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Microsoft Office 12 just feel “mac”

Major news site has revealed the next generation office, Microsoft Office 12, which is presented in PDC 2005. The new office used a pretty cool GUI with graphics intensive. Its toolbar is now full of graphics. It got a feel of Windows Vista but it is a little bit feel like “mac”. By looking at the screenshot shown at the first impression, it got something “apple”. Anyway, with the new and innovative design of GUI, some users may not get used to it. But I do think it is good to see the program keeps on imputing new ideas. New look sure to be vital to keep the existing customers.

The Office 12 would also include some new feature like “Super tooltips” that provide help topics to assist users to use the office easily in a new way. There are also some improvement in the “Galleries”.

The first beta would be available in this fall and planned to be released on the second half of 2006 alongside Windows Vista. I am looking forward to seeing this significant changes for Office and hoping to be shocked once it is released.

Neowin reveals Windows Vista Build 5219

According to the report from Neowin, they have just revealed more detail about Windows Vista Build 5219. It all comes from the news of PDC 2005 (Professional Developer Conference). There seems to be more excitement comes from this new build. It comes with more and more great effect. Hope this new Windows would not only bring excitement, but also with the performance.

Click here for videos and screenshot of Windows Vista 5219 from Neowin

7 Versions of Windows Vista will be shipped

According to the report from WindowsITPro, there will be around 7 versions of Windows Vista, the next generation of windows will be shipped. The Windows Vista Ultimate Edition would have the most function one, and the basic edition would be called as “Starter Edition” that comes with limited feature. This Starter Edition will only be sold in emerging markets. There are also Enterprise Edition which aim for the companies. The report also said there are rumours saying Windows Vista would include podcasting application and music downloads.

Windows Vista Starter Edition
1. Sold in emerging markets
2. Cannot run more than 3 applications at the same time
3. Limited Feature
4. Cannot accept any incoming network connections

Windows Vista Home Basic Edition
1. Similar to Windows XP Home Edition
2. Includes all basic features likeSecurity Center, Movie Maker, Firewalls, etc

Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
1. Very similar to Windows XP Media Center Edition
2. Everything from Vista Home Basic
3. but with additional DVD video authoring, HDTV support, DVD ripping feature
4. Mainly for multimedia capabilities

Windows Vista Professional Edition
1. Similar to Windows XP Professional Edition
2. With advanced network feature, like join domain and IIS web server

Windows Vista Small Business Edition
1. Designed for small businesses
2. Include many management tools like Backup and Shadow Copy support, Castle and server-join networking, and PC fax and scanning utility
3. Featured with pre-paid access to the Windows Live! Small Business or Microsoft Office Live! subscription services

Windows Vista Enterprise Edition
1. Target for enterprise
2. Included Virtual PC & the multi-language user interface (MUI)

Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
1. It is said “The best operating system ever offered for a personal PC”
2. Superset of both Vista Home Premium and Vista Pro Edition
3. May include Podcasting application, Game Performance Tweaker, possible free music/movie downloads

Source: WindowsITPro

China Telecom starts to block Skype users

Skype, the internet telephone services is becoming popular in China. Users using it for the free internet phone calls around the world easily.

China Telecom, the main broadband internet services in mainland China, now starts to block its users from using Skype as it affects its long distance calls revenue. Some report also said China Telecom has created a “black list” for those users who use Skype.

China’s internet services has said to block many politically sensitive content, for example like Falun Gong spiritual movement and 1989 event. Its internet services users won’t be able to access certain pages.

Internet should be free from those restrictions, it shouldn’t blocks people’s freedom of choices. People should read what they wanted. That is a very sad situation.

More new web standard support, Firefox 1.5 beta released

Firefox 1.5 beta 1 has been released. The new firefox would fix more bugs and provide more new web standard support. It included more descriptive error mesage and will have a better compatibility for DHTML. It also have drag-n-drop tab possibility with better pop-up blocker. Firefox 1.5 beta 1 is named as Deer Park and available in Mozilla.org homepage. You may also download by clicking here.

Even smaller iPod, iPod Nano, released

Although there are many better MP3 Player with better functionality, Apple iPod is still a fever in youngster’s market. Its design and outlook is considered as trendy and hot.

Today, Apple announced another new iPod series’ product, iPod Nano. Its size is 80% smaller than original iPod and 62% smaller than iPod mini. It comes with 2 storage size, 2GB and 4GB, and the song can be transferred by using iTunes 5 through USB 2.0. Its battery life is 14 hours because using the flash memory instead of micro hard drive. Better then the previous product, iPod shuffle, now iPod Nano does have a color screen and click wheel for people to control their life better.

The price is also not expensive. 4GB iPod Nano is at US$249 and 2GB one is at US$199. It is now available in Apple Store.

Someone has made a joke about iPod. The people made a joke that Apple will release something called iPod flea in the future. The iPod flea will be as small as a flea. It comes with thousands of useless accessories which costs a lot.

No matter what it happends, Apple always release something cool and attractive products. iPod Nano’s price is reasonable and it may cause another heat among the youngsters.