Microsoft's So.cl: A Brief Tour

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It's not a Facebook rival; rather, it's designed around sharing Web content pulled from Bing searches, and now anyone can check out the social network project brewing from Microsoft Research.

Windows 8: Does Metro actually work?

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Using Microsofts Metro technology in Windows 8 is like going to a flashy restaurant where your plate is delivered with a tiny morsel of food in the middle, but the rest of the plate is unused, says one tester.

EU to 'remain Vigilant' on Microsoft's Browser Commitments

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Regulators in Europe said Tuesday they will watch closely to make sure Microsoft complies with its commitments to ensure competition in the browser market, after Mozilla complained its Firefox browser is being excluded from Windows RT.

Microsoft to charge $15 for Windows 8 upgrade deal

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Microsoft plans to charge users who buy a new Windows 7 PC $14.99 for an upgrade to Windows 8. The upgrade program is expected to kick off alongside the delivery of Windows 8 Release Preview in June.

Is November Win 8 Tablet Release Too Late?

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If Intel-based Windows 8 tablets launch in November, as one informed source expects, Microsoft would face a narrow window to play a role in the important holiday sales period.