Windows Vista Upgrade: Just the Facts

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When it comes to upgrade options for Vista, there are plenty of ads out there, but what is sorely lacking is a place you can go to just get the facts. In my search, it seems there are plenty of websites that speculate about the upgrade options, and even more websites that are complaining about one Vista feature or another.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Redistributable Package

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The Microsoft® .NET Framework version 3.0 redistributable package installs the common language runtime and associated files required to run applications developed to target the .NET Framework 3.0.

Virtual Earth 3D (Beta)

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Virtual Earth 3D brings you another step closer to knowing "what it is like out there". You can search, browse, and organize local information viewed in three dimensions, just the way it exists in the real world. This enables you to more effectively find the data that is relevant to you, making Live Maps more useful than ever. Even better -- it's just plain fun!

Revision to Windows Vista Retail Licensing Terms

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I?m very pleased to let you know you this morning (or afternoon, or evening, depending on where you are when you read this) that the Windows division has revised the retail license terms for Windows Vista in a significant way. Namely, the terms regarding license-to-device assignment of the retail product (including Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) now read as follows:

Internet Explorer 7 Build 7.0.5730.11 Final *Updated Languages*

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Internet Explorer 7 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve the development platform and manageability. End user improvements include a streamlined interface, tabbed browsing, printing advances, improved search functionality, instant feeds (RSS), dynamic security protection, and more.

SyncToy v1.4

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SyncToy, a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP, is an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users to do the heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and synchronization of different directories. Most common operations can be performed with just a few clicks of the mouse, and additional customization is available without added complexity.

Messenger 8.1 Beta says: Hello World

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Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta is released. It is what we call a dot release, the changes are not as major as in a major release (go figure) they are small updates to the existing stuff in Messenger.

Windows Media Player 11 Final for Windows XP/XP(64-bit)

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Windows Media Player version 11.0.5721.5145 offers great new ways to store and enjoy all of your digital media. It's easier than ever to access all of your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV on your computer.

Royale Noir: Secret XP Theme Uncovered

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During Royale?s development (the XP Media Center theme), the graphic artists also produced a black version of the skin, sans the overused ?glass? effect. The result is an aesthetic black skin named ?Royale Noir?, it even works with Office 2003.

MS Office Validation Now Mandatory

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Want to use the extra features within Office? Be prepared to verify that your copy of the productivity suite is genuine. While the so-called Office Genuine Advantage has been around since April, Microsoft did not make it mandatory until Friday.

DirectX 10 Preview: The Future of PC Graphics and Gaming

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In today's article, we're debunking some of the myths that are out there about DirectX 10 and unified shaders. We'll also go over some of the other notable changes such as DX10's new geometry shader. Finally, we discuss DirectX 10's impact on gaming with Epic's Tim Sweeney. If you're curious about DirectX 10 and want to know more about it, this is one article you won't want to miss!