Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Beta

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 provides users with streamlined real-time communications on an extensible VoIP foundation that provides the operational control your organization requires.

Office Communications Server 2007, the next evolution of Live Communications Server, delivers streamlined communications for your users so they can find and communicate with the right person, right now, from the applications they use most—like Microsoft Outlook.

Learn more about Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Beta.

Download Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Beta. (Registration required

18 April 2007 in Beta Testing | Comments (0)

Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.0 Beta

Windows Vista Hardware Assessment V2.0 Beta Program Is Now Open For Registration!

Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Solution Accelerator is a centralized and agent-less tool designed to assess the readiness of client computers for Windows Vista. It quickly inventories computers, identifies the supported Windows Vista experience, and recommends specific hardware upgrades as appropriate. This network-wide assessment tool is designed to run from a single networked PC to assess all PCs within the network with proper network credentials.

Specifically, this tool will provide detailed reporting that clearly shows the 3 different levels of Vista readiness of existing PCs:

• Clients that are incompatible with Windows Vista
• Clients ready for the Windows Vista Capable Experience
• Clients ready for the Windows Vista Premium Ready Experience

Register Now

10 April 2007 in Beta Testing | Comments (0)

Microsoft Expression Design Beta 1

Microsoft® Expression® Design is a professional illustration and graphic design tool that lets you build compelling assets for both Web and desktop application user interfaces.

Read the insrtuctions before downloading.

Download Microsoft Expression Design Beta 1 (Registration required)
Size: 36.6 MB

15 February 2007 in Beta Testing & Developer Tools | Comments (0)

Microsoft Expression Blend Beta 2

Microsoft® Expression Blend is the professional design tool used to create engaging Web-connected experiences for Windows.

Read the Instructions before download.

Download Microsoft Expression Blend Beta 2 (Registration Required)
Size: 11.2 MB

15 February 2007 in Beta Testing & Developer Tools & Software | Comments (0)

Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas”

Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” is the next version of Visual Studio from Microsoft. Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” delivers on Microsoft’s vision of smart client applications by enabling developers to rapidly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality rich user experiences. With Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” organizations will find it easier than ever before to capture and analyze information so that they can make effective business decisions. Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” enables any size organization to rapidly create more secure, manageable & reliable applications that take advantage of Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System.

As users look for new ways of comprehending and retaining information developers must still grapple with basic desktop and application security. Visual Studio, Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System enable you to deliver a safe, robust and compelling user experience in any type of application.

• Give your applications a fresh look and your users a better view of their data with Windows Vista and the Aero style guidelines
• Create compelling new applications and experiences with the Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, and the Windows Workflow Foundation to create compelling new applications and experiences
• Take advantage of the 2007 Office System and build compelling business solutions

The Visual Studio code name Orcas, will provide an industry-leading developer experience for Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and the Web. In addition, it will continue in the Microsoft tradition of development language innovation.

If you want to test the Visual Studio code name Orcas , you can download the Visual Studio code name Orcas CTP.

The Visual Studio code name Orcas CTP is available as a Virtual PC image. You can test the Sotware by loading the Virual PC Image in your PC. There is no need for Installation.Download anyone of the downloads.

Download Visual Studio code name Orcas January 2007 CTP Virual PC image
 Size - 4950.5 MB (4.83GB) in 8 parts. Read the instrucion in the above page before downloading.

Download Visual Studio code name Orcas January 2007 CTP Self-extracting Install
Size - 4333 MB (4.23GB) in 7 parts. Read the instrucion in the above page before downloading.

9 February 2007 in Beta Testing & Developer Tools | Comments (0)

Register for Windows Server Code Name Longhorn

Windows Server Code Name Longhorn is soon to be released for beta testing. Windows Server Code Name Longhorn is the next generation of the Windows Server operating system helps organizations maximize control over their server infrastructure with new management and configuration tools, task automation, and enhanced diagnostics. Security and reliability are also improved with hardened services and policy-based network access protection.

Register for Windows Server Code Name Longhorn Beta

9 February 2007 in Beta Testing | Comments (0)