[TechRepublic] It's official - four versions of Windows 8

Windows Desktop TechRepublic Member | April 19, 2012

Microsoft development is opening up - at least in some ways Microsoft says it wants to be more open with its products and it has been in some ways, but not always according to Deb Shinder. Read more Resource of the day E-Form Video Demo We spend so much of our lives waiting. It used to be signing and processing documents was on this list, but no longer. Watch this video for a demo of how leading products in the field handle E-Forms. Microsoft Windows 8 will only have four versions For most of us, there are going to be three versions of Windows 8 to choose from each, with distinct feature sets - that's progress toward simplicity at least. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   How to set yourself up for long-term success in Google Apps There are important steps to think about in preparation for long-term success and to ensure you and your employees are using Google Apps efficiently. Read more Office challenge: Can you avoid re-entering integer values that are supposed to be percentages? In this week's challenge, test your Excel skills by helping a user avoid re-entering integers that should be formatted as percentages. Read more My first Windows 8 application Justin James replaces the sample data sources in his Windows 8 Metro/WinRT application with connections to the Microsoft Research OData source. He says writing the code to use the data is a horrid experience. Read more 10 things the new Microsoft Open Technologies initiative needs to do Can Microsoft Open Technologies forge a successful relationship with the open source community? Jack Wallen thinks so -- if it takes the right steps. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the HP Omni 27 Quad all-in-one Bill Detwiler cracks open the HP Omni 27 all-in-one Windows PC and finds hardware from Intel, Samsung, Hitachi, and more. View on site Space enthusiasts play 'spot the shuttle' (photos) As Discovery makes its final flight, space fiends in the Washington, D.C., area point their cameras skyward to capture the historic sight. See their dramatic shots here. View on site Today's recommended downloads Video: Panasonic Chooses Collaboration (IBM) Case Study: Signature Mortgage and Electronic Paperwork (IBM) Why LotusLive Won Out for One Translation Agency (IBM) Blade Servers: Cost effective, Change-Ready Solution (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Investing in A Cloud-Based Back-End (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Favorite Windows 7 Tips   How do I mail merge in Word 2007? How do I add and customize sidebar gadgets in Microsoft Windows Vista? How do I build my own external hard drive enclosure? How do I change file extension associations in Windows Vista?   Connect with TechRepublic Subscribe to SMB Tech TechRepublic's SMB Tech newsletter will feature tutorials and advice on the technical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses. SMB Tech is launching soon, so subscribe to it today! TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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