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It's time to download the beta of Microsoft Office 2010. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers put it through its paces and play "guess the release date".
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Microsoft announced more details of its Azure cloud computing plans for Windows yesterday. Ray Ozzie talked about how Microsoft's going to crush Amazon and VMware into itty-bitty pieces. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers are mostly impressed.
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Windows 7 first-week sales figures were much better than Vista's, says market researcher The NPD Group. They point to good supply-chain execution and canny discounting as success factors. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers look at worrying trends behind the numbers. Not to mention the latest excellent cover from Jack and Nataly...
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The rumors were true: Microsoft confirms more layoffs. A futher 800 employees have been told their jobs are redundant. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers wonder who, why, and where. Not to mention laughable comping...
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So you've got your Windows 7 download, but your netbook has no DVD drive. Microsoft to the rescue! Now you can install from a USB flash drive / thumb drive / memory stick / thingamabob. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers would try WUDT if they could. Not to mention a different kind of Windows 7 party...
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Microsoft/Danger is now saying that it can restore users' data from the Sidekick/Hiptop debacle -- that's despite it saying over the weekend that it was near-impossible. Will T-Mobile breathe a sigh of relief? In IT Blogwatch, bloggers watch this developing story. Not to mention plugin checkin'...
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Microsoft has lost all users' personal information for the T-Mobile Sidekick service (aka Danger Hiptop). It's just gone, with little hope of recovery. Looks like there was a disk failure in its Danger subsidiary, and no working backups. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers don't know whether to laugh or cry. Not to mention cutting up old VHS tapes...
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Next week is going to be a busy time for IT folks. Microsoft's got 13 patches for you, to solve 34 security vulnerabilities in all sorts of Microsoft products -- including every supported version of Windows. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers look at the numbers. Not to mention Pet Vet PD...
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Can't bear to read another Windows 7 story? How about Windows 8? Or 9? In IT Blogwatch, bloggers ponder rumors of 128-bit support; of cabbages and kings. Not to mention super social networking...
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Microsoft Security Essentials is now available. Formerly codenamed Morro, this replacement for OneCare is free and sounds like it could be a genuine threat to commercial anti-malware. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers get ready to download it. Not to mention résumé inspiration...
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Microsoft has been accused of stealing Apple employees. Specifically, retail store managers and sales people. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers watch the tidal flow from Apple Store to Microsoft Store. Not to mention ragtime Star Wars...
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Psst! Want Windows 7 for $30? How about $19? First, you'll need to "legitimately" qualify. Read on to discover the secret handshake. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers whisper the secret. Not to mention another Error'd...
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Microsoft's latest personal media player, the Zune HD, is now available: get it while it's hot. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers make the obvious comparisons with Apple's iPod Touch and iPod Nano.

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Microsoft is now offering a free 90-day trial version of the final Windows 7 RTM code. It's theoretically aimed at IT pros, but can actually be downloaded by anyone with a pulse. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers marvel at Microsoft's Machiavellian motives.

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