Windows Vista & Server 2008 SP2 Beta released to testers
Microsoft have made available build v6002-16497 of Service Pack 2 for both Windows Vista and Server 2008 to testers late last night. The bits show a compile date of October 17th and weigh in on average around the 3 Gigabyte mark. Early reports show that the build has a smaller... Read on »
Sprint pro-rated ETF finally gets a date
According to an internal document, Sprint will finally make good on their word and roll out their pro-rated ETF (Early Termination Fee) plan on November 2nd. They are the last of the 4 nationwide carriers to release their pro-rated goodness. The company previously promised to release their plan the 1st... Read on »
Microsoft sends Vista SP2 invites - beta release in 4 weeks
Thanks to a tipster we have learned Microsoft has started sending Vista SP2 and Server 2008 SP2 invites to select testers today. Earlier this week it was revealed the company will release SP2 before Windows 7. Microsoft recently put a placeholder online for the upcoming betas of Windows Vista SP2... Read on »
Best Buy Getting Stricter With Console Exchanges
The formula was pretty simple: Buy a game console at electronics retailer Best Buy, pick up the extended warranty, and when a... Read on »
Review: Sleek Audio 6 Earphones
Sleek Audio 6 Earphones Link: Sleek Audio Website - $249.99 The Sleek Audio website says the following; "Let the headphone revolution begin.... Read on »
Microsoft Game Studios - Brewing Something New?
Recently a survey was sent to those registered for Microsoft Game Studios betas on Microsoft Connect. The survey was from the Games User Research group. The email (along with other little details) states: By filling out this survey, you'll be helping inform the development of a new MGS sponsored title... Read on »
Developing: Microsoft releases "Albany" to beta testers
Neowin is receiving reports that Microsoft has released codename "Albany" to beta testers. While details remain scarce, we do have a copy of Albany installed, and have discovered a little bit about what it is. It appears to be a collection of pieces of software from Microsoft, such as Office... Read on »
Microsoft to snub standards compliant mode in IE8
Exclusive sources close to the Internet Explorer development team are reporting that latest internal builds of IE8 have deactivated the new 'super standards compliant' mode. Worse still, this change is likely to be permanent if hushed proposals at the software giant are approved. Current beta releases of IE8 sport the... Read on »
Windows XP SP3 RC Refresh (Build 3264) on Connect
Oh wow, Thanks Microsoft! They have just posted a refresh of Windows XP Service Pack 3. So if you are still stuck on XP, by choice or not and you're a tester.. then it's available for download now! This build will be made publicly available soon, but there are 2... Read on »
Neowin Community Game Awards 2007 - Results
The Neowin Community Game Awards are unlike other "Best of Year" awards. Every step of the process is voted on by Neowin.net community members. From the initial nominations to the final voting, you, the people who play the games, get to voice your opinions on which titles truly stood out... Read on »
Windows Vista SP1 Beta Opt-In Opportunity
MS is sending out invites for Windows Vista SP1 Beta Preview: Quote - We are pleased to offer you an early preview of Microsoft® Windows Vista SP1 by extending this invitation to join the Windows Vista SP1 beta program. Your participation is completely voluntary. Program participants will preview Windows Vista... Read on »
April Fools Roundup
If you can’t beat them, join them – or in this case, umm, compile a list of URLs? It’s April 1, 2007 and a Sunday at that, meaning the particularly slow news day has turned into a joke news day; we’re having a bit of trouble finding any serious news... Read on »
NeowinCAST News Edition for February 9th, 2007
Neowin.net & PowerUser.TV present the NeowinCAST News Edition for the week of February 9th, 2007. This week our panel consists of Chris (bangbang023) and Rob. The guys spend time discussing some more news centered around DRM then get talking about video games consoles before ending on some interesting Vista sales... Read on »
NeowinCAST News Edition for February 2nd, 2007
Neowin.net & PowerUser.TV present the NeowinCAST News Edition for the week of February 2nd, 2007. This week our panel consists of Chris (bangbang023) and Rob. The duo dedicates the entire show to Vista, going over the main discussion points that have cropped up on the forums and around the web.... Read on »
Windows Vista, Longhorn Server and IE 7 Beta Test Reboot
Testers who responded to the Microsoft call up to be re-included into the Windows Longhorn Server beta test have been notified that the test has been "restarted" under the old name "Windows Vista, Longhorn Server and IE 7 Beta" The latest build, Windows Longhorn Server 6001-16406-061208-1900 for X86 and X64... Read on »
News Archives
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- NeowinCAST News Edition for February 9th, 2007 · 20 comments Hot!
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- Windows Vista, Longhorn Server and IE 7 Beta Test Reboot · 9 comments Hot!
- Windows Mobile Crossbow (WM6) Leaked · 17 comments Hot!
- MGTEK dopisp 1.0.0040 -iPod plug-in for Windows Media Player · 10 comments Hot!
- Windows Server 2003 SP2 RC now available via Windows Update · 9 comments Hot!
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