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via [Silverlight blog]:

“Today, at the PDC in Los Angeles, Scott Guthrie announced the availability of Silverlight 4 beta, just four months after bringing Silverlight 3 to market. With the help of several customers we showcased the new features that will enable developers to create the highest quality media and RIA applications for the Web and desktop. These powerful new features offer developers significant benefits in rapidly creating rich software experiences, and include:

· Enhancements to Silverlight out-of-browser capabilities which enable high quality application experiences on the desktop;
· Advancements in business application development, including access to other Microsoft products like SharePoint 2010, Office, and Internet Information Services (IIS);
· The most amazing HD-quality video experiences on the Web with native multicast and offline DRM support.”

Get it here!

It’s available for msdn subscribers, the long awaited SharePoint Foundation Server 2010 beta and SharePoint Server 2010 beta!

Also Office 2010 client, Visio and SharePoint designer 2010 are available, so let the fun begin (or continue)!!

The SharePoint and Office 2010 information is starting to appear on the internet. Check out the video’s and screenshots on the SharePoint site:

http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/2010/Sneak_Peek/Pages/default.aspx

Some interesting keywords:

• Ribbon interface
• Visio Services
• SharePoint Workspace (aka Groove)
• Business Connectivity Services
• Silverlight webparts
• ..and for developers a great Visual Studio 10 integration :)

October 25th is the date that Microsoft will close down its Office Preview site and will release Office 2007 to manufacturer later this year [edit]. Around that time, the TR cannot be downloaded anymore and the support pages will move to http://support.microsoft.com.

Time flies when you're having fun! ;)

"There are several known issues that could affect many B2TR update attempts - these include.

· When updating a B2 installation to B2TR all language packs and SKUs (e.g. Project Server) should be installed on B2 BEFORE B2TR is installed – you will not be able to add or remove language packs or SKUs after the update is applied. This limitation will not apply at RTM for B2TR -> RTM installations.

· Before starting to update a B2 installation you must shut down the Search service – it is possible to corrupt your search index if an indexer is online and writing to the index during the update.

· If you originally installed SharePoint Server Standard Edition there is a mandatory extra step required before the update can be started which is detailed in the Readme.

· When installing a clean installation of B2TR you must create a web application and install any language packs or SKUs on B2 then apply the B2TR update.

· If you are planning to upgrade an existing SPS2003 installation please read and follow the upgrade instructions very carefully."

WINDOWS SHAREPOINT SERVICES 3.0 UPDATE DOCUMENTATION

If you are running Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and do not have SharePoint Server 2007 installed you should follow the instructions in the WSS 3.0 Update guide and accompanying Readme.

· Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 B2TR Update Guide http://technet2.microsoft.com/Office/en-us/library/b3e52231-16bf-4a46-a7e8-cb31b814627a1033.mspx?mfr=true

· Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 B2TR Readme http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=72605&clcid=0x409

MICROSOFT OFFICE FORMS SERVER 2007 UPDATE DOCUMENTATION

If you are running Office Forms Server 2007 you should follow the instructions in the Update guide below and accompanying Readme.

· Office Forms Server 2007 B2TR Update Guide http://technet2.microsoft.com/Office/en-us/library/2042cbb3-312a-461b-825a-9d72648bdeea1033.mspx?mfr=true

· Office Forms Server 2007 B2TR Readme http://download.microsoft.com/download/A/9/1/A91590BA-8E5E-4A3B-8C7B-C819393512D1/Server%20Readme.doc

MICROSOFT OFFICE PROJECT SERVER 2007 UPDATE DOCUMENTATION

If you are running Office Project Server 2007 you should follow the instructions in the Update guide below.

· Office Project Server 2007 B2TR Update Guide http://technet2.microsoft.com/Office/en-us/library/2ff528e5-bd0d-41f9-832c-5ee386aa73b71033.mspx?mfr=true

More info at the SharePoint team blog