Posts Tagged Microsoft
MS Office for iPad – Psych!
The internets were all a-gush today with a number of different rumors started by online publication, The Daily, who reported that Microsoft was not only actively developing Microsoft Office for iPad, but that its release was immanent. This would have been huge, had it been true. I for one, would have been ALL over it.
The Daily, it seems had someone “close to the project” come into their office and demo the software for them…or at least that’s what they are claiming at this time. The Daily claims upside down, backwards and sideways that the report is credible and that the image that they posted (seen below – Credit: The Daily) isn’t doctored, but is a digital image they snapped of the software’s main program screen on the iPad that it was demoed on.
Credit: The Daily
Last year, Microsoft released OneNote for iPad, and that of course sparked all sorts of rumors and speculation that MS would release the entire Office 2010 suite for iPad. Well, before you start drooling all over the tablet you’ve come to know and love, grab a napkin and sit back. Microsoft adamantly denies the entire story.
According to the New York Times, Microsoft has issued the following statement:
“The Daily story is based on inaccurate rumors and speculation. We have no further comment.” She added that an image with The Daily’s article depicting an Office product for iPad was not from Microsoft. “The screenshot is not Microsoft’s software,” she said.
Its too bad. OneNote for iPad, currently version 1.3, has mixed user ratings; but it syncs desktop and device based notes, and (the version I have) supports both handwritten as well as typed notes. A full Office suite on the iPad could be huge for Microsoft, if they ever do decide to pursue it.
Is Nokia following in Palm’s Footsteps?
Posted by chspera in Just Sayin', Mobile Devices, Windows Mobile on February 14, 2011
My good friend, Gina Smith, asked everyone this morning what everyone thought of a Nokia analysis she wrote. It got me thinking…
I can remember sitting in my car, driving home from work while living in Nashville talking with my friend (and at the time), fellow Gear Diary Team Member, Chris Gavula, talking about Palm Treo’s and how awesome it would be if Palm would release a Treo with a native version of Windows Mobile on it. A short while later, I got my wish when the Treo 750 hit Cingular/AT&T. I got to review the device for Gear Diary, here.
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| Who’s REALLY reaching for help? |
Office Genuine Advantage is No More
Posted by chspera in Computers and Internet, Software on December 20, 2010
I saw a blog posting from my friend, Ed Bott on ZDNet this morning indicating that the Office Genuine Advantage program has been officially retired. While, according to the article, this took other MS related programs and personnel by surprise, this is a boon to Office users everywhere. You can now go online and download plug-ins, templates, and other related content for Office without having to verify your product code via Microsoft’s anti-piracy program.
Please note that the
change doesn’t affect Office activation, which still requires a 25-character product key and direct contact with Microsoft’s activation servers. It also doesn’t affect Windows validation, which is apparently alive and well and is still required for some downloads, such as Microsoft Security Essentials.
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| OGA dialog from Office 2007… |
Holiday Buyer’s Guide Part 2–Computer Software
Posted by chspera in Holidays 2010 on December 9, 2010
Last time, we took a good look at some computer hardware that might be a nice holiday gift for someone on your gift list. While a tablet purchase is almost certainly on everyone’s radar, I know that standard desktop and laptop hardware is also a definite possibility, especially for graduating high school seniors going away to college next Fall.
The big question that is on everyone’s mind is likely – What software do I purchase for my new laptop? Do I have to stick with the OS that it came with, or can I upgrade it from Windows Vista to Windows 7? I have a trial version of (pick a Microsoft Office 2007/2010 component) on my hard drive, and I want the whole thing. What is the easiest way to get that without pirating it? I’m glad you asked, kids, because I’ve got a couple of suggestions that are certain to help you get rid of the bloatware and get to the GOOD software that everyone is craving.
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| Does this software make me look fat..?? |
