Microsoft Building New Free Mail Client

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Internet Explorer isn't the only application to enjoy a resurgence in Windows Vista -- Microsoft is readying a new desktop e-mail client that will be integrated into Windows Live and eventually replace Outlook Express.BetaNews

Vista Sucks, No It Doesn't, Yes It Does

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An unprecedented number of readers checked out my "Why Windows Vista Won't Suck" article, and it generated tons of response. I wanted to spend a little time in my editorial column this week addressing some of the comments and emails I received about the feature. And boy, did I get an earful.

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Microsoft® Codename Max

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Microsoft® Codename Max is is your opportunity to try a new, exciting and constantly evolving experience from Microsoft. Today Max lets you make beautiful photo slideshows to share with your family and friends. And it recently began showing you the latest news updates from around the world. What will Max do next? Stay tuned! Microsoft

DirectX End-User Runtimes (February 2006) Full Download

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This download provides the DirectX end-user multi-languaged redistributable that developers can include with their product. The redistributable license agreement covers the terms under which developers may use the Redistributable.

Windows Media® Components for QuickTime

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With Windows Media® Components for QuickTime, by Flip4Mac?, you can play Windows Media files (.wma and .wmv) directly in QuickTime Player and view Windows Media content on the Internet using a Web browser. Microsoft

Windows Live Messenger 8.0.0566

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Windows Live Messenger build 8.0.0566 has finally been released to managed beta testers as well as friends & family testers.

Internet Explorer 7 (KB904942)

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Install this update to resolve HTTP authentication issues in Windows-based systems that do not appear until Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 is installed. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Update for Internet Explorer for Windows x64 (KB912945)

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This update includes minor changes to how Internet Explorer handles some web pages that use Microsoft ActiveX controls. Certain webpages will require users to manually activate Active X controls by clicking on it or using the TAB key and ENTER key. This update contains all previously released security updates. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

RSS Screensaver

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Complete source code for a screensaver that uses the Windows RSS Platform to display images from picture feeds. This sample requires Internet Explorer 7.

Why Windows Vista Won't Suck

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It's taking forever for Microsoft to finish it, and many users are still cringing from past OS upgrades (like Windows ME). We present some of the big changes in Windows Vista that make it a true generation leap over Windows.

53 ScreenShots of Latest Vista Build

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Microsoft says that today's release of the Windows Vista February CTP is "feature-complete". Two new features are Sidebar and Welcome Center. This build of Vista is responsive and highly usable, though still far from bullet-proof.

Windows Defender Beta 2 Build 1051

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Windows Defender (Beta 2) is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.

It?s official, 8 different flavors of Windows Vista

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Because choices are good? Or because there would be more money to be milked? Perhaps the victims of having 8 different flavors of Windows Vista are the software vendors, who would have to explain the differences between each edition to their customers.