If you’re running Vista or Windows 7, you can join the public beta test group for Internet Explorer 9. IE 9 will not run on WinXP. The beta will be available September 15.

Internet Explorer 9 will include a Javascript engine and HTML5 acceleration to boost speed.

The MySQL migration tools is designed to help customers move data from MySQL to SQL Server or SQL Azure. The tool allows users to convert or migrate tables, views, stored procedures, stored functions, and more.

There are a lot of things that can go wrong when you put a bunch of computers in one place. And, when you add humans to the mix, things can get really interesting. This article looks at several instances of human error and what might be done to avoid repetitions.

expressor is sponsoring a four-part seminar series featuring Microsoft MVP Andy Leonard on building a scalable, enterprise-class data warehouse for SQL Server. The first session is scheduled for August 18, 2010.

Microsoft has been telling users to switch to Chrome to fix problems with Hotmail. But. They’re thinking better of that idea now and may actually be working to fix the upgrade so it works under other browsers.

While most people disliked Vista, the operating system has led to a more secure version of Windows. The User Access Control (UAC), annoying as it was, prompted developers to rewrite their programs.

This sixth edition tutorial shows you how to build web, desktop, and rich Internet applications using C# 4.0 with .NET’s database capabilities, UI framework (WPF), extensive communication services (WCF), and more.

Laplink Software, Inc. has released updated versions of PCmover, complete with operating system independent restore, a new customized user-interface and improved application transfer features.

Intertech will deliver a free presentation on Azure at Microsoft that will also be simulcast via webinar. The presentation date and time is September 9, 2010.