Let's look back at the week that was in Microsoft news. Here were the top stories:
Microsoft mulling 128-bit versions of Windows 8, Windows 9: Microsoft is working on 128-bit architecture compatibility with the Windows 8 and Windows 9 kernels. Consequently, the company is also forming relationships with major partners, including Intel, AMD, HP, and IBM.
97 percent of Intel testers recommend Windows 7: Intel has thoroughly tested Windows 7 and has given it the green light for its own use. The company will begin replacing Windows XP on its machines next year.
Windows Mobile 6.5 arrives with new marketplace, cloud sync: Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Marketplace for Mobile, and Microsoft My Phone have all officially launched today. It's an important release for Microsoft and its smartphone strategy, setting the stage for next year's launch of Windows Mobile 7.0.
Bill Gates down $7 billion, still richest American; Jobs #47: The 2009 "400 Richest Americans" list has been released by Forbes, and techies continue to do well in the rankings. Bill Gates stayed on top, but the list shows that the global recession robbed loads of cash even from the ultra-rich.
Microsoft announces ad-supported Office Starter 2010: Microsoft has announced Office Starter 2010, reduced-functionality and ad-supported version that includes only Word and Excel. It is meant as a replacement for Microsoft Works and will only be available on new PCs sold by OEMs.
Google tells employee: you can no longer be a Microsoft MVP: Google has advised an employee who has been a Microsoft MVP since 2003 that he should stop accepting the award every year.
Report: Thousands of Hotmail passwords posted: Thousands of password details for Windows Live Hotmail accounts may have been posted online for everyone to see.
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