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By Juha Saarinen | Jun 1, 2012 | Comment Now 
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Limited beta tests.
 
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Apr 19, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Australian businesses to get first taste on May 13.
 
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By Shaun Nichols | Dec 4, 2009 | Comment Now 
12 flaws to be fixed on Tuesday.
 
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Microsoft offers massive student discounts on Windows 7
By Shaun Nichols, Brett Winterford | Sep 21, 2009 | 3 Comments 
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By Daniel Robinson | Aug 20, 2009 | Comment Now 
New test build of email platform is ready for pilot deployment.
 
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By Daniel Robinson | Jul 7, 2009 | Comment Now 
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By David Neal | May 30, 2009 | Comment Now 
Microsoft will release version 3 of its Silverlight graphics platform in early July, according to reports.
 
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By Shaun Nichols | May 6, 2009 | Comment Now 
Microsoft is warning users against rushing to download Windows 7, noting that the release candidate would be offered through the end of July without a download limit.
 
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By Phil Muncaster | Apr 27, 2009 | Comment Now 
Microsoft has confirmed the release candidate of its new operating system, Windows 7, is on track for a release date of April 30.
 
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By Shaun Nichols | Apr 20, 2009 | Comment Now 
Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested ...
 
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By Shaun Nichols | Mar 28, 2009 | Comment Now 
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By Phil Muncaster | Feb 23, 2009 | Comment Now 
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By Shaun Nichols | Nov 22, 2008 | Comment Now 
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Microsoft settles on 'Windows 7' for new OS
By Rosalie Marshall | Oct 15, 2008 | Comment Now 
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Microsoft plans Silverlight news
By Shaun Nichols | Oct 13, 2008 | Comment Now 
Microsoft is planning to make a major announcement surrounding its Silverlight web application tool.
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