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Microsoft revamps Office with ‘cloud’ links
SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft on Monday unveiled next-generation Office software overhauled to stay popular with people using tablets or smartphones to access programs in the Internet “cloud.” Chief executive Steve Ballmer pulled back the curtain on the new software at a press event in San Francisco. The popular suite includes…
Final test version of Windows 8 released
SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft on Thursday released the final test version of its next-generation Windows software crafted to power devices ranging from tablets to desktop computers. “We’re thrilled to be at this milestone with the Windows 8 Release Preview,” said Windows and Windows Live division president Steven Sinofsky. The nearly…
Microsoft sees ‘rebirth’ with new Windows 8 system
Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 series — featuring an upgraded cloud computing service — marks a “rebirth” of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer said on Tuesday. Ballmer described Windows 8 as the “deepest, broadest and most impactful” Windows software ever created by the US tech giant, after the current Windows 7 sold at…
Microsoft CEO promises better Windows Phone
BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) – Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer promised a Windows Phone update soon with more powerful Web graphics, and said new partner Nokia would supply “absolutely phenomenal” handsets. The new strategic partnership has been received with skepticism in the market, but Ballmer said the scale that Nokia would…
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