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Microsoft changes the choice of browser screen

March 12th, 2010 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Internet, Software

After continued complaints from minority browsers, virtually invisible in this ‘ballot screen’, the Redmond have changed the algorithm that randomly sample the possibilities.

Microsoft has bowed to complaints from minority browsers developers have put on the table because their options were virtually invisible in the browser window choice that Redmond began deploying last week.

Although the company has declined to disclose specific changes in the algorithm that randomly sample the different browsers, most likely from the new update for users to appear not only the five most popular, but as many minority as Avant, Flock, Maxthon, Slim, Sleipnir and Green, who initially appeared but also practically hidden.

With this modification of the code are now two which has had to take out Microsoft as it initially planned to display a list of computer browsers by market share, something that competitors like Firefox, Opera, Safari or Google Chrome I seemed unfair.

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Microsoft shares more details on the games in Windows Phone 7 Series

March 12th, 2010 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Gaming, Mobile Phone


Our fellow Joystiqpresent at the GDC, to get an interview with Ron Pressner, general manager of Xbox Live, and Michael Klucher, manager of XNA Game Studio.The information obtained confirms some rumorsand also provides valuable details about the game system in the new mobile operating system from Microsoft.

It is confirmed that the Games for Windows Phone 7 Series can be developed on two platforms: XNA Game Studio and Silverlight, which means we will not see anything in Flash or Java games. While some securities may be offered on multiple platforms (Xbox 360, Zune and WP7S HD) via Xbox Live, can not save games between platforms, at least not yet. We have also used the code for HD in the Zune software can be reused in a “90 to 95%” on Windows Phone 7 Series devices, which allow games to be ported within hours.

As far as hardware is concerned, the options for manufacturers are very limited. This will help the software to work almost seamlessly across different devices. Finally confirm that multiplayer games may not be shared in real time, and only have the option to play in shifts. On specific titles have preferred to say nothing at the moment, but we do not doubt that such information will be among us soon.

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Windows 7 without a valid license to continue available

February 26th, 2010 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Software, Windows

Microsoft has begun to distribute the update to the authentication of Windows 7 on the update function.

Windows 7

Source: microsoft.com

Earlier this month Microsoft announced plans to transform the authentication of Windows 7. From the Windows Genuine Advantage is Windows Activation Technologies is (WAT). More than 70 well-known hacks of the activation function of Windows 7 will be turned off so that future new hacks are detected by updates over the Internet as well.

Communicated, the software giant, the new authentication as a benefit for users. Activation exploits very often contain trojans, viruses and other malware. Anyone who uses Windows 7 without a valid license, it’s a high risk, argues Microsoft. Ultimately, however, Microsoft only a little more difficult for illegal use of software and thereby protect against piracy.

After all, the computer remains fully functional if the Windows installation WAT deems to be illegal. Although he is constantly reminded, obtain a valid license, as well as the desktop background is black. In contrast, use no more to fear but no one has before, suddenly his Windows computer. This is especially important in light of falsely classified as illegal installations. In this regard, there had been in the past, severe symptoms of affected users. (more…)

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