Another Pre-RC1 Build of Windows Vista has been released. From the Windows Vista Team Blog:
Mozilla welcomes Redmond's efforts to ensure interoperability between Firefox and the Vista operating system.
Microsoft offers helping hand to Firefox
Microsoft offers helping hand to Firefox
Microsoft surprised more than a few people on Thursday when one of its developers told a technical crowd in Australia that 32-bit versions of Windows Vista won't be able to play back next-generation high-definition protected content, i.e. commercial Blu-ray and HD DVD discs.
Vista to support HD DVD, Blu-ray after all?
Vista to support HD DVD, Blu-ray after all?
Microsoft plans to offer some kind of Vista-related promotion, but it's unclear whether promises of upgrades will fend off sluggish sales.
Can a coupon save holiday PC sales?
Can a coupon save holiday PC sales?
Top Tech News published an analysis on the current state of Windows Vista
Nick White published an article on Movie Maker and DVD Maker in Windows Vista
Microsoft Corp. partners are asking the software vendor to do whatever it takes to make the transition to Windows Vista easier, including offering discount coupons for upgrading to Vista to customers who purchase PCs during the busy November-December holiday shopping season.
Partners encourage Microsoft to ease Vista transition
Partners encourage Microsoft to ease Vista transition
Microsoft published revision 3.1 of their Windows Vista Step-by-Step Guides for IT Professionals
The director of Microsoft's open source lab has invited the Mozilla development team to come to Redmond and participate in a Vista porting lab.
Microsoft to Firefox Team: We Can Help You Port to Vista
Microsoft to Firefox Team: We Can Help You Port to Vista
Two of the security bulletins sent out this month affect the beta of the Windows update, according to a Microsoft blog.
>> Patch Tuesday comes for Vista too
>> Patch Tuesday comes for Vista too
Microsoft Watch posted screenshots of Windows Vista Build 5506
Microsoft is poised to release a new pre-RC1 test build of Windows Vista any day now to a select group of testers. The latest builds include links to Windows Live Messenger, Toolbar, OneCare and Desktop Mail.
Microsoft Embeds Windows Live Links in New Vista Builds
Microsoft Embeds Windows Live Links in New Vista Builds
Microsoft has released a security update for Windows Vista Beta 2 and Longhorn Server
Paul Thurrott is reporting that Microsoft is planning to release Windows Vista RC1 in early September
Columnist Scott Lowe explains how to use the new Windows Sidebar feature in Windows Vista.
Windows Vista Sidebar
Windows Vista Sidebar
Columnist Justin Harrison discusses Windows Defender, the next generation of security technology.
Keep Windows Vista Secure with Windows Defender
Keep Windows Vista Secure with Windows Defender
Columnist Mitch Tulloch explains the new and improved backup and restore capabilities in Windows Vista.
Windows Vista Makes Backup and Recovery Simple
Windows Vista Makes Backup and Recovery Simple
New keyboards include more one-touch command buttons and Vista compatibility.
Logitech keys in to Vista
Logitech keys in to Vista
Microsoft seriously considered the idea of bundling Visual Studio Express with Windows Vista, according to a Microsoft official quoted on ArsTechnica, but has decided to scuttle the plan.
Microsoft Axed Plan to Bundle Visual Studio in Vista
Microsoft Axed Plan to Bundle Visual Studio in Vista
Unusual patterns in demand for motherboards lend weight to reports that well-known PC vendors will ship computers with free upgrade coupons for the Windows Vista OS in the fourth quarter, say analysts. But the truth remains elusive.
Vista upgrade coupon rumor spreads
Vista upgrade coupon rumor spreads