links for 2006-11-08
- Mathew Ingram gives some commentary on the recent update to Virtual Earth – or Windows Live Search, whatever they are calling it now.
- Read/Write Web recaps a number of startups featured at the “Web 2.0 Summit Launchpad”.
Microsoft Office 2007 – Gold
Today Microsoft Office 2007 went “Gold” and was released to manufacturing. Availability will be on schedule for business and consumer users.
I’ve been using Office 2007 B2TR through September & October with good result. While the overall layout of the Office suite has changed dramatically for the better from Office 2003, its the ease of use that really starts to stand out.
The product is simply much better for creating visually rich documents than any other office product. You cannot screw it up, its that simple. There are pre-configured fades, gradients, lines, shapes, borders, etc… that you can simply click on and have it apply to your selection.
Now, I’ve gotten really good at subtle color use in Office 2003, but it’s stunning what you can do in 2007 – there are actual color pallets that have been professionally matched, so you simply choose the one you like and select a color blend from it.
I’ve said recently that I am moving away from client-side applications, and I’m planning on sticking to that. But if there is one application that is capable of so many things – it’s Microsoft Office. And it is one of very few applications that would make me rethink my approach.
Via: Microsoft – 2007 Microsoft Office System Is Golden
Technorati tags: Microsoft Office 2007OneNote Mobile 2007: Quick Start guide
I can’t wait for OneNote 2007 – and the OneNote Mobile 2007 client that will come with the product. All during the beta of Office 2007, I’ve been using the mobile client with great success.
Its progressed from a rough form early on to a very usable tool as Kevin Tofel over at jkOnTheRun mentions. He also has a link to a Quick Start Guide for OneNote Mobile.
Check it out.
Via: jkOnTheRun – Microsoft’s OneNote Mobile 2007 Quick Start guide
Microsoft & Novell – A Linux Partnership
So, I’m betting many, many people are flipin’ out tonight with the recent news of the Novell & Microsoft Linux partnership. Though I may be surprised by the timing, I’m not surprised at the news.
Microsoft has been heading this way for some time, and the only thing I didn’t see was Novell as a partner. Though I guess it makes sense in a way, as they have historically targeted the same markets, and have the same customers in many cases.
The interesting thing is that Microsoft is accepting Linux in their plans. Of particular interest is the OpenOffice and eDirectory compatibility. It’ll probably be Novell moving closer to Microsoft than the other way around, but having Microsoft involved in the process will improve the end results.
Via: BetaNews – Novell, Microsoft Ink Linux Partnership
There’s NO valid argument against the SAVE America Act.
My bill would make it easy to vote.
And hard to cheat.
As soon as DHS is fully funded (as it should be within 48 hours), the Senate should resume consideration of it—and stay on the bill until it passes.
Pass it on.
How are Democrats cheating in L.A.?
Let me show you…
There are 26 registered voters at this toilet in Los Angeles.
I’m not kidding. I have the voter records. See for yourself. The only thing here is a stinky port-a john inside an empty parking lot.
No homes. No mailboxes.
As governor, the State Capitol will stand for unity and common sense.
In addition to the POW/MIA flag that has long flown over the State Capitol, we will fly two flags when I am governor: the Wisconsin state flag and the American flag.
That’s it. No politics.
