Office 2011 for Mac goes official

Yes, we’ve been using Office 2010 for quite some time now, but Microsoft sure has not forgotten the Mac users. Yes, we might have a good debate in between Windows and other OS, but there’s no deny that despite there’s so many alternatives out there, free or not, Microsoft’s flagship desktop suite of productivity, Microsoft Office is still the best out there.

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Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 RC goes public, final around the corner

It’s been rather quiet since the last news, but Microsoft has finally announced today the Release Candidate (RC) for their Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to the public. What does that mean? Well, simple. The final is just around the corner. A month or so if we go by the usual.As previously announced, the only new features added to the SP1 are the Windows Server 2008 R2-related virtualization technologies, Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX, and while Windows 7 SP1 will enable PCs to take advantage of these server-based features to provide a more scalable and richer VDI experience for end users, there are no additional new features specific to Windows 7.

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Microsoft Officially Announces Windows 7 Service Pack 1

Rumors of upcoming Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 are now officially confirmed as the company posted details of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, surprisingly Windows 7 SP1 will only include minor updates apart from an updated Remote Desktop client which now takes advantage of RemoteFX technology.

Microsoft however did not provided any release or beta timeline for SP1 and only said :

"Once SP1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is released, the service pack will be delivered through Windows Update and be available on Microsoft Download Center for download as well."

This official announcement from the company will now put an hold to rumors which stated support for future technologies like USB 3.0, enhancements and feature additions to the upcoming Windows 7 Service Pack 1 release.

Microsoft to launch Office 2010 on May 12

Apart from Windows Phone 7, Microsoft is busy in launching its new software, Office 2010. Today, they have announced the official launch date of MS Office 2010.

Microsoft has organized an event on May 12 for the launch of its much awaited product where they will release the software for enterprises with volume license agreements. Office 2010 will be out sometime in June for consumers.


Another interesting announcement for users is that Microsoft is now allowing free upgrade to Office 2010. The upgrade period starts from today. If you buy Office 2007 today, you will get a free upgrade to Office 2010.

For those who are not aware of Office 2010 upgrade facility, read the FAQs given on Office 2010 website. You will have to download Office 2010 files from their website or you will get a DVD (with fees) from the company.

So, before buying any copy of Office 2007, please make sure that it is eligible for Office 2010 upgrade.