Translation of Microsoft’s FAQ on Windows 8 Media Center

Some interesting items have come to light in an FAQ that Microsoft has posted to further explain their position on Windows 8 Media Center.  I recommend reading the whole FAQ For an lesson in PR spin, otherwise the translation below will suffice: FAQ – DVD playback and Windows Media Center in Windows 8 How has [...]

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Microsoft planning on charging for Windows Media Center in Windows 8

Microsoft confirms that Windows Media Center will be a paid feature upgrade to Windows 8

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Microsoft dropping Windows Live branding, streamlining into connected services in Windows 8

Microsoft is getting rid of the Windows Live branding and streamlining the product offering into connected services that run as apps under Windows 8. The collection of add on products known as Windows Live Essentials (Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Writer, Live Mesh and Family Safety) will all be reimagined as apps under Windows 8. The exceptions are Mesh which will most likely be rolled into SkyDrive, and SkyDrive itself which Microsoft has confirmed will be integrated into Windows 8.

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May 2012 update to the Ajax Control Toolkit

The Ajax Control Toolkit has been updated, with most of the work going to adding new functionality to the Ajax File Upload Control.

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Microsoft enters e-book market to compete with Amazon and Apple

Microsoft today announced that it is investing $300 million in a strategic partnership with Barnes and Noble, the makers of the popular Nook e-book reader in a bid to position Windows 8 tablets as e-readers, and correspondingly, educational devices suitable for purchase by schools and colleges.

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Microsoft responds to Apple’s criticism of Windows 8

Microsoft responds to Tim Cook’s quote deriding Microsoft’s efforts on Windows 8 during Apple’s quarterly results briefing

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Apple and Microsoft — Different paths to platform convergence

With Windows 8 gearing up for an end of year release, questions still remain about how consumers will grapple with the jarring switch between the Desktop and Metro interface

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Consumer Reports backtracks on iPad

Consumer Reports have backtracked on their earlier attempt to increase their online ad revenue by complaining that the new iPad hits 116 degrees while running games by now announcing that the New Apple iPad tops their tablet Ratings.

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