Windows Live People Review – Your new Windows Live address book

WL PeopleWith the announcement of the Windows Live Wave 3 (web) services today, there are a few new service names that have popped into the mix. One of these is Windows Live People and this new address book features all of …

By Chris in News
November 13th, 2008 at 11:02 am

Windows Live Wave 3: Our interview with Brian Hall part 2

In our second part of the interview, Windows Live General Manager Brian Hall gives us a quick demo of some of what’s new with Windows Live  In the demo, Brian shows us the What’s New feed, Photos, and Groups:

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By Kip Kniskern in Interviews
November 13th, 2008 at 8:05 am

Virtual Earth Basics Part 1 – Loading the Map

Welcome to the first part in series that takes you through the core functionality of the Microsoft’s Virtual Earth JavaScript control. Through example code I hope to either introduce you to the Virtual Earth control or show you how to …

By John OBrien in Developer
November 13th, 2008 at 2:45 am

Microsoft nearing Search, mobile deal with Verizon worth nearly $1B, according to reports

The Wall Street Journal is reporting tonight that Microsoft is “moving closer to an agreement with Verizon Wireless to become the default search provider on the wireless carrier’s cellphones” according to a Reuters report.  Microsoft would reportedly share revenue …

By Kip Kniskern in News
November 12th, 2008 at 10:14 am

Windows Live Wave 3: our interview with Brian Hall in 2 parts

We had a chance to talk to Windows Live General Manager Brian Hall about this “major release” of Windows Live.  In the first part, Brian goes over some of the major changes and new features we’ll soon see, talks about …

By Kip Kniskern in Interviews
November 12th, 2008 at 7:49 am

Windows Live Wave 3 feature complete: Profile, People, Photos, Home added to the mix

So far, Windows Live has meant what’s now called Windows Live Essentials, the suite of downloadable software (Live Mail, Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker) for a while now, since the Wave 3 beta opened up in September. But the …

By Kip Kniskern in News
November 12th, 2008 at 7:02 am

Windows Live Internet Services – “Major release” announced

We’ve been waiting a long time for this: tonight Microsoft and Windows Live are announcing a major release of their Internet Services, what we’re calling the first “feature complete” version of Windows Live.  This is big news for Windows Live …

By Kip Kniskern in Featured News
November 12th, 2008 at 7:00 am

Microsoft Office Web Applications: Your Burning Questions Answered

We already told you Microsoft Office will be extended to the browser. There has been a lot of excitement about this new service, but Sarah from on10 found there’s also quite a bit of misinformation around it. Therefore she …

By Sunshine in News
November 11th, 2008 at 3:15 pm

How’s The Weather?

Chris Pendleton reports that Weather Central has just launched a new beta community site called ReportStorms.com. The site utilizes Silverlight and you can report storms in your area, and/or look at what the weather is like (or was like) …

By Sunshine in News
November 11th, 2008 at 2:02 pm

Sun Microsystems To Distribute MSN Toolbar As Part Of Java Runtime Environment To US Residents

Starting today every US resident who downloads Sun’s Java Runtime Environment with Internet Explorer will be offered MSN Toolbar. This Microsoft Silverlight powered toolbar delivers one click access to Live Search, news, entertainment, sports and more.

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By Sunshine in News
November 10th, 2008 at 7:10 pm