10 Aug
Slashdot includes an interesting question on Sanely Moving from Word to the Web? where the poster asks how to convert Microsoft Word documents to clean and valid HTML files. HTML Tidy is a thing I’ve used in the past and is mentioned. A new one to me is the aptly-named demoroniser.
Posted in Microsoft, OpenSource by: Ted Roche
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10 Aug
macosxhints points out 10.4: Print envelopes in Address Book. “Did you know you can print envelopes directly from Address Book in 10.4? According to the Address Book help, this is a new feature. I know I haven’t seen it before.” Spiffy.
Posted in Home Page by: Ted Roche
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10 Aug
Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley opines that Microsoft Needs to Come Clean About Vista. “Before Beta 1 went out, Microsoft officials would say little about the next Windows release. But now it’s time to talk turkey… What is Microsoft gaining from hiding the fact that some of the features originally slated for Vista and [...]
Posted in Microsoft by: Ted Roche
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10 Aug
Internet Explorer (version 6.0.2900.2180.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519IC - I swear I am not making that up!) reports “Problems with this Web page might prevent it from being displayed properly or functioning properly. In the future, you can display this message by double-clicking the warning icon displayed in the status bar.” The same page loads fine without error in [...]
Posted in Microsoft, Technology by: Ted Roche
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10 Aug
Last night, Microsoft released its monthly batch of security patches. They include 3 Critical Updates, one Important and two Moderate Security Bulletins. They include:
CRITICAL
* MS05-038 - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896727) - Yet another security rollup for Internet Explorer, affecting Win2k and Up (and likely down)
* MS05-039 - Vulnerability in Plug and [...]
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