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Vista, virtualization news dominate WinHEC
Microsoft release updates for Vista, Office, Longhorn

Microsoft holds firm against ODF
Rather than support the recently certified ODF standard, Microsoft is sticking to its plan to make XML the default file format for Office 2007

CA does free antivirus for Vista testers
The free subscription gives Vista beta users access to daily virus updates and Web-based technical support in a bid to entice new customers

Microsoft gives Live voice to mobile devices
New toolkit will let vendors include Windows Live voice services on mobile devices

Microsoft's trifecta: Vista, Longhorn, Office betas released
Microsoft's money is on releasing all the beta products at once to allow customers to see how the products can be used together

Microsoft nabs Softricity in virtualization push
This strategy is aimed to compete with virtualization companies such as VMWare and XenSource

Vista Get Ready program falls short, for some
Many analysts and users still aren't clear what kind of PC to buy to get ready for upcoming OS

Microsoft releases Vista's minimum requirements
Company launches "Get Ready" Web site to address requirements for low-end, high-end versions of Vista

Samsung hybrid flash-disk drive to boost laptop performance
This new drive cuts down on the amount of disk activity, extending battery life by between 8 and 10 percent, Samsung says

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