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Microsoft Partners With Enterprise Carbon Accounting Software (ECA) Package Sofware Vendor

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:30:00 -0700

Saturday, July 18, 2009 Posted by David S. Foreman - Interactive Limited Categories: Microsoft Partner

The Markey-Waxman bill on carbon emissions cap-and trade making its way through the Senate, will require a lot of accounting and tracking for US corporations. There is a good article at the CNBC website covering this new field of enterprise carbon accounting software (ECA) packages.

Microsoft is partnering with a San Francisco start-up called CSWare. CSWare is mentioned in the CNBC article and has recently landed some marqui clients this year. Apparently Reducing carbon emissions becomes a byproduct of using their system instead of the primary goal says founder, Karen Alonardo,“I personally don’t think carbon is separate.”

There is an excellent post about CSWare at the Microsoft Startup Zone blog. CSWare in involved in Microsoft® BizSpark™, a global program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups by providing key resources when they need it the most.

There is another good article on CNN's Site about Microsoft's Project Two Degrees and its other Green Accounting initiatives.

Whether or not the Markey-Waxman bill passes in its current may be irrelevant. As companies like Wal-Mart announce green labeling initiatives and ask vendors to track their carbon foot prints businesses large and small may find they need the capability to account for how thier products affect the environment.

Free Download Antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE)

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:28:00 -0700

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is a free antivirus from Microsoft. Beta version of this product already can be installed for operating systems like Microsoft Windows 7 Beta and RC (32 or 64 bit), Vista RTM, SP1 and SP2 and Windows XP SP3 32 bit. You can get free download MSE antivirus. Make sure that the minimum PC specifications have been met to run this application. Minimum requirements / specifications :

- For Windows XP-CPU with clock speed 500 MHz or higher
- For Windows XP - Memory: 256 MB RAM or higher
- For Windows Vista / W7 - CPU with clock speed 1.0 GHz or higher
- For Windows Vista / W7 - Memory: 1 GB RAM or higher
- VGA (Display): 800 x 600 or higher
- Storage: 140 MB

This is the link to free download MSE antivirus from their official site. But now, Microsoft limiting the number of MSE downloads. At this time, may be you can not download anti-virus from official Microsoft site. Some users may encounter the following message from Microsoft when trying to download MSE anti virus:

Thank you for your interest in joining the Microsoft® Security Essentials Beta. We are not accepting additional participants at this time. Please check back at a later date for possible additional availability.

As an alternative, Softpedia provides download links for MSE Antivirus for several versions, here are the links:

- MSE for Windows XP download
- MSE for Windows 7 & Vista 32 bit download
- MSE for Windows 7 & Vista 64 bit download

Microsoft Layoffs - Cinco de Fire-O

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:22:00 -0700

Well, if ever you wanted to console yourself with some tequila, today might be your day. Phase Two of the big Microsoft 2009 layoff engages today.

Is this it? Will there be more? From Mr. Ballmer's email:

With this announcement, we are mostly but not all done with the planned 5,000 job eliminations by June 2010.

Strangely, Ms. Brummel have asked folks to avoid emailing each other today because the last layoff's email volume was so distracting. Gee, sorry to be a bother while people are trying to figure out what the hell is going on. Let's see... how to avoid that... I know, tell people what the hell is going on and which people / groups are affected. Oy.

Please, if affected by today's events, note which group you're in and any messaging about things going forward (as appropriate and proper).

(And please, Ms. Brummel, if you talk to the troops about this, don't share how people affected by the layoff are thanking you - that just seems creepy.)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:16:00 -0700

Overview

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is available as a 90-day trial version in each language in which Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is available. This page will be updated with new languages as they are released.

Each trial version can be converted to full use by applying a commercial license key in the License area of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Deployment Manager. Reinstallation is not required.

Important:
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM 4.0 TRIAL OR TIME-LIMITED VERSIONS CANNOT BE UPGRADED OR CONVERTED TO MSDN OR BUSINESS-READY LICENSING (BRL - DYNAMICS PRICE LIST) LICENSES BY APPLYING A COMMERCIAL LICENSE KEY. Customers or Partners who begin with the TRIAL version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and wish to upgrade the TRIAL to either a MDSN or BRL license, will need to perform a new install using the MSDN download or PartnerSource product downloads (respectively), and import their original Organization; OR, must begin their implementation directly with either the MSDN or BRL non-time limited/production versions. FOR BUSINESS-READY LICENSING PARNERS/CUSTOMERS OR DEVELOPERS WHO HAVE ALREADY BEGUN USING THE MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM 4.0 TRIAL, please refer to this Knowledge Base article for instructions and further information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947272/en-us

Please be aware that you can apply a license key only for a similar or a more advanced version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. You cannot downgrade a full or trial version of the product. For example, if you apply the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Professional trial license key, you can later upgrade to either the full Professional or the full Enterprise version by applying the appropriate license key. However, you cannot downgrade the installation by applying a Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Workgroup Server license key. Similarly, if you apply the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Enterprise trial license key, you can later upgrade to only the full Enterprise version.

To use the 90-day trial, you must apply one of the convertible trial keys available here. To receive the trial software, download it from this page or reuse Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 media by using one of the following trial keys:

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Workgroup
Trial key (5 CAL limit):
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Professional
Trial key (no CAL limit):
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Enterprise
Trial key (no CAL limit):
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Xbox Live

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:05:00 -0700

Do you need free microsoft points for the new Halo map packs or for other downloadable content? If free microsoft points are what you really need, then continue reading because you can obtain them very easily with just a few hours work.

Obviously, there is no way anybody can afford to give out completely free microsoft points; however there are ways for you to freely compensate them and they can then afford to give you your free microsoft points. It's easy, free, and completely risk-free.

The first thing you'll need to do is head on over to the Rewards site. You need to sign up for your account. Once you are signed up you are ready to start the process. Head on over to the tab that says "offers". Click on this. Then at the top of the new screen it will have categories, click "free". This will give you a list of all the offers than can be done for free. I, for example, have 21 pages or more worth of free offers. Click on an offer, fill in the required information, and wait for it to credit.

Once you have 2,000 points ($20 worth of points) you can request your 1,600 free microsoft points and they will be sent direcetly to your email. That means your parents wouldn't know that you got the codes if it makes any difference to you. It's not shipped, they email you the code and then you simply enter it into your xbox and you're playing that premium Xbox content in no time.

Once you've gotten your free ms points you can continue to earn points for things like free xbox live, free xbox controllers, and even free xbox games! This is completely free, there are no strings attached, and it's very easy to do. So get started here today!

Windows Live Messenger

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:42:00 -0700

More than just chatting

Sure, you use Messenger to send instant messages, but did you know you can play games and exchange pictures too?

Get Messenger

Clicking "Download" means you agree to the Microsoft service agreement and privacy statement. The download may include updates to Windows Live programs you already have. You’ll get future updates to these and other Microsoft programs from Microsoft Update. Learn more

System requirements

All services

Home
Get a quick view of your world—e-mail, invitations, and what’s new with your network.
People
Manage your contacts from Hotmail, Messenger, and Profile, all in one place.
Photos
Post your favorite shots online in beautiful slideshows that only the people you choose can see.
Events
Plan your next event with customized invitations, a guest list, RSVPs, and a place to share online.
Groups
Bring your team, club, or other group together with a webpage, calendar, and more.

Office

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:52:00 -0700

Office Professional 2007
Whether you want more time with your customers or to respond more quickly to their needs, Office Professional 2007 helps professionals work faster, stay organized, and manage contacts and customer information in one place. Visualize data more effectively; forecast, track, and manage projects and opportunities; and produce professional-quality marketing materials entirely in-house. Discover the quickest way to more easily find, organize, analyze, and use all the information you need to succeed.

This suite also offers this great program:
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager: Add complete contact management capabilities to Office Outlook 2007 so you can organize your accounts, centralize critical business information, and improve customer service across your organization.

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Office Home & Student 2007

Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007

Such an indispensable part of home life, Office Home and Student 2007 may make family pets jealous. It's designed to help the whole family manage information for school, work, and home in one convenient place. With more reliability, security, and help than ever, it's easy to create great-looking documents, keep in touch, and stay on top of everything.

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Office Standard 2007

Microsoft Office Standard 2007

Need a way to complete work or home tasks more quickly? Office Standard 2007 empowers you to easily manage your e-mail messages, calendar, and contacts; and quickly create documents and presentations. All programs integrate seamlessly together to offer you valuable new time and communication management tools, improved menus and tools, and more reliability and security.

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Office Small Business 2007

Microsoft Office Small Business 2007

Revive your nine-to-five with Office Small Business 2007. Save time and stay organized with this familiar, easy-to-use set of productivity and contact management tools. Efficiently manage customer and contact information, produce your own professional-quality marketing campaigns, and more effectively visualize business data. Access the FREE Work Essentials Web site for best practices and tips to improve your company’s task and team-based business processes.

This suite also offers this great program:

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager: Add complete contact management capabilities to Office Outlook 2007 so you can organize your accounts, centralize critical business information, and improve customer service across your organization.

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Software + Services Across Microsoft

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:49:00 -0700

When you combine the ever-growing power of devices and the increasing ubiquity of the Web, you come up with a sum that is greater than its parts. Software-plus-Services is that greater sum. It all adds up to a commitment from Microsoft to deliver ever more compelling opportunities and solutions to consumer and business customers—and to our partners. The Full Story

Learn more about how Software + Services solutions combine the power of software with the benefits of the Internet.

Microsoft Streets and Trips 2009

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:41:00 -0700

Overview

Every trip is a good one with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009! With tools and features to help you create custom routes, set driving preferences, plan breaks, and calculate travel costs, this trip planning software makes travel easier, whether you're going around town or anywhere across the U.S. and Canada. As the #1 best-selling travel and map software, it gets you where you're going quickly, easily, and without all the guesswork.

System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2; Windows Vista; Windows Vista 64-bit Editions Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2

PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed

Internet Explorer® 5.5 browser software or later, Internet Explorer 7.0 included (will not displace your primary browser)

For Windows Vista: 1 GB of RAM

For Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended)

For Windows Server 2003: 256 MB of RAM

Running additional applications simultaneously may require additional memory

Available hard-disk space: 1.9 GB. Some users may require up to an extra 100MB for System Files Update (hard disk usage will vary depending on configuration)

DVD-ROM drive

Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor with 256 colors

Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse®, or compatible pointing device

Additional items or services required to use certain features:

For Voice Output: any of the operating systems listed in the above system requirements and a compatible soundcard

Microsoft Exchange, Internet SMTP/POP3, IMAP4, or MAPI-compliant messaging software required to use Send to Mobile and Send To as attachment; Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003 or Office Outlook 2007 required to use Send To as picture

14,400-baud or higher recommended

Broadband Internet service strongly recommended for online search

Some Internet functionality may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may

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Microsoft Has Turned The Corner

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:34:00 -0700

I've got to say: in my opinion, Microsoft has turned The Corner.

You know The Corner.

The one that gets us off of pothole ridden Vista Avenue (one street over from Lincoln in Blue Velvet). The Corner that requires Microsoft to shed some of the fat it has layered on recently just to make the turn without flipping. The one that requires a bit of humility for past failings (the aforementioned Vista, Xbox losses & red-ring, Zune's market performance so far, WinMo asleep at the wheel, no coherent brand strategy, search lagging behind for so long, the abandonment of IE after IE6, a confused developer story, a bungled Yahoo! acquisition attempt, etc etc etc).

The Corner that perhaps doesn't get us out of the bad neighborhood, but is at least pointing us in the right direction. What has helped make the turn?

Windows 7
Bing
Silverlight
IE EU chutzpah
...and award worthy, coherent ads that aren't a demonstration of how best to destroy millions of dollars quickly.

Redemption takes a while. Time is needed to allow perception to change and to re-earn trust and respect. Once Microsoft was the scrappy underdog playing catch-up against many competitors. Later Microsoft was the dominating OS and application suite, so drunk and arrogant on its own power (pre-monopoly designation) that it made some truly dumb, strong-armed moves (and even worse, did sloppy "nuh-uh!" cover-up maneuvers). After that, Microsoft went from getting beat-up by the US government to the dot-com bust to the development of Vista, reset after the huge effort of XP SP2. The Evil Empire became The Bungler, hatred turning to scorn and frowning distaste. And the EU hurried over to slip in a few kicks to the wallet.

While all of that could have been avoided with competent senior leadership, it at least served as a hard enough whack to the side of the head that even our mediocre leadership took action to aright the ship.

Now we have the potential to start shaking this off and achieving solid, if not stellar, results.

This is happening, too, while the shine on Google is dulling. Rather than pulling an Apple on us anymore, Google has picked up the nasty habit of pre-announcing technology. Guys, you stole the wrong playbook. And, uh, we don't want it back. Plus the government's gaze has moved from the fallen-working-on-redemption of Microsoft to the obvious domination of Google in search and information strong-arming. A dose of the medicine Google's now getting:

Why Google Is Stealing Apple's Ideas (Googlers, you do not want the Apple fan boys mad at you. Trust me on this.)
Google's Microsoft Moment
Google OS: TechCrunch dubs Linux a 'big ol’ bag of drivers' If you add an OS to Chrome, it's an OS
Google OS: Let's all take a deep breath and get some perspective (truly a landmark in the Return of Fake Steve Jobs).

Anyway. Let us enjoy this success of Microsoft turning The Corner, all while being a wee bit smaller and more efficient. 5,000 jobs eliminated so far and a declaration from Ballmer that efficiency is his key focus right now. Wall Street likes how that blood in the water tastes so far.

I'm going to start my whole "and we can cut a whole lot more positions" screed in a second. But first a moment to reflect on the flesh and blood people caught up in the layoff mess we've gone through so far. There is certainly a sobering perspective on this within the abundant comment stream of the last post.

It's not their fault they were part of the layoff. It's not their fault that their position was considered part of the inefficient part of the company that was eliminated. I certainly don't blame anyone for wanting to work for Microsoft. Large parts of Microsoft are magical, exhilarating places to be. In its bones, Microsoft is a great company with amazing potential. It's just turning The Corner and directing itself to where it can focus on efficient, lean-mean, profit making products that engage and delight Microsoft customers.

At Microsoft a lot more positions still need to go to achieve efficiency and focus. 15,000 more is my magic number. It's not personal. But to achieve efficiency and resolution of what to focus on with determination, we need a whole lot less people and to publicly admit there are opportunities we will focus on and others we are okay walking away from. ("That's right, Adobe: you can charge as much as you flipping want for your Photoshop line of software.")

For efficient product development: Yahoo!'s Carol Bartz has a good point when she swears like a sailor over having way too many program managers vs. actual developers (overloaded with one program manager for every three developers). <> Looking across groups, I still see exceptionally inefficient use of broad, front-loaded thinking and design locked into a 1970s waterfall model that leads to reality and focus coming way too late and a bunch of frantic, mediocre consensus driven crap floating like chunks into an end product. Kaizen. Kaizen. Kaizen. Efficiency is not going to happen as long as we continue rewarding people for this status quo. Shedding a respectable chunk of the company would bring an exceptional amount of upfront focus to our teams and result in high-quality features end-to-end, vs. what we see in misshapen compromise that we can fit in.

Microsoft has turned The Corner. But our car's suspension is still wobbling from the load we're carrying, and while some fine spots of leadership has gotten us around this bend, it doesn't take much for the remaining mediocre leadership to assume that the pressure is off and to get their grubby hands on the wheel and start turning us back towards Vista Avenue. The job isn't done. It's just beginning. We iterate again.

Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:08:00 -0700

Service Pack 2, the latest service pack for both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, supports new types of hardware and emerging hardware standards, includes all of the updates that have been delivered since SP1, and simplifies deployment, for consumers, developers, and IT professionals.

This Operating system is purely designed from Genuine Vista Ultimate by Benjamin. It will be more comfortable, faster and reliable when compared to other vista operating systems. All the error which the user faced in vista ultimate are fixed and tweaked. New hot fixes, updates and the Vista SP1 package are integrated. All the dream scene packs are activated. The Dolby digital plugins are also integrated for more fun with musics. New windows sounds, New Gadgets, New Login screen, New Default theme and more…. You can install any hardware without any problem, all the hardware errors are fixed. Just install this Black Edition 2009 and start your work. No need of installing any 3rd party softwares by searching the CD’s or DVD’s. All the softwares which you need to run quickly after installing a OS are inside.

* New Windows Sounds
* No more BSOD error screens
* All Windows Ultimate Extras Integrated
* New Default Theme
* 310 Sidebar Gadgets
* 30 Video Dreamescene Packs
* New Logon Screensaver added
* New Login Screen
* New Look for windows media center
* Registry Tweaks are added( Copy to, Move to, Command Prompt, Take ownership, Encrypt and more)
* Maximum parallel downloads for IE to 20 (Default is 2)
* New Updated graphics card drivers are integrated.
* New Explorer View
* Patched Uxtheme files so u can use any 3rd party themes
* Classic Control Panel
* DirectX Updated

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Windows XP

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:03:00 -0700

Where nothing comes between you and a world of opportunities. With Windows on your mobile phone, PC, or the web, walls begin to disappear—at home, at the office, and anywhere in between. Balance work, life, fun, and functionality. That's Windows. Life without walls.

Windows XP Service Pack 3

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system, and a small number of new updates to ensure that Windows XP customers have the latest updates for their system. Windows XP SP3 will not significantly change the Windows XP experience.

Software Updates

Check here to learn about the latest hotfixes and security updates. Plus, find ways to keep your system current and tuned.

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor

The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor will help you to determine if your Windows XP-based PC can run Windows Vista.

Windows 7

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:34:00 -0700

What is Windows 7?

Your PC, simplified.

Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Faster and more reliable performance means your PC just works the way you want it to. And great features like Windows Media Center and Windows Touch make new things possible. Get to know Windows 7, and see how it can simplify just about everything you do with your PC.

Take a tour

Latika, a Microsoft engineer, guides your interactive tour of Windows 7

See what makes it different

Find out how Windows 7 compares to your current operating system.

Explore the features

From HomeGroup to Jump Lists, Windows 7 is packed with features. Check them out.

Watch the videos

These short videos give you a sneak peek at some Windows 7 highlights.

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Windows Vista: Life on your PC

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Your PC probably plays several roles in your daily life: keeping you organized, in touch, and entertained. When your PC is running Windows Vista, it all gets easier. From basic stuff like being able to find whatever you’re looking for with instant search, to keeping your family and PC safer with parental controls. Staying on top of your life may give you more time for relaxation. Which is good, because with premium editions and a tuner card, you can record and watch TV on your PC, for free.

About Microsoft

noreply@blogger.com (top10) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:23:00 -0700

About Microsoft

Explore this About Microsoft Web site to find out how we are living our mission and values. For specific, product-related information, please go to http://www.microsoft.com.