Windows Live Messenger for BlackBerry download available

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The good folks over at Messenger Stuff have spotted a download link on the Blackberry web site for Windows Live Messenger (a set of Terms and Conditions must be accepted). In other words, the world's most popular instant messaging network can now be accessed from the official client on the world's most popular smartphone. Submitted by: rejv66 | Visited 34 times | Comments 0

♦ Games for Windows - Live Goes Totally Free

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During Microsoft's Gamefest 2008 in Seattle on Tuesday, the company seemed to finally answer year-old criticisms about its pricing strategy for Games for Windows Live. Microsoft said that it would no longer be charging for "premium" online features in Games for Windows Live titles, such as TrueSkill matchmaking, cross-platform gameplay and multiplayer achievements. Submitted by: alex378 - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Windows Mobile 6.1 update available for Sprint HTC Touch

1 vote	HTC Touch for Sprint(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks)The Windows Mobile 6.1 updates have been slow to roll out to current Windows Mobile smartphones, but looks like today is the lucky day for Sprint HTC Touch owners. Available for download from HTC's Web site... Submitted by: shashank4u - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ First look: revamped Games for Windows Live

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Games For Windows Live may have once been the neglected member of the growing "PC gaming portal" community, but the removal of subscription fees and the renewed dedication to the platform on the part of Microsoft has the company's offering looking better and better by the day. A significant Games For Windows Live update is planned for the platform later this fall... Submitted by: lash - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Windows Live FrameIt brings RSS to digital photo frames

1 vote	Windows Live Expo may have been killed off, but another Windows Live service has just launched into public beta. Windows Live FrameIt beta is an RSS aggregator for digital photo frames. FrameIt allows you to send pictures from different photo sharing services, weather forecasts, and news to your digital photo frame. Submitted by: digital_writer - Visited 33 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ MobileMe is live (mostly), with bonus Apple TV support (Updated)

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As expected, the transition from.Mac to MobileMe began last night. A software update for MobileMe is available for some that will add OS integration for the MobileMe services, including an updated preference pane for setting sync preferences, iDisk access, and more. The description for the update simply reads, "The Mac OS X Update For MobileMe is recommended for users running Mac OS X Leopard 10. Submitted by: karl turnbull - Visited 57 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Get a 13-month Xbox Live Gold subscription for $39.99 shipped

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(Credit: Newegg)As a general rule, I despise paying monthly fees for anything. But a little over $3 per month for an Xbox Live Gold subscription? I can live with that. Newegg has 13-month Xbox Live subscription cards on sale for $39.99, with 3-7-day shipping included free. In case you're new to the Xbox scene, a Live Gold subscription enables you to play games online against others. Submitted by: Cyrus_vtn - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bell doubtful for New Zealand ODI

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Bell injured a knee playing touch rugby with his team-mates in the outfield and Alastair Cook, back from a shoulder problem, is ready to replace him. Pace bowler Ryan Sidebottom is also fit after a back strain. The Kiwis have been boosted by all-rounder Jacob Oram being available for the first time in the series after recovering from a hamstring injury. Grant Elliott, who came in for Oram... Submitted by: nino2007 - Visited 28 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Microsoft refunding gamers, Games for Windows Live goes free

1 vote	Microsoft made a series of announcements this week that the company hopes will reinvigorate the PC gaming market, including the announcement of DirectX 11 and the advent of free Windows Live gaming. Ars spoke with Microsoft's Kevin Unangst about the company's present and future plans, including DX11, Games for Windows Live... Submitted by: nervo - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Microsoft's Messenger for Mac 7 goes final with corporate A/V

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Good afternoon, Microsoft Messenger for Mac fans! We can feel your excitement in the air as we pass on the news that MSN Messenger for Mac 7.0 is officially out, in its final, non-beta form. No no, hold your applause. The final version doesn't bring much of anything new from the most recent beta, but the Mac BU considers it a major milestone in working with the Windows Live team. Submitted by: un!expected - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ The latest from the complicated world of Windows Server 2008

1 vote	Two weeks ago, Microsoft unveiled the prices for two of its products from the Windows Essential Server Solutions line. Both products are built on Windows Server 2008 and are aimed at businesses: Windows Small Business Server 2008 (for up to 50 PCs) and Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (for up to 250 PCs). Submitted by: 7dayFSBO - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Jamie Foxx and stylist settle lawsuit over fees

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamie Foxx needs no help getting dressed for trial — the actor has apparently reached a settlement with a former stylist who sued him. Documents filed Wednesday in Los Angeles show that attorneys for stylist Stacy Young and Foxx have reached an undisclosed agreement. Young helped Foxx primp for the 2006 BET Awards and a press junket for the film Miami Vice. Submitted by: tony84 - Visited 54 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Windows SteadyState 2.5 adds support for Windows Vista

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Windows Disk Protection: helps protect the Windows partition from being modified without administrator approval. Windows SteadyState allows you to set Windows Disk Protection to remove all changes upon restart or at a certain time and date. User Restrictions and Settings: restricts user access to programs, settings, start menu items, and options in Windows. Submitted by: oblivion19 - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Long-awaited game 'Spore' shows first signs of life online

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The video game Spore begins its life cycle Tuesday. For its first baby step, the game's Spore Creature Creator goes live at www.spore.com. The program, for Windows and Macintosh PCs, lets players design creatures using the game's editing tools. Those creations will populate the world — actually, the galaxies — of Spore when the full game launches Sept. 7. Submitted by: BP77 - Visited 60 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 2009 Nissan GT-R available for order at 691 certified dealers, more pricing details announced

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Nissan provided more details on pricing and package information for its highly-anticipated 2009 Nissan GT-R today, and also announced supercar is now available for pre-ordering at 691 officially certified Nissan dealers across the U.S. A listing of of the certified dealers is available to consumers on nissanusa.com. The 480 horsepower supercoupe will start at $69,850 for the base model... Submitted by: infotainer - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ VMware Fusion 2.0 goes beta

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VMware has released the first public beta version of Fusion 2.0, a new release of their virtualization software for Mac OS X. It’s available for download, and VMware has noted that when it’s available as a final release, it’ll be a free upgrade for registered Fusion 1.x users. VMware Fusion enables Intel-based Mac users to run Windows and other operating systems in virtual machines... Submitted by: Mr.Bill - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Messenger for Mac 7 Adds Limited Video Chat Support

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Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has just pushed out a new version of Messenger for Mac, Microsoft's Mac IM client. Messenger for Mac 7 brings support for OS X's Bonjour, a new contact search tool and some much-requested audio-visual chat features. Unfortunately, the A/V support is limited to users in corporate environments, since the new features require Office Communications Server 2007 to work. Submitted by: frzn - Visited 15 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ HP ships USB sticks with malware

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Hewlett-Packard has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system. The worms contained on the 256KB and 1GB USB drives have been identified as W32.Fakerecy and W32.SillyFDC. The worms spread by copying themselves to removable or mapped drives and affect systems running Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000, according to AusCERT. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 26 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Windows Search 4.0 begins to arrive on Windows Update

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Earlier last month, Windows Search 4.0 (WS4) was released on the Microsoft Download Center for x86 and x64 flavors of Server 2003, XP, Vista, Server 2008. The update has begun to appear on Windows Update (WU), and companies can begin to deploy it with Windows Server Update Services. Reduced effect on Microsoft Exchange when you index e-mail in online mode, and there is no local cache (. Submitted by: tayntin - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Coldplay fans snap up free single

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There was "massive demand" for the new Coldplay single, available as a free download, which caused problems for some fans who rushed to hear it. Violet Hill was made available from the band's website at 1215 BST on Tuesday. A spokesman described the response as "incredible", adding: "Massive demand slowed everything down in the first 40 minutes of the download going live. Submitted by: mosa - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment