Windows Vista Client/Server Product Key SKUs

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As you may know, the October CTP build of Vista is now available for select individuals. As done previously, I decoded the product key information and found even more interesting SKUs... Here's the list, to date (a whopping 47 total):

Extended64

Windows Media Connect 2.0

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Installing Windows® Media Connect enables you to deliver music, photos, and videos that reside on your Windows XP PC to devices that support the uPnP protocol. This includes digital audio receivers, connected DVD players, set-top boxes and more. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Windows Vista Game (Shanghai Solitaire) Hacked @ Extended64

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Here's a package I quickly put together, using win32 versions of bspatch and bsdiff, for Windows Vista's Solitaire application. No, this doesn't work with the Solitaire in the newly leaked 5231. Don't try it. No, the package does not contain any Microsoft binaries (e.g. Solitaire.exe).

Xinput Driver for Microsoft Common Controller

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The Microsoft Common Controller Driver is a new game input standard that is used for both the Xbox360 console and for Windows XP SP1 and above. The Xbox360 controller or any controllers that utilizes this standard will enable the device to be used on Windows also.

20th Anniversary of Windows

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When Windows first shipped, 20 years ago this month, it was considered nothing more than a slow operating environment that had arrived late to the party, well behind the industry leaders, Apple and Xerox PARC. Now, it's the operating system used on nearly 95 percent of all the desktops and notebooks sold worldwide. Take a look at Window's past and present, and what lies ahead in the future, including an interview with Mr. Bill Gates himself.

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-050 & MS05-052

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This bulletin replaces a prior security update v1.0.

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896688) Vulnerability in DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (904706)

Windows Vista Sidebar Hacked For Windows XP

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As you may have heard, the Sidebar from Windows Vista was leaked onto the internet weeks ago. ZoRoNaX and I have been working hard since PDC '05 to bring you the same Sidebar working on Windows XP.

MSN Mail Beta Preview

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In my preview of MSN Mail Beta, I examine the current state of MSN's Hotmail successor, codenamed Kahuna, which will include an incredible Web mail experience, calendaring, tasks, contacts, and more!

New DirectX (SDK) Beta

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This is the Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) Update for October 2005. This release includes a new SDK component Xinput, graphics samples, tools, documentation, and Pre-release components Microsoft Cross-Platform Audio Creation Tool (XACT) and support for the 2.0 Common Language Runtime in Managed DirectX. There are updated developer runtimes, DirectX for Managed Code, and the DirectX Runtime (DirectX 9.0c Redistributable) are also included.

MS System Center Reporting Manager 2005 (Beta)

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System Center Reporting Manager 2005 (Beta) delivers a rich platform for enterprise analysis of management data so that IT administrators, managers, and executives can query, report, and forecast IT operations for higher service quality at a lower price.

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Microsoft starts the Vista Feature Focus Beta Group

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The Windows Beta Team, in conjunction with the Windows Product Groups, invites you to join us for the Feature Focus program. This optional testing opportunity is your chance to explore new technologies of Windows Vista and Longhorn Server with the Windows Team as your guide.

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