MSN.com public beta has been released. You can view the beta of MSN.com here. The beta doesn't have that much images like the normal MSN.com since It's still BETA and is in Beta Stages!

4 new Updates from Microsoft for those with XP SP2 and even more for earlier versions.

These all just arrived...

This program will install a collection of software utilities intended to assist Media Center PC OEMs and device driver developers in evaluating readiness for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.

An interesting screenshot was found on the internet today. The screenshot depicting a concept art of Windows Longhorn running with an application called "Windows LIVE" - live "blogging" under Longhorn, a new feature that might be included in future OS releases.

Something new is coming from Microsoft! Microsoft MOOL! In other words, Microsoft Office Outlook Live. A new add-on for Outlook 2003 or XP. Continue reading for more information.

The December 2004 Update of the Microsoft DirectX SDK is finally here.

NeoWin reports Microsoft have released the next update to Windows Server 2003 into beta today. In a note to beta testers Microsoft advises that testers should not install R2 on a later pre-release of Windows Server 2003 SP1. The R2 Beta 1 (build 1711) will only work on SP1 build 1289 (RC1).

what do you wish for as new features in Service Pack 3 for Windows XP ?

Post your wishes, suggestions ..anything you would like to be included in this upcoming Service Pack to improve the functionality provided by the recent Service Pack 2 release

Microsoft has released Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate.

Note: Beta versions of software are intended only for installation in a test environment. We advise against installing and evaluating beta software on any production computers.

The Microsoft Windows security update for December 2004 is a cumulative security update that resolves a newly discovered issue in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1), a component of Windows. If you have any of the software listed on this page installed on your computer, you should visit the Windows Update Web site to install the related update.

Just read this over at NeoWin:
After a long wait, Microsoft has posted the first public beta of MSN Messenger 7 to their servers. The public beta carries the same build number as the most recent private beta build, (7.0.0425) and is available for all to download directly from Microsoft.

Windows XP Embedded with SP2 has launched. Provide a cutting-edge experience to your customer base, build a more secure device experience, and get more device update options when you take advantage of embedded-specific enhancements and componentization of Windows XP Professional features in the Windows XP Embedded with SP2 release.

According to sources close to Microsoft, recent release schedules that have popped up on the internet regarding Longhorn are inaccurate and outdated. Today Windows Client Codename 'Longhorn' hit the milestone of M8-2. The next and final milestone before a beta is released is M9 which is currently due on 16th March 2005.

NeoWin

This update resolves an issue where the Electronic Program Guide may not display indicators that show which programs are scheduled to record and conflict resolution may not work properly.

In response to the discovery of high quality counterfeit versions of Windows XP, Microsoft has launched its Windows XP Counterfeit Project.

Anyone who is unsure of the legitimacy of their Windows XP software may submit their product to Microsoft for analysis. Software that is found to be counterfeit will be replaced according to the terms and conditions of the offer.

When you open the Manage Add-ons dialog box on the Tools menu in Microsoft Internet Explorer, some installed add-ons may not be listed. Therefore, for example, you may not be able to select an add-on that you want to disable.

Well folks, its taken a long time, but from what we know Longhorn has reached the beta stage. Internal development on Beta 1 started on November 11th. Continues Here.

A new MSN Messenger 7 build available from Microsoft, this version has a lot of bugfixes and Winks is back in business. View the screenshot and download @ TC Mag

NeoWin have just run a story on the MSN Desktop Search engine which is due in December.

Back in July, Microsoft purchased a company called Lookout. The company made a popular tool that allowed users of Outlook 2000 or above to search through their email at greater speed and accuracy to the standard Outlook search tool. Since Microsoft acquired Lookout, the MSN team have been steadily working on Desktop Search and web search technologies. Google announced their own Desktop Search technology recently. The tool is fast but is limited in capabilities.

Despite reports to the contrary, Microsoft has confirmed to BetaNews that it has made no changes to its Windows Genuine Advantage program to lock out users with invalid or pirated keys.