsoft Internet Explorer browser, announced last week that prefinal version of “release candidate” IE8 will be released in the first quarter of next year, followed by her followed and the final release of the new browser. Microsoft has not announced a formal timetable for withdrawal IE8, but there were some hints that the new web browser must be born before the end of the year. Bill Veghte, senior vice president of online services, Microsoft said in July: “This product that we are going to issue a global network later this year.”

In an interview on Friday, Matthew Lapsen, directors Windows Product Management, insisted that the release of IE8 in no case is delayed. “This is not staggered,” – he said. “We produce a product based on its capacity and not on dates.” He declined to name any date, but really said that IE8 be release independent of the date of release of Windows.

November update Windows Home Server completely improvements

After the release of Power Pack 1, the team of developers Windows Home Server worked diligently watching the updated interface, and discussing the separation of the operating system in two, as well as to gather next update. Yesterday, a slight update of Windows Home Server (WHS) was released and became available to users via Windows Update. According to article KB957825, this update is primarily aimed at correcting errors:

This update improves interaction between home computers that are running OS Windows Vista, and server-based OS Windows Home Server, when you copy files or folders in the shared folders. Other improvements associated with the storage of information, including to address the specific issues listed under “Additional Information”. Additionally, this update addresses some issues that may arise when restoring files and folders from Windows Home Server. The update also improves the search by using remote access.

Review of Microsoft Explorer mouse

Not long ago, Microsoft launched its new technology based on blue laser – BlueTrack technology. There have been many allegations that the mice with a blue laser is better for their fellow with conventional laser technology. The reason for these statements is that on the application of the corporation itself mouse technology-based “BlueTrack technology” works almost on any surface.

We managed to get into their own hands mouse, Microsoft Explorer, which is currently the only desktop mouse, which uses technology BlueTrack, although there is also a mini-mouse, Microsoft Explorer, made specifically for laptop users. The main differences between the two devices is that Microsoft Explorer mouse more, and comes together with a docking station for charging batteries of the “AA”, which uses a “miracle mouse”. As seen from the titles, Explorer Mini Mouse is the lesser of their older sister, so she does not use batteries. Instead, they need to use standard batteries of the “AAA”

Both models are delivered with a small transmitter that can be hidden at the end of the mouse. When the transmitter at the bottom of the mouse, the mouse is automatically turned off, thus saving battery charge. The only negative fact is from this perspective that you can take what you can not charge the mouse at the same time, because it could not fit on the docking station connected to the transmitter.

Dock is very small, like himself the power adapter, but she kept on the table is much better than expected, taking into account its small size and weight.

The mouse itself is fairly large, which may cause some inconvenience for people with small size hands, but at the same time, it is very ergonomic and easy to use. The main body of the mouse used a soft rubber material that gives more convenience when using it.

Russia and Cuba intend to bow out with Microsoft

Russian and Cuban senior officials agreed to mutually desire to work in information technology and to abandon the products Microsoft.

Chapter Minkomsvyazi Russia Igor Shchyogolev and Minister of Informatics and Communications Ramiro Valdes Menendez of Cuba in Havana have signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation in the field of information and communication technology and innovation.

Refusal to use Microsoft software due to the desire of both countries to introduce in government and fiscal institutions so-called free software. By the way, Cuba has said previously that intends to abandon the software, published by the American giant, and transplanted all civil servants for computers with Linux. Thus power island nation expressed its solidarity with Venezuela. Similar strategies have IT-China, Brazil and Norway.

Earlier in Cuba was announced Nova project to develop its own version of Linux-based distribution Gentoo. Over Labor about a thousand local university information technology. The projected project manager, Nova will be fully ready for use after three years.