Windows 8 Leaks

Microsoft has decided to release the code at the beginning of trusted partners will always be a double edged sword. On the one hand it allows valuable information and identification bug in the software before it is released to consumers and business customers, on the other hand there is the opportunity for less scrupulous among us share it at the beginning with everyone.

Windows 8 is no exception to this rule. Date of pictures leaked to the App Store for Windows, it seems pretty early to build the operating system has now been published.

The version is released for download is an ISO named after 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508_x86fre_client-enterprise_en-us. Refers to download 2.45GB, this is a full version of the operating system, although we suspect that a lot of code will be Windows 7 features 8 is used on top of the base. Screenshots that have appeared in doubt with a data backup system that identifies it as a Windows 7 Enterprise.

This is an operating system leak that is already receiving much attention on network file sharing, but not really something you want to install to work with. It's Windows 7 +, Windows 8 is not expected until early next year, means there is still much to add Microsoft.

Windows 7 SP1 update in the wild is available

If you do not belong to any of Microsoft's secret societies, in which case it is already running, the first service pack for Windows Update in Windows 7 from popping around the corner now. For many system administrators out there, this news, the first week long. Week, which usually must be stopped, the machines are updated separately, and of course to be ready if something goes wrong .

A notable feature this update really is not even in the update, but its implementation. Microsoft made it easy (or more) for system administrators to manually apply Service Pack 1 update.

By providing a huge file (2GB) and installed capacity and options for all versions of Windows 7, Microsoft has created the opportunity for time and resources can be saved. Not before time, the network location is not complicated, installation instructions, do not install the wrong version by mistake. Simply download the file on a memory stick or CD and turn the car you're good to go. It is an important step for Microsoft to achieve its objectives, ensuring that all computers are in the current version.

So home users are, why you should take the SP1 update today? As always with Service Pack is first and foremost a collection of security updates that have been published so far. In addition, a method of stabilization was implemented new performance standards that allows a more stable, as the recovery of Windows, which is designed to ensure open files are still there, even when the computer shuts down. Microsoft has also implemented a new licensing system for Remote Desktop, which enables secure computing experience at a distance.

To download the SP1, just go to Windows Update icon in the Control Panel, and install the latest updates. This initial process is of short duration, but will require a reboot. The total time for the upgrade is estimated at 15 min. Good luck!

Windows Phone 7: Copy-Paste Multi-tasking

When Windows Phone 7 last year, without multi-tasking, or cut and paste support (Microsoft makes a mockery of the features of Apple for years, is the iPhone OS), Microsoft has promised to rectify the situation quickly.

How long? Four months later and we still do not know, but it seems that Microsoft has announced it is preparing a major update for Windows 7 Phone that will add to both multi-tasking, cut and paste, and a mobile version of Internet Explorer 9 operating system.

How multitasking work? As in IOS or webOS, this particularly fast application switching. Simply press the Back button to return to his past userd application or hold the key to access screen changes, showing images of open applications to pass through. Re-enter a request, and returns immediately.

In other words, unlike what we mean by multitasking on a desktop OS, multi-tasking in Windows 7 Phone freezes applications in their state on exit and you can instantly switch between them, while other key APIs - as the background audio - continues to operate.

The new version is a major improvement IE9, as the current Windows 7 telephone handsets ship with IE7 four year old child.

Another feature is that it comes WP7 SkyDrive, which will give users 25 GB of cloud storage line connecting both the office and the smartphone.

Regarding IE9 copy and paste, and multitasking, while it is set to be introduced as part of a monolithic system updates the call due to "current year" are just copy and paste officially WP7 all handsets next month.

ViewSonic puts Windows 7 and Android on one 10-inch tablet

Windows 7 is the best operating system from Microsoft so far, but it is true only on the desktop, the forum has been designed. The tablets, it is terrible, so the interface and the management point of view of power, but Windows 8 is not out of a couple of years at least ... but in the meantime, many business users still want a tablet, which allows them to use their existing software for the PC.

ViewSonic has an interesting solution for those customers. ViewPad 10Pro is ten-inch tablet dual-boot functionality, which provides business users the ability to download up to Windows 7 Professional, where they are while otherwise living in Android 2.2 Froyo.

Inside, we're talking about ARM, we are talking about, thanks to the Intel Atom Oak Trail. In fact, this netbook is more round and offers 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, five megapixel camera, microSD card slot for expansion, 3G, 802.11 b / g WiFi and Bluetooth.

You can see what ViewSonic is going to be here, but honestly, this is the kind of worst of both worlds. Professional Windows 7 just is not going to work well the tablet, and the Android 2.2 Froyo not have the same tablet: Android is not really ready for the tablets before the honeycomb.

What is Frankenstein. Pricing and release yet, but if you are in Barcelona, you can stop by the booth to see Sonic 10Pro ViewPad.