Microsoft will allow the 10,000 pre-approved technical beta testers to start downloading the <A HREF="http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1888222,00.asp?kc=ewnws111705dtx1k0000599">Office 12 Beta 1</A> bits. In addition to the usual suspects, the testing kit includes new server "functionality" and charting/graphics capabilities. The first Office 12 beta is closed and testers are covered by non-disclosure agreements. Hence, Microsoft is providing little public information about what to expect. Company officials said they will offer Beta 1 versions of Word 12, Excel 12, PowerPoint 12, Outlook 12, Access 12, InfoPath 12, OneNote 12, Publisher 12, Project 12, Visio 12, and Groove Virtual Office 12. A new charting/graphics engine, plus a new Outlook 12 "To Do" bar will be part of the Beta 1 release, as well.
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