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	Allegations multiply in EU browser probe of Microsoft European antitrust officials have widened their investigation into Microsoft's browser practices to include four different allegations against Windows 8 and Windows RT, a government spokesman said. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Cisco Webcast Demonstrates New Collaboration Advances An insightful webcast demonstrates how you can harness the power of people-centric collaboration in today's post-PC world. You'll learn about new collaboration tools and technologies and witness firsthand why they're making the experience more immersive and more mobile, in boardrooms, bistros, and everywhere in between. Watch the webcast today. See how these solutions make collaboration possible from iPads to boardrooms. And learn how they're enabling organizations to accelerate decisions, be more productive, and save countless dollars in the process. View the webcast and see for yourself. In this Issue EU expands browser probe to include Windows 8, Windows RT, says report Richi Jennings: Windows 8 release date OK, but business users unsure New Office has compelling enhancements but also big holes Microsoft sets Windows 8 launch as Oct. 26 Bing and Google deepen social integration in search Microsoft gives Mac users cold shoulder with Office 365 deals Preston Gralla: Office 2013 to be a great cloud performer; will ship with the SkyDrive client app Microsoft ignored tip that it botched browser choice in Windows 7 SP1 Preston Gralla: Why Microsoft Office 2013's cloud-based strategy falls short...and how to fix it Windows XP and Vista: No Office 2013 for you Microsoft Office 2013 fires shot at Google's enterprise push European Commission investigates Microsoft's browser choice commitments FAQ: Microsoft previews Office 2013, suite sub plans RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: LogMeIn Provide instant remote support with LogMeIn Rescue With LogMeIn Rescue, you can start a support session in just 60 seconds. Connect 24/7 to PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets. You'll get in, solve the problem and save the day without ever leaving your desk. Try it free today. EU expands browser probe to include Windows 8, Windows RT, says report European Union antitrust officials are looking into charges that Microsoft has blocked rival browser makers from harnessing the power of Windows 8 for their software. Read More Richi Jennings: Windows 8 release date OK, but business users unsure The Windows 8 release date is confirmed, but many users -- including enterprises and other business users remain unconvinced of the new operating system's charms. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), however, is pushing forward unabashed. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers ponder the dates and upgrade deals. Read More New Office has compelling enhancements but also big holes The new version of Microsoft Office offers compelling enhancements to its capabilities and interface design, as well as improvements in cloud functionality that should make it a far better product than its predecessor. Read More Microsoft sets Windows 8 launch as Oct. 26 Microsoft today announced that it will start selling Windows 8 on Friday, Oct. 26, a little more than three months from now. Read More Bing and Google deepen social integration in search Microsoft and Google are each taking steps to extend the social networking capabilities in their search services, with the goal of making it easier to find or share useful results. Read More Microsoft gives Mac users cold shoulder with Office 365 deals Microsoft yesterday clarified that Mac users will not be able to download and install a copy of Office for Mac 2011 as one of the five licenses allowed by the new Office 365 subscription plans. Read More WHITE PAPER: EMC Transform End User Computing Turn to EMC to bring new simplicity, power, and efficiency to end user computing-any user, any device, anywhere. Click to continue Preston Gralla: Office 2013 to be a great cloud performer; will ship with the SkyDrive client app I've reviewed Office 2013 and complained that it isn't up to snuff when it comes to using the cloud because it won't sync files everywhere. But Microsoft now says Office 2103 will ship with the SkyDrive app -- and with that, Office will be a great cloud performer. Read More Microsoft ignored tip that it botched browser choice in Windows 7 SP1 Microsoft could have escaped the wrath of European Union antitrust regulators and the risk of potential fines in the billions if it had paid attention to an exchange on its own support site more than a year ago. Read More Preston Gralla: Why Microsoft Office 2013's cloud-based strategy falls short...and how to fix it Microsoft has been promoting Office 2013's cloud prowess, but the truth is, Office falls short when it comes to working with the cloud. Here's why, along with a free, easy way you can fix it yourself. Read More Windows XP and Vista: No Office 2013 for you Microsoft confirmed Monday that the new Office 2103 will not run on older PCs powered by Windows XP or Vista. Read More Microsoft Office 2013 fires shot at Google's enterprise push With the upcoming release of Office 2013, Microsoft is putting a lot of focus on the cloud in a bid to compete with Google. Read More European Commission investigates Microsoft's browser choice commitments The European Commission has launched a formal investigation of Microsoft's compliance with commitments it made to settle a browser antitrust case. Read More FAQ: Microsoft previews Office 2013, suite sub plans Now that Microsoft has officially unwrapped the next edition of its Office, you, no doubt, have questions. We've got the answers. Read More
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