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MacBU moving into Microsoft Business Division

05/25, 7:15pm

Move to follow executive departures

As part of the shakeup within Microsoft, the company will be moving its Macintosh Business Unit (MacBU) into the company's Business Division. The unit is currently part of Microsoft's Specialized Devices and Applications team, which also contains Embedded Auto, Surface and Hardware divisions.

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Office for Mac 2011 to ship in Q4, iPad version hinted

02/11, 3:15pm

Update focuses on cross-platform collaboration

Following Microsoft's announcement of Office for Mac 2011, MacNN had a chance to speak with senior MacBU officials regarding the new software and the possibility of an iPad version. Microsoft has primarily focused on optimizing its Office suite for cross-platform use, extending file compatibility for collaboration across Windows and Mac machines.

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Office 2008: PowerPoint + iPod, new features

11/27, 5:40pm

Office 2008 features

Microsoft's Mac Business Unit has updaed the Office 2008 Sneak Peek site, unveiling a few new features from PowerPoint and Word. PowerPoint 2008 now allows users to export slideshows directly to iPhoto in either PNG or JPEG format, which the company intends for users to be able to upload to their iPods so they can bring their presentations with them, without requiring a computer. Apple Remote support has also been introduced, allowing presenters to make use of the small six-button remote in PowerPoint. Word 2008's Notebook Layout View has been improved, providing greater flexibility for idea management. Users can customize their workspace background with different images, and color-coded tabs can be used to ensure efficient note-taking.

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