Mar 20th 2009
Windows Weekly 99
The Turrican Enigma
Hosted by
Paul Thurrott,
Leo Laporte
Internet Explorer 8, Silverlight 3, Microsoft legal battles, iPhone 3, and more.
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Internet Explorer 8, Silverlight 3, Microsoft legal battles, iPhone 3, and more.
- Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 8.
- The Windows 7 logon screen will allow for customization.
- Microsoft in legal battles over Internet Explorer bundling and Vista Capable campaign.
- The Silverlight 3 Beta adds HD video and the ability for apps to run outside of the web browser.
- Paul's "Next Everything Must Go" event begins March 28, 2009.
Tip of the week: Check out Interface Lift for high quality wallpapers.
Software pick of the week: Songbird 1.1 is a free open source audio player from Mozilla.
Audible picks of the week: Daemon, By Daniel Suarez, Unabridged, Narrated by Jeff Gurner. For a free credit toward the audiobook of your choice, visit Audible.com/windows.
Check out Paul's blog at the SuperSite for Windows for more information.
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