Windows Live ID to Replace Passport

http://www.betanews.com/article/Windows_Live_ID_to_Replace_Passport/1141084583

This is also intresting info: "The Microsoft spokesperson could not confirm public release dates or the number of Windows Live projects in development, but acknowledged, "you'll see many more new products in the coming months.""

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Origami: A New Microsoft Device Unfolds

My mouth is watering and I hope I can get my hands on one. (Pretty Please?) I really need something better than a PDA with a ton of extra features and a SmartPhone because I cannot use it up north (Still Analog up there) and my MSN Direct Watch, when works (Not MSN's fault, it is the watch manufacture) only allows for 2 days back and 5 days forward and I cannot enter or change anything. Could this solve my needs? Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Contacts with IM and e-mail in one device that is operating a Microsoft OS?

http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,1995,1930995,00.asp?kc=MWRSS02129TX1K0000535

More info:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/4680

Microsoft offering free web hosting.

The first package is free after the beta too. Not as much space, but you get your own domain and 5 e-mails.
http://officelive.microsoft.com/

Google Gives out free 100 meg websites

http://pages.google.com

Custom Domain Beta Testers Get 40 Windows Live! Mail Invites

This morning we added the ability for all domain owners to invite up to 40 users to join in the WL Mail Beta. Log into your domain administrator page at http://domains.live.com and you'll see the link on the left pane. Enjoy!

http://spaces.msn.com/customdomains/blog/cns!F5B34AF099177648!321.entry

Windows Defender Released (Beta 2)

Windows Defender (Beta 2) helps protect your computer from spyware and other unwanted software

Windows Defender (Beta 2) detects and removes known spyware from your computer, which helps make your Internet browsing safer. The software uses automatic definition updates provided by Microsoft analysts to help detect and remove new threats as the threats are identified. Improvements in Windows Defender (Beta 2) • Enhanced performance through a new scanning engine. • Streamlined, simplified user interface and alerts. • Improved control over programs on your computer using enhanced Software Explorer. • Multiple language support with globalization and localization features. • Protection technologies for all users, whether or not they have administrator rights on the computer. • Support for assistive technology for individuals who have physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and disabilities. • Support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. • Automatic cleaning according to your settings during regularly scheduled scans. Top of page Benefits of Windows Defender (Beta 2) Helps detect and remove spyware • Spyware detection. Quickly and easily finds spyware and other unwanted programs that can slow down your computer, display annoying pop-up ads, change Internet settings, or use your private information without your consent. • Straightforward operation and thorough removal technology. Eliminates detected spyware easily at your direction. If you inadvertently remove programs that you actually want, it's easy to get them back. • Scheduled scanning and removal. Runs these processes when it's convenient for you, whether it's on-demand or on a schedule that you set. Improves Internet browsing safety • Helps stop spyware before it infiltrates your computer. Offers a continuous safeguard designed to target all the ways that spyware can infiltrate your computer. • Works without distracting you. Runs in the background and automatically handles spyware based on preferences that you set. You can use your computer with minimal interruption. Helps stop the latest threats • Expertise you can rely on. A dedicated team of Microsoft researchers continuously searches the Internet to discover new spyware and develop methods to counteract it. • Stops new threats quickly. A voluntary, worldwide network of Windows Defender (Beta 2) users helps Microsoft determine which suspicious programs to classify as spyware. Participants help discover new threats quickly and notify Microsoft analysts, so that everyone is better protected. Anyone who uses Windows Defender (Beta 2) can join this network and help report potential spyware to Microsoft. • Automatically stays up to date. To help protect your computer from the latest threats, you can choose to have updates that counteract new spyware automatically downloaded to your computer. Windows Defender (Beta 2) detects and removes known spyware from your computer, which helps make your Internet browsing safer. The software uses automatic definition updates provided by Microsoft analysts to help detect and remove new threats as the threats are identified.

NVIDIA Accused of hiring actors to post on forums

Microsoft Announces Pricing and Licensing Details for Windows OneCare Live

Microsoft Announces Pricing and Licensing Details for Windows OneCare Live

Promotional price offered to early testers of all-in-one PC care service slated for June 2006 release.

REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 7, 2006 — Microsoft Corp. today announced final licensing and pricing information for its soon-to-be-released Windows OneCare™ Live, the all-in-one, automatic and self-updating PC care service aimed at helping consumers more easily protect and maintain their PCs to keep them running well. Now available free to new beta testers in the United States, at http://ideas.live.com, Microsoft^® Windows OneCare Live will be available in June from retailers and via the Web for an annual subscription of $49.95 MSRP for up to three personal computers. To thank its valuable beta customers and offer an easy transition to the paid service, Microsoft also announced today a promotional deal offering the first year of Windows OneCare Live service for $19.95 to beta customers who become subscribers between April 1 and April 30, 2006...

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/feb06/02-07OneCarePricingPR.mspx

Microsoft Announces Windows OneCare Live Pricing, Schedule (and feature)

Microsoft GroupBar Project

MSN Spaces Update: Live! Fav.'s Integration

And a few more changes:

http://spaces.msn.com/mike/blog/cns!FBABF8E542F5D5DB!5482.entry

You can see my Windows Live! Favorate Module (Beta) at http://spaces.msn.com/ericvogel

This is done by installing the MSN Toolbar and installing the Windows Live! Favorites (Beta) and exporting your favorites to the server. Go to the management server, right click on each favorate you want to share and click properties, check the share box, and OK. and you are all set.

BIG update to MSN Spaces

Sorry I was behind on this:

http://spaces.msn.com/mike/blog/cns!FBABF8E542F5D5DB!5149.entry