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		Windows Seven: We're Hiring!
	The software giant is looking to hire a technical evangelist for Windows Seven. That sounds like a really good idea to me. But Microsoft had better hire someone who can be more thought leader than mouthpiece—a straight talker who can generate genuine enthusiasm while setting realistic expectations. Longhorn really hurt Microsoft's credibility. In early 2004, Microsoft started breaking feature promises made in late 2003—and the broken promises continued through 2005, as Microsoft dumped more and more Longhorn (aka Windows Vista) features. The Windows Seven evangelist needs to sell benefits while not overstating them. In fact, Microsoft needs someone who can sell aspiration around limited benefits so that people can get excited about the product and the company can deliver more than promised later on. People buy things because they want to be happy, to believe their lives will be better from the purchase. Apple sells aspiration so well, and Microsoft needs to, too. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 05:45 | 31 January 2008 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(42)

		Activate your ATM!
		Farshad @ 08:16 | 4 October 2007 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(111)

		IE7/Firefox URI Handling Bug Caused by Windows After All
	An exploitable bug discovered earlier this month that was first believed to have been caused by Internet Explorer 7.0, before Mozilla was forced to admit that it afflicted Firefox as well, has apparently been traced back to a Windows API function. The discovery may have been first revealed through the US-CERT Web site of the Dept. of Homeland Security, which now classifies it as a "Microsoft Windows URI protocol handling vulnerability." The function in question is an old favorite of malware writers: ShellExecute(), which was the subject of a notorious Windows 2000 exploit four years ago. While Microsoft has yet to issue an official statement or bulletin making this discovery clear, it probably advised US-CERT with regard to its existence. The official government site this morning reads, "We are currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem." While it awaits such a solution, the finger-pointing over who's responsible may continue to precede any rational discussion over who gets to fix it, as well as the impractical solution of working together to fix it. The problem, as it now stands, seems to be this: After IE7 is installed on a system, or when a new operating system is installed with IE7 present, the ShellExecute() API function is handled differently. This is the call (or one of the calls) that a Windows application would place when it wishes to launch another application. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 23:34 | 30 July 2007 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(166)

		Windows Mobile 6 detailed
	More or less officially announced, Windows Mobile 6 is getting ready to brag and try to take a big bite out of the smartphone market. To achieve that Microsoft has upgraded the new OS with the features mentioned here, plus a bonus in the form of WVGA resolution support. WVGA translates into 800x480 and it isn't the only new resolution as WM6 also comes with 320x320 support. As for the companies that are ready and willing to back WM6 up, we have T-Mobile with its Dash, Orange with the SPV E650 and also the likes of AT&T, Chunghwa, Sprint, Telefónica, Verizon, Dopod, HP, LG (more on that in a few), Moto, Palm, Samsung, SoftBank, Toshiba, and Vodafone.
		Farshad @ 18:13 | 11 February 2007 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(18)

		22% of Windows Installs Non-Genuine
	Microsoft disclosed Monday that over one in five Windows installations were deemed non-genuine through the company's Windows Genuine Advantage program, which requires users to validate their operating system before downloading updates from the company. Since WGA launched in July 2005, over 512 million users have attempted to validate their copy of Windows, Microsoft said. Of those, the non-genuine rate was 22.3 percent. 56,000 reports have been made by customers of counterfeit software, which grants that user a free replacement copy of Windows. While high, that number is less than the average software piracy rate around the world, according to the Business Software Alliance. The BSA reports that 35 percent of the world's software is pirated (22 percent in North America specifically), and a Yankee Group study noted that 55 percent of organizations report instances of counterfeit or pirated software. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 04:06 | 23 January 2007 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(13)

		Windows Vista, Office 2007, Exchange 2007 Business Launch
	While it's not the retail launch date, today is the official business launch for the next generation of Microsoft's Windows operating system, Windows Vista. More than five years in the making, Windows Vista is a developmental milestone that, according to Microsoft, rivals that of it's own Windows 95 launch. While Microsoft claims that the changes in Windows Vista are greater than the transition to Windows 95 from Windows 3.11 and earlier versions, touting it's enhanced security, data protection and recovery, and user interface enhancements, many industry analysts have said that Windows Vista is more evolutionary than revolutionary. Still, there are some major changes from Windows XP, and many consumers have come to experience this first hand thanks to the enormous Windows Vista beta program. Earlier this year Bill Gates stated that he expected the launch of windows Vista to rival that of the Windows 95 launch, with more anticipation and a larger kickoff. Of course we'll have to wait until the retail launch in January for the general consumer pomp and circumstance, but todays business launch event will give many a firsthand look at the next generation of Windows, as well as the new Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Exchange Server. Will the fanfare and anticipation help to build on the January retail launch? Click the links below to visit the Microsoft Windows Vista business launch site where you'll find more news on todays business launch event as well as streaming video of the keynote address by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
		Farshad @ 23:59 | 1 December 2006 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(279)

		Microsoft Egypt Nile Theme
	An Egypt Nile desktop theme with new wallpaper, animated cursors, new icons, new sounds, and a screensaver. Download : Microsoft Egypt Nile Theme
		Farshad @ 08:52 | 10 February 2006 | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(48)

		Group Policy ADM Files
	Administrative Template files are used to populate user interface settings in the Group Policy Object Editor, enabling administrators to manage registry-based policy settings. Each successive Windows operating system and service pack includes a newer version of these .adm files. Previously, customers could only obtain the most recent .adm files by obtaining the latest service pack or operating system. Now, these .adm files are available directly from this page. This page provides access to each version of the original .adm files that shipped with each operating system or service pack. Each set of .adm files is included in a Microsoft Installer (MSI) package, available for download from this page. -- Windows Server 2003 SP1 admFiles_WindowsServer2003SP1 installs: • conf.adm, 2/22/2003 • inetres.adm, 2/18/2005 • system.adm, 2/18/2005 • wmplayer.adm, 7/18/2005 • wuau.adm, 7/18/2005 Windows XP SP2 admFiles_WindowsXPSP2 installs: • conf.adm, 7/17/2004 • inetres.adm, 7/23/2004 • system.adm, 7/17/2004 • wmplayer.adm, 7/17/2004 • wuau.adm, 7/17/2004 Windows Server 2003 admFiles_WindowsServer2003.msi installs: • conf.adm, 2/21/2003 • inetres.adm, 2/21/2003 • system.adm, 2/21/2003 • wmplayer.adm, 2/21/2003 • wuau.adm, 2/21/2003 Windows XP SP1 admFiles_WindowsXPSP1.msi installs: • conf.adm, 7/21/2001 • inetres.adm, 6/6/2002 • system.adm, 8/21/2002 • wmplayer.adm, 7/21/2001 • wuau.adm, 4/15/2002 Windows XP admFiles_WindowsXP.msi installs: • conf.adm, 7/21/2001 • inetres.adm, 7/21/2001 • system.adm, 7/21/2001 • wmplayer.adm, 7/21/2001 Windows 2000 SP4 admFiles_Windows2000SP4.msi installs: • conf.adm, 6/19/2003 • inetres.adm, 10/7/1999 • system.adm, 6/19/2003 • wmp.adm, 10/14/1999 • wuau.adm, 6/19/2003 Windows 2000 SP3 admFiles_Windows2000SP3.msi installs: • conf.adm, 9/21/1999 • inetres.adm, 10/7/1999 • system.adm, 7/20/2002 • wmp.adm, 10/14/1999 • wuau.adm, 7/20/2002 Windows 2000 SP2 admFiles_Windows2000SP2.msi installs: • conf.adm, 9/21/1999 • inetres.adm, 10/7/1999 • system.adm, 5/4/2001 • wmp.adm, 10/14/1999 Windows 2000 SP1 admFiles_Windows2000SP1.msi installs: • conf.adm, 9/21/1999 • inetres.adm, 10/7/1999 • system.adm, 7/21/2000 • wmp.adm, 10/14/1999 Windows 2000 admFiles_Windows2000.msi installs: • conf.adm, 9/21/1999 • inetres.adm, 10/7/1999 • system.adm, 11/29/1999 • wmp.adm, 10/14/1999 Download : Group Policy ADM Files
		Farshad @ 00:57 | 3 February 2006 | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(12)

		Second Metafile Vulnerability Found in Windows
	Round two begins for Microsoft, as they are faced with yet another WMF vulnerability. A hacker who goes by the name “concoruder” posted his two newly discovered WMF vulnerabilities on Monday, on the popular security mailing list Bugtrap. These two new WMF vulnerabilities are not as serious as the one patched last week, which allowed an attacker to take control of a Windows machine. At worst these new WMF exploits would crash any WMF-viewing software, such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer. According to the Bugtrap posting these vulnerabilities can be found in:     * Windows XP SP2     * Windows XP SP1     * Windows Server 2003 SP1     * Windows Server 2003     * Windows ME     * Windows 98se     * Windows 98     * Windows 2000 SP4 Due to the rather low security risk of these two vulnerabilities, Microsoft will most likely release a patch during its regular scheduled patch cycle. View : Bugtrap Security Mailing List View : More Information
		Amir @ 09:38 | 10 January 2006 | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(16)

		Microsoft and MTV Networks Unveil New Windows Media Player 11
	LAS VEGAS — Jan. 4, 2006 — Microsoft Corp. and MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc., today unveiled the new Windows Media® Player 11 and offered an early look at the URGE digital music service during the kickoff keynote address for the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates was joined onstage by MTV Networks’ Music Group President Van Toffler and music superstar Justin Timberlake to preview the seamless integration of Microsoft® Windows Media Player 11 and MTV Networks’ URGE, which is designed to bring the emotional connection of music to the forefront of the digital entertainment experience. Gates and Toffler highlighted the fresh, streamlined design for Windows Media Player 11 with optimized device support and incredibly fast search capabilities that provide consumers with instant access to the entire URGE catalog of more than 2 million songs. Set to debut this year, URGE will offer a deep well of programming and editorial to guide the consumer’s digital music experience, including exclusive content from MTV Networks’ MTV, VH1 and CMT brands. “Microsoft and MTV Networks have combined their strengths to dramatically redefine how Windows® users discover and enjoy music,” Gates said. “The result is a seamless melding of software and entertainment expertise that makes it easy for people to discover new music and listen to old favorites.” “Our audience has come to expect us to deliver the world’s best music programming on MTV, VH1 and CMT,” Toffler said. “URGE will be a major new way for artists across all genres — from alt-country to zydeco — to connect with their fans and find new audiences through multiplatform exposure from MTV Networks and on one of the world’s most popular digital media players, Windows Media Player.” The Best All-in-One Media Player From Microsoft As their digital music collections continue to grow, consumers increasingly need software to help them find and organize their music. Windows Media Player 11 addresses this head-on with core advancements that include a simplified user experience and unprecedented performance. Windows Media Player 11 makes it easy to manage all media through innovative design improvements from Windows Vista™, including visual navigation of entire media libraries, and simplified, high-performance device synchronization. Additional performance enhancements let consumers easily scroll through and access music faster than any other media player, whether the library contains 50 or 50,000 tracks. The powerful Windows Media Player 11 wordwheel search brings an entire catalog of music to consumers’ fingertips, providing lightning-fast search results that instantly narrow with each keystroke. Windows Media Player 11 with URGE will be available in Windows Vista, and is also scheduled to be available for Windows XP in the first half of 2006. Read the entire story at source
		Amir @ 15:07 | 5 January 2006 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(20)

		Guess the Windows Vista Launch Date
	Think you can guess the date Windows Vista will officially debut next year? If so, you can win an all-expenses-paid trip to the launch event, or one of nine Xbox 360 consoles. The contest is being held as part of Microsoft Europe's new Beta Experience program, which is designed to keep users up to date with Vista and Office 12 news. "As a member of the Beta Experience, you are one of the first to be informed of the new product features, long before the final version is released to the market," Microsoft says. Those 18 years of age and residing in Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom may enter. View : Betaexperience Launch Contest
		Amir @ 07:50 | 30 December 2005 | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(21)

		What can we expect from Microsoft in 2006
	Bink has written up a comprehensive listing of what we can expect from Microsoft in 2006, among the most obvious like Windows Vista -Microsoft actually do quite a bit in other areas as you will see from the list. Snip: "Just like last year I made a list of what released we can expect from Microsoft in 2006. Last year's list turned out to be pretty accurate, the only things wrong weren't my mistake but delays or change of plans. If you thing someting is missing or wrong please let me know through a comment or sending an email to news at bink nu. This list is based on facts, assumptions and wild guesses. it will be updated by your feedback!" Read the entire story at source
		Amir @ 08:06 | 29 December 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(14)

		Windows Genuine Advantage now supports Firefox
	Microsoft Genuine Windows Validation process now works in Firefox and other Mozilla browsers. Firefox users can manually install the Windows Genuine Advantage validation Firefox plug-in available on Microsoft's website to complete the Windows validation process. Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage program is an online validation process that enables you to verify that your copy of Windows XP is genuine (non-pirated). You are prompted to validate your copy of Windows if you request a genuine Windows download from the Microsoft Download Center or Windows Update. The WGA Plug-in for Mozilla Firefox provides the same Windows validation as the IE ActiveX control. Download : WGA Firefox plug-in
		Amir @ 01:19 | 17 November 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(42)

		Windows Thrashes SUSE Linux in Study
	Linux bashing is nothing new for Microsoft, which has set up a dedicated Web site to detail why customers should choose Windows Server over the open source operating system. This week at the IT Forum, Microsoft announced the results of a new study that shows Windows as more reliable and easier to manage than Linux. The report by Security Innovation was funded by Microsoft and examined the long-term usage of both Windows and Linux environments. Windows Server 2003 and 2003 were pitted against Novell SUSE Enterprise versions 8 and 9 in an e-commerce environment for the duration of one year. "As they attempt to increase business capabilities over time, customers are telling us that they are hitting a wall with Linux, experiencing significant reliability issues resulting in higher total cost of ownership," said Microsoft's Platform Strategy general manager Martin Taylor. "This study shows that IT administrators were better able to maintain the system while delivering new capabilities predictably and consistently on the Windows platform." Martin invited Linux vendors such as Novell, Red Hat and IBM to submit their own independent analysis based on Security Innovation's methodology. Specifically, Linux administrators took 68 percent longer to implement new business requirements than their Windows counterparts, and the "Novell SLES solution experienced 14 critical breakages while the Windows Server solution experienced none," Microsoft said. According to Microsoft, Novell's solution also required 4.79 times the number of patches, and only one of three Linux administrators met all of the requirements. "Kernel uptime is commonly cited as a metric of overall platform reliability. However, the reliability of a single component, even one so central as the operating system kernel, is rarely the largest source of pain," explained Herbert Thompson, chief security strategist at Security Innovation. While the study will undoubtedly have its detractors, Microsoft and Security Innovation are asking Linux vendors to ante up. "Security Innovation designed this study to be repeatable, and we believe that the results are consistent with what customers are experiencing in the real world," said Thompson. View : Security Innovation
		Farshad @ 05:47 | 16 November 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(14)

		MS Confirms Win2K Worm Hole Patch Is Buggy
	Microsoft Corp.'s patch for a worm-vulnerable security flaw in the Windows 2000 operating system is causing problems for some users. The software giant late Friday confirmed several "isolated deployment issues" with the MS05-051 update, but insisted that the problems should not stop anyone from applying the critical patch. Word of problems with the patch comes at the worst possible time for officials at the MSRC (Microsoft Security Response Center), the Redmond unit that has preached the "patch-now-or-else" gospel since the update shipped earlier this week. With proof-of-concept exploits circulating and experts predicting that a network worm attack may be on the cards, enterprise IT administrators testing the patch are now dealing with a new round of headaches that could delay overall deployment efforts. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 20:14 | 18 October 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(9)

		Building the New Windows Experience
	For years, Windows has been lambasted for what many see as an inferior user experience when compared to operating systems such as Apple's Mac OS X. But at this year's PDC, Microsoft hopes that its efforts to emphasize the user experience in Windows Vista will begin to allay those criticisms. To help developers create better user experiences in Windows, Microsoft on Wednesday introduced the Expression family of products. The new brand includes "Acrylic," a graphics creation program for bitmap and vector graphics; "Sparkle," a 2-D and 3-D animation tool; and "Quartz" for creating advanced Web sites. Unlike its previous efforts at building design applications, Microsoft says Expression is targeted toward the professional. The real focus at PDC 2005 appears to be on Acrylic and Sparkle, and Microsoft hopes developers will latch onto the new tools in order to make better user experiences. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 00:18 | 16 September 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(10)

		Microsoft Windows Installer 6.2 Beta
	The Windows product group have sent out invites to participate in the Windows Installer 6.2 Beta Program, which will begin in early August. Testers in this beta must have either Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 available on their test systems. Testers selected will receive a Welcome e-mail by August 8th. The beta will begin soon after that.
		Amir @ 07:51 | 31 July 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(14)

		Update for Windows (KB901105)
	Install this update to resolve an issue in Windows-based systems equipped with HD audio devices that prevents the HD Audio devices from playing audio properly. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Download : Update for Windows XP x64 Edition Download : Update for Windows Server 2003 Download : Update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
		Amir @ 10:06 | 29 July 2005 | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(12)

		USB Devices Can Crack Windows
	Vulnerabilities in USB drivers for Windows could allow an attacker to take control of locked workstations using a specially programmed Universal Serial Bus device, according to an executive from SPI Dynamics, which discovered the security hole. The buffer-overflow vulnerabilities could enable an attacker to circumvent Windows security and gain administrative access to a user's machine. This is just the latest example of a growing danger posed by peripheral devices that use USB (Universal Serial Bus), FireWire and wireless networking connections, which are often overlooked in the search for remotely exploitable security holes, experts say.
		Amir @ 00:59 | 24 July 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(10)

		Windows Tested Products List Launched
	the Windows Tested Products List (TPL) replaced the Windows Catalog serving U.S. and worldwide English users. The TPL is integrated with the Windows Marketplace and offers users a means to easily browse, search and validate the testing status of products. Customers can visit the Windows Marketplace, an easy-to-use browsing and shopping portal with over 100,000 products. View : Windows Tested Products List
		Farshad @ 19:44 | 18 July 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(18)

		Microsoft Issues Three Critical Patches
	As part of its July security bulletin, Microsoft has issued three critical patches for Windows and Office. Each fix covers a vulnerability that could enable remote code execution on an affected machine, and possibly enable an attacker to take complete control over the system. The vulnerability in Office involves a font parsing problem in Word, which was discovered by iDEFENSE. The two other critical patches correct problems in the Microsoft Color Management Module and JView Profiler, both of which affect all versions of Windows. Windows 98 and Me, however, are not critically affected and will not be patched. View : Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July, 2005
		Farshad @ 03:22 | 13 July 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(11)

		Microsoft rejigs Windows pricing for midsize companies
	Microsoft wants to attract midsize companies to its server software, but how far is it willing to bend? A new Windows Server System promotion lets midsized businesses pick up three copies of Windows Server 2003, one Exchange Server 2003 and one Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 at a 20 per cent cut off the Open License program prices. But while the discount is nice, it's hard to imagine that many customers will fit into the narrow scope Microsoft has set for the program. Customers with between 25 and 500 PCs can apply for the discount, and they'll receive 50 combination client access licenses (CALs) for Windows Server and Exchange as well for their efforts. The promotion officially begins in August for the US and Europe and in September for Asia. Redmond used a rather haphazard canned quotation to boast about the new package. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 09:47 | 8 July 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(8)

		Windows May Come to Sun Servers
	Once thought unthinkable, Sun may eventually offer Microsoft's operating systems on its servers if customers ask for it. This is according to comments made last week by operating platform vice president Tom Goguen. Currently, the company has no such deal with Microsoft, however the two companies have taken great strides to work out their differences. "It depends on what our customers tell us to do," Goguen says. If enough customers want the operating system preinstalled on Sun servers, the company would persue a licensing deal with the company. Microsoft officials would not comment on such a deal. Sun previously said that customers were free to install Windows on their servers on their own as support for running the OS on its hardware was available from company partners. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 00:04 | 6 July 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(15)

		Windows 2000 Update Rollup Released
	Two days before it ends mainstream support of the OS, Microsoft has provided its Windows 2000 customers with a parting gift: the long-awaited post Service Pack 4 Update Rollup. The Update Rollup contains every security related fix issued since SP4, along with several non-security related sustained support updates. The rollup was announced last November and underwent beta testing starting January 2005 until its recent release to manufacturing. A public release was originally projected to arrive in April. Most of the patches found within the Update Rollup have already been released as standalone updates and hot fixes. This will be the last upgrade to Windows 2000 through mainstream support channels barring any unexpected action; there will be no Service Pack 5 for Windows 2000. Read the entire story at source View : Microsoft Support Web site
		Farshad @ 09:21 | 29 June 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(34)

		Study Shows Windows Beats Linux on Security
	Security is one of the chief concerns of IT decision makers. Along with purchase price, interoperability, maintainability and deployment costs, security is a critical factor in determining which platform to deploy across an enterprise or to serve a particular role. For proprietary and open source software (OSS) alike, administering security updates are a reality in the enterprise and a significant factor in total cost of ownership (TCO). In order to get an accurate picture of how costs associated with patch management figure into the TCO equation, Microsoft recently commissioned Wipro Technologies Ltd., an independent consulting firm, to study the cost of updating Microsoft and open source software in a real-world environment for desktops, servers and database servers. Wipro surveyed 90 companies in the U.S. and Western Europe with 2,500 to 113,000 employees where both the Windows and open source operating systems were simultaneously being run. When the costs of updating are distributed across the size of the environment and evaluated on a per-asset basis, the study shows Microsoft software to be less expensive to patch than open source equivalents. These findings confirm what many customers are experiencing in their deployment scenarios. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 05:06 | 24 June 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(44)

		Microsoft to Roll Out Windows 2000 Update Rollup
	Microsoft Corp. plans to announce as early as next week that it is ready to ship a Windows 2000 Update Rollup, the final security patch for the 5-year-old operating system. The Update Rollup, which replaces Windows 2000 SP5 (Service Pack 5), is a cumulative set of hot fixes, security patches and critical updates packaged together for easy deployment. "The [quality assurance] tests are done, and it's ready to go. An announcement is imminent," a Microsoft source told Ziff Davis Internet News. An announcement could coincide with the company's TechEd conference, scheduled for Orlando, Fla., next week. The Update Rollup will contain all security-related updates produced for Windows 2000 between the time SP4 was released and the date the update ships. It will also feature a small number of important, non-security updates. Read the entire story at source
		Farshad @ 00:21 | 3 June 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(21)

		Microsoft: The end of 'my' is nigh
	Those folders on your Windows desktop will still be yours -- but in the future you'll need to figure that out on your own. Ending a longstanding tradition, Microsoft Corp. plans to stop using the word "my" as the default prefix for such folders as "My Documents," "My Music," "My Pictures" and others along those lines. Starting in the next Windows version, due out next year, folders will be known simply as "Documents," "Music," and so on. With any other product, such a minor change probably wouldn't even be noticed. But the Microsoft operating system runs on more than 90 percent of the world's personal computers, and its persistent use of the word has been one of its most conspicuous characteristics -- helping to fuel widespread use of the "my" prefix in the technology industry. Granted, computer users might not celebrate the change as much as they did the retirement of Microsoft's unpopular "Clippy" animated assistant. But some experts in the language of technology clearly won't be sorry to see "my" disappear from the next Windows version.
		Farshad @ 00:45 | 31 May 2005 | Source | Printable version | Email this to a friend	Comments(24)

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