At Home and At Work: Lean and green-Save money and save the planet

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile September 30, 2008 Lean and green: Save money and save the planet Worried that you have to choose between saving money and saving the planet? We say you can have both, and Microsoft resources can help. 10 ways to curb global warming at the office, and save money too. Save a tree! Replace your paper notebook with OneNote 2007. Tips for telecommuting: Less gasoline = a happy pocketbook and planet. Don't let the down economy trip up your small business. Get tips from the best! How green is your PC? Download a free tool from Microsoft Environment. Have more fun Save paper: Create digital photo collages AutoCollage, a new image processing program from Microsoft, makes creating beautiful collages of your favorite pictures as simple as a few clicks of a mouse. Calculate your carbon footprint It's fun and easy to calculate your impact on the planet with this free carbon calculator. MSN's 101 fantastic freebies MSN's list of some of the best free stuff on the Web helps you have more fun and be more productive. Be more productive Speed up Windows and make your PC work better Optimize Windows Vista for better performance-even without upgrading your hardware. Save valuable time every day See how to configure your computer to automatically start an Office program when you turn on your PC each morning. PC setup + maintenance Thinking about working from home? Learn how to get started with tips from this collection of articles. 7 tips for working securely from wireless hotspots Hotspots are open networks that are vulnerable to security breaches; that means it's up to you to protect the data on your PC. Learn how with these tips. Recycle your old PC Don't send it to a landfill; find resources for recycling your PC and other electronics. What's new: Products, offers, and downloads • Office Live: Get a free password-protected online workspace • Save on packaging: Download software instead • Zune 3.0 now available • Download Texas Hold'em to your Windows Mobile device for free • Internet Explorer 8 Beta • Microsoft Equipt: Get security and Microsoft Office all in one package, for up to three PCs • Download Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2008 • Try Visual Studio 2008 for free Other resources • Microsoft At Home site • Microsoft At Work site To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe here. You can manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at this site. Legal Information This newsletter was sent by the Microsoft Corporation 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington, USA, 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2008 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

Microsoft at a glance: September 2008 Edition

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile September 2008 Edition I'm a PC. Are you? Join the "I'm a PC" community with your story If you're a PC you belong to a community of more than a billion individuals. Join the PC Gallery online and you might also appear in online advertising or you could even see yourself in Times Square. Tell us what kind of PC you are What's New Zune 3.0 - available now New features let you download from FM radio, select custom channels, and stream wirelessly. Put the Web at your service Download and install the new Internet Explorer 8 Beta today for faster, easier, and safer browsing. Have More Fun The Mojave Experiment See what 94% of participants rated higher than Windows Vista. The results might surprise you. Try Photosynth free Imagine being able to view your photos in a three-dimensional space. Now you can with Photosynth. Build Your Skills Sometime success takes more than one try Register for your Microsoft Certification today and you can take your best shot at a great career .twice, if you need to. Get More Done Live Search Mobile Get search, directions, traffic, weather, gas prices, and more - on the go, with Live Search for Windows Mobile. Try it for free today. All-in-one security and productivity Microsoft Equipt offers security and Microsoft Office all in one package, for up to three PCs. And with your subscription, you receive automatic updates and upgrades. Boost Your Business Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Attend a launch event near you and receive a free book on driving business performance. Office Live Small Business Get a free Web site, free email and other valuable tools to help you grow your small business. Tech Topics Trusted, productive, and intelligent Download a free, fully functional 180-day trial version of SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack today. Just released: Windows HPC Server 2008 Harness the power of supercomputing with rich, out-of-the-box functionality on Windows Server platform. Download the 180-day trial. Monthly Security Updates • September 2008 Popular Downloads • Test drive Windows Vista • Silverlight 2 Beta 2 • More... Popular Destinations • Clip Art • Template Gallery • Careers at Microsoft • More... Tips to Try • Hidden ways to use Excel • Avoid viruses, spyware, hackers, and more • How much energy does your PC use? Find out now with this free tool • More... To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe at the Microsoft.com Web site. You can manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at this site. Legal Information This newsletter was sent by the Microsoft Corporation 1 Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington, USA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2008 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

Windows Logo Program Newsletter for September 30, 2008

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The Windows Logo Program Newsletter provides up to date information about the Windows Logo Program. Did you get this newsletter from a friend? Subscribe to the Windows Logo Program Newsletter. Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates The Windows Logo Program would like to inform partners of the following requirement updates. You can find complete details on LogoPoint. STREAM-0053 USB stream video camera complies with USB Video Class specifications STREAM-0060 Digital TV tuners requiring protected streams must use Protected Broadcast Driver Architecture STREAM-0062 TV tuners must be able to scan for services multiple times STREAM-0063 ISDB-t Digital TV tuners must support BML STREAM-0065 TV tuners must be able to record programs STREAM-0066 TV tuners must support 500 channel changes STREAM-0067 Digital TV tuners must support surprise removal of Conditional Access Systems smartcard STREAM-0068 Devices with multiple TV tuners must support simultaneous use of all tuner streams (including homogeneous & heterogeneous broadcast types) STREAM-0071 TV tuners must support at least six hours of uptime STREAM-0072 TV tuners must be able to record programs STREAM-0074 TV tuner must complete First Run and play Live TV within Windows Media Center NETMEDIA-0001 Decoder requirements for Digital Media Renderers (DMR) NETMEDIA-0002 Digital Media Servers pass DLNA 1.5 certification NETMEDIA-0003 Digital Media Renderers pass DLNA 1.5 certification NETMEDIA-0004 DLNA 1.5 certification for Digital Media Controllers NETMEDIA-0008 Digital Media Server DMS support Device Description Document NETMEDIA-0009 Digital Media Renderer is discoverable as a DMR via PnP-X settings NETMEDIA-0010 Digital Media Controllers must include metadata from Device Description Document for Digital Media Controllers NETMEDIA-0011 Digital Media Server support wake on LAN NETMEDIA-0012 Wake on LAN requirements for Digital Media Renderers NETMEDIA-0017 Digital Media Server support renaming the DMS Friendly Name NETMEDIA-0018 Digital Media Renderers support changing the friendly name NETMEDIA-0020 Digital Media Renderers support Windows Media Digital Rights Management NETMEDIA-0021 Digital Media Server supports Windows Media Video Profile NETMEDIA-0022 Digital Media Servers support Windows Media Audio Profile NETMEDIA-0023 Digital Media Renderers support Windows Media Video Profile NETMEDIA-0024 Digital Media Renderers support Windows Media Audio Profile NETMEDIA-0025 Digital Media Renderers meet resource element selection requirements NETMEDIA-0026 Digital Media Servers support the following DLNA search queries NETMEDIA-0027 If the Digital Media Renderer implements a Media Server Control Point, then the DMR must either support search locally, or support sending search requires in response to user action. NETMEDIA-0029 Album art requirements for Digital Media Servers NETMEDIA-0032 Metadata requirements for Digital Media Servers NETMEDIA-0041 Skipping file that cannot be played NETMEDIA-0042 Digital Media Renderers accept streams without user input NETMEDIA-0047 Digital Media Servers streams continuously NETMEDIA-0048 Digital Media Renderer plays media continuously NETMEDIA-0053 Digital Media Servers stream high definition content NETMEDIA-0054 Digital Media Servers support multiple HTTP connections NETMEDIA-0059 Digital Media Server meets album art requirements NETMEDIA-0060 Digital Media Server meets thumbnail image requirements NETMEDIA-0061 Digital Media Server support video thumbnails NETMEDIA-0066 Digital Media Server support media seek NETMEDIA-0070 Time-based seeking in Digital Media Renderers NETMEDIA-0071 Digital Media Renderer supports pausing a stream as specified in UPnP AVTransport specification NETMEDIA-0072 Digital Media Renderer supports Volume Control as specified under DLNA requirement 7.3.108MM NETMEDIA-0074 Digital Media Controllers support wake on LAN NETMEDIA-0075 Digital Media Renderer support for metadata update object NETMEDIA-0076 Digital Media Renderers support wake on LAN NETMEDIA-0077 Digital Media Renderers support Device Description Document NETMEDIA-0078 Digital Media Servers that implement sleep mode support Device Description Document DEVFUND-0034 All PnP devices must properly implement the CM_DEVCAP_REMOVABLE capability DEVFUND-0035 Drivers must operate correctly on servers that have processors configured into multiple processor groups DEVFUND-0036 User Mode Driver Framework drivers must be secure, stable, reliable and not have application compatibility issues DEVFUND-0037 Kernel Mode Driver Framework drivers are architected to maximize reliability and stability and do not leak resources such as memory or KMDF objects DEVFUND-0038 Kernel modem Driver Framework drivers are designed to handle DDI gracefully DEVFUND-0040 Windows Driver Framework driver INF files are properly structured. The following is a new requirement that we are proposing. Please provide any feedback on new and updated requirements by November 14. INPUT-0046 Add clarification around expectations for each finger and touchable surface. Get the Windows 7 Pre-Beta Build at WinHEC 2008 - Register by October 3 and Save! We're getting ready to unveil Windows 7 at WinHEC 2008, November 5-7, and have some exciting news to share. Not only will we be showing off Windows 7, you will receive a pre-beta build of Windows 7 to take with you. This year's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference promises deep technical knowledge about Windows 7 to help you build great hardware products that work with the newest Windows platform and let you take advantage of its new capabilities. Early-bird registration extended to October 3rd. Register today and save $400! What will you find at this year's WinHEC? . Windows 7 engineering leadership - Hear straight talk from senior vice presidents Steven Sinofsky and Jon DeVaan. . Windows Server 2008 - Bill Laing, corporate vice president, is all geared up to talk about Windows Server 2008. . 100+ conference sessions designed to give you the deep technical knowledge that you've been asking for. We're adding sessions every week so check back often to see what's new. . Dozens of chalk-talks with direct access to experts on Windows 7, Windows Server, and a host of other topics. Windows 7 is in the spotlight at this year's WinHEC - with loads of sessions dedicated to providing you the technical information you need to start preparing for this newest product. You'll find sessions, chalk-talks, and more that cover Windows 7, Windows Server and other topics of interest. Mark your calendar, register now and save $400, and take home a pre-beta build of Windows 7 this fall! Exhibits: November 4-6, 2008 Conference: November 5-7, 2008 Los Angeles Convention Center For more information, see the WinHEC Web site Updated Winqual Help Document The first major revision of the Winqual Help Document is available for download. This document includes new and updated help content for the following Winqual product: . Billing . Driver Distribution Center . DTM Filter page . Establishing Winqual Accounts . Legal Agreement Center . Logo Submission Process . LogoPoint The document can be found at the following location. Winqual Help - PDF format Reminder: Winqual Down for Maintenance on October 9th, 2008 The Windows Quality Online Services (Winqual) Web site (https://winqual.microsoft.com) will be unavailable due to regularly scheduled maintenance from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, October 9th, 2008. Please note that the Winqual Web site is unavailable during the second Thursday of each month. Please contact the Winqual team with any questions or feedback. Thank you. Edition for September 30, 2008 In This Issue: Windows Logo Program Requirement Updates Get the Windows 7 Pre-Beta Build at WinHEC 2008 - Register by October 3 and Save! Updated Winqual Help Document Reminder: Winqual Down for Maintenance on October 9th, 2008 What's New on WHDC? Windows Logo Program References • Windows Logo Program Newsletter Archives To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe at the Microsoft.com Web site. You can manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at this site. Legal Information. This newsletter was sent by the Microsoft Corporation 1 Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington, USA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2008 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement