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  • Microsoft releases public test of Longhorn Server

    Microsoft on Wednesday said it is releasing its first public test version of Windows Server 'Longhorn' as the company works to get the release out the door.

  • Server hole lets Win XP preview go free

    A security hole in servers run by Conxion, Microsoft's Web hosting partner, allowed people to download a testing version of Windows XP without paying for it for the second time in two weeks.

  • Microsoft fumbles XP preview

    As if Microsoft didn't have enough trouble this week with a prolonged outage of its MSN Messenger service, the company has also stumbled in its delivery of a preview version of its Windows XP operating system to more than 100,000 testers.

  • Microsoft updates Windows Vista test code

    In its first update to a new community-based preview program, Microsoft is showing off a number of new features for Windows Vista, including efforts to improve the Web browser and make the operating system more resilient.

  • Test out new Firefox 3, faster than version 2

    The initial release candidate of Firefox 3 is ready for download.

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  • Make or break with Windows XP SP2

    Learn about the plethora of security enhancements that Microsoft has included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, and how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications.

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  • First Look: Windows XP Service Pack 2

    The forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is actually a significant upgrade for Microsoft's OS, delivering much-needed security enhancements. We highlight the key changes.

  • Fire when ready

    True to its name, Macromedia Fireworks MX lets you build vibrant Web graphics in a flash. And now, it's easier to use than ever.

  • First look: Winamp3

    We've been waiting for the latest release from Winamp, but after touring the sneak preview we think AOL still has some work to do.

  • XP spells controversy

    Microsoft has released a new preview version of its forthcoming OS, but as the final release date approaches, Windows XP has become a lightning rod for the company's many detractors.

  • Is your system Windows XP compatible?

    Microsoft issued Windows XP Release Candidate 1 (RC1) last week, and although it looks like XP's far from finished, the candidate does give us a better sense of Windows XP's hardware requirements.

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