Well Microsoft’s newest tactic is going to make Vista look pretty bad.
The apparent decision to allow OEM computer sellers to offer disks that downgrade installations of Windows Vista to XP until the end of July 2009 clearly bumps up against the period when Windows 7 might be released.
Originally the deadline was January 2009.
Long Live XP! 
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 Check this, this here is Windows 7, the successor of Windows Vista.
At first glance, Windows 7 maintains the streamlined look of Vista, but appears more muted — even Windows XP-like.
Mostly, Microsoft seems to be focusing more on functionality, possibly in a bid to put some distance between Windows 7 and the criticisms which have dogged Vista.
Microsoft seemed to have listened to the criticisms and have fine tuned Windows Graphical experience and other features.
The official release of Windows 7 should be next year.
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Microsoft Corporation today is launching the official Windows Live Wave 3 beta.
If I’m correct in saying that wave 3 includes from Microsoft, the latest versions of Live Messenger, Movie Maker, Mail with Calendar synchronization, Writer, Photo Gallery, Family Safety and the Outlook Connector.
These downloads have been confirmed as functional, whether its on a time-trial beta basis or a fully functional beta is still unknown at this time.
happy beta-ing! magic
Download it here – site admin may change the link as the 3rd party site is updated.
We have learned that Google has launched a new Internet Browser, its called Chrome and should be available to download from today.
It’s pretty much the same as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, Apple’s Safari and Mozilla’s Firefox, Chrome has more tools for Web surfers to cloak their online preferences, creating a shield that could make it more difficult for Google and other marketing networks to figure out which ads are most likely to appeal to which individuals.
It really is just a matter of time to see how much security the new browser has, Apple’s Safari has been reported to be the most open browser with security flaws.
happy browsing! magic
Microsoft Corporation last night (Wednesday) unwrapped another beta version (IE8 Beta 2) for more testing its also available for all consumers, this is the corporation now unveiling new privacy and security features as the company battles the upstage Firefox’s browser.
The new browser IE8 includes a browsing tool called an accelerator, which allows you to highlight text on a Web site and then choose from a variety of functions, including different search engines, language translation or map displays.
Now for a spot of technical stuff for the Internet Explorer fans:
Microsoft Corporation now commands 73% of the internet browser market, while Mozilla’s Firefox has 19% market share, this is according to research firm Net Applications.
Microsoft’s lead has fallen in recent years.
Just four years ago, Microsoft’s market share was more than 91%. In addition to Firefox, Apple Inc. is becoming more of a competitor as strong sales of Macintosh computers have boosted use of its Safari browser, which has about 6% of the market.
Use of Firefox shot up in June when a new version was released.
More than eight million people downloaded the application in the first 24 hours after it went public.
enjoy! magic
Well only a few months ago Mozilla – creators of Firefox the rival of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer was released to the public after several beta releases.
Now Microsoft launch their little beauty, which boasts a InPrivate mode, the patent for the InPrivate name has been filed in the U.S by the corporation.
The most intriguing tool, and the one that has prompted the “porn mode†label, was dubbed “InPrivate Browsing†by Microsoft.
When enabled, IE8 will not save browsing and searching history, cookies, form data and passwords; it also will automatically clear the browser cache at the end of the session.
Other new tools will include “InPrivate Blocking†and “InPrivate Subscription,†which notifies users of third-party content that can track browsing history and subscribe to lists of sites to block, respectively.
Microsoft will also tweak its existing “Delete Browsing History†by adding an option to preserve bookmarked sites’ cookies even when all others are erased.
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Here’s a piece of information we came accross, Microsoft have confirmed that the Vista service pack 1 won’t be available for download until march.
During beta testing for Vista service pack 1, Microsoft found that some device drivers were causing problems on some systems with service pack 1 installed.
Although the issues can be fixed by uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers, Microsoft decided this would be too complicated for most users.
So Microsoft are spending from now until March fixing drivers that are causing problems, and we have also learned that Microsoft have given OEM’s the disk images based on Vista service pack 1, so they can build their machines on the new service pack 1 format.
Microsoft have also started producing Vista service pack 1 on DVD for volume licensing.
Vista should be more stable after the service pack is installed. Wait and see
Here is the full list of the 80th Academy Awards Nominees
Winners to be announced on Sunday, February 24th.
This post will be updated with links to all the featured below…
keep an eye out 
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Best Motion Picture of the Year
Nominees
Atonement (2007)
Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Paul Webster
Juno (2007)
Lianne Halfon
Mason Novick
Russell Smith
Sydney Pollack
Jennifer Fox
Kerry Orent
Ethan Coen
Joel Coen
Scott Rudin
There Will Be Blood (2007)
Paul Thomas Anderson
Daniel Lupi
JoAnne Sellar
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees Read the rest of this entry »
Before I start I have to say, im not really meant to do these sort of posts, but as its a hot topic just now, I think it’ll be fine (magic’s hoping )
Okay.. You may be aware that there was a strike on between screen writers who write some of our favourite shows.
Hollywood Directors Union and major television studios have reached a deal on the 10-week old strike.
There is more to this story, due to time I can’t write any more on it, but we will be seeing more of our favourite shows back soon. yyaaaaaay!! magic!
Commodore (back after 25 years) Update…
Earlier on in 2007 Commodore announced they were coming back in the form of PC systems!
Well I can now say that Commodore have been selling their new machines, they run Windows Vista 64-bit version.
Its cool how in 1980’s it was 8-bit C64 in 2008 its 64-bit Commodore PC
Here’s a review from Commodore website:
Pros Excellent spec for gamers. Loads of stylish skins to choose from. It says Commodore on it
Cons Costs as much as 11 Xbox 360s
After dominating ’80s home computing with the C64 and Amiga, Commodore died a horrible, slow death in the ’90s. But now the brand has been revived for a range of Windows PCs aimed at gamers. Prices start at £1000 for the entry-level G model, rising through the GS and GX to the top-of-the-range XX, tested here.
When is a Commodore not a Commodore?
You might be wondering what’s so Commodorey about a PC that’s specced (as these machines inevitably are) with components from numerous different companies. Times have changed since computer manufacturers made their own bespoke hardware, and yes, in many ways the XX is just another PC.
In fact, you could say the Commodore connection is only ‘C-Kin’ deep. C-Kins are Commodore’s own custom case design decals that can be added and removed to suit your mood, new wallpaper or fashion leanings, and it’s these above anything else that mark out the Commodore range from the competition.