Expression Studio 3 正式发布
Expression Studio 3 正式发布
微软在前些天也就是23号正式发布了专业的设计和 Internet 应用组合工具套装的第三版 — Expression Studio 3，在这一套装中包含了 
Expression Web 3、
Expression Design 3、
Expression Blend + SketechFlow 3 和 
Expression Encoder 四大组件，除此之外还富含了两个非常实用的工具组件，它们分别是：Expression Web 3 SuperPreview 和 Expression Encoder 3 Screen Capture，前者可以实现多浏览器预览功能，方便开发人员对网页跨浏览器渲染时所出现的问题进行快速的对比及发现。而后者则是一款桌面操作录制软件，可以将我们在系统中操作的过程录制下来。（PS：这工具对于我可是非常有用！）
Expression Studio 3 的安装镜像 200M 多点，小巧但强悍！之前发现 MSDN 提供下载后看到这个容量便产生质疑，是不是不对，后来得到老吴的证实才安心下载安装。整个安装过程非常简单，也不像其他软件那样有更详细的组件功能的安装选择，但是安装过程耗去不断的时间大概有2根烟的时间。下面是安装过程中出现需要人为干预的截图，其实就是这个的安装过程：
安装过程确实够精简，下来看看这四大金刚的启动界面，嚯嚯！微软的 UI 理念更加时尚动感了！不过每个软件启动的速度实在让我纳闷！难道是我的机器确实不适合搞设计？（PS：我当前的 PC 配置是：Celeron 430-1.8G/2G/80G-IDE*2/GMA945）
下面是所有组件打开后的截图，凑合看看吧，我的屏幕太小！整体来讲 Expression Studio 3 还是很具竞争力的，在新技术领域给开发设计人员提供了新的机遇和竞争力！gOxiA 本人已经 n 年不用那个啥啥 n 剑客了！除了没钱买，还有就是那组套装被收购后貌似做的也太庞大了！据说跟新系统有兼容性，不管那么多有微软的 Expression Studio 3 用足够满足需要了！同时希望做开发设计的可以尝试一下新创新，有助于提升自我价值和竞争力哦！
[MVP] MVP 荣誉 - 奖杯与证书
自2007年7月首获微软最有价值专家荣誉到今年7月已经是连续3次获得此项大奖。最近也有时间有机会将三次的奖杯与证书拿出来晾晾，在这个时代如果你不张扬很难让别人知道你、了解你！通过张扬也许能获得更多的宝贵机会！算是作秀也好算是广告也好！总之，走自己的路……
[Windows 7] 微软正式确认 Windows 7 RTM 的发布时间
微软正式确认 Windows 7 RTM 的发布时间
OK！OK！OK！大家现在都不用再争执，再猜测，再到处求证 Windows 7 RTM 的发布时间了，微软 Windows 官方 Blog 已经发布了消息，确认了 Windows 7 RTM 发布的确切时间。下面是摘抄的原文：
When will I get Windows 7 RTM?
I recognize this is an important question to have answered. Many of you have said you want to know exactly when you will be able to get your hands on RTM. Last Monday, I gave an update on RTM to close out some myths. In that update, I also gave a broad timeline on when different groups of people – or “audiences” – would get the final RTM code.
While I have nothing new to add regarding RTM today, I do however have more precise information to give on when you will be able to get RTM. Again, when you can get RTM depends on who you are.
For Partners & OEMs:
ISV (Independent software vendor) and IHV (Independent hardware vendor) Partners will be able to download Windows 7 RTM from Microsoft Connect or MSDN on August 6th. There is already a lot of momentum from ISVs and IHVs in the ecosystem today for Windows 7 as Mike Nash blogged last week. If you are a partner who has been working on Windows 7 for a while, now is the time to complete your testing with final version of Windows 7. For partners that haven’t gotten started yet with Windows 7, now is the time to get involved. You can also visit www.readyset7.com to learn more about getting ready for Windows 7.
Microsoft Partner Program Gold/Certified Members will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English through the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) Portal on August 16th. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.
Microsoft Action Pack Subscribers will be about to download Windows 7 RTM in English starting August 23rd. By October 1st, the remaining languages will become available to download.
OEMs will receive Windows 7 RTM software images beginning approximately 2 days after we officially RTM, as a little time is required to release and distribute these images. This will allow them to begin preparing images for new PCs to ship with Windows 7 on them. We know our OEMs are excited for Windows 7 and we can’t wait to hand them the final RTM bits!
For Business Customers:
If you are a Volume License (VL) customer with an existing Software Assurance (SA) license you will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English starting August 7th via the Volume License Service Center (VLSC). The rest of the languages for Windows 7 RTM should be available within a couple of weeks after that.
Volume License customers without a SA license will be able to purchase Windows 7 through Volume Licensing on September 1st as we announced last week at WPC09. Mark these dates on your calendar and start making your deployment plans!
For IT Professionals:
There are a few ways you can get Windows 7 RTM. IT Professionals with TechNet Subscriptions will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st.
IT Professionals at companies with Volume Licensing see above on how you can get Windows 7 RTM.
We have quite a bit of resources for IT Professionals to use to become experts on Windows 7 and to aid in their deployments. Those resources can be found at the Springboard Series.
For Developers:
Developers with MSDN Subscriptions will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English on August 6th and remaining languages by October 1st.
To help developers who are developing applications for Windows 7 or updating existing applications to take advantage of new Windows 7 features, check out the Windows 7 for Developers Blog. Also, be sure to check out the Windows 7 Developers Guide on MSDN. Oh and there are also some fantastic videos on Channel 9 too!
For Beta Testers & Enthusiasts:
A special thank you to our beta testers is needed for their time and effort in helping make Windows 7 a solid release. The special pre-order offer we did offering Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional at almost 50% discount was done with our beta testers in mind. And many of you jumped at the chance to take advantage of this deal – thank you!
I know there have been some rumors going around about a “family pack” for Windows 7. We have heard a lot of feedback from beta testers and enthusiasts over the last 3 years that we need a better solution for homes with multiple PCs. I’m happy to confirm that we will indeed be offering a family pack of Windows 7 Home Premium (in select markets) which will allow installation on up to 3 PCs. As I’ve said before, stay tuned to our blog for more information on this and any other potential offers.
Beta testers will not automatically receive a free copy of Windows 7. Many beta testers are already subscribers to TechNet; those of you who fit that description will be able to download Windows 7 RTM shortly after RTM happens for free as part of your subscription.
However, if you don’t have TechNet and are waiting for GA (to either purchase Windows 7 or wait for your pre-order to arrive) you can continue to use the RC. In fact, you can continue to use it until it expires on June 1st, 2010 (expiration actually starts March 1, 2010, this is when the reboots start).
While our special pre-order offer with the near 50% has ended, Windows 7 can still be pre-ordered today from the various online retailers (including the Microsoft Store).
We are also going to release an evaluation of Windows 7 Professional for IT Professionals via the Springboard Series shortly after RTM. Over 40% of beta testers are IT Professionals and this will allow them to quickly access the RTM code and plan for deployments.
For Consumers:
Windows 7 will be in retail stores and shipping on new PCs starting October 22nd. If you pre-ordered Windows 7, it should be delivered sometime around the October 22nd timeframe (depends on the retailer).
下面是引用网上的中文信息：
1、微软合作伙伴和OEM厂商：
微软ISV（独立软件供应商）和IHV（独立硬件供应商）合作伙伴自8月6日起可以从Microsoft Connect或MSDN网站上下载Windows 7 RTM版本。
微软合作伙伴项目黄金/认证会员（Microsoft Partner Program Gold/Certified Members）自8月16日起可以通过Microsoft Partn Network（MPN）入口下载Windows 7 RTM的英文版本，其他语言版本要等到10月1日。
微软Action Pack订阅用户自8月23日起可以下载Windows 7 RTM英文版本，其他语言版本要等到10月1日。
OEM厂商将在微软正式宣布RTM的约两天后获得Windows 7 RTM软件镜像，因为向厂商们发送镜像需要一点时间。
2、企业用户：
如果你是拥有SA（Software Assurance）授权的VL（批量授权）客户，那么从8月7日起就可以通过Volume License Service Center（VLSC）下载Windows 7 RTM英文版，其他语言版本将在几周后提供。
没有获得SA授权的VL客户自9月1日起可以通过Volume Licensing购买Windows 7。
3、IT专业人士：
订阅TechNet的IT专业人士自8月6日起就可以下载英文版Windows RTM，其他语言版本要到10月1日。
4、开发人员：
订阅MSDN的开发人员8月6日起就可以下载英文版Windows RTM，其他语言版本要到10月1日。
5、普通消费者：
Windows 7普通消费者自10月22日起可以到零售商店购买Windows 7或是购买预装Windows 7的PC机，如果你预定了Windows 7，那么根据零售商的计划你可以在10月22日之前一段时间获得Windows 7。
也就是说最快也要等到 8月6日才能拿到 Windows 7 的 RTM！拭目以待，这段时间将继续无视那些所谓 RTM 的泄漏版，继续使用 Windows 7 RC Build 7100 ZH-CN。
