Microsoft OneNote Beta leaks to Neowin

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We have somewhat of an exclusive look at the latest addition to Office 11 codenamed scribbler or as Microsoft Chief Software Architect - Bill Gates calls it, OneNote. I have to admit this is impressive without the use of a tablet/pen setup its the ultimate information gathering tool miles ahead of Word in concept and innovation. Microsoft are banking on the use of Tablets eventually phasing out bulky PC's, I can't say he's wrong in doing so. Oh and BTW no those aren't progress bars, thats our attempt at covering our sources arse -hehe

More information on OneNote can be found here:

Bill Gates’ OneNote Launch Video (300k)

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For now enjoy the screenshots of this innovative addition to Office, currently not available to testers. Be one of the first to use OneNote. Sign up to receive information about the OneNote beta program and other OneNote news. We expect the beta to be available early in 2003.

Screenshots: Microsoft OneNote (Beta 1) 2 3 4 5 6 7

View: Microsoft Office OneNote Home Page

View: Signup to the 2003 OneNote Beta

DOWNLOADING RC2

To download RC2 now, go to http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com, and login with the Microsoft Passport ID that you used to download RC1. There is no need to register again.

To download Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2 please ensure that you are using a computer that is running Windows95 or later and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater.

If you experience any problems downloading Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2, please send e-mail to cppdlsup@microsoft.com.

INSTALLING RC2 AFTER THE DOWNLOAD

Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2 requires a product key for installation of the product. This key can only be used with Windows .NET Server 2003 pre-release builds. This key is the same key you used to install RC1. You can obtain your personal product key from https://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/keys/default.asp. You are allowed to install this beta software on as many machines as permitted by your license agreement.
Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2 includes product activation. You will be required to activate the product within 14 days of installation.
3. Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2 is a time limited release and will expire 360 days after initial installation is complete.

4. Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2 is not recommended for production systems unless you are explicitly working with Microsoft on deployment programs.

Due to the nature of pre-release software, some of your applications and hardware may not function correctly.

If you proceed with the Internet download option, please note that you will need to either burn a CD or use third party software to extract the Windows .NET Server 2003 setup files. The Internet download is an .ISO file, an "image" of the product CD. It is not a self-installing executable like many Internet-downloadable programs. You will need a CD Burner and CD Burn software or a third party utility to extract files from an .ISO image. More details and instructions will be available on the web site prior to your download.

If you will be connected to the Internet when installing Windows .NET Server 2003, please use the Dynamic Update option during setup. This will ensure that the very latest fixes can be delivered to your machine prior to running setup. If you are upgrading Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, and do not use Dynamic Update, you may get an error about kernel mode audio drivers on some systems. You will need to uninstall and reinstall using Dynamic Update on these systems. This will enable Microsoft to test the Dynamic Update feature of Windows .NET Server 2003.

Please review the pre-release license agreements carefully during the installation of Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2. By installing this release, you agree to the terms and conditions of these license agreements. As a reminder, all licenses associated with the product will expire when the product becomes commercially available.

Before installing this release you must print and fully read Read1st.txt. This document contains critical pre-installation and upgrade information important to your installation and is located at the root of the installation media.

PRODUCT KEY
During the installation process, you may be prompted to enter a product key. The key required is the same key you used to install RC1. If you have misplaced your key, you can return to https://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/keys/default.asp after logging into WindowsBeta to retrieve your key.

CPP CD KIT OPTION

If you choose to not download and want to switch to the CD mailkit, please place your order for the CD mailkit through www.microsoft.com/windows.netserver/preview.

PRIVATE NEWSGROUP SUPPORT
Support for RC2 is limited to a peer-to-peer support through a community of private newsgroups. You will have access to a community of private newsgroups where you can submit questions about the functionality of Windows .NET Server 2003 and share your experiences with other members of the Windows .NET Server 2003 Customer Preview Program.

The following are the private news groups which support Windows .NET Server 2003 RC2:

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HOW TO ACCESS THE NEWSGROUPS

Instructions on accessing the news groups:

Newsgroup Reader (Outlook Express)

1. Tools
2. Accounts
3. Add (button in upper right of box)
4. In drop down select “news”
5. Type the name you want everyone to see you as
6. Type the email address you wish to use
7. In the NNTP box type: ***** be sure to check the lower left box that reads “My news server requires me to log on”
8. Account Name = *****
9. Password = *****
10. Finish
You will be prompted if you wish to download the new newsgroups. Click “Yes”. Then subscribe to all of the newsgroups you wish to view. If you are using a newsreader other than Outlook Express, follow the setup instructions for your newsreader. Use the NNTP server, username, and password provided above.
Web Based Newsreader (Internet Explorer)
Go to http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?icp=CPPuser&slcid=us
The password is: *****

GETTING UPDATES
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For more information, please visit www.microsoft.com/windows.netserver/preview.

Thank you very much for your interest in the Windows .NET Server 2003 Customer Preview Program.

#1 Kombatant on 17 Dec 2002 - 00:41

"somewhat of an exclusive"? Nice way of putting it

(3 replies) #2 PureEdit on 17 Dec 2002 - 00:53

Why dont you make this site good and start leaking betas?

Last edited by 17832 on 17 Dec 2002 - 02:53

#2.1 Arnaudt on 17 Dec 2002 - 00:55

Ermm - how do you leak things with a note taking program, sherlock? Arnaudt

#2.2 n3Mo on 17 Dec 2002 - 17:19

im pretty sure that this wouldn't be such a good site some weeks after starting doing such a thing

#2.3 mwilson on 17 Dec 2002 - 18:29

Why don't you grow a brain?

Leaking betas will only cause this site to be closed down; something I would assume the owners want to avoid. If you want leaked betas, learn a little about IRC or UseNet and get them yourself.

#3 AaronXP on 17 Dec 2002 - 00:56

heh

(1 reply) #4 DigitalDude on 17 Dec 2002 - 01:12

this looks like a reconfigured microsoft word basicly

#4.1 Jason on 17 Dec 2002 - 01:24

Its part of the Office 11 suite, so will have the same task bars etc

#5 fdiaz2day on 17 Dec 2002 - 01:31

not a big deal...hehe

(2 replies) #6 guinnessman on 17 Dec 2002 - 01:35

So is this notepad for tablet pc's? 'Cause that's all it looks like

#6.1 n3Mo on 17 Dec 2002 - 17:24

heh im quite sure that the developers of this application don't like the onenote application compared to notepad since notepad is one of the application many ppl (including myself) are using today for the purpose of saving notes frankly i don't the the how you can even start to compare onenote and notepad this is a step in the right direction for notetaking (IMO)

#6.2 mwilson on 17 Dec 2002 - 18:33

I agree; I will definitely be taking a closer look at this app in the future. Anything that can help better my organizational skills is a plus!

I also must say, as one who was [i]never[/i] a Microsoft fan, I am becoming increasingly impressed with the caliber of their products. MW

(1 reply) #7 Avian on 17 Dec 2002 - 01:57

I really want this program for my tablet pc!!

#7.1 n3Mo on 17 Dec 2002 - 17:25

i really wan't you're tablet pc

#8 Dessimat0r on 17 Dec 2002 - 02:03

Looks like a load of crap to me.

#9 humcheepeng on 17 Dec 2002 - 02:14

[quote]Oh and BTW no those aren't progress bars, thats our attempt at covering our sources arse -hehe[/quote] You could have covered the names with white instead of red... sheesh

#10 DrunkenMaster on 17 Dec 2002 - 02:41

Is this going to be available separately for sale from Office 11. Otherwise, I won't use it. Office 11 is too expensive and 2000 is good enough for me.

(1 reply) #11 Binary on 17 Dec 2002 - 02:43

Is it just me, or are MS programs getting uglier and uglier? Cant they at least include proper theme support in their own apps? Or standarize their new 32 bit icons in all their apps.

#11.1 Tom Servo on 17 Dec 2002 - 12:51

Uhm, AFAIK the UI might be subject to change depending on the beta testers feedback.

#12 quanta on 17 Dec 2002 - 03:06

Pretty interesting in the video. OneNote isn't really an original concept. OneNote's sort of like UltraEdit, Word and Palm's Jot program mushed into one. It seems pretty deft at having text, graffiti, sound and HTML slapped together. So basically it's a notepad on steroids. Wonder if it will actually be USEFUL in day to day life, though. After all, it's just lets you create really sloppy notes, which you will sooner or later re-edit into Word, PowerPoint or email. It may be over-engineered. I know most people just use a blank Word document to "scribble" notes in, or use a Palm's note taking program. I use LiveSidebar Note-It for Mozilla, personally. While none of these things are anywhere near versatile as OneNote, they do work just fine.

(1 reply) #13 mawst on 17 Dec 2002 - 03:24

Personally, I find that setting the Calculator button on my Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro™ to open notepad works GREAT. I use it like a crackhead uses crack. VERY handy. I can't see needing anything else to write in.

#13.1 Eric Ferleman on 17 Dec 2002 - 05:11

Yeah exactly, I just use Notepad for basic notes and info storing.

#14 Krome on 17 Dec 2002 - 03:35

Now it's time that these magician try to make small magic trick look good. Make way Lance

(1 reply) #15 hotrod on 17 Dec 2002 - 03:51

Boy that has to be some of the nicest screenies ever of ummm........ a software install..... ummmm......... that I have ever seen..... great work!!

#15.1 Eric Ferleman on 17 Dec 2002 - 05:04

Yes, I know. Ohhh wow! A software installation program! Never seen one of those before! .....<

#16 j.reed on 17 Dec 2002 - 04:19

Oh! In streaming WM9! yay.

#17 amin on 17 Dec 2002 - 04:51

kool

#18 jesterzwild on 17 Dec 2002 - 05:06

To clear some things up, OneNote is more akin to a scrap book/note book than Word. It allows you to drag and drop information (text, links, images, etc.) from almost any source document (electronic of course), which it automatically saves and stores. It's actually pretty cool in use, although I only had chance to use it when it wasn't geared towards Tablet PC users (this was some time ago). It's not entirely original in some aspects, as their have been free form note taking applications for a number of years now, however it's the combination of several features and uses that make it a pretty cool piece of software. If I'm not mistaken, OneNote will be sold seperately (and possibly in one of the bundles/suites). Interesting aside... there is a patent-pending on the function of automatically referencing the source URL of an electronic document when copying information from that source document, so I wonder if Microsoft either has something to beat that patent or they just don't know about it (given that it is such a ludicrous thing to patent).

(1 reply) #19 Solarix on 17 Dec 2002 - 11:29

oh look an enterprise edition of notepad.exe

#19.1 mwilson on 17 Dec 2002 - 18:47

I think the major point that is being overlooked, when comparing OneNote to Notepad, is the ability to organized and retrieve stored notes. Notepad is wonderful for jotting down quick reminders or shopping lists; but, at the end of the day, there is no built-in method for gathering related notes together for review. In my opinion, this feature is a huge plus and I already see ways to apply it productively during development projects. MW

#20 n3Mo on 17 Dec 2002 - 17:31

I'm really intressed in this application as a professional user of office, and I can understand that a normal multimedia/games user of a pc isn't.. I say different software fits different ppl, notepad is working great for some ppl and for some it isn't all you would like it to be. Hope that this will inspire other developers to devleop other applications in the same genre so that we will have a good development in this new genre ..looking forward to beta (hopeing I'm getting in)

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