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Tech ·Ed SEA 2008 is here! After two consecutive years, Microsoft’s Tech .Ed SEA is back with full force!

What the hell is Tech .Ed SEA?

According to Tech .Ed SEA site:

Tech·Ed is Microsoft’s premier gathering for Developers and IT Professionals worldwide, providing each group with technical education, community and product evaluation resources. In fact, it is the year’s best opportunity to meet the largest number of people within the technology industry, all in a single place.

Who should attend?

IT Professionals and Developers — Database Administrators, Network Administrators, Software Architects, IT Managers and Directors, Web Developers and more.

Why should you attend?

Besides to expand your knowledge about new and current technologies, there are many other reasons why you should attend. Oh, you’ll also get a chance to win a trip to Tech .Ed Europe!

When is Tech .Ed SEA 2008?

August 11 – 14 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

How much?

Originally MYR 1,299 (USD 419) but now only MYR 699 (USD 227) until April 30, 2008 only!
Register now! What are you waiting for?

Oh, yeah, if you feel bored, go to poke the guys at Tech .Ed SEA on Facebook!

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After so many speculations, finally, the truth is revealed! Google and Microsoft are preparing to bid for Digg.com.

According to TechCrunch.com, Digg is prepared to take less than the $300 million Allen & Co. were floating late last year. TechCrunch reported that Google will likely bid around $200-$225 million bracket while Microsoft is very likely to bid lower since most of Digg’s revenue today comes from a three year advertising deal with Microsoft.

It is interesting to see whoever that manage to takeover Digg.com as it is somewhat dying now. You might ask why Yahoo! is not even interested? Because they already have Yahoo! Buzz, a newly launched Digg-clone.

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Good day and Happy Lunar New Year!

• Yahoo CEO, Jerry Yang said no decision yet on Microsoft bid to buy Yahoo for $44.6 billion.
• Meanwhile, the officials said Ledger died of prescription drug abuse.
• Britney’s mom alleges manager controlled singer with drugs. Will Britney ends up like Ledger?

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Howdy! Here is a quick roundup of the whole week:

• Radiohead shocks music industry by putting their album online for almost free!
• Transformers Movie DVD and HD-DVD will be out this October 16, 2007!
• Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras in Malaysia!
• Halo maker and Microsoft splits. Every ‘halo’ ends with a goodbye.
• Pamela weds again. Rick Salomon is the man she’s marrying for the third time.
• Raikonnen wins Shanghai Grand Prix while Hamilton crashes out. There are still hopes for all three drivers in the final race.
• Keanu Reeves and David Carradine visited Shanghai grid.

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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

• Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon are not married, just yet despite earlier reports.
• Meanwhile, Sony is all set to launch world’s first OLED TV. What the heck is OLED?
• Microsoft puts Office on the web and Adobe follows suit. It would have been better if Adobe is putting up its Creative Suite instead of an online word processor.

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Howdy, people?

• Liverpool hits six past Derby to go top of Premier League. Rafael shows them who’s the boss.
• Google acquires online word processor. They plan to take over Microsoft Office.
• Gourmet coffee pioneer, Alfred Peet dies at the age of 87. Live long gourmet coffee!
• Internet is the thing! Director Spike Lee to chair online film festival!

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The launch of Microsoft Surface marks the beginning of a new technology category and a user-interface revolution. Surface, Microsoft’s first surface computer, provides effortless interaction with digital content through natural hand gestures, touches, stretches and spins. Surface computing breaks down traditional barriers between people and technology.

Visit Microsoft Surface web site

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One of the better Vista ads aired on television.

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Yesterday, Windows Vista was launched in KL Convention Center for business users. Come this weekend, 3 & 4 February, there will be a roadshow at Low Yat Plaza with host of activities, games and contests where you can win copies of Windows Vista!

There will be a treasure hunt called ‘Amazing Vista Walk Hunt’ on 3 Feb from 5:15pm to 7:45pm and you’ll stand a chance to win a limited edition signed copy of Windows Vista by Bill Gates! Later at 8pm, on the same day will be Microsoft Windows Vista Launch ceremony. If you think that’s all, well, there will be a live performance by local hip hop / rap group – K Town Clan to keep you entertained. Ironically, there will be a funky dance workshop – robot dance? LoL! I have no idea if it’s even related to the product launch.

The tagline goes “Be the first few in Malaysia to see how Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office system brings you a brand new day and makes you go “Wow”.

So, make your way to Low Yat Plaza this weekend, bring your friends and family too.

Visit the microsite for this event.

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Joyeux Noel! How was your Christmas?

• ‘Godfather’ of Soul, James Brown dies on Christmas day.
• Man who videotaped ‘rape of toddler’ gets life. Shame on him. Guess he deserves more than just life imprisonment.
• Removable ink tattoo? I should have gotten this! Um, then again, I have never regretted.
• Vista got flaws. What has Microsoft made that hasn’t got flaw? Hmm… hard to think of.

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