Showing posts with label Microsoft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Microsoft. Show all posts
Friday, February 4, 2011
Microsoft and Apple the Tech Titans have some fascinating facts in their history, here are a few.
1.The first Operation System Microsoft coded was Xenix, which was a version of UNIX under a different name. But it was MS-DOS made for IBM PCs that gave it a foothold in the software market.
2.Bill Gates wrote a class scheduling program for his school. He tweaked the program’s code so that he was placed in classes with mostly female students.
3.Microsoft fashioned the use of code names for under-development software and systems. For instance, Windows 7 was ‘Vienna’. Wikipedia has a complete list.
4.Did you know that you can’t create a folder named ‘con’ in Windows?
5.The name of Microsoft's search engine ‘Bing’ has its origins in Bingo. Just like the game, it was meant to suggest that something looked for has been found or realized. ‘Bang’ was also proposed because it was memorable, short, and easy to spell. Finally, Bing was chosen for the same reasons.
6.Ironically, Microsoft’s Macintosh Business Unit is one of the largest developers of Macintosh software outside of Apple Inc. Also, Microsoft Office for Mac was introduced for Macintosh in 1989, a year before Office was released for Windows.
7.Fortune magazine named Apple as the most admired company in the United States in 2008; and in the world in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
8.The original Apple logo had Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. It was replaced by the one we are more familiar with. To differentiate the silhouette of the apple from a cherry, the ‘bite’ was put in.
9.‘Macintosh’ is in fact a variety of apple. It also was the first commercially successful personal computer that resembles the ones we use today. It was the first ones to have a graphical user interfaces (GUI) and mouse instead of command line interfaces.
10.The flag bearer for Apple Inc, the Macintosh, wasn’t the brainchild of the two Steve’s. Jef Raskin an expert in human-computer interaction started and inspired the Apple Macintosh line. He also coined the name.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
1.Download Office Templates, Add-Ins, and Clip Art
While we’re on the topic of downloading, there are a ton of templates, add-ins, and clip art available on the Microsoft.com site for every Microsoft Office application from Word to PowerPoint. You can find all these files on the Microsoft Office Online site (office.microsoft.com)—which is also a great site to find information and advice on all Office applications.
2.Find Other Sites to Download Windows Desktop Themes
and Such
Microsoft.com isn’t the only site that offers Windows utilities, desktop themes, and the like. There are a number of other worthy sites on the Web, most of which offer a selection of free downloads (and in few cases paid ones, as well). If you’re interested in enhancing your version of Windows, check out the sites below
Non-Microsoft Sites for Windows Downloads:
Desktop Links - www.desktoplinks.com
Digital-Burn.com - www.digital-burn.com
GetSkinned.org - www.getskinned.org
Themes Unlimited - www.themesunlimited.com
Top Themes - www.topthemes.com
3.Check Out the Projects They’re Working On at
Microsoft Research
The folks at Microsoft are always working on something new. The newest of the new is found at the Microsoft Research site (research.microsoft.com), which details all the projects in process at Microsoft’s research labs. What kind of products are we talking about? How about an auto DJ; collaborative video viewing; data management, exploration, and mining; junk e-mail filtering (yay!); machine learning and perception; or something called the World Wide Telescope. Want to learn more? Then explore the Microsoft Research Web site—and learn the secrets of what cool Microsoft products are coming next.
4.Use Microsoft.com to Update All Your Microsoft Software
Microsoft doesn’t update just Windows over the Internet; it’s constantly offering bug fixes and patches for all its products, from Office to Visual Studio. Most bug fixes don’t need to be downloaded unless you’re suffering from a paricular problem. However, Microsoft does, on a semi-regular basis, gather all its interim updates for a program together into a big single update that it calls a Service Pack. When a service pack is issued, you probably ought to install it. You can find and download the latest service pack for any Microsoft product on the Service Packs page. Go to the Help and Support page (support.microsoft.com),click the Download Software link, and then click the Service Packs link. Select the product you want to update and then follow the instructions to download and install the service pack.
5.Explore Microsoft’s Other Web Sites
As you’ve seen, Microsoft.com is just one of Microsoft’s many Web sites. There
are a lot more sites to explore if you have a particular interest. For example, Microsoft hosts more than 50 technical community Web sites. These include the product-specific sites for Windows, Office, and so on, as well as more technical sites. You can find a list of these sites by clicking the Communities link on the Microsoft.com home page and then clicking the Find a Community link.
While we’re on the topic of technical sites, let’s not forget the Microsoft Developer’s Network (MSDN), located at msdn.microsoft.com. This site is designed by developers for developers and includes a large library of downloadable code and other useful information. And then there are all of Microsoft’s country-specific sites. Microsoft is a multinational corporation, so it makes sense that it has versions of its Web site for all the major countries in which it operates. Click the Microsoft Worldwide link on the Microsoft.com home page (or go to www.microsoft.com/worldwide/) for a complete list.
While we’re on the topic of downloading, there are a ton of templates, add-ins, and clip art available on the Microsoft.com site for every Microsoft Office application from Word to PowerPoint. You can find all these files on the Microsoft Office Online site (office.microsoft.com)—which is also a great site to find information and advice on all Office applications.
2.Find Other Sites to Download Windows Desktop Themes
and Such
Microsoft.com isn’t the only site that offers Windows utilities, desktop themes, and the like. There are a number of other worthy sites on the Web, most of which offer a selection of free downloads (and in few cases paid ones, as well). If you’re interested in enhancing your version of Windows, check out the sites below
Non-Microsoft Sites for Windows Downloads:
Desktop Links - www.desktoplinks.com
Digital-Burn.com - www.digital-burn.com
GetSkinned.org - www.getskinned.org
Themes Unlimited - www.themesunlimited.com
Top Themes - www.topthemes.com
3.Check Out the Projects They’re Working On at
Microsoft Research
The folks at Microsoft are always working on something new. The newest of the new is found at the Microsoft Research site (research.microsoft.com), which details all the projects in process at Microsoft’s research labs. What kind of products are we talking about? How about an auto DJ; collaborative video viewing; data management, exploration, and mining; junk e-mail filtering (yay!); machine learning and perception; or something called the World Wide Telescope. Want to learn more? Then explore the Microsoft Research Web site—and learn the secrets of what cool Microsoft products are coming next.
4.Use Microsoft.com to Update All Your Microsoft Software
Microsoft doesn’t update just Windows over the Internet; it’s constantly offering bug fixes and patches for all its products, from Office to Visual Studio. Most bug fixes don’t need to be downloaded unless you’re suffering from a paricular problem. However, Microsoft does, on a semi-regular basis, gather all its interim updates for a program together into a big single update that it calls a Service Pack. When a service pack is issued, you probably ought to install it. You can find and download the latest service pack for any Microsoft product on the Service Packs page. Go to the Help and Support page (support.microsoft.com),click the Download Software link, and then click the Service Packs link. Select the product you want to update and then follow the instructions to download and install the service pack.
5.Explore Microsoft’s Other Web Sites
As you’ve seen, Microsoft.com is just one of Microsoft’s many Web sites. There
are a lot more sites to explore if you have a particular interest. For example, Microsoft hosts more than 50 technical community Web sites. These include the product-specific sites for Windows, Office, and so on, as well as more technical sites. You can find a list of these sites by clicking the Communities link on the Microsoft.com home page and then clicking the Find a Community link.
While we’re on the topic of technical sites, let’s not forget the Microsoft Developer’s Network (MSDN), located at msdn.microsoft.com. This site is designed by developers for developers and includes a large library of downloadable code and other useful information. And then there are all of Microsoft’s country-specific sites. Microsoft is a multinational corporation, so it makes sense that it has versions of its Web site for all the major countries in which it operates. Click the Microsoft Worldwide link on the Microsoft.com home page (or go to www.microsoft.com/worldwide/) for a complete list.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
1.HTC HD7
Perhaps the most desirable of all the Windows Phone 7 smartphones, the HTC HD7 has a 4.3-inch, 480 x 800 WVGA multi-touch TFT LCD screen, the default 1GHz processor, 16GB internal storage, 5MP camera that captures 720p video and also has a kickstand on the back (much like the HTC Evo).
2.LG Optimus 7
With 16 gigabytes of internal storage, a 5 MP camera, and a candybar format this phone will have a familiar feel to ex-iPhone users.
3.HTC Mozart
With a stunning 3.7 inch screen, the Mozart is sure to impress. Sporting a 8MP camera with flash and Dolby Mobile ‘virtual surround sound’ and snap just as good as it looks. It comes with a 1GHz processor, half a gigabyte of RAM and a comfortable 8 gigabytes of internal storage.
While it is not the prettiest phone, it’s specs are sure to woo WP7 fans.
4.Dell Venue Pro
Dell’s addition to the mix is a slider phone (vertically) with a 4.1 inch screen. Why might this phone be a hit? it is rather handsome.
5.HTC Trophy
This might be the cheapest of all the WP7 phones, as it has specs on the very low end of the spectrum. The camera will only record 720P, but it does have 8 gigabytes of storage and a half a gig of RAM.
6.HTC 7 Pro
Its keyboard and this phone’s 16 gigabytes of internal storage are what make it different from its friends.
7.HTC Surround
It has a 1GHz processor, 512MB ROM, 576MB RAM, a 3.8-inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480, 8GB internal storage, MicroSD support, as well as a 5MP camera that is capable of capturing 720p video.
Perhaps the most desirable of all the Windows Phone 7 smartphones, the HTC HD7 has a 4.3-inch, 480 x 800 WVGA multi-touch TFT LCD screen, the default 1GHz processor, 16GB internal storage, 5MP camera that captures 720p video and also has a kickstand on the back (much like the HTC Evo).
2.LG Optimus 7
With 16 gigabytes of internal storage, a 5 MP camera, and a candybar format this phone will have a familiar feel to ex-iPhone users.
3.HTC Mozart
With a stunning 3.7 inch screen, the Mozart is sure to impress. Sporting a 8MP camera with flash and Dolby Mobile ‘virtual surround sound’ and snap just as good as it looks. It comes with a 1GHz processor, half a gigabyte of RAM and a comfortable 8 gigabytes of internal storage.
While it is not the prettiest phone, it’s specs are sure to woo WP7 fans.
4.Dell Venue Pro
Dell’s addition to the mix is a slider phone (vertically) with a 4.1 inch screen. Why might this phone be a hit? it is rather handsome.
5.HTC Trophy
This might be the cheapest of all the WP7 phones, as it has specs on the very low end of the spectrum. The camera will only record 720P, but it does have 8 gigabytes of storage and a half a gig of RAM.
6.HTC 7 Pro
Its keyboard and this phone’s 16 gigabytes of internal storage are what make it different from its friends.
7.HTC Surround
It has a 1GHz processor, 512MB ROM, 576MB RAM, a 3.8-inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480, 8GB internal storage, MicroSD support, as well as a 5MP camera that is capable of capturing 720p video.
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Friday, September 24, 2010
'iPad Killer'
A potential iPad killer with really cool things and cashing in on iPad's shortcomings is the best way to do it, for instance a Tablet with USB drive will surely mock the iPad,after all iPad is one huge iPod Touch and virtually nothing more,if Microsoft can pull this off and become the leader in Tablet PC market,then there is no stopping them.
Windows Smartphones with Smartness
Windows phone is the biggest flop from Microsoft and has tarnished its Image in a huge way, there is a immediate need for Microsoft to turn it around by dumping same old looks and features and innovating a little atleast. An iPhone killer is what Microsoft needs very badly.
An iOS Competitor
The Windows Phone 7 in no way is a competitior to the iOS 4 and it makes no sense whenn Microsoft comes up with the same old nonsense but labels it is as Windows Phone 7, there has to 'landscape' changes to make a mark in the tough battle in Smartphone OS marketshare with top notches like iOS and Android.
Innovation in Addressing User Needs
Over the years the USP of Microsoft's success has been their skill in rendering exactly what an user needs and innovating in making it better. But all of a sudden in last few years they fell short of doing this and made a mess of things in their new releases. A serious change in this trend is the only way forward.
A potential iPad killer with really cool things and cashing in on iPad's shortcomings is the best way to do it, for instance a Tablet with USB drive will surely mock the iPad,after all iPad is one huge iPod Touch and virtually nothing more,if Microsoft can pull this off and become the leader in Tablet PC market,then there is no stopping them.
Windows Smartphones with Smartness
Windows phone is the biggest flop from Microsoft and has tarnished its Image in a huge way, there is a immediate need for Microsoft to turn it around by dumping same old looks and features and innovating a little atleast. An iPhone killer is what Microsoft needs very badly.
An iOS Competitor
The Windows Phone 7 in no way is a competitior to the iOS 4 and it makes no sense whenn Microsoft comes up with the same old nonsense but labels it is as Windows Phone 7, there has to 'landscape' changes to make a mark in the tough battle in Smartphone OS marketshare with top notches like iOS and Android.
Innovation in Addressing User Needs
Over the years the USP of Microsoft's success has been their skill in rendering exactly what an user needs and innovating in making it better. But all of a sudden in last few years they fell short of doing this and made a mess of things in their new releases. A serious change in this trend is the only way forward.
Friday, September 24, 2010 0
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