Sam Ramji of Microsoft’s Open Source Software Lab extended an invitation to Mozilla’s Firefox development team to spend some time at Redmond to receive Vista support for the Firefox browser and Thunderbird email program.
Microsoft Fights for its Reputation…
OK, despite what you think of me for being a mondo butthead on Sunday, I noticed one thing: Microsofties are quite willing to engage and fight for their product/service’s reputation.
Windows Live Writer from Microsoft
Another new entrant into the blog editing software market comes from Microsoft with their beta launch of Windows Live Writer.
Niall Kennedy Says Goodbye To Microsoft
Niall Kennedy, who joined Microsoft in April and some hoped would be the next “big voice” at the company after Scoble left, has walked away from the company after a surprisingly short tenure.
Microsoft Fixing Windows Live Spaces Issues
After relaunching MSN Spaces as a Windows Live-branded service with updated features, a combination of issues caused plenty of problems for users.
Microsoft’s Photosynth: “Immersive”
Microsoft has unveiled an impressive new technology, which the company described as a “unique, immersive online photo-sharing experience.” A press release also bragged about how it “renders images with stunning realism and detail.” I tried it, and can’t argue with either assertion.
Microsoft Details Vista Upgrade Paths
While there has been some worrying, the news is in: If you have any version of Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will be able to get a cheaper upgrade version of Windows Vista.
Ruby Product Gives Nod To Microsoft
New software called “Ruby In Steel” is set to come out later this year; according to its makers, it will “provide an easy, accessible Ruby coding environment for [Microsoft’s Visual Studio 2005] users.” One version, a “personal edition,” will be free. A “developer edition incorporating more advanced features” will sell for an unknown amount.
Microsoft Officially Opens Expo
The company set up the Expo.org domain to make it easier to remember, and implemented some feature tweaks and updates to the site.
Microsoft Gets Principles
Many parts of the antitrust settlement Microsoft agreed to with the US Department of Justice will expire soon, but the company said that will not stop them from adhering to 12 tenets of good corporate behavior.