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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Beta

Given all the expectations, we wanted more within IE 7 for XP, but Microsoft has given us less.

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Writely beta

Can Writely replace Microsoft Word? Yes, if you have stable Internet access and don't need a ton of editing and formatting features.

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Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

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Norton Confidential beta

While Norton Confidential beta from Symantec aims to protect your online transactions, and its antisphishing toolbar compares favourably to Netcraft's own offering, we found the Norton package to be overly large, including many other Symantec applets that seem unnecessary.

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Yahoo Mail Beta

Yahoo brings the style and speed of desktop e-mail services to the Web.

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Microsoft Office heads to the browser

After years of questioning the value of net-based productivity applications, Microsoft confirmed overnight that it would offer new versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that can run from within a standard web browser.

Microsoft moves closer to new browser release

Microsoft on Thursday issued what it hopes will be the last test version of Internet Explorer 7 before the new browser is released later this year.

Microsoft releases IE 7 beta to public

Microsoft took the wraps off Internet Explorer 7 Tuesday, releasing the new "preview" version of its Web browser to the general public for testing.

Users report IE8 Beta 2 issues

One day after Microsoft released the second public beta for Internet Explorer 8, users have started to report issues with its installation and sites and services that are incompatible.

First Firefox 2 beta makes debut

The Mozilla Foundation has released a beta version of Firefox 2, the next major version of its Web browser.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

Battle of the browser betas

Forget what's available today, let's look ahead and see what the next versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera have in store.

Microsoft's two major new software betas: Windows Vista and IE 7

Check out our First Takes of the beta software for Microsoft's upcoming operating system and browser.

IE vs. the world: six Web browsers compared

Thinking of ditching IE for something else? We take a look at your alternatives.

Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

Microsoft and Google give away office space

Microsoft and Google are offering free online packages to put your company's touch on its communications and to help build basic Web sites.

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WinMount 3.1 Beta 1023

Mount ZIP, RAR, and ISO files to a new drive and use files included directly.

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Microsoft Silverlight 1.0 beta

Add a Web browser plug-in for accessing rich interactive applications.

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Microsoft Silverlight 1.0 beta

Add a Web browser plug-in for accessing rich interactive applications.

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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Beta 2 2 beta

Write code in LINQ- enabled languages, create Web experiences, and build WCF services.

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Microsoft Pre-Release Software Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 3.5 beta 1

Get a preview release of the latest version of .NET Framework.

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