Microsoft Office 2007 SP1 In June
Microsoft plans to release Office 2007 Service Pack 1 via the company’s automatic update service starting June 16. From Microsoft, …we are giving notice that SP1 for the 2007 Microsoft Office System will begin being available via MU Automatic Update starting around June 16th. We released SP1 for Office 2007 to customers approximately 5 months ago and since that time we have had 10’s of millions of downloads and a very good reaction from our customers.
Source: Office 2007 SP1 releasing to Automatic Update
Sun Open Source Solaris
Sun Microsystems will launch a supported version of OpenSolaris operating system at the CommunityOne conference in San Francisco. OpenSolaris is based on the Solaris kernel and uses many of its features like the Zettabyte File System (ZFS) and Dynamic Tracing (DTrace), which offers predictive self-healing capabilities. Sun wants to compete with Linux and aiming this open source software at web developers.
Source: OpenSolaris Ready for Prime Time
Adobe Open Screen Project For Devices
Adobe lift restrictions and will not charge licencing fees for mobile versions of Flash. Adobe aimed at using its Flash and AIR technologies to create a consistent application interface across all devices like mobile phones, PCs or set-top boxes.
Windows XP SP3 Scheduled For April 29th
The final service pack SP3 for Windows XP will begin on April 29, through the Microsoft Download Center. The key features of Service Pack 3 include Microsoft’s updated Management Console 3.0, which appears in Windows Server 2008 and Vista; the new Windows Installer 3.1; an update to Wi-Fi protected access; and support for Network Access Protection (NAP), the “health checking” component used by Windows Server 2008.
Source: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Overview
Apple Ends Stealth Safari On Windows
Apple has modified the Windows Safari Installer to version 2.1 that displays the difference between updates and new software after user criticism regarding Safari installs like a trojan horse. The new version 2.1.0.110, offers users a toggle to turn off automatic software updates.
CEO of Mozilla said previously, “Apple undermines the trust relationship great companies have with their customers”.
