Microsoft Education Pack for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Posted by Daniel Fleshbourne on 25 July 2005 - 09:13 · 15 comments & 3923 views
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#1 Posted by STV on 25 Jul 2005 - 10:29
- Wow this is so cool. Cant wait to try it on my tablet.
STV
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#2 Posted by PR. on 25 Jul 2005 - 12:45
- RAGH, I thought this would be ages away.
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#3 Posted by EvErSoR on 25 Jul 2005 - 13:15
- Stupid Microsoft!
I have a Tablet PC but i can't use these frickin Experience Packs or whatever packs as you can only install them on english machines!
I even mailed MS and asked why they do this.
The reply was tat there are major differences programming for another language than english. Wow. I was stunned by the stupidity -
#3.1 Posted by STV on 25 Jul 2005 - 13:24
- whose? yours?
Microsoft doesn't even need to release an english version. that fact that they are, speaks volumes.
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#3.2 Posted by EvErSoR on 25 Jul 2005 - 17:37
- I gotta say that i think that Microsoft has to publish these Packs.
The whole idea behind Tablet PCs comes from MS and if anyone has the power to push this new platform and form factor onto its next level, MS has. Who else?
I always read these press articles that they intented to do so (by releasing ExperiencePack and now the EducationPack). But what MS has done until today is almost nothing (when it comes to the world market which surprisingly includes non-english speaking people).
I don't want to put the total blame on MS (who has seen an ad advertising a Tablet PC on TV or in a mag?). But even the Hardware Vendors has to rely on the fact that there has to be really nice software out there which justifies the price markup for a tablet.
I only say that if they want to push the platform to the next level they shoulddn't forget that there are users in other countries who are willing to try this new piece of hardware. And how better to do this than with the ExperiencePack (and now the EducationPack)? If you want to impress somebody with the abilities of a Tablet PC there is nothing better than firing up Art Rage or using the Snipping Tool (which both were included in the first Experience Pack).
Its not that the software in these Packs isn't working on foreign OS versions. Its just that the installer forbids you to install the software on foreign versions. I know my ways arround this by extracting the content of the .msi file and was able to install any piece of software and run it. But not every end user wants to "hack" an installer to tryout a piece of software.
Its so stupid and the fact that this guy who mailed me said that it won't work because its hard to code a piece of software in a foreign language.... i don''t want to comment on it further...
I know i was a bit harsh but its just that this behaviour really upsets me
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#3.3 Posted by Dayon on 25 Jul 2005 - 22:52
- Hmm. The programs are at least partially managed, no? .NET makes it relatively easy to take care of different languages. They have no excuse.
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#3.4 Posted by EvErSoR on 26 Jul 2005 - 08:25
- Found something over at tabletpcbuzz regarding the issue i brought up here:
QUOTE Hi all,
I'm a group manager at Microsoft and my team put out the Experience Pack and Education Pack for Tablet PC. I wanted to provide a brief explanation on why we have to block non English installs. A powertoy by definition is a use at your own risk, non supported MS release which OEMs do not have redistribution rights to. Powertoys as you know typically will install on any language and often times on any OS.
The packs my team releases are shipped as true products meaning they are supported by Microsoft and OEMs can license them for pre-installation and drop-in-box CDs. This differentiation means that we have restrictions that non supported powertoys do not. Installing an English UI on a non English sku is one of those restrictions, the apps have to be localized in our case. Trust that we haven't forgotten about our international users and we're looking at what would make the most sense in the various international markets that Tablet's are availabe in. I hope that explanation helps and that it goes at least a little ways in reducing the frustration.
Thanks,
Dustin
"Most sense in the various international markets" = we release only english version as its the most profitable market.
I don't understand why they don't release for example the great new Snipping Tool as a single Powertoy without OEM support.
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#4 Posted by RSCD_Immortal on 25 Jul 2005 - 14:10
- Do they have anything like this for us Normal Windows users AKA none Tablet PC....??
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#5 Posted by Dayon on 25 Jul 2005 - 22:50
- "Equation Writer
Now it’s easy to add mathematical expressions to your papers. Handwrite a math equation, and then convert it into a neatly typewritten image to paste into a report or a presentation."
Oh...I want a tablet PC so bad....
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#6 Posted by ynohtna on 26 Jul 2005 - 05:09
- I bought the M200 last week. It's great. Ink annotations in office2003 is fantastic. Now I can really give my comments to someone's documents!
the experience pack is a total bonus and the Ink Desktop rocks. Ink Art is a nice free drawing tool, I'm not sure how much use I'll make of this education pack but the equation writer already sounds like it would've been great during my engineering years.
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#7 Posted by mr_demilord on 26 Jul 2005 - 08:03
- where is the C, C++ Decompiler? lol
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#8 Posted by nic on 26 Jul 2005 - 15:21
- what they need is Mathsoft to come out with a Mathcad tablet PC edition. That would be, like every engineers wet dream
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#9 Posted by Magallanes on 26 Jul 2005 - 18:07
- when tabletpc have a HUGGEST market in the designer world... Ms will focused tabletpc for math and education world?...
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#10 Posted by masterren on 29 Jul 2005 - 20:36
- This makes me wish I had a tablet pc
Now it’s easy to add mathematical expressions to your papers. Handwrite a math equation, and then convert it into a neatly typewritten image to paste into a report or a presentation.
GoBinder Lite by Agilix Labs, Inc.
Keep track of your schedule with this planner. Use your tablet pen to jot down quick reminders about class schedules, project deadlines, and extracurricular activities.
Hexic Deluxe for Tablet PC
This full-featured puzzle game from MSN Games has a new spin for Tablet PCs. Now you can rotate pieces easily with your tablet pen.
Ink Flash Cards
Create flash cards to help you learn facts or study for an exam. Handwrite a question on the front of a card and put an answer on the back. Draw, insert graphics, and add text too. After you build a set, you can review the cards to test your knowledge and flag which ones you need to review again.
Send to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003
Keep all of your class notes and research in one place. Send web pages, pictures, and other files to OneNote, and annotate or highlight them with your tablet pen. Use the OneNote stationery created for college students, and read helpful tips for using OneNote at school.
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