Microsoft has released the system requirements for their upcoming Office 2010 suite. Microsoft Office 2010 is scheduled to be released in June, but it has been getting great reviews already.
Key Question: Does your computer require any additional hardware support when moving from Office 2007 to Office 2010?
Answer: No. If you are currently running Office 2007 then you should not face any difficulties switching.
The 32-bit version of Office 2010 will run on the following 32-bit operating systems:
- Windows XP with Service Pack (SP)3
- Windows Vista SP1
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2003 R2 (with MS XML).
The 64-bit version will run on the 64-bit versions of all of these same operating systems, with the exception of Windows Server 2003 R2.
Our other Crenk coverage on Office 2010:
Yukari Iwatani and Ethan Smith of the WSJ shovel out a boatload of new details about the Apple tablet.
Highlights:
- Apple wants to “reshape businesses like textbooks, newspapers and television much the way his iPod revamped the music industry—and expand Apple’s influence and revenue as a content middleman.”
- Apple has had talks with NYT, WSJ, Conde Nast, Harper Collins, et al
- Tablet designed to be used by multiple family members to read news and check email
- Tablet will have a virtual keyboard
- Apple is working with Electronic Arts to show off the tablet’s game capabilities
- Apple has apparently discussed how people might pay for the NYT through iTunes.
- Tablet is designed to be shared. May come with facial recognition camera. Users may be able to leave virtual sticky notes for other users.
- Apple sent reps to the Frankfurt Book Fair
- Apple pitched a “Best Of TV” service to networks, in which consumers would buy a bundle of programming across multiple networks. One exec says the company was looking to bundle 4-5 shows per channel
- Apple wants to launch a web-based version of iTunes by June. This would allow people to use the store without special iTunes software. The service would also have distributed “Buy” buttons all over the web.
- In November, Apple hired a former textbook publishing executive who is responsible for “driving global strategy and revenue for the education online store for students.”
Everyone’s been going a little crazy about the up and coming Google Phone which will carry the Google brand and supposedly be super cool. Speculation and excitement are a couple of words that come to mind. What will it have? hat can it do? What kind of apps are going to be available?
Well, to be honest, I’d say we’d know much of the information before Christmas sets in.
The reason I’m so sure? Because everyone at Google HQ and beyond are now testing the device daily and using them as their mobile phones so they’ll star making videos etc.. and slowly leak them. As these thing go.
A blogger who apparently got his hands on the phone tweeted the picture below of the phone.
At this stage, the phone must be nearing completion as it’s rumoured to be launching early next year. But I must say, fair play to Google for keeping the lid on next year’s most anticipated phone to the extent that they have (we were always expecting a few grainy pictures). But have no misconceptions, Google want a few blurry pictures or a 20 second clip to be leaked. It ads to the anticipation. Remember when the first pictures of the PS3 emerged? To be alerted as to when more information is leaked, stay tuned to Crenk.
Currently at the Microsoft PDC 2008 they are showcasing the new Windows 7, the latest Windows OS. Windows 7 is being demonstrated and also new user interface enhancements are introduced. The new Windows 7 desktop has many changes compared to Vista. It features a thicker taskbar, improved system tray and no sidebar. Here are some of the screenshots of Windows 7 from PDC 2008.
With the sidebar you can see that it is now a lot larger and actually shows the icons below the taskbar, instead of being an overlay which it is in Vista.
Apart from the basic taskbar being thicker, there isnt too many changes in the basic design.
Over at Sizlopedia they have been able to get leaked information about what new and improved features are going to be in the new Windows 7.
BitLocker Drive Encryption
Should your computer be lost or stolen, BitLocker protects your data by helping to prevent offline software attacks. Turning on BitLocker encrypts the hard drive where Windows is installed, including all information that is stored on that drive.
Device Information Retrieval
It downloads information from Microsoft for your hardware devices and displays it in the Windows 7 Devices and Printers control panel, and when you first install and use a device, in the Device Stage.
Driver Protection
Driver Protection helps prevent the operating system from starting drivers that are known to cause stability problems. These drivers are listed in a Driver Protection List database that is stored on your computer
Dynamic Update
Dynamic Update enables Windows 7 to perform a one-time check with the Windows Update website to get the latest updates for your computer while Windows is being installed. If updates are found, Dynamic Update automatically downloads and installs them so your computer is up to date the first time that you log on or use it.
Desktop Gadgets
Gadgets are programs that run on the desktop and provide at-a-glance information, and easy access to frequently used tools.
Homegroup
HomeGroup allows you to easily link Windows 7 computers on your home network so that you can share pictures, music, videos, documents and devices. It also makes them ready to stream media to devices on your home network such as a media extender.
Internet Printing
When you use this feature to print, you will first need to connect and authenticate yourself to an internet print server. Internet Printing makes it possible to use printers located anywhere by sending print jobs using HTTP.
People Near Me
This new feature allows you to send invites for programs to other people in the local networks.Users who are invited need to have it installed on the computer as well.
All these changes are very interesting but are they going to make Windows 7 be a smashing hit and leave all the worries about Vista behind them?
