I am so sorry that I have earlier messed up the theme for all the Internet Explorer users. I am aware that the probably have a hard time reading the blog post.
I have rectified the code and confirmed everything is in order now.
There is no issue for FireFox users.
As for mobile users, the web site address is still the same for those interested, however I believe site still have problem with Opera Mobile Browser. I will look into that and update as soon as possible.
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Microsoft’s WorldWide Telescope is officially launched.
This free web based service provides access to images from the universe to users around the world.
Computer users can browse through the galaxy on their own or take guided tours of different outer-space destinations developed by astronomers and academics.
The software is available free from WorldWideTelescope.org. The estimated download time is 1 hour (56 Kb), 10 minutes (DSL 512 Kb). The program is graphically intensive and runs only on the Windows operating system. Review the program’s requirements to ensure the best experience.
Below is a video on Microsoft’s WorldWide Telescope:
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The official release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 may be just a few days away, but it is already receiving a large numer of post-instalation complaints. Apparently, the up-date causes a series of problems, from random blue-screens to continuous reboots.
The reason why you end up in the endless rebooting scenario is SP3 causes the computer to crash during boot, and Windows XP, by default, is set up to automatically reboot when it crashes.
The easiest solution is to go to safe mode and disable the “automatic restart on system failure” option.
Installation of the XP SP3 will not allow you to downgrade from Internet Explorer 7 to IE 6.
So, before you install XP SP3, think carefully.
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Yahoo! Microsoft witthdrew its bid for Yahoo, opting against raising its offer $5 billion more or pursuing a hostile takeover.
On Feb. 1, Microsoft offered to pay $44.6 billion or $31 a share for Yahoo. Since then, Microsoft said it agreed to raise its bid by $2 per share, but Yahoo wanted another $4.
Shares of Microsoft closed Friday down 16 cents at $29.24. Yahoo! shares ended the session up $1.86 at $28.67.
Analysts believe the Microsoft bid was propping up Yahoo’s stock price, which will plummet now that the offer has been withdrawn. Yahoo’s stock price would plunge and the firm’s board of directors would take fire from unhappy shareholders, and then Microsoft would offer to buy the company for the same amount of money or less.
So, the game is probably not over yet.
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Microsoft has cut the prices of its Xbox 360 console by up to $121.
The Pro version of the console now costs $499 (previously $620), the Elite version costs $699 (previously $799) and the Arcade version costs $399 (previously $459).
The company’s aggressive price-cutting strategy is part of Microsoft’s efforts to make the Xbox 360 “more accessible” and to gain market share.
The Xbox console lacks the coveted Blu-ray high-definition drive that rival console PlayStation 3 touts.
This is not the first time Microsoft has slashed prices of its console. Last August, it reduced the price of the Xbox 360 by $40.
Sony, on the other hand, has increased prices of its PlayStation 3 (PS3) console to $599 from $559 since April 21.
Nintendo has no immediate plans to tweak prices for its Wii console, which retails at $659 and comes bundled with three games.
But Microsoft might want to heed the demands of gamers and release a console with a Blu-ray drive soon if it is to make any headway in the gaming console space.
Mr Eric Chua, an account executive, said: “I don’t mind paying more for the PS3 because it has a Blu-ray drive. It means the games and movies that I buy will be future-proof.”
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