You would find below symbol which are normally known as Power Button (On/Off Switch). Technically, this symbol was used to denote Standby and not for Power. This was wrongly used by all leading manufacturers.

In order to resolve this ambiguity, IEEE made some corrections to the symbols and introduced a new symbol called Crescent in 2004.

According to IEEE,

Bonus: Microsoft still using the old Power Symbol for shut-down in Windows 7. FAIL

Little known facts about Power Button is originally published by Vijay For Victory

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Hidden talent of Bill Gates is originally published by Vijay For Victory

How easy is to do business? is originally published by Vijay For Victory

Who is actually winning? What is your conclusion?

Source : itok

Mac vs PC : Who is really winning? is originally published by Vijay For Victory

Are you the one who has interest in SQL Server 2008 and wants to understand its capabilities? Then this e-book,  Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, is for you.

No matter whether you are a DBA, an application developer, a power user, or a technical decision maker. Regardless of your role you can use this to discover the new features in SQL Server 2008.

Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is a free e-book from Microsoft.

Click here to download your free copy.

Download free e-book – Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is originally published by Vijay For Victory

Microsoft Learning is an official portal which offers e-learing and training to advance the career through certifications. Recently they have released a free ebook on “First Look Microsoft Office 2010″.

This book has a detailed explanations about the new features of MS Office 2010 and tips and tricks.

Microsoft offers this e-book free for a limited time. So hurry up and save the e-book before they widhdraw the offer.

Download e-book First Look: Microsoft Office 2010 (PDF file, 10.5 MB)

Download e-book First Look: Microsoft Office 2010 (XPS file, 27.9 MB)

Download free e-book First look at Microsoft Office 2010 is originally published by Vijay For Victory

Bill Gates is joined Twitter yesterday, 19 Jan 2010. 

All Microsoft fans, you can now follow Bill Gates in twitter @billgates.

He had also got the “Verified Account” stamp on his profile which confirmed that he is the man himself.

First tweet from Bill Gates is,

"Hello World." Hard at work on my foundation letter – publishing on 1/25.

Below is Bill Gates’ Twitter stats, at the time of posting this article.

143,425 followers,

listed in 4,396 lists and

following 40 tweeple.

Another interesting fact is that, Bill Gates fist followed @ashleytisdale even before following @microsoft

Bill Gates joined Twitter and check out his Hello World Tweet is originally published by Vijay For Victory

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Official Link : www.office2010themovie.com/

Microsoft Office 2010 – The Movie is originally published by Vijay For Victory

This one is a Microsoft tip which allows us to create PDF from Microsoft applications. In case if you don’t have access to internet then this would be of some help.

You need to install 2007 Microsoft Office Add-in: Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS.

After you install this download open the document you want to publish and then, depending on the program you are using, select Save or Publish to PDF or XPS from the Office or File menu.

This Office Add-in works with all Microsoft Office 2007 applications. A must to have a Add-in for Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Office Add-in : 2007 Microsoft Office Add-in: Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS

Convert Microsoft Office documents into PDF is originally published by Vijay For Victory

Windows 7

Windows 7 (Release Candidate) is out and already started making waves in the industry. Lots of tips and tricks are being shared over the blogosphere.

Microsoft recently released ebooks that have some good Tips and Tricks for Windows 7 users.

You can download the ebooks here – Windows 7 Tips and Tricks

Windows 7 Tips and Tricks – ebook from Microsoft is originally published by Vijay For Victory