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Preview IE8 (beta 2) should satisfy Microsoft's loyal browser base, but it's unlikely to lure committed Firefox users back to the fold.
Windows Small Business Server 2008: a first look
Preview Microsoft's 2008 bundle of server OS, applications and services for small businesses will ship on 12 November. Here are our impressions of the public preview release, which shows some big changes from the previous version.
Acrobat 9 Pro Extended: a first look
Preview Adobe's Acrobat 9 document-creation software is adding dynamic features such as animation integration, dynamic maps, 256-bit encryption and improved forms.
ecoquiet RM ONE 50: a first look
Preview Intel is talking up its new Atom processor as a basis for low-cost, low-power 'Netbooks' and 'Nettops'. Here, we examine RM's education- focused ecoquiet ONE 50.
MSI Wind: a first look
Preview MSI is the latest to join the ranks of would-be ASUS Eee challengers. Here are our first impressions of the forthcoming 10in. Wind notebook.
What we know about Windows 7
Preview Microsoft is remaining tight-lipped about the next version of Windows, due in late 2009 or early 2010: ZDNet.com's Redmond-watcher Mary Jo Foley summarises what we do know.
SQL Server 2008: a first look
Preview Microsoft has made some big promises for SQL Server 2008, a major update of its enterprise database product. Here's an outline of the key new features.
Internet Explorer 8 beta: a first look
Preview Can the latest version of Internet Explorer arrest its declining market share? We examine the first beta of IE8.
Apple Time Capsule: a first look
Preview With Time Capsule, Apple blends high-bandwidth wireless networking and automated system backup in one tidy-looking package.
Apple MacBook Air: a first look
Preview The MacBook Air is not quite an ultraportable, but it is exceptionally thin. Retaining the same 13.3in. display as the current MacBook line, it tapers from 1.94cm thick to just 0.4cm. Apple calls it the 'world's thinnest notebook'.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac: a first look
Preview A new version of Microsoft Office for Mac is due in a couple of weeks. Here are our impressions after testing the release candidate for a month or so.
Firefox 3 Beta 1: a first look
Preview Beta 1 of Firefox 3 is finally available for download. Here are our first impressions.
Google Enterprise Search gets social
Preview Google's Enterprise Search Appliance customers are to get a free upgrade that adds new features to the buttoned-down, behind-the-firewall search appliance designed for large companies and their IT departments.
Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2: a first look
Preview If you're keen to create applications specifically for Windows Vista, you need to check out Beta 2 of Microsoft's forthcoming Visual Studio 2008. Otherwise, wait for the release version.
Buzzword: a first look at Adobe's new word processor
Preview Adobe looks set to enter the online office suite market, following the acquisition of a web-based Flash word processor.
