The first look at Microsoft Office 15

As described by Paul Thurrott, who owned a copy of Microsoft Office 15 version of the office tools are designed for use in a "desktop" but it does bring feel of Metro.

 
According to Thurrott, the software is installed at the start is no different than the previous version had, it allows the user to select which applications to install. But once installed, you can see Microsoft Office style with lots of labels Metro dynamic applications.
 
This is a limited type of "nature" of the Metro when the interface does not support the label sort applications into folders for cleaner. If users install all the applications in Microsoft Office 15 this is their screen will be overwhelmed by dozens of label application "floating" on the screen.
But maybe Microsoft will soon resolve this issue by the company always wants to create a product that satisfied their customers the highest level.
 
Looking at a specific application, Microsoft Word, Word's startup screen is divided into two with the left is a list of documents recently and used as the templates right. At first glance, to run Microsoft Word is no different when users run two applications simultaneously Metro.
 
Like IE10 provide on Windows 8, the Ribbon in Word also is hidden, only when new users need to click to it then appears. This enables text to be displayed full screen, the user can fully concentrate to work with text.
Word 15 users also benefit from the combination of Windows 8 Windows Live ID account. By logging into the new OS with a user name and password Live ID, users will be able to access Photo Gallery, Sky Drive and other Live services. The access to SkyDrive will be very convenient for those who store documents online. SkyDrive allow users to edit documents online with full editing tools such as on the PC.
 
Other applications such as Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook also have the same Word of attention.
This is only a test version of Microsoft Office tools and it is only available for a certain number of customers. From now until launch, perhaps we continue to witness many other innovations.

Microsoft testing new software translation

The Microsoft researchers are testing a new translation software, capable of speaking the language of the translation into another language.
 
Application imitation accent, intonation and timbre of the speaker and able to translate between 26 languages. This software was developed at Microsoft research labs in Beijing and was recently published in the festival Techfest 2012 by technology research department director Rich Rashid and Frank Soong innovative research.
 

 
Frank Soong said: "This software was created for those who want to travel the world but only a single language as their mother tongue. We have developed speech recognition application and interpretation, great point of it is that you'll feel like yourself are talking a different language by translation products produced by your voice. Besides reducing the language barrier, this software also works in language learning. "
 
However, at Techfest 2012 is just the trial version. Users also will take about an hour to "teach" for your phone recognizes your voice and then you will see unexpected results. Of the current 26 languages, include English, Mandarin, Spanish and Italian.

Windows 8 and Windows 7, who is tougher?

Windows 8 is the operating system are expected today, with new technology fitted. However, if Windows 8 is actually superior to its predecessor Windows 7? Together make a few comparisons to find the answer.

Startup time: Windows 8 surpassed Windows 7

As expected Microsoft has no exaggeration to claim that Windows 8 superior speed compared to previous Windows versions.
During the same test when installing Windows 8 and Windows 7 on a computer, Windows 7 takes 92 seconds to complete the boot process, while Windows 8 only took 38 seconds.
Meanwhile, on 2 ultrabook test, which is equipped with intelligent technology startup, Windows 7, it took 29 seconds to boot, while Windows 8 more impressive, just less than 10 seconds to complete its startup process.

The chart compares the boot speed of Windows 7 and Windows 8 on the first computer (shorter is faster)

Speed ​​data replication: Windows 7 faster than Windows 8

Although Microsoft has been equipped with data replication on Windows 8, which allows users to pause the copy process (copy) and return later if necessary, but in the course of the test results Windows 8 showed no gain speed as fast as Windows 7.
During testing on a Dell Inspiron 15, the same for 4.7 GB of data replication, Windows 7 shows reach a maximum speed of 24 MB / s, while Windows 8 only achieve a maximum 23 MB / s.
This difference is a big difference than when tested on the tablet (Samsung Series 7) and ultrabook (Asus Zenbook). In particular, Windows 7 in turn achieve maximum speed (corresponding to the tablet and ultrabook) is 68 MB / s and 98 MB / s. While, on the same devices equivalent, Windows 8 is only achieved a maximum speed of 27 MB / s and 34 MB / s, very much lower than Windows 7.

Compare speed data replication on Windows 7 and Windows 8 (the greater the faster speed)

Performance evaluation software: There was no significant difference

When using the evaluation software PCMark07 and scored on the same system a computer (laptop and ultrabook), the final results showed no much difference between the performance of Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Specifically, Windows 8 on the laptop scored 1442 and scored 3964 on ultrabook. Windows 7 also achieved a more modest results, as only 1278 and 3606 points on ultrabook laptop.
However, the difference in 100 or 200 points on the evaluation of software systems such as PCMark07 is not a big difference and did not claim much of the difference in performance.
The test can not test this on the tablet because the device does not support the software.

The chart compares the performance of Windows 7, and 8 (bigger is better)

Processing speed calculation: Windows 7 via the Windows 8

When using the spreadsheet tool Speardsheet Test of OpenOffice, 20,000 spreadsheets, Windows 7 only takes 12 minutes and 45 seconds to complete the results of running on Samsung Series 7 tablet. While it takes Windows 8 to 14 minutes 8 seconds in the same test conditions.
When tested on the Asus ultrabook Zenbook, results better (thanks to the superior configuration of ultrabook) when Windows 7 is only 5 minutes 50 seconds to complete the calculation, while Windows 8 would take 8 minutes 55 seconds to do the same.

Comparison Chart speed calculation processing of Windows 7, and 8 (shorter mean faster)

Performance graphics processor: is basically equal

Use grading software performance graphics processors that are similar results across the two operating systems.
Specifically, when using 3DMark06 software on my laptop, Windows 8 score achieved is 1689, close to 1725 that Windows 7 results achieved. When testing carried out with a game (ie game "World of Warcraft), the two operating systems that achieve an average speed of 17 frames / sec.
Similarly, when using 3DMark06 on the machine table shows Windows 8 who score at 1650, slightly exceeding the score in 1642 of Windows 7. When tested with a game played on a tablet, Windows 7 reached a maximum speed of 11 frames / sec, while Windows 8 reached a maximum 13 frames / sec.
When similar tests on ultrabook Windows 8 results show that the graphics processor speed is somewhat superior to Windows 7. Specifically, Windows 8 who score up to 4360, than in 3761 of Windows 7 score. When testing the game with high graphics settings, Windows 8 speeds can reach 28 frames / sec, compared with speeds in excess of 26 frames / sec of Windows 7.

The performance of graphics processors to surpass Windows 8 Windows 7 on ultrabook (longer is better)

Battery life: Windows 7 victory

Although equipped with many features to manage energy more efficiently, but in the process of testing the battery life for use on Windows 8 lower than the "predecessor" of it, on the laptop, tablet and ultrabook.
Specifically, the test laptop battery life by surfing on the Web via a wireless connection on Firefox, laptops with the use of 3 hours 7 minutes on Windows 7, Windows 8, but with only 2 hours 45 minutes .
As for ultrabook, the battery capacity is increased many times over laptop, Windows 7 has been 5 hours 58 minutes duration, while Windows 8 less than the 4 hours 55 minutes. Similarly, when tested on tablet PCs, Windows 7 is superior to the time of 5 hours 49 minutes, while Windows 8 only modest at 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Compare results using a battery life (longer is better)

Is Windows 7 better than Windows 8?

With the above results, we can see that Windows 7 is superior to Windows 8, but is this really true?
At the opening of the Consumer Preview Windows 8 in late February at the MWC the past, Microsoft spokesman said: "at this time, it was too early and limped to use grading software Windows 8 ". And it looks like Microsoft's foresight is absolutely right.
 

The real power of Windows 8 only proven after the official launch

 

Currently only Windows 8 still in Beta version stops when the driver and the device is not fully compatible with the new operating system, Windows 8, the strength is not its full power to exploit the hardware is understandable.
 
And it was too early to frustration on Windows 8, when comparing the operating system is still in development stage, with an operating system already 3 years old (Windows 7 launch in 2008) . The real power of Windows 8 will need to wait until Microsoft operating system was officially unveiled, expected in autumn this year, can get a final conclusion.

Microsoft launched SQL Server 2012 version

Microsoft announced the global launch of the latest data management platform Microsoft SQL Server 2012.
 

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 expected to help customers manage work more efficiently giant

 

According to Microsoft Vietnam, to help users create the best solution for your data management needs, SQL Server 2012 data platform provides intelligent, high performance, helping customers efficiently manage the type of any size data stored in the enterprise or on the cloud.
 
On that basis, SQL Server 2012 reduces time and cost of developing and managing applications, helping clients effectively address the challenges related to the increase in data volume, make decisions more quickly in order to promote business activities.
 
To help customers manage work with huge costs more reasonable, since 1/4 to this, Microsoft will update, provide some new data warehouse solution with elements available on the SQL Server 2012.
Microsoft has also committed to link SQL Server with its other tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPivot for Excel 2010, Power View ...
 
Users can download the SQL Server 2012 test at this address .

Leakage features of Windows Phone 8

Microsoft will be some big changes in Windows Phone version 8 (WP8), codenamed "Apollo" over video of his vice president of Windows Phone - Joe Belfiore for Nokia partners.

Hardware changes

According to Belfiore, WP8 will support multi-core processors, 4-screen resolution (number of pixels do not have specific numbers) and microSD memory card is removable. This is really important improvements to the products of the Microsoft Windows Phone users can compete with the IOS or Android device. NFC connection is also supported, especially in electronic payment as the "Wallet experience". Also, the NFC touch to share will be compatible across platforms, from PC, laptop and tablet PC to the phone.

Integrated Windows 8

 
Windows Phone 8 does not only share a user interface to a PC or tablet PC, it also uses some components similar to Windows 8 cores, allowing developers to utilize most of the programming code of their application when transfer application from the PC to the phone. The integration of Windows Phone 8 with Zune program will be eliminated but instead will be a different version of ActiveSync. Xbox Companion application is available on Windows Mobile version will have on SkyDrive Windows 8 also supports the transmission and sharing of data between devices.

Application Ecosystem

Microsoft hopes to have applications on Marketplace 100.00 (global) when Windows Phone 8 release, expected in Q4. New for applications will be supported by the native code, allowing to create more robust applications as well as convert code from IOS or Android. Windows Phone 8 also will support the connection between the application to application, deeply integrated Skype. The camera which will now be Microsoft provides a basic interface that the OEM can customize or add 3rd party viewfinder from. Another employee of Microsoft's Paul Thurrott even notice a change in the core operating system but Windows Phone application that currently backward compatibility.

Data Management

 
One of the features typically DataSmart, with the aim of simplifying the use of monitoring data. Besides providing data communication using the Windows Phone 8 can provide Wi-Fi connection priority, enabling automatic connection with the broadcast of the WLAN network when near. Finally features of Bing Map Local Scout will allow real-time search of free network access point.
The most interesting thing is the Windows Mobile 8 will use a proxy server to download page for Internet Explorer 10. Just like Opera Mini or Skyfire, this service will use the server site data compression, reducing capacity by 30%

Enterprise Support

 
Targeting the enterprise market, Windows Mobile 8 supports 128 bit encryption BitLocker, available on PC platforms and other applications and application support behind the company firewall.
 
Obviously there are many changes in the direction of bringing closer the Windows Phone platform, like Windows for the PC version. And what really makes the information on Windows Mobile 8 is a platform worth the wait on the road moving completely from Windows Mobile to Windows Phone from Microsoft.

How Windows 8 tablets will compete with iPad ?

The most effective method at this time is two manufacturers Intel and Microsoft with lower prices Clover Trail chip with Windows 8 lower level.
 
Apple dominates the tablet market. The manufacturer has two ways to win "Apple": a product that offers better functionality iPad, a tablet two of them have similar functions but cheaper than Apple's tablet.
According to calculations by DigiTimes, a tablet running Windows 8, the lowest priced Intel chip is 599 USD, higher than the iPad to 100 USD. The question is whether Intel and Microsoft are willing to lower price Windows 8 tablet to gain a leadership position or not.

Lessons learned from the Netbooks

Netbook failed because no proper price policy right from the new launch. Photo: iGeneration.

 

Price estimates DigiTimes is considered relatively close compared to sales of tablet PCs running Windows today. However, the same price as the touch interface unfriendly, Windows 7 on the tablet completely received more attention from users. Meanwhile, prices of Clover Trail chip or Windows 8 will not be published. Status uncertain about the price of this netbook is like at birth. If no price reasonable policy, probably Intel and Microsoft will bring its products into the same path of failure by non-competitive netbook with ARM chip with operating systems based on other Linux platforms.
 
Rather than spend a small investments for Clover Trail chip and operating system Windows 8, the manufacturers need to Atom processor, Windows 7 Starter Edition with an emphasis on products that can be the tablet is cheaper at the same time seize more market share than. According to ComputerWorld, the tablet PC running Windows are similar in that: use a dedicated processor, running on a Windows version and is set for a price to compete with a computer model using chip board ARM equivalent.

Tablet running Windows 8 where successful?

  Windows Tablet 8 is required to reduce the competitive price Clover Trail chip and operating system. Photo: Ypics.

 

Microsoft can still succeed with the tablet running Windows 8 even in the absence of need thanks to the Intel chip. The company can overcome the price issue processor using ARM products. Although licensed to use Windows 8 also makes the tablet with their prices, but the ARM chip platform from Nvidia, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments or keeping the price of the product accessible to more users.
 
Also, "software giant" was successfully made by users are attracted by the features of Windows. Now, what the customer wants at the enterprise 8 is the ability to run Windows apps full screen but not tablet ARM chip can do this. Most Windows programs are designed to operate on Intel's x86 chip platform. Thus, tablets Clover Trail Intel chip could solve the problem of running full screen applications. The use of Clover Trail chip on tablet also enables users to run the same application on multiple devices ranging from mobile to desktop computers.
 
The use of x86 applications on the tablet can create advantages for Windows 8 tablet, but the enterprise customer can navigate to the product and the remote control software to achieve the purpose. Therefore, until the present time, the reduction in selling price is still considered the most effective way to Windows 8 tablet success.

Microsoft released the Office first application for iPad

Microsoft has released version 1.3 OneNote running on IOS operating system and compatible for the iPad. This is the only application Microsoft Office release for IOS platform.

According to Michael Oldenburg, a programmer in the Office development team, said the upgrade will be provided for the iPad, and iPad 2 after receiving many requests from users e a OneNote version can run on desktop the size of the iPad after its release OneNote for iPhone.
OneNote 1.3 also includes several new features, such as allowing synchronization of the "Notebooks" via Wi-Fi with other devices such as iPhone, iPad and PC.

This version free download, but limit the number of documents the user is 500, including pre-existing documents and new documents are created. To remove this limitation, users in the United States will pay $ 4.99 to $ 14.99 for the iPhone and the iPad. Rates for users in other parts of the world are posted on the Apple Store.
OneNote 2010 is the latest version for Windows, sold for $ 79.99 as a standalone program. It is also equipped in the office suite Office Home and Student 2011, Office Home and Business 2010 and Office Professional 2010.
In addition, Microsoft also is planning to release Lync 2010 for iPhone and iPad. Lync is a Microsoft platform for the uniform voice, direct messaging, video chat and online meeting.

8 highlights the village's technology world in 2011

2011 is the year of the village volatile technology with the departure of Steve Jobs, intense attacks of hackers and organized a merger or two reversed order on the mobile market.
During the past 12 months, we constantly hear but shocking information, able to decide the fate of many technology companies. Nokia "opened" by the decision to abandon Symbian - popular mobile platform in the world, and "father" of the mobile industry at the hands of the company Motorola Mobility is considered young in this area: Google. Meanwhile, Google's partners (the Android device manufacturers) have a year of hardships before the patent lawsuit with Apple over again - its analysts are also big questions about the "post Steve Jobs ".

Steve Jobs from different world

Steve Jobs.

When former CEO of Apple appeared on stage in May 3 / 2011 to introduce a new generation tablet PC, he predicted that 2011 will be the year of iPad 2. He was wrong. 2011 is the year of his own. Since Steve Jobs left the company in January vaogiua medical treatment and then again in June to persuade the city council for Apple's Cupertino headquarters new building that looks like spaceships, until his sudden resignation of CEO Apple on 24 / 8, the story he always filled the newspapers and on forums and social networking.
Although Steve Jobs did not know before going to live much longer because of cancer, many people are still shocked when Apple's website on 5 / 10. On the recommendation was not familiar with that product image is co-founder of Apple with a message that hurt the hearts of millions of fans: "" Apple has lost a creative genius, a great vision and the world lost an extraordinary character. Jobs gone, leaving a company that only he can build. Spirit and his philosophy will always stick with Apple. "Analyst Richard Doherty said:" There will be quite different from Apple today. They have to solve difficult without the permission error. Whatever though, no way can replace a great genius like Jobs. "

Two handshake mobile cult of village

The collaboration between Nokia and Microsoft to overturn the throne on the mobile market. Photo: Watblog.

When Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in 1998, they did not expect that someday, they owned the popular mobile platform in the world. Only after more than two years appear on the market (from 2008), Android has over Symbian operating system dominated the "mobile throne" for many years. This victory thanks in part Nokia turned to Microsoft for failing to cooperate with salty but with Symbian old and outdated. Finnish companies such as standing on their boat caught fire and was forced to jump into the sea fought for life. That is the choice of operating system Windows Phone is key in the phone company's future, starting with two models 800 and Lumia Lumia 710 smartphone. This decision cleared the way for accounting for the top Android.
Meanwhile, Google continues to consolidate power by up to 12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility and help partners more confidence in the war on copyright. However, analysts say Google's move is like shopping-edged sword for companies like Samsung, HTC, LG ... may worry Google will soon launch the own-branded phones in direct competition with them should be gradually switched to Windows Phone to limit its dependence on Android. Many industry experts believe the alliance Nokia - Microsoft will win in 2015 was ironic that Google "two turkeys can not unite the eagle."

The fight persistent copyright and not an end

Apple Samsung and HTC conditions to prevent the outbreak of Android. Photo: CNet.

Not every year, the dispute over intellectual property to the boil so the smartphone market. According to estimates by the Financial Times, the phone inside the palm of the hand hold up to 250,000 patents of many different companies. Typically, the parties will have the right deal for mutual benefit. But Apple wants to kill rather than profit from Android operating system. Walter Isaacson's biography describes Steve Jobs mad when HTC introduced Android phone in April 1 / 2010. "I do not need the money, even when he took me 5 billion. What I want is him to stop immediately the use of our ideas and put in Android," Jobs said Eric Schmidt of Google. He also vowed "to use every last cent of Android Apple to destroy the product because it is stealing."
With that determination, the lawyer showed no mercy Apple as "aggression" with HTC in 2010 from Samsung is miserable because Apple started from May 4 / 2011. The debate over the re-making the "trump card" of Samsung Galaxy delayed sale in many countries. Meanwhile, consumers are not happy because this can cause the product to be the team if the losing party must spend large sums in compensation and purchase royalty.

Hackers bombarded around the world

Numerous reputable organizations become victims of hackers. Photo: MyGaming.

Starting October 3 / 2011, websites of companies like Google, Sony, Lockheed Martin, Citibank, organizations FBI, CIA, Spanish police Monetary Fund IMF and by different governments to become victims of two notorious hacker group Anonymous and LulzSec. Sony is the most unlucky when under attack lasted from 20 / 4 for the month 10/2011 to PlayStation Network and Qriocity network that continuously closed while the company was criticized for too slowly in responding to incidents , cause trouble for tens of thousands of members.
On 6 / 10, Anonymous threatened the Los Zetas, drug trafficking gangs Mexico's largest, as members of the group arrested. Los Zetas then forced to release hostages for fear Anonymous disclose the identity of the journalists, police and taxi drivers "hand" for this organization. Then, on 4 / 11, appeared on YouTube a video in which Anonymous has threatened to "deal" if Israel continues to prevent ships entering Gaza by sea. 48 hours later (6 / 11), website of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Internal Security Agency (Shin Beth) and the intelligence agency (Mossad) simultaneously stop working before the "resurrection "After a few hours. The activities of Anonymous and many countries are concerned that LulzSec hacker is becoming a political force and can break out the virtual war between nations.

Two follow-up scandal on smartphone users

Smartphone users may have to get used to them being secretly monitored. Photo: The verge.

Between April, two security experts reported the discovery shocking secret that the iPhone motfile save all data on time and location that the user back to the previous year. Many people fear this will be evidence for their wives / husbands jealous, private detective. .. can know where they go, what to do during the day. Soon, Android phone also alleged diemtuong how local self-recognition, but are not detailed and regularly removed. Although Steve Jobs denied that the court has requested South Korea to pay Apple for a victim of this amount 883 USD (one million won). After that victory, 27,000 people cungde claim similar compensation claim.
Last November, a discovery using the name Carrier IQ software secretly installed on more than 140 million smartphones, secretly record all activities from text messaging, web reference to the call. .. Some U.S. carriers admitted to using this application to find out the problems customers are experiencing improved quality and speedy service. Carrier IQ advocates and private stakeholders will soon be prosecuted by information gathering actions, whether for any purpose, must be the user's permission or they need to know of the existence of the software.

Artificial intelligence closer to reality

The technology of natural language processing is an important step further. Photo: IBM.

The computer beat a chess champion and this year, IBM machines Watsonchien won two outstanding players in the competition live TV Jeopardy. A special feature of this game is available if the host response and the player must place the opposite question. For example, if you give the answer: "The city has the largest airport named after a hero of the Second World War", the question should come up with candidates is "What is Chicago?". To achieve that, Watson is not only equipped with search technology, analysis and high-speed data processing but also integrate voice recognition capabilities and advanced techniques for interpreting natural language instead of response command structure programmed.
However, Watson is a super computer and it seems strange for ordinary users. But Apple has the technology to help them experience the natural language processing it on a personal device through the "assistant" Siri. 4S iPhone users can chat with your phone as a friend. Forbes Magazine (U.S.) that Syria's influence began to "shadow" on the entire mobile industry and mark the significant progress of the software artificial intelligence (AI). Google leaders thought that people should communicate with each other rather than talk, now confirmed smartphone will soon offer similar applications Siri on Android.

Fever 'reluctant' register domain names. Xxx

World still more domain names. Xxx despite many protests took place. Photo: AFP.

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After nearly seven years of controversy to mid 3 / 2011, top-level domain for sex sites was organized and officially approved by ICANN began to register widely from 6 / 12. Several protests have taken place because people believe the birth of. Xxx like "draw for deer runs" and "sex content recognized formally." But nor is said that the division will help parents and managers to prevent and control information.
The domain name of region 'online red light ", think about only those who work in the industry interested in adult content, the situation suddenly created OAM Foreign Exchange Market. Fearing their brands will be another fast-register in advance and to spread the advantage of sensitive information is not desirable, from the university, monastery to big companies like Google, Sony, Coca Cola ... also forced to spend money on a few hundred to several thousand dollars just to take control of web address. xxx related to their brand ... and then abandoned. Meanwhile, India and some other countries have decided to block access to those addresses ending in. This xxx

Google + new wind blowing on the social networking race

Google + is an important project in the Google.

Google + is an important project in the Google. Screenshot.
With 800 million members, Facebook has almost no competition in the field of social networking. However, in the second half of 2011, they have many times before closing the labor growth rate of the "rookie" Google +. Emerging in late June, just a few weeks, this platform has attracted nearly 20 million users and services online has become the beginning of the most spectacular in history. Time, after six months, Google + more than 40 million participants, including celebrities such as the U.S. president Barack Obama singer Britney Spears.
This number is enough to put a website Google + technology to the list of the most successful products of the year. But many experts compare it to an abandoned city, houses sprang up closely but absent from passersby because not many active members sharing content here. However, Google also has plans for long-term to avoid the trail vehicle of Buzz and Wave (two social networks "early bloom poorly their" before) by Google + is considered the future of the carrier U.S. Internet service, and is one of the five most important projects alongside their Gmail, Android, Chrome and Search.

Office is about to have a version specifically for iPad

The Daily newspaper said, Microsoft is currently undertaking the development versions of Office applications (Office) for the Apple iPad.

Expected applications will appear before the next version of Office for Mac release late next year.
Microsoft would not comment directly on said report, and instead the company said: "We have provided Office on multiple platforms, devices and products are committed to expanding in the future, but currently we do not What more to say. "
Microsoft has provided a small number of applications for the iPad and iPhone, including Bing and Windows Live Messenger. Create Office for iPad can help customers use the device can work well in familiar working environment and will expand the market for Office PC market outside of Windows.
Microsoft is also busy working with Windows 8, the next version of the operating system for tablet PCs. The company has not revealed details about the version of Office running on the device.
Apple has also introduced software called his office in March last year iWork for iPad users. That suite includes Keynote, Pages and Numbers along a line running Mac OS X by Apple. All the applications in iWork can open and output file formats of Microsoft Office compatible with Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Not only that, Apple also offers the ability to view these files on your email application equipment supply company.
The Daily's report also said the Office for the iPad will cost around 10 USD, the equivalent cost that applies to Apple iWork.

Computer Snapdragon platform Windows 8 will come in late in 2012

Personal computers running Windows 8 on the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that may be released later in 2012.
Reports from New.com in a meeting with investors in New York, Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs said the company worked with Microsoft to ensure that the processor will make its Snapdragon work well with Windows 8. Microsoft announced earlier this year that Windows 8 will be made to run on the ARM processor as to what they will do with Qualcomm.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 has been performed with tablets running Windows 8

Some people have pointed out that the PC Windows 8 running on an ARM processor will not run with older software programs designed for the Windows operating system in the past. However, Qualcomm executive vice president, Steve Mollenkopf said that it would not be a problem for the PC Windows 8 running on their platform. Many common PC applications will be rewritten to work on processors designed by ARM and Snapdragon. He also said that other applications will be moved to storage space on the server cloud, thereby ignoring the need of any particular processor.
He added: "For the applications that you really care, I do not see them as a significant curb growth in terms of the ARM and Windows. "

Microsoft lowering the standard device configuration Windows Phone 7

Some of the hardware configuration requirements as previously required to have a camera phone has been removed from the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 (WP7).

This move will help increase the number of mobile phones running version Mango's mobile operating system of Microsoft Windows Phone 7. In the first iteration of the operating system, Microsoft requires slightly higher with the phone running WP7, but the conditions now seem to be easing.
These high standards can be difficult for a number of phone manufacturers, thus narrowing the ability of users to experience the new platform. If a company is to produce hardware like Apple is going a light, but behind this software providers, such as Microsoft or Google with Android with WP7, is definitely a problem.
When the new Windows Phone 7 was introduced, Microsoft has a clear message to higher requirements for the hardware manufacturers with mobile operating system Windows Mobile's past. Some observers have endorsed it, saying that such would allow WP7 eliminate mess as is happening with Android since Google's operating system appears.
As can be seen, when the whole range of hardware manufacturers competing for market share on the same platform operating system, they will need to make a difference to their equipment than competitors . That usually means there will be some tweaking with the program, which can lead to crippling applications, the battery is "consumed" quickly, and generally reduce the value of consumers' experience with the phone.
Why does Microsoft require less demanding WP7 phones have camera on the front? It is easy to see that it enables the manufacturer offers mobile environment more suitable for government and companies pay much attention to security.
Moreover, it also allows the supplier to produce the cheap smart phone. It will certainly appeal to the Microsoft's hardware partners, especially the company is aiming to push smartphones into the emerging market attention to low prices.
This is the concern of all manufacturers smart phones are selling their products to all over the world, including Apple, and that is why the observers that Apple is preparing to launch a low-cost iPhone model.
However, it seems that Apple's strategy is not inferior standard hardware, which is offering the old model at a discount. This strategy ensures the integrity of the label without making them lose value. It is a strategy that Microsoft should consider before WP7 brand can become overshadowed by the mobile phone provider is not trivial experience that companies want users to have WP7.

Microsoft demonstrated "touch screen" on any surface

Microsoft Research has launched a new technology can turn any surface into a touch screen at a symposium on user interface takes place this week in Santa Barbara, California.
Known as the OmniTouch, this is a default system allows the input of the touch screen can be any surface that users encounter every day.

OmniTouch allow any surface that is also used as a touch screen - Photos: Microsoft.

Hrvoje Benko, researcher of Natural Interaction at Microsoft Research, said: "We want to take advantage of large surface area of ​​the real world to provide touchscreen users."
This technology incorporates a pico projector based on the laser and camera sensors in particular, unlike the sensor in the Kinect camera for Xbox 360 by Microsoft. However, this sensor can be modified to work at short distances.
The camera was a prototype is provided by PrimeSense. Microsoft said that when the camera and projector are calibrated together, users can boot the system and start using it.
Chris Harrison, Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University, who joined the project, said: "Research is also facing some major challenges, including how to determine the system what looks like fingers to interact when it touches the surface of the sensor which does not contain ".
Above project is being announced at UIST 2011, Symposium on User Interface Software and computer technology are held on 16-19/10 in Santa Barbara, California.

Microsoft considering buying Yahoo

Microsoft is considering buying Yahoo, back to position a potential customer after the bitter defeat to take over the company in 2008.

The source said: Yahoo, the market value of about $ 20 billion, is eyeing the object of a variety of companies including fund management companies Providence Equity Partners, Hellman & Friedman and Silver Lake Partners, as well as giant Alibaba e-commerce and investment firm Global Technology DST Russia.
A senior leader of the Microsoft requested anonymity, said Microsoft has not made a final decision because it is spoken by controversy on whether to buy Yahoo or not. The leader said, one side of the company is waiting for the deal, which they say will beat the competitors AOL and create an electronic portal (Web portal) can provide products better products for consumers, advertisers and end users. But the other side objected, they feel that if Microsoft wants to invest billions of dollars, you should choose a business can grow. Microsoft tried to buy Yahoo in 2008 at a price equivalent to 47.5 billion USD 33 USD per share.
The operator says: "Yahoo does not value growth in recent years, and some executives feel that we should make other home has more potential."
All of the Yahoo auction process is still in its early stages, and financial consulting firm for Yahoo - Goldman Sachs and Allen & Co - is preparing to send financial information to potential bidders.
Yahoo, Microsoft and other customers declined comment.

Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" is completed and ready to launch

The release of Windows Phone 7.5 Mango website as well as the deployment of Windows Phone Web Marketplace recently that Microsoft was ready to release updates to Mango.

Mango.microsoft.com site ready for the release of Mango

Deploying Windows Marketplace Web Phone
Site Web Marketplace Windows Phone , brand new market applications for the Microsoft Windows Phone companies were officially implemented. This new service allows users to browse, try and buy applications available for WP7 before sent directly to your device via a link in an SMS or email.
Report from WPCentral said that the portal was available in the U.S. and Germany, but testing in Australia and even Vietnam user can access. So most likely this web portal has been deployed worldwide.

Windows Marketplace Web Phone is available to users worldwide

Web Marketplace is an extension of desktop applications and WP7 Zune Marketplace, was designed to compete with existing web solutions from Apple (App Store) and Google (Android Market).
Web Marketplace allows users to share applications via buttons in addition to social networking services like Facebook and Twitter. Bing will also be updated, allowing users to search directly related to web applications in the Marketplace. Users can now access the Marketplace web site here .

Mango Phone Windows 7.5 was available for many devices WP7

According to report from the Windows Phone 7.5 mango.microsoft.com Mango is ready to be installed on a phone number. Notice also that the Windows Mobile device users will receive notification on their phone in the shortest time.
Mango.microsoft.com site allows users to learn the basic information of the update Windows 7.5 Phone Mango as well as instructions how to do upgrade to the new operating system from the user equipment WP7 will need to ensure that the update will be done from one computer to install the Microsoft Zune. Users will also have to take some time for an update on the new operating system as well as to ensure power supply during the update.

Arrive HTC will have the list of the equipment is first deployed Mango

According to "Where's my phone update?" noted, almost all of the updated version of Mango for WP7 current devices will be deployed at the same time. Users will see the current status of the update Mango Scheduling period, meaning that Microsoft was ready to update all devices worldwide WP7. According to Microsoft, the time usually takes about 10 days, but time will most likely sooner.
Most notably, this list is WP7 smartphone, HTC Arrive, Sprint's network is not in a state that is listed in Scheduling the test of time. Documents recently found that this device will be deployed in the shortest time Mango, so most likely this website has listed a little confused.

Microsoft reveals how to speed up Windows boot 8

Group says U.S. software start-up time is an important part in the process of developing a new operating system. They also referred to the new interface of the green screen error (BSOD).
Steven Sinofsky, head of Microsoft's Windows division, said the airline had to take advantage of some new technologies to improve the OS boot so easy and more suitable for devices without keyboards.

The animations in Windows 7 a minute long and was removed in Windows 8.

They also remove the cumbersome image, style because it affects the speed. Therefore, in Windows 8, after the Power button, users will only see the manufacturer's logo in a few seconds and then the screen immediately locks (Lock Screen). Thus, users only have to wait 8 seconds as the computer can use.
The program manager Billie Sue Chafins share on blog: "Run is one of the most visible part of the system. He used to see it 1-2 times a day. But how many also considered. Con This will change as today, the tablet is always ready for operation mode (always on). However, whenever the need to reboot the machine, we want users to feel the system faster and smoothly ".

Instead the message "cold" and led many to fear ...

... a friendly error message, brief and easy to understand.

Related to a blue screen error fun of Windows 8 , Chafins explained: "Everything can get an error at one time or another. No way could completely rid the world BSOD (blue screen of death deadliest). We have many design options before you decide what information will be shown how. We want to convey fully to professional users but also want the message becomes less' economic crisis' with ordinary consumers. "