Many sites are now saying the Microsoft will not have betas of their core products, namely Windows 8, IE10 and Office 2012 at CES in January of 2012. Instead it appears that these products will go to public beta’s in February 2012.
“…It is a move sure to change the dynamics of the Consumer Electronics Show, and one the tech media may not have expected so soon. Microsoft announced Wednesday that CES 2012 is the last it will maintain a significant presence. After this January? No keynotes, no booth… …The company was Read more…
While no one knows for sure, the rumours are, and Microsoft’s historical release pattern, predicts that the next version of Office will enter Beta 1 at the January 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. The beta at CES will likely show off the new “Metro” styled interface with an emphasis on simplicity Read more…