Img Credit | View Full Size The Windows operating system, developed by the software giant Microsoft, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Although it had a slow start in 80’s, Windows now run more than 90% of computers around the world. November 20, 1985 is the date that marks the beginning of Windows (version 1.01, MS-DOS… Continue reading Microsoft Windows Turns 25
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The Upcoming Cloud War Between Microsoft and Google
The launch of Office 365, Microsoft’s productivity suite for the cloud may not be a good news for Google, which has been trying to attract business customers with its own cloud- based offering. Microsoft office productivity applications have been the standard in the business community for many decades.
Windows Phone 7: Can the Apps make it a Winner?
Introduction… So, the news is true. Microsoft is again paying attention to its mobile windows business. And the android must sweat out, because the windows phone 7 is here. It’s a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft which has already been launched mainly in Europe. The feel good factor…judge it yourself The interface hasn’t changed… Continue reading Windows Phone 7: Can the Apps make it a Winner?
Microsoft Software Powerhouse: Current Market Analysis
Microsoft in the 80s and 90s has been the undisputed king of the tech world, may it be the software realm or the hardware realm. But the present times are posing a very different kind of scenario; Microsoft is in the troubled waters and they desperately need some innovation in their development lines. According to… Continue reading Microsoft Software Powerhouse: Current Market Analysis
5 Reasons to Believe Windows Phone 7 is an iPhone Killer
The year 2010 has been a roller coaster ride for the Smartphone market and industry analysts are anticipating a sought out battle between the tech giants and the cellphone manufacturers. First it was the Cupertino based Tech Giant Apple that launched their latest iPhone 4 that sparked a buying spree of the phones across the… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Believe Windows Phone 7 is an iPhone Killer
Microsoft Kinetic To Hit the Stores On November 4th
Microsoft Corporation announced that the new motion-sensing system, the Kinetic will hit the US markets on November 4th. The Kinect, an Xbox 360 add-on is not just a gaming device but also a hub of home video and web entertainment. It enables controller free gaming experience. The Kinect is a slim bar shaped gadget placed near a… Continue reading Microsoft Kinetic To Hit the Stores On November 4th
Apple’s Latest Macbook: Competition Worries For Microsoft
Cupertino based Tech Giant Apple last week held a formal event in San Francisco with the name of “Back to Mac” event. In this event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the latest Macbook Air models that have been redesigned and revamped with new features. Apple unveiled two new models of Macbook Air, one with 13-inch… Continue reading Apple’s Latest Macbook: Competition Worries For Microsoft
Microsoft Office Mobile 7: A Revamped Productivity Suite
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 is officially out and is making waves in the market. I saw a complete demo of it on YouTube and the new mobile software by Redmond based software giant is indeed a full package; easy social networking integration, a seamless fast paced variation of Windows, a graphically very friendly user Interface… Continue reading Microsoft Office Mobile 7: A Revamped Productivity Suite
Ray Ozzie Microsoft Software Division Head to Depart
Redmond Based software giant has always been spearheaded by its former CEO Bill Gates; he was also the Chief software Architect at the company. But after his departure, his successor Ray Ozzie took the charge as the Chief software architect. In a recent turn of events, Microsoft has declared that Ray Ozzie will be leaving… Continue reading Ray Ozzie Microsoft Software Division Head to Depart
A Real Opportunity for Microsoft in Windows 7 Mobile OS
Recently Microsoft announced release of a new series of mobile. These new phones claim to take over the older Windows Mobile OS version with the new and improved Windows 7 hype. As is well known iPhones and Google Android with their mighty all around presence loom large as the biggest threat to Microsoft’s niche… Continue reading A Real Opportunity for Microsoft in Windows 7 Mobile OS