Office 2007 SP2 Coming this Month
Apr 14, 2009 Software
Microsoft has announced that Service Pack 2 for Office 2007 will be released this month. The update will be available via the Windows update tool and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for corporate users.
Among the improvements SP2 will add is the ability to save as ODF (Open Document Format) and PDF.
WSUS Product Team Blog posted a blog post with a little information on Office 2007 SP2:
Service Pack 2 for the 2007 Office System will be made available in April. Service Pack 2 includes some significant work, including: built-in ability to save as ODF and PDF formats, improvements to Outlook’s performance and calendar reliability, significant bug fixes for charts in core Office applications, the ability for client service packs to be removed using an uninstall tool, and a host of customer-requested improvements to the Office Server products. It is also a rollup of all fixes that have previously been released for Office 2007 products.
[Via DailyTech]
Windows 7 System requirements
Jan 8, 2009 Software
Windows 7 Beta will be available as a free download tomorrow so it would be nice to know the system requirements, and here they are:
- 1GHz processor (32- or 64-bit)
- 1GB of main memory
- 16GB available disk space
- Support for DX9 graphics with 128MB of memory (for the Aero interface)
- a DVD-R/W drive
Those requirements are just about the same as the system requirements for Windows Vista, which was launched three years ago, which means most people should not have to upgrade their computers to run Windows 7.
[Via Lifehacker]
Windows 7 Beta leaked on bittorrent
Dec 29, 2008 Software
The Windows 7 Beta 1 (Build 7000) that was public-bound in mid-January has been leaked on BitTorrent.
The beta expires July 1, 2009, and is supposedly more stable than other Windows 7 betas.
This beta is of excellent quality. This is the kind of code that you could roll out and live with. Even the pre-betas were solid, but finally this beta feels like it’s “done.” This beta exceeds the quality of any other Microsoft OS beta that I’ve handled.
[Via Gizmodo]
Unlocked Google Android Phones Released for Developers
Dec 9, 2008 Cell Phones, Software
Google released unlocked Android based G1 smartphone on Friday. Previously developers had to sign up for T-Mobile contract to test their apps on Android. This sim-unlocked and hardware-unlocked device will be sold for $399, plus the $25 to register on Android Market site.
The unlocked G1 looks pretty slick, with a dark steel gray case and a pattern on the back side. The phone will be available for developers in United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, India, Canada, France, Taiwan, Spain, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Poland and Hungary.
For now developers can only get one phone per account to prevent the phones from entering consumer market.
[Via DailyTech]
Windows Vista Ultimate RED edition coming next week
Dec 9, 2008 Software
Microsoft is going to release the RED version of Windows Vista Ultimate on December 15th. This won’t be the first time people see this edition of Windows because Dell has been selling computers preloaded with it for a few months now. You will just be able to buy a standalone copy.
Windows Vista Ultimate RED comes in a red box and includes a few extra wallpapers, screensavers, sidebar gadgets and a Dreamscene moving background. Also, a portion of the proceeds from sales will help buy and distribute AIDS medications to patients in Africa.
Amazon is selling the RED version for $70 more than the plain Vista costs.
[Via Download Squad]
MySpace to launch toolbar
Dec 9, 2008 Internet, Software
MySpace is going to launch MySpace toolbar for Internet Explorer and Firefox on Wednesday. Only Windows users will be able to use the toolbar for now, but a Mac version has been promised later.
Toolbar users will stay logged on to MySpace constantly, whether they are on the site or not. and the toolbar will automatically log in to MySpace when the browser is opened. The toolbar will stream MySpace data, including notifications, friend activity, and mood and status for themelves and their friends.
The toolbar will first be available for users in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, and Ireland.
MySpace seems to be feeling some pressure from Facebook as more and more of their users are moving there.
Made for iPod Fridge
Sep 1, 2008 Gadgets, Software, Technology
This Gorenje fridge is an official Apple-licensed Made for iPod refrigerator.
What’s even more awesome than a fridge with iPod dock and speakers is that you can control the fridge with your iPod touch or iPhone using an application called iGorenj.
Tags: Gadgets
Computer virus in space
Aug 30, 2008 Security, Software, Space
Nasa has confirmed that laptops carried to the International Space Station (ISS) in July were infected with a virus known as Gammima.AG.
The virus lurks on infected machines waiting to steal login names for popular online games.
Nasa said that the ISS was not at risk from the virus.
The laptops infected with the virus were used to run nutritional programs and let the astronauts periodically send e-mail back to Earth.
[Via BBC]
Videora iPod Converter review
Jun 30, 2008 Apple, Reviews, Software
A while ago I was looking for a way to convert my videos so that I could play them on my iPod, mp4 format.
It was a struggle to find a free converter but eventually I did. I found Videora iPod Converter.
Videora iPod Converter is a free iPod video converter that converts video files, YouTube videos, movies and DVD’s so you can play them on your iPod.
Every step in the conversion progress is extremely simple and there are instructions too.
All I can say is that Videora is simple, it works and it’s free!
Bill Gates’ last day at Microsoft
Jun 27, 2008 General, Software
Today is the day that Microsoft’s chairman Bill Gates leaves the company after 33 years in control. Later today Gates will deliver a valedictory address to the company’s employees, all 90,000 of them. Employees around the world will watch via a webcast.
Bill Gates, who is 52 years old, is going to focus on giving away his $58bn fortune. Most of the money will probably go to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a charitable foundation founded by Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000.
[Via The Guardian]