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Sep 22, 2020
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Windows Package Manager Preview (v0.2.2521)

Demitrius Nelon
Demitrius Nelon

We have been humbled by all the positive support for the Windows Package Manager. You have taken us from zero to over one thousand packages in six months. This is an amazing start to the beginning of an open Windows catalog. Thank you! Our newest feature is support for installing Apps from the Microsoft Store. Yes, you read that correctly. Our goa...

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Aug 26, 2020
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.3 Release

Kayla Cinnamon
Kayla Cinnamon

We are back with another release for Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal Preview! This release adds all of the 1.2 features into Windows Terminal and introduces new features described below for Windows Terminal Preview 1.3. Both builds of Windows Terminal can be installed from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. Let's check out ...

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Jul 15, 2020
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Windows Package Manager Preview (v0.1.41821)

Demitrius Nelon
Demitrius Nelon

The first update to the Windows Package Manager has been released. If you are a Windows Insider or part of our Package Manager Insider program, you should already have the latest version. Launch the store and check for updates if you're an insider and you don't have it. If you prefer to just download the client, head on over to GitHub releases page...

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Jun 18, 2020
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Windows Terminal Preview 1.1 Release

Kayla Cinnamon
Kayla Cinnamon

Welcome to the first update of Windows Terminal Preview! You can download Windows Terminal Preview from the Microsoft Store or from the GitHub releases page. The latest features in this release will move to Windows Terminal in July 2020. Let's check out what's new! Open in Windows Terminal You can now right click on a folder in File Explorer and ...

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May 21, 2020
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Microsoft Open-Sources GW-BASIC

Rich Turner
Rich Turner

We are excited to announce the open-sourcing of Microsoft's GW-BASIC on GitHub!

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May 19, 2020
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Windows Terminal 1.0

Kayla Cinnamon
Kayla Cinnamon

Last year at Build 2019, we first announced the Windows Terminal. Since then, we have been working with the community to create a wonderful terminal experience while still being a preview product. Here we are at Build 2020 and we are so excited to share with you our latest announcements! Build 2020 Windows Terminal 1.0 We are incredibly proud t...

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May 19, 2020
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Windows Package Manager Preview

Demitrius Nelon
Demitrius Nelon

We are thrilled to announce the Windows Package Manager preview! If you’re already familiar with what a package manager is, feel free to skip this paragraph. If you’re still reading, you’re going to love this! A package manager is designed to help you save time and frustration. Essentially, it is a set of software tools that help you automate the ...

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